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The best dog-friendly RV sites near Buck Meadows
94% (5K) • 291 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Buck Meadows
Strange Ranch - River and Gold
1. Strange Ranch - River and Gold
100%
(113)
45mi from Buck Meadows · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Secluded private river and forest camping on the South Fork Mokelumne River. The site has incredible views with a pristine private gold-bearing trout stream with mining history and wildlife preserve located in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern Calaveras County. This unique property is adjacent to over 900 acres of public land and 2 miles of private stream for exploring. With a total of only 6 campsites, it is a great location for a group to reserve the entire campground. All campsites have potable well water spigots and access to a cool water shower, sites 4-6 have electricity. Guests enjoy the privacy while swimming, stream exploring, hiking, spelunking, forest immersion, fishing for wild trout, gold panning, or simply relaxing in a breathtaking environment – come fall in love with this special private ranch. After one stay, you will be a repeat guest.
PLEASE NOTE: An All-Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive vehicle is MANDATORY to access campsites 1 - 3, 5 & 6 due to the road incline and rock and gravel road surface. PLEASE PREPARE ACCORDINGLY! Campsite 4 is accessible with a 2-wd vehicle, and has potable well water and 20 amps of power. Sites have beautiful open views of the property and river canyon with natural shade in the morning and late afternoon. Sounds of the river will lull you to sleep. Although partially shaded, please plan to provide your own portable shade structure(s) during late morning and afternoon as the direct sun can be an inconvenience.
The Stranges are professional fish and wildlife biologists and have decided to share this special place for others to enjoy. The property hosts a diversity of plant and wildlife species that might be observed during your stay. Prehistoric and historic resources can be observed along the river corridor. Please be aware that some wildlife species including rattlesnakes, bears, and mountain lions have been observed on the 117-acre property and could potentially be observed near the campsites.
The Ranch's northern portion of the property supports a leased farming operation. Farming operations should not interfere with camping activities.
Day trips are possible to Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, local caverns and wine tasting, and historic gold towns.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Private Reservoir
2. Private Reservoir
94%
(49)
48mi from Buck Meadows · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Private property on a private reservoir. Enjoy some quiet time on the water, swimming, fishing, camping or just sitting and enjoying this hidden gem. Conveniently located a couple minutes from town to get some groceries or even fast food and gas. Also minutes from the large lake of New Hogan if your brining a jet ski or boat. Come relax on this 10 acres of private water access.
Fish till your heart is content. Please catch and release. We have a variety of fish: Bass, Blue Gill, Cat fish and even some big Carp. Use our canoe or paddle boat or bring your own kayak, SUP, canoe etc.
Newly added large floating dock, sand beach and large swing set/ hammock polls. Come play and have fun and listen to the sounds of frogs at night and the birds in the morning.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$76
/ night
Camp Treefeathers
3. Camp Treefeathers
97%
(86)
48mi from Buck Meadows · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Camp Treefeathers!
We offer a year round private campground and event venue for weddings, reunions, company gatherings, youth programs, and more. Located on the historic Alto Tree Farm in West Point, CA. Amenities include a full kitchen, outdoor shower, multi-purpose pavilion, fire pits, walking trails and other recreational activities. FAQ
Are day campers included in the total guest count, or does it only apply to overnight guests? All campers, whether they are staying overnight or not, must be included in the reservation.
Can additional guests be added after the initial booking? Yes, you can modify your trip to add more guests through the Hipcamp app, but you cannot exceed the maximum capacity.
Offering a full kitchen with a sink, stove/oven, microwave and fridge. There are multiple picnic tables and a BBQ area.
Serene outdoor shower with instant hot water.
800 sq ft multi-purpose pavilion with a big screen TV, lots of DVDs and games.
Huge, lush meadow and fish pond, towering redwoods and cedars, walking trails, star gazing and fresh mountain air. All available in this secluded mountain getaway for you and your family to enjoy.
Centrally located to many of the sight's California has to offer. We're within 30 minutes of the Jackson Rancheria Casino, Harrah's Casino, Chaw-Se Grinding Rocks Historic Park, Calaveras Big Trees and many many different lakes and caverns to tour. Plus Lake Tahoe is an hour and 30 minutes over the mountain!
-------------------------------PLEASE READ THIS---------------------------------------
THIS IS A FAMILY ORIENTED CAMP GROUND
Respect the area, no carving on or defacing trees.
Fires in designated areas ONLY. No dumping your charcoal.
Fishing in ponds is catch and release ONLY.
Pack it in/pack it out. Leave things as you found them or better and you'll always be welcome back.
ALL children over the age of 3 year's old will be counted as a guest and effect your guest count.
