95% (7.7K) • 389 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Oakdale
Leards L-3 Ranch
1. Leards L-3 Ranch
100%
(179)
4.1mi from Oakdale · 1 site · Tent, RV
The L3 Ranch was founded in 1974 when my grandfather bought the property for his show cows. In 1978, someone gave him a racehorse to pay off a debt. From then on, the property was known for its Quarter horse race horses, with some of the best in the state being born right here. In 2013 he found our he had cancer and handed the ranch down to me, Travis. While he survived the cancer, he's happy in retirement playing cards with his buddies every week and hanging out with his dog.Now the ranch is known for its horse boarding, cattle, and goats. We even hold weddings and events at the lake sometime. My main goal is to bring the ranch in a more in line with sustainable ranching. Its a process, but I love what I am doing, and where the ranch is going.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$130
/ night
Treehouse Geodome In The Sierras
2. Treehouse Geodome In The Sierras
88%
(12)
40mi from Oakdale · 2 sites · Lodging
Come experience the beauty of the Sierras nestled amongst the trees in our Treehouse Geodome. Our 550 sq ft, well insulated dome boasts a king bed, queen bed loft, outdoor shower with a view, indoor kitchenette and outdoor gas grill. You have seasonal access to our pool (Closed in October) and the opportunity to get up close with our barn cats and goats. Locally, you can pan for gold, hike to waterfalls, explore the largest cave in CA, wine taste, and visit Big Trees State Park.
Other things to note-
*We are happy to offer Starlink highspeed internet- please note though: due to tree lines, connectivity is not solid in the dome so we have a comfortable outdoor workplace available by our pool with strong connection. (In colder months, we have a large outdoor heater there)
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$105
/ night
BaseCampByBo!
3. BaseCampByBo!
95%
(342)
37mi from Oakdale · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
If you are looking for man made and leveled campsites, then this is not your basecamp. This land is a gorgeous 20 acres that means a lot to us.
It's space to find your peace of mind and pitch a tent or hammock, as you would when hiking the backcountry.
Aside from complimentary ice water, potty, shower, soaps, sanitizer, sunscreen, first aid, communal fire pit, wood stove and dishwashing area) this is not "glamping".
If you are a person who appreciates nature and making due with what the land has provided, then we are a great fit.
Guests have 20 acres to find a secluded, or socially distanced spot to pitch camp.
This is for people that know how to camp in the backcountry -
Without a trash can, who don’t leave cigarette butts, respect the land and would rather not be sectioned off.
Flat areas are all over if you explore, and use your feet to brush aside rocks and twigs, to lay down a tent base, as we do every time we camp in the backcountry.
The geography of these mountains is just that, hills and mountains. The vista at the top of the property is gorgeous and easily camps 5 tents spaced out. The property does offer many other great camping areas, and I’m more than happy to point them out.
Yosemite is 30 minutes away, Don Pedro lake is 30 minutes, Cherry Lake is 30 minutes, Preston falls and Carlon falls are both 30 min away. Downtown Groveland Is 7 minutes away, and other historic towns are not too far.
Close to many swimming holes. Rainbow pools is 15 minutes away. 10 min from the local grocery store and other local shops. Base Camp is just off of highway 120. Sonora has a great farmers market on Sunday and is a beautiful 40 min drive away.
Thank you for taking time to read this, we look forward to hosting you!
-Best
Jarrett & Bo
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$85
/ night
Beside Still Waters Ranch
4. Beside Still Waters Ranch
44mi from Oakdale · 4 sites · Tents
700+ Acres of Scenic Wilderness Camping
Explore over 700 acres of beautiful land, perfect for primitive camping. We welcome truck bed campers and tents.
The dirt is soft and the road is narrow with several switchbacks, so this location isn’t suitable for large RVs or trailers. Four-wheel drive is required to safely reach the campsites.
