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Top-rated campgrounds
95% (329)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Kryss
November 2025
25 ft Class A
With pets
We've camped at Cole Ranch twice now and had a great time both times. Barry is a great host. I love the amenities there.
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Whitley
November 2025
Tent
With kids
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this HipCamp! The tent site was perfect — clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up. Everything we needed was there, from a well-equipped kitchen and fridge to spotless indoor toilets (such a bonus when camping with kids!). We went on the river a couple of times and the kids loved playing in it.
Barry, our host, was attentive, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Firewood was available for purchase, which made our evenings around the campfire even better.
I came with my two kids, and we all had such a great time — we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for an easy, relaxing, and well-run camping experience.
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Yui
November 2025
16 ft car
My partner and I loved staying at Cole’s Ranch! Barry is extremely hospitable and organized. All of the amenities he provides were also super clean; we really appreciated the clean bathroom and kitchen area. Highly recommend the tour he provides as well! We ended up booking the hay ride and cow/calf experience and all of their cows were friendly and loved being pet. We’re definitely going to come back again next time!
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Angelo
October 2025
Tent
My buddy and I wanted to get back into camping, and we heard about Hipcamp from a friend. We found Fisherman's Hideout on Cole Ranch just about 20 minutes from his house. Barry messaged us immediately after we booked and sent us a thorough welcome packet that had all of the information regarding our visit. He came right out to us when he saw us pull into our campsite. He was super friendly and we got a tour of the property from his wife. The campsite was clean and had a new firepit with benches. The bathrooms were clean and we had a great first Hipcamp experience. We will definitely be back again
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David
October 2025
17 ft travel trailer
The RV sites are well laid out, spacious, and flat, next to a lovely pomegranate orchard and near a pleasant river. Barry was extremely friendly and helpful, greeting us when we got there and showing us around the amenities. The boats available for use were great, and the kitchen area provided a place with hot water on demand to do dishes so we didn’t have to heat it up on our stove. My only regret was not bringing fishing gear along; maybe next time, since we will definitely keep this on our list of places to come back to.
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Jack
October 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great facilities and lovely host / neighboring RVers. We were lucky to be there during a members weekend for Halloween and it was incredible. Everyone was so lovely and the decorations amazing!
Great time, thanks!
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nate
October 2025
Tent
I don't know which was more lovely, the camp ground or the hosts. Everything was amazing. The kitchen and bathrooms were not just clean, they were nice...like nice nice. The grounds were clean and very well kept. I go camping every year for my birthday, and this year was the best. I will 100% be back.
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Miriam
October 2025
Tent
With kids
The staff was friendly and inviting upon arrival. The restrooms were within walking distance and very well cleansed. Plenty of picnic tables and privacy. 1 urinal 2 stalls and 2 showers 2 sinks. Nice playground for the kids as well as a recreation room for the family and clubhouse for indoor TV, fireplace and lounging with board games and more to keep the youth entertained. Outdoor bonfire perfect for late nights while stargazing making more memorable moments. Road 432 is walking distance and leads you into the town of Pine Village where other forms of necessities such as food and goods, local gas can be found with all sorts of nearby hikes and trails around the Bass Lake area. A little bit of everything! Just plan your own route and stops as you go and wander. Great WiFi as well provided but just being here makes you even forget about being on your phone, devices and technology, honestly. It served it's purpose to rid us of impurities and have us indulge more with Mother Earth as if it were second nature. Definitely plan to return and do some fishing! We connected with a family this past weekend who made the experience even more memorable and enjoyable for our little family of 3 as we decided to celebrate our daughter's birthday there. Everyone was beyond genuine with their support and hospitality that they offered and the stories that were shared just goes to show how the world still has hope. You just have to look in the right places and let the universe guide you.
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daniel
October 2025
Tent
Cool spot, going again next summer. Make sure to pack up food nice and tight unless you want skunks eating your food but other then that it was a great time
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Betsy
October 2025
Tent
With pets
A beautiful, beginner and family-friendly camp ground! Barry, the host, is extremely helpful and just a text away. The amenities, kitchen, fridge, clean bathrooms with flushing toilet and shower, and water equipment (kayaks, lifejackets, paddle boats) are all there if you forget anything.
Site 1, 2, and 3 share the same river-front grass field and Fisherman's Hideout is a bit more secluded but a slope down to the water. So for those who are interested, you may choose to pitch at tent by the water or up the slope where the fire pit and water spigot is.
I had a very relaxing time enjoying the scenery and the amenities. It's definitely going into one of my top sites to come back and visit!
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Tim
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
This place is beautiful and incredibly well maintained. So many nice extras around the camp. Barry and his wife are friendly and welcoming. I wish we'd booked a longer stay.
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CHRIS
October 2025
Tent
Best campground I’ve ever stayed at couldn’t ask for better service and everything was just perfect. Barry and his family are just great his son n law noticed we were fishing and weren’t doin that great so he gave us some tips and also to top it off gave us his own personal lures and hooks. We ended up catching 6 Bass to end the day. I wish I could give this place 10 stars because it deserves all the compliments you could give it. Can’t wait to come back.
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Marija
October 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved tent camping on Cole Ranch! The views were beautiful, and the many birds nearby made our stay enjoyable. The place is meticulously maintained, and the hosts were exceptional in meeting our needs. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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Whitley
October 2025
Tent
With kids
The place is perfect, flat sites on grass, outdoor kitchen, water toys and fishing pretty much from the tent. We got to bring less stuff because it was all provided and had an excellent time. We 100% will be back.
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Kate
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Barry and his family were so helpful and welcoming! Lots of amenities in great condition, and clean bathrooms and kitchen. Highly recommend the hay ride and farm tour.
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CHRISTINA
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Excellent campsite! This has been our best Hipcamp experience so far! Barry and his family took the best care of us! He was incredibly detailed and communicative from the time of booking to checkout. The property is gorgeous and offers so much! Clean bathrooms with flushable toilets, large communal fridge and kitchen area. There’s plenty of space in between each campsite and the space is very well maintained. Loved having the river access and seclusion at the Fisherman’s Hideout site. Will definitely be visiting again!
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Nick
October 2025
22 ft Class C
This campsite is great! Laundry, shower, bathroom, pool, community center and much more is all within a short walk of all campsites here. Also within walking distance of Bass Lake, this campsite was a perfect stay!
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Adam
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Cole Ranch is the best. Been back 4 times and will continue to do so. The hosts are accommodating and amazing.
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Wayne
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Cole Ranch is an amazing place and Barry was a gracious host! We camped right next to the lake at Fisherman's hideout and had a magical night of stargazing, then listened to the fish break the water surface in the early morning and the amazing orchestra of birds starting their day. We had a great few hours of fishing and enjoyed the amenities. We are so looking forward to coming back again soon!
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Daniel
October 2025
37 ft Class A
With pets
Great place. The host Barry and Chris are great and very friendly. We enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend booking this Location.
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