DO NOT DRIVE OR PARK IN THE MEADOW! DRIVE ON DESIGNATED ROADS ONLY! DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE POND!
NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD PLEASE! (Due to our working Christmas Tree Farm on the property, we can't afford to bring in disease. We will have firewood available for you to purchase.)
This is not a Club, Rave, Burning Man, Vegas, or a Disco.
Pets are to be leashed AT ALL TIMES. Please pick up after your pet.
QUIET TIME IS 10 PM!
THANK YOU!
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Make sure to check out our local and hand made, high quality shirts with our camp logo. A great souvenir!
Peace~Love~Camp
The Solsbery Bros
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$350
/ night
Yosemite Westlake Camp
4. Yosemite Westlake Camp
88%
(646)
5.5mi from Buck Meadows · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located on the John Muir Historic route to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Westlake Campground and RV Park is convenient to all things Yosemite.
Between here and the park is Rainbow Pool, a well-known swimming hole that campers here often visit on their way back to the campground for a refreshing dip in the cool waters.
Coulterville was started as a gold-rush town. You can visit the museum and visitor center even try your hand at panning for gold.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$51
/ night
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
5. El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
71%
(17)
15mi from Buck Meadows · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
80 majestic acres of mountain top with a bird's eye view of El Capitan in Yosemite! No frills, no extras, just you and nature. 4x4 access only. Surrounded by over 500,000 acres of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, there are no houses or stores (45 Minute drive). Far below in elevation is the Merced River and its many swimming and fishing holes (45 Minute drive).
Look to the west to see the coastal mountains. Gaze across the Yosemite Valley to the East at iconic El Capitan in the distance. Take a drive into the Yosemite National Park (1 hour drive). Escape the hustle and bustle and federal laws of Yosemite at night (420 friendly). Inclusive. Views in every direction. Breathtaking sunsets. Incredible wildlife. Freedom. America the Beautiful!
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
94% (5K) • 291 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Buck Meadows
Strange Ranch - River and Gold
1. Strange Ranch - River and Gold
100%
(113)
45mi from Buck Meadows · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Secluded private river and forest camping on the South Fork Mokelumne River. The site has incredible views with a pristine private gold-bearing trout stream with mining history and wildlife preserve located in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern Calaveras County. This unique property is adjacent to over 900 acres of public land and 2 miles of private stream for exploring. With a total of only 6 campsites, it is a great location for a group to reserve the entire campground. All campsites have potable well water spigots and access to a cool water shower, sites 4-6 have electricity. Guests enjoy the privacy while swimming, stream exploring, hiking, spelunking, forest immersion, fishing for wild trout, gold panning, or simply relaxing in a breathtaking environment – come fall in love with this special private ranch. After one stay, you will be a repeat guest.
PLEASE NOTE: An All-Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive vehicle is MANDATORY to access campsites 1 - 3, 5 & 6 due to the road incline and rock and gravel road surface. PLEASE PREPARE ACCORDINGLY! Campsite 4 is accessible with a 2-wd vehicle, and has potable well water and 20 amps of power. Sites have beautiful open views of the property and river canyon with natural shade in the morning and late afternoon. Sounds of the river will lull you to sleep. Although partially shaded, please plan to provide your own portable shade structure(s) during late morning and afternoon as the direct sun can be an inconvenience.
The Stranges are professional fish and wildlife biologists and have decided to share this special place for others to enjoy. The property hosts a diversity of plant and wildlife species that might be observed during your stay. Prehistoric and historic resources can be observed along the river corridor. Please be aware that some wildlife species including rattlesnakes, bears, and mountain lions have been observed on the 117-acre property and could potentially be observed near the campsites.
The Ranch's northern portion of the property supports a leased farming operation. Farming operations should not interfere with camping activities.
Day trips are possible to Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, local caverns and wine tasting, and historic gold towns.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Private Reservoir
2. Private Reservoir
94%
(49)
48mi from Buck Meadows · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Private property on a private reservoir. Enjoy some quiet time on the water, swimming, fishing, camping or just sitting and enjoying this hidden gem. Conveniently located a couple minutes from town to get some groceries or even fast food and gas. Also minutes from the large lake of New Hogan if your brining a jet ski or boat. Come relax on this 10 acres of private water access.
Fish till your heart is content. Please catch and release. We have a variety of fish: Bass, Blue Gill, Cat fish and even some big Carp. Use our canoe or paddle boat or bring your own kayak, SUP, canoe etc.
Newly added large floating dock, sand beach and large swing set/ hammock polls. Come play and have fun and listen to the sounds of frogs at night and the birds in the morning.
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$76
/ night
Camp Treefeathers
3. Camp Treefeathers
97%
(86)
48mi from Buck Meadows · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to Camp Treefeathers!