This is a truly primitive experience — pack it in, pack it out, and bring all your own water and food. Campfires are permitted depending on the season, and propane-powered grills are always welcome. Fire extinguishers are provided at each site for your safety.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$60
/ night
Private Reservoir
5. Private Reservoir
96%
(47)
30mi from Oakdale · 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
95% (7.7K) • 389 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Oakdale
Leards L-3 Ranch
1. Leards L-3 Ranch
100%
(179)
4.1mi from Oakdale · 1 site · Tent, RV
The L3 Ranch was founded in 1974 when my grandfather bought the property for his show cows. In 1978, someone gave him a racehorse to pay off a debt. From then on, the property was known for its Quarter horse race horses, with some of the best in the state being born right here. In 2013 he found our he had cancer and handed the ranch down to me, Travis. While he survived the cancer, he's happy in retirement playing cards with his buddies every week and hanging out with his dog.Now the ranch is known for its horse boarding, cattle, and goats. We even hold weddings and events at the lake sometime. My main goal is to bring the ranch in a more in line with sustainable ranching. Its a process, but I love what I am doing, and where the ranch is going.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$130
/ night
Treehouse Geodome In The Sierras
2. Treehouse Geodome In The Sierras
88%
(12)
40mi from Oakdale · 2 sites · Lodging
Come experience the beauty of the Sierras nestled amongst the trees in our Treehouse Geodome. Our 550 sq ft, well insulated dome boasts a king bed, queen bed loft, outdoor shower with a view, indoor kitchenette and outdoor gas grill. You have seasonal access to our pool (Closed in October) and the opportunity to get up close with our barn cats and goats. Locally, you can pan for gold, hike to waterfalls, explore the largest cave in CA, wine taste, and visit Big Trees State Park.
Other things to note-
*We are happy to offer Starlink highspeed internet- please note though: due to tree lines, connectivity is not solid in the dome so we have a comfortable outdoor workplace available by our pool with strong connection. (In colder months, we have a large outdoor heater there)
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$105
/ night
BaseCampByBo!
3. BaseCampByBo!
95%
(342)
37mi from Oakdale · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
If you are looking for man made and leveled campsites, then this is not your basecamp. This land is a gorgeous 20 acres that means a lot to us.
It's space to find your peace of mind and pitch a tent or hammock, as you would when hiking the backcountry.
Aside from complimentary ice water, potty, shower, soaps, sanitizer, sunscreen, first aid, communal fire pit, wood stove and dishwashing area) this is not "glamping".
If you are a person who appreciates nature and making due with what the land has provided, then we are a great fit.
Guests have 20 acres to find a secluded, or socially distanced spot to pitch camp.
This is for people that know how to camp in the backcountry -
Without a trash can, who don’t leave cigarette butts, respect the land and would rather not be sectioned off.
Flat areas are all over if you explore, and use your feet to brush aside rocks and twigs, to lay down a tent base, as we do every time we camp in the backcountry.
The geography of these mountains is just that, hills and mountains. The vista at the top of the property is gorgeous and easily camps 5 tents spaced out. The property does offer many other great camping areas, and I’m more than happy to point them out.
Yosemite is 30 minutes away, Don Pedro lake is 30 minutes, Cherry Lake is 30 minutes, Preston falls and Carlon falls are both 30 min away. Downtown Groveland Is 7 minutes away, and other historic towns are not too far.
Close to many swimming holes. Rainbow pools is 15 minutes away. 10 min from the local grocery store and other local shops. Base Camp is just off of highway 120. Sonora has a great farmers market on Sunday and is a beautiful 40 min drive away.
Thank you for taking time to read this, we look forward to hosting you!
-Best
Jarrett & Bo
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$85
/ night
Beside Still Waters Ranch
4. Beside Still Waters Ranch
44mi from Oakdale · 4 sites · Tents
700+ Acres of Scenic Wilderness Camping
Explore over 700 acres of beautiful land, perfect for primitive camping. We welcome truck bed campers and tents.
The dirt is soft and the road is narrow with several switchbacks, so this location isn’t suitable for large RVs or trailers. Four-wheel drive is required to safely reach the campsites.
This is a truly primitive experience — pack it in, pack it out, and bring all your own water and food. Campfires are permitted depending on the season, and propane-powered grills are always welcome. Fire extinguishers are provided at each site for your safety.
