97% (36) • 2 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Don Pedro
Heart valley ranch
1. Heart valley ranch
91%
(47)
17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Groveland, CA
To make sure our place is the perfect fit for you, please take a moment to read both the general property description and the specific listing of the campsite or accommodation you’re booking. We want you to have a great stay and avoid any surprises!
Heart Valley ranch hosts 300+ acres of rolling pasture nestled along the beautiful Jackass Creek. Access to Yosemite via 120 takes 1 hour , Groveland 10 minutes, and Coulterville 5 minutes. You’ll find cows, goats, chickens, llamas and our two beloved livestock dogs on the property. Many pools to cool off in and sweeping sunset views from the highest point on the property. There is lots of nature to enjoy including bird watching, seasonal wildflowers, and other wild animals.
We welcome all ❤️🌈
We highly recommend not bringing any animals, including service animals. We have two livestock guardian dogs that free roam the property and they are not friendly with other animals.
IMPORTANT!!!
Update jun19th:
This year, water levels are lower than usual due to limited rainfall. As a result, swimming at the swimming hole will be closed starting in early July. We recommend planning accordingly and checking back here for updates as the season progresses. Thank you for your understanding!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Angels Hideaway
2. Angels Hideaway
100%
(6)
2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Angels Camp, CA
Hilltop Yurt and RV Parking
Enjoy a large deck with an outdoor shower and scenic views. The front half of the property features sloping oaks, open space, and a seasonal pond, while the backside is wooded with a path leading down to the creek bed at the base of the hill.
Make a campfire, BBQ, pan for gold, and soak up the fresh air. A swing for kids hangs from an oak near the yurt, and other trees onsite are perfect for a hammock.
The solar panel powers basic amenities in the 24 ft yurt (2 beds), including the on-demand water heater for the shower. The bathroom is an outhouse. There’s ample space to pitch tents or dry camp in an RV.
Please note: The driveway is a bit steep, so 4-wheel drive is preferred.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$52
/ night
97% (36) • 2 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Don Pedro
Heart valley ranch
1. Heart valley ranch
91%
(47)
17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Groveland, CA
To make sure our place is the perfect fit for you, please take a moment to read both the general property description and the specific listing of the campsite or accommodation you’re booking. We want you to have a great stay and avoid any surprises!
Heart Valley ranch hosts 300+ acres of rolling pasture nestled along the beautiful Jackass Creek. Access to Yosemite via 120 takes 1 hour , Groveland 10 minutes, and Coulterville 5 minutes. You’ll find cows, goats, chickens, llamas and our two beloved livestock dogs on the property. Many pools to cool off in and sweeping sunset views from the highest point on the property. There is lots of nature to enjoy including bird watching, seasonal wildflowers, and other wild animals.
We welcome all ❤️🌈
We highly recommend not bringing any animals, including service animals. We have two livestock guardian dogs that free roam the property and they are not friendly with other animals.
IMPORTANT!!!
Update jun19th:
This year, water levels are lower than usual due to limited rainfall. As a result, swimming at the swimming hole will be closed starting in early July. We recommend planning accordingly and checking back here for updates as the season progresses. Thank you for your understanding!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Angels Hideaway
2. Angels Hideaway
100%
(6)
2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Angels Camp, CA
Hilltop Yurt and RV Parking
Enjoy a large deck with an outdoor shower and scenic views. The front half of the property features sloping oaks, open space, and a seasonal pond, while the backside is wooded with a path leading down to the creek bed at the base of the hill.
Make a campfire, BBQ, pan for gold, and soak up the fresh air. A swing for kids hangs from an oak near the yurt, and other trees onsite are perfect for a hammock.
The solar panel powers basic amenities in the 24 ft yurt (2 beds), including the on-demand water heater for the shower. The bathroom is an outhouse. There’s ample space to pitch tents or dry camp in an RV.
Please note: The driveway is a bit steep, so 4-wheel drive is preferred.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$52
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Brittany
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Angels Hideaway
We loved the yurt! We stayed for the winter solstice so it was dark but really restful and needed. Communication was easy and helpful.
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Gavin
December 2025
Group trip
Had a great time camping with family in the yurt. During the winter it takes a while to get it warmed up. The yurt isn't insulated so you have to maintain a good fire in the woodstove to keep it warm. Was able to get it to about 70°f . Holiday decorations and treats were provided, such a charming space!
The view is amazing the highlight of the trip was watching the sunset and the mist roll in down the valley and listening to coyotes and cows during the evening.
I wasn't expecting to take a shower since it was so cold outside but the instructions for it were easy enough and the water got plenty hot enough to shower outside in December. The outhouse is clean and pine fresh.
Checkout instructions were easy enough just take trash with you from the yurt turn off the water and lock up.
I would definitely visit again in the spring or fall!
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Kaitlyn
November 2025
Group trip
We had a great time at the Angel's Hideaway yurt.
Commiunication with Audrey and Michael was A plus to get all the info we needed prior to our stay.
It was easy to get to and as described.
The property is lovely and felt very secluded.
The yurt itself is rustic but that's what we expected and we were prepared. That said there were plenty of amenities beyond just a roof over one's head.
Gotta love a yurt!
Much more fun/easy in cold and misty weather than tent camping.
The wood stove is amazing, the beds were comfy.
Would def return in the future!
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Alex
November 2025
With pets
Loved staying at the yurt! Audrey’s directions were very clear and she was very communicative when we had a question about the lighting. I would highly recommend staying here for a fun adventure!
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Yulia
September 2025
With kids
It was a wonderful weekend in a yurt. It had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable, there were all the necessary utensils, and there was a gas stove, which we never used. The shower was warm and the sunset was beautiful. Thank you so much, our whole family loved it and we want to come back!
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Jaye
July 2025
Group trip
Great hosts, wonderful site, will definitely be back!
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Wendy
May 2025
With kids
We can't wait to come back to the yurt! Julie and her family were excellent hosts and there was plenty for us to do! The yurt was very large, plenty of room for 4 of us and had lots of extra touches that made it awesome. The perimeter had several solar lights as well as the interior. The site had a large picnic table and the inside of the yurt was amazing. They even took the center top off so we could see the stars.
There was plenty to do around the property; from the swimming hole, toad hunting at night, hikes while seeing goats, cows, llamas and chickens, and a small play area for the kids. We loved Heart Valley Ranch!
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The best yurts in Lake Don Pedro guide
Where to go
River and Creek Arms
The very northern park of Lake Don Pedro is split between the Tuolumne River Arm and the Woods Creek Arm. The developed Moccasin Point Campground is on the eastern end, near highways 120 and 49, and offers tent and RV sites with full hookups, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and BBQ grills. Dispersed shoreline camping can be found along both the Woods Creek Arm and Tuolumne River Arms, especially toward the extreme ends of the lake.
Upper Bay, Middle Bay, and East Bay
The Upper Bay, East Bay, and Middle Bay make up the central portion of Lake Don Pedro. The Wreck-Bay Boat-in Camp Area sits at the western end of the Upper Bay offering fire rings and vault toilets, while the Graveyard Creek Boat-in Camp Area is near Rock Island in the Middle Bay. Dispersed camping is also available at most of the shoreline in this region.
South Bay and West Bay
The southern end of Don Pedro Reservoir offers the most amenities for campers. At the western end, find tent and RV sites with electricity and water hookups at Blue Oaks Campground, also home to BBQ grills, restrooms, showers, a store, and a dump station. A nearby group campground has space for up to 200 people, and the Fleming Meadows Campground, near the visitor center and dam, also offers campsites with full amenities. Dispersed camping is available in certain actions of the southern and western shorelines.