We offer a year round private campground and event venue for weddings, reunions, company gatherings, youth programs, and more. Located on the historic Alto Tree Farm in West Point, CA. Amenities include a full kitchen, outdoor shower, multi-purpose pavilion, fire pits, walking trails and other recreational activities. FAQ
Are day campers included in the total guest count, or does it only apply to overnight guests? All campers, whether they are staying overnight or not, must be included in the reservation.
Can additional guests be added after the initial booking? Yes, you can modify your trip to add more guests through the Hipcamp app, but you cannot exceed the maximum capacity.
Offering a full kitchen with a sink, stove/oven, microwave and fridge. There are multiple picnic tables and a BBQ area.
Serene outdoor shower with instant hot water.
800 sq ft multi-purpose pavilion with a big screen TV, lots of DVDs and games.
Huge, lush meadow and fish pond, towering redwoods and cedars, walking trails, star gazing and fresh mountain air. All available in this secluded mountain getaway for you and your family to enjoy.
Centrally located to many of the sight's California has to offer. We're within 30 minutes of the Jackson Rancheria Casino, Harrah's Casino, Chaw-Se Grinding Rocks Historic Park, Calaveras Big Trees and many many different lakes and caverns to tour. Plus Lake Tahoe is an hour and 30 minutes over the mountain!
-------------------------------PLEASE READ THIS---------------------------------------
THIS IS A FAMILY ORIENTED CAMP GROUND
Respect the area, no carving on or defacing trees.
Fires in designated areas ONLY. No dumping your charcoal.
Fishing in ponds is catch and release ONLY.
Pack it in/pack it out. Leave things as you found them or better and you'll always be welcome back.
ALL children over the age of 3 year's old will be counted as a guest and effect your guest count.
DO NOT DRIVE OR PARK IN THE MEADOW! DRIVE ON DESIGNATED ROADS ONLY! DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH THE POND!
NO OUTSIDE FIREWOOD PLEASE! (Due to our working Christmas Tree Farm on the property, we can't afford to bring in disease. We will have firewood available for you to purchase.)
This is not a Club, Rave, Burning Man, Vegas, or a Disco.
Pets are to be leashed AT ALL TIMES. Please pick up after your pet.
QUIET TIME IS 10 PM!
THANK YOU!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Make sure to check out our local and hand made, high quality shirts with our camp logo. A great souvenir!
Peace~Love~Camp
The Solsbery Bros
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Showers
from
$350
/ night
Yosemite Westlake Camp
4. Yosemite Westlake Camp
88%
(646)
5.5mi from Buck Meadows · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Located on the John Muir Historic route to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Westlake Campground and RV Park is convenient to all things Yosemite.
Between here and the park is Rainbow Pool, a well-known swimming hole that campers here often visit on their way back to the campground for a refreshing dip in the cool waters.
Coulterville was started as a gold-rush town. You can visit the museum and visitor center even try your hand at panning for gold.
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$51
/ night
El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
5. El Captain’s View 4X4 ONLY Yosemite
71%
(17)
15mi from Buck Meadows · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
80 majestic acres of mountain top with a bird's eye view of El Capitan in Yosemite! No frills, no extras, just you and nature. 4x4 access only. Surrounded by over 500,000 acres of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, there are no houses or stores (45 Minute drive). Far below in elevation is the Merced River and its many swimming and fishing holes (45 Minute drive).
Look to the west to see the coastal mountains. Gaze across the Yosemite Valley to the East at iconic El Capitan in the distance. Take a drive into the Yosemite National Park (1 hour drive). Escape the hustle and bustle and federal laws of Yosemite at night (420 friendly). Inclusive. Views in every direction. Breathtaking sunsets. Incredible wildlife. Freedom. America the Beautiful!
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Sabrina
3 days ago
Tent
Group trip
Incredible experience. The host was above and beyond accommodating, and his knowledge of the area made the experience extra special. We cannot thank him enough for how kind and welcoming he was, and he had so many interesting facts to share. This is a gem of a location, with a spectacular view and so much wildlife, particularly birds. You can spend a lot of time exploring the area, and the sound of the river was perfect to fall asleep to. This spot is also located near many caverns and historic towns if you don’t want to spend the entire time at the campground. We will definitely be back!
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Nina
January 2026
20 ft Class B
Great spot for van camping. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked and camp site was not crowded for our Yosemite trip. There’s a neighborhood dog that was adorable! The campground is part of a permanent neighborhood with folks who live in homes surrounding the campsite. If you’re looking for something private and secluded this may not be your spot; it was good experience for us!
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jeff
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had a great time. They had nice chairs perfect for relaxing on the dock. Lots of wildlife to enjoy the sounds of nature. 10/10 recommend.