Campfires
Toilets
Picnic table
from
$60
/ night
Private Reservoir
5. Private Reservoir
96%
(47)
30mi from Oakdale · 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
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Deverie
November 2025
22 ft travel trailer
Cool Cowboy Vibe!! Surrounded by Pond, Trees & Vineyards, Lots of Amazing Creatures, Private & Peaceful. Sitting around the Fire Pit listening to all the birds.
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Daneal
November 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
We really enjoyed our first stay on the ranch! The spot is perfect for families with kids and dogs, trailers or tents. The extra amenities like row boats, firewood, plenty of seating, huge picnic/cooking area and flush toilets really set this place apart. Travis was a great host and made our stay stress-free and super relaxing.
(The weather was beautiful at the end of October) We can’t wait to go back!
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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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Kate
October 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With pets
This was our second time there this summer and it was an absolute blast. Grounds are so clean and well kept bathrooms. Host is very welcoming! Definitely will be planning a return trip.
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James
October 2025
16 ft pop-up camper
We loved camping at BaseCampByBo! The location and scenery was insane and we got to meet Bo himself! It was easy to find and Jarrett was incredibly helpful.
The campsite feels isolated and gives the wild camping feel whilst being not crazy far from civilization.
30 minutes from some amazing hikes in Yosemite.
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Stacie
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Had an amazing time with my family celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday! Caught a 6lb bass🎣 Travis was a great host! Booked another stay for the spring time! What a Gem👏🏻🙌🏻
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Parag
September 2025
Tent
With kids
The BEST experience we had. I can’t Thank enough to Travis for providing such a wonderful campsite. It is well maintained, lot of facilities, its scenic. Special Thanks from our kids for Barn tour. They enjoyed and not stopping to talk about it even after reaching home. Thanks giving us a your time. Travis is a wonderful host. I will definitely recommend this camp site and myself keep visiting it.
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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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Claude
September 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With pets
Another amazing relaxing stay on Travis’s Land.
Couldn’t ask for a better time. Caught lots of fish and kayaked around the lake.
Look forward to our next trip here.
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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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Justin
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We had an incredible time camping with our family at this beautiful location. The lake was perfect, we caught fish and played games on the big grass field. Would definitely come back. Travis was a great host!
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Brian
September 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great site. Good views and peaceful and quiet. Shower and bathroom were in good shape.
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Marian
September 2025
With pets
Had a wonderful stay. Sarah and her husband was very welcoming.
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Dani
August 2025
Tent
The ultimate in privacy and quiet .
Perfect water temperature in the pond and lots of wild and domestic birds.
My 3rd trip here
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Victoria
August 2025
5 nights at Leards L-3 Ranch
This was truly a peaceful & private place. The breeze at night after the heat of the day was so refreshing. Very dog friendly. And being close enough to town to pick up supplies & far enough away to not hear the city's sounds was perfect. We already have plans in place for next year.
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Tif
August 2025
With pets
What a sweet and relaxing little spot! Our family had a fantastic stay. The dome, hosts, views, animals, caverns, the restful sleep…it was just heaven. We would come back in an instant. Thank you for a lovey stay!
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Sergio
August 2025
Tent
Great Host ! Great camping spot! Will definitely recommend! The host was really kind, helpful and informative! His Dog was also pretty awesome! We Had a great experience!
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Dani
August 2025
Tent
This was my second stay, really enjoyed the peace and privacy.
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Bong
August 2025
Group trip
The geodome is a unique place. The dome is magnificent and is tastefully decorated and thoughtfully supplied for a great stay. Adam and Sarah were such kind and hospitable hosts. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay in the geodome again.
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Dani
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved my stay here!
So peaceful and private .i didn’t see a soul the entire time.
The paddle boat was great and I appreciated the runner of artificial grass that was very soft
The pond is so refreshing and the sand beach .nice to lie on.
Note there is no picnic table but a glass table and a wooden stool, so as long as you have chairs it’s not an issue.
The gas grill does not work .
There is a large fire pit on wheels that will be awesome once the fire ban is lifted.
I even made a sweet duck friend! I’d come back just for him!
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