RR Sierra Foothills Group Camp
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING! READ THIS LISTING AND DOWNLOAD DIRECTIONS IN ADVANCE.
Up to 20 campers get 3 TENT SITES (two along the Tule River), ONE GLAMPING CABIN, ONE RUSTIC CABIN, hot shower, full kitchen, 5 toilets. Ginormous firepit (firewood available by donation), free wifi, multiple seating/dining options.
The Kitchen area has a 3-burner outside cookt
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING! READ THIS LISTING AND DOWNLOAD DIRECTIONS IN ADVANCE.
Up to 20 campers get 3 TENT SITES (two along the Tule River), ONE GLAMPING CABIN, ONE RUSTIC CABIN, hot shower, full kitchen, 5 toilets. Ginormous firepit (firewood available by donation), free wifi, multiple seating/dining options.
The Kitchen area has a 3-burner outside cooktop, large fridge, freezers, countertop small oven, microwave, toaster, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big commercial hot water washing area in the back. 10' diameter river rock fire pit (firewood available for donation). Gas bbq grill.
Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you.
Gorgeous, clear, dark night skies. Roam on 722 preserved and carefully-cared for acres next to the Giant Sequoia National Monument with 33 groves in driving distance. Hike to the top of the ranch and see the Coast Ranges on a clear day.
This is a special place, designed for great camaraderie and memory-making, not raves or late-night partying.
Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Strict
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 2 nights
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out Weeknight discount: 25% off
- Response time: Within 6 hours
- Response rate: 100%
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Superb mountain biking on the trails in the Giant Sequoia National Monument up the road.
Boating
Success Reservoir has houseboats for rent by the hour or day. Five miles back on Hwy 190.
Fishing
Early Spring trout on the ranch. Bluegill in late Spring through Fall. Bit 'o Bass now and then. Carp in summer. Superb fishing...Read more
Hiking
A great deal of hiking is right on River Ridge. Much more in Giant Sequoia National Monument nearby.
Swimming
The river is running fine in June; it will drop as the summer progresses. Eventually, the Turtle Cove swimming swimming hole wi...Read more
Wildlife watching
The ranch is home to over 100 species of birds, 30+ species of mammals and around 20 species of fish, amphibians and reptiles.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at RR Sierra Foothills Group Camp in California.
Beach
Turtle Cove has a small, sandy beach that has 8 lounge chairs and room for more. This is a 'siding' along the river, not Santa ...Read more
Cave
Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park is a favorite. 1.5 hours to entrance of Park.
Forest
Hmmm, 1.3 million acres next door: mixed conifer/hardwood forest with giant sequoia ranging from 4,000'-7,000' elevation. Lots ...Read more
Hot spring
California Hot Springs is open year-round for swimming and tub soaking. A great day trip.
Lake
Lake Success is 6 or 7 miles away for swimming, sailing, houseboat rentals, fishing.
Mountainous
While our sites are on the flat, there's a 3,000' mountain on the ranch. Over 8,000' nearby.
Field
We have 100 acres of prairie/pasture on the ranch.
River, stream, or creek
The North Fork of the Tule River flows through the ranch, sometimes roaring and sometimes not at all. 2020/2021 was 7" of rain-...Read more
Swimming hole
Swim in our own Turtle Cove, right near our camp sites or explore the Middle Fork of the Tule River along Highway 190 and find ...Read more
Waterfall
What is a waterfall? We have them in Winter and Spring on the ranch, along the North Fork. Angel Falls is up Highway 190 about ...Read more
Ranch
We are a working ranch and nature preserve.
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14 Reviews
We had an amazing time! Jose was great, he showed us where to go and helped us when we arrived. There was firewood everyday and plenty of places to store perishable food. It wad a really hot week! Gary checked in on us and made sure we were all good. Thank you! My family wants to return someday.

It's truly hard to describe in words how much fun my group and I had at Gary's property. The property contained so many scenic areas to explore and had everything we needed for a glamping experience. Even though it was a hot summer weekend, the place provided ample shade where it never felt like 90 degrees. Gary was also extremely responsive to all of our questions and needs.
I honestly couldn't have asked for a better birthday weekend and a big part of that was because of this special place.
We just returned from a relaxing off-the-grid private get away at the River Ranch. The property was perfect and well supplied with everything we needed. Gary was responsive and helpful to all of our requests. We appreciated the beautiful scenery, small walks around the property, and really enjoyed fishing and relaxing at the river.
A magical oasis at a time when we needed it most. Thanks, Gary, for making this a possibility. Your commitment to nature and what's essential for humans is an absolute gift to we city folk.
This place has everything you need for group camping. It’s secluded, clean, and has plenty of amazing features like the kitchen, pond, and hammocks. We enjoyed every minute of our stay here and would absolutely come again.
We stayed at River Ridge Ranch for my 40th birthday weekend and it was a blast! It was hot but the swimming hole (Turtle Cove) was in perfect condition for all day float sessions. We really appreciated all the amenities of the kitchen and the different areas to hang out (like hammocks). Some of us braved the 3.5 mile hike to the top of the ridge, but mostly we just wanted to be at the ranch and play. Thank you Gary and Emma for solid communication leading up to the event, and for checking in on us every day. But mostly, thank you for sharing this special piece of heaven with the world! If you book this, you will not be disappointed.
Our group had a wonderful weekend at this unique property. Clearly, Gary has made every effort to ensure that campers have an enjoyable stay. The kitchen has all the equipment anyone would need to prepare and serve meals for a large group. There are multiple seating areas around the camp from which to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the company of friends. The bathrooms are clean and well-stocked.
There are multiple paths and trails to explore, and the ambitious can hike to the top of the ranch. If the river is flowing, the swimming hole is an excellent place to pass the time. After dark, take a walk towards the pasture for “stellar” views of the night sky or spend some time around the world-class fire pit.





Thank you Dan! You and your group were a real pleasure, thank you for wholeheartedly appreciating the space.
Awards
- Property
- River Ridge Ranch & Institute
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- $750/night
- 5 Sites
Hi Kim, thanks for reviewing our Group Camp in such great detail! You and your group were all lovely and friendly, and it was a pleasure to have you.