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Magdalena
October 2025
25 ft campervan
We had such an amazing time! The campsite and surrounding area were spotless, and the river and landscape were absolutely beautiful. Terry was a fantastic host—friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local area and ecology. We’re definitely making this trip a yearly tradition!
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Heidi
October 2025
23 ft travel trailer
The firebombed is amazing campground is pretty quiet.
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Henry
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful camp, river is lovely and Terry, the host, is ultra accommodating. Can’t wait to come back when it’s a little warmer next year.
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Annelise
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
My group and I had a wonderful time staying on Matt's land. Plenty of room to spread out, beautiful area, and we had lots of fun playing ping-pong in the game room. The kitchen was super handy and well-equipped and the fire pit area was a great spot to make smores at night and hang out. It was great to be able to bring doggos as well.
I'd highly recommend and will probably book again!
The hosts were responsive and helpful.
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Betsy
September 2025
Tent
With pets
A wonderful location and an even more wonderful host, Terry! He’s so welcoming and made sure we were well taken care of. The shared shower, porta potty and sink are all clean and well maintained.
We had campsite #2 which was perfect for our part of two with plenty of space. During the day, we explored trails along the creek and enjoyed the beautiful nature around us. The creek water is clear and had fish too! While we did share the swimming hole and “beach side” area and chairs with others, it was still very enjoyable.
One thing to that would help is better signage to exit the property. Other than that, it’s a big thumbs up for us!
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Hannah
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot, super clear instructions, communicative and friendly host, very clean facilities. River is special and serene, and was a great spot for the kids to explore. LOVED the campfire setup on the beach, it was perfect for us to safely roast some hot dogs and smores later in the season. Stairs down were very sturdy and while we had to keep an eye on the kids, the 3/4 year olds were able to safely navigate themselves up and down. Mentioning this because I found this helpful in other previous reviews :)
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Luisa
September 2025
30 ft campervan
Group trip
We loved the camp! The attention was amazing and the installations were great. Nice location if you want to spend the day visiting Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!
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David
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Had a very good time and services were great and I felt very welcomed there.
Clean showers and lots of space to enjoy relaxing with views of wild turkeys and deer in the mornings and evenings.
Wife had one suggestions that the small step-up in the shower on floor have a marker ( maybe paint step yellow ) to prevent trip hazard. Men's side were fine...
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Careena
September 2025
Tent
Amazing location and Terry was an awesome host. River was beautiful and so clear!
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Moises
September 2025
16 ft car
It is a good place to relax and unwind. :)
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DONNA
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
We had a nice weekend camping at Pond Bank Waterfront. The property was easy to find and access. We parked our trailer parallel to the pond so that we had a nice view of it. We were the only ones accessing the pond so that was nice. We were aware of neighbors across the pond but they are far enough away that it was no issue. We really enjoyed watching all of the birds come and go to the pond. Sunrises and sunsets were beautiful!
We liked that the location of the property is so close to things to do during our stay. We spent the afternoon on Saturday checking out the Kennedy Mine and Kennedy Tailing Wheels. Fascinating. Walking around Sutter Creek was fun too.
The only issue we had were mosquitos which come any place with water. Just be prepared for them to come out an hour or so before sunset. We didn't have any issue with them during the day.
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Hamid
September 2025
16 ft car
We stayed two nights at this location. Mac and uncle John are great! bathrooms and showers are awesome and super clean. I would recommend this place 110%!!! W used our ground tent, even though we had rooftop tent. You can find new Friends in camping area! Th location is just 30 min away from West gate of NP and 1:20 min to Yosemite village with a tea;;y great scenic drive.
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Jillian
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Having a private reservoir to unwind at was a lovely addition to our weekend away. We explored some local trails with our dog and then came to fish and relax by the resorvoir. There are some neighbors with animals that are chatty but that is to be expected out in the country. We took out the paddleboat and enjoyed hours relaxing on the land. Thanks James!
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Paige
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful property!! Amazing place to spend the summer days down at the creek for swimming and fishing
Hosts were so friendly and welcoming!
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Kaitlend
September 2025
15 ft Class C
With pets
Mac was amazing and made us feel right at home! He’s truly a generous and thoughtful person! We will definitely be back!
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Alex
September 2025
Tent
Loved this place! Really beautiful and really peaceful. They are totally right about AWD or 4x4 access unless your idea of a fun time is getting stuck in dirt on an incline. Will definitely be back!
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Kristen
September 2025
Tent
With kids
I took my two sons camping here for our first ever camping trip and had the time of our lives! It is such a great spot, the owners are helpful and care for the property, and the river truly is spectacular. We look forward to visiting again hopefully!
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