Private sites camping near Pine Mountain Lake

Explore timeless national parks and forests when camping near Pine Mountain Lake.

97% (486 reviews)

United States
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California
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Pine Mountain Lake

97% (486 reviews)

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You have easy-in, easy-out with a pull-through driveway.

Beth

4 days ago

20 ft Class B

1 night at Camp SourBerry (near Yosemite)

Chelsea and Wayne were very welcoming and friendly and incredible hosts. They allowed us to feed their baby lambs and see their farm which was the coolest experience! The campsite was very well maintained and had such beautiful views. Walking distance to a weekly farmers market and not far from town in case you need anything from a store but still felt like you were miles and miles away from civilization. Will definitely be our go to when we visit Yosemite!

1 night at Camp SourBerry (near Yosemite)

Perfect fit for our class B for one night. Peaceful and smelled heavenly with all the wild flowers and clover. I would not recommend for a furry or long haired dog.

Weekend Trip to Camp SourBerry (near Yosemite)

Had a great experience at Camp SourBerry! Very nice pull through campsite with trees all around and a small meadow right next to visit. We were visited by some pretty cool wild turkeys on the first day. It is only minutes from town, but it feels like miles away. Easy to get to and find as well. I highly recommend!

1 night at Camp SourBerry (near Yosemite)

Stayed 2 nights 20 minutes from south entrance to Yosemite. Set up on a hill with mountain views and it was very quiet. The wildflowers were beautiful. Chelsea was quick to reply and checked in to see if we needed anything. As a bonus we got to hold their newborn baby lambs!

Weekend Trip to Private Reservoir

Had a great time here! Caught fish, used the canoe and paddle boat. Loved pulling the 5th wheel right up to the water. Kids had a great time and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks for sharing your property! Only thing we’d love to see added for the future is a picnic table, but otherwise the extra amenities were much appreciated!

Kelly

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake

This was my first experience camping on someone’s personal land. I had the opportunity to camp with my friend and her group of friends. Jeremy provided very detailed instructions for entry and location on the property, but even if you get confused he is super helpful and such a chill guy! We even met his son Hawk who helped make a fire pit for us! We camped on the horse and lake view site, which is right at the chicken coop. *Bonus* we were allowed to collect eggs to enjoy 😊 Something to look ahead is for weather, depending on your vehicle because there are a few steep inclines that get slippery in the rain. Also, bring shoes to hike in to go down to the lake as that also has a steep incline. Being able to pet the animals made the hiking worth it! We got to play with Juno and Luna along with the goats, horses and chickens. Side note, there are a lot of fun spots for photo ops. I would definitely camp here again!

Weekend Trip to The Painted Lake

Awesome time With a great view! Host was so kind and accommodating. We had so much fun kayaking. Convenient that there was a chicken coop with fresh eggs just a 3 min walk away. WARNING there is a semi steep hill dividing the tree house from outdoor kitchen/shower/portapotty. Car is parked maybe 4min walk away from treehouse and you have to cross the hill to reach the car, so just keep that in mind.

1 night at Squirrel Rock RV Campground

Located a couple of minutes outside of the gold rush town of Columbia, Squirel rock is a gem of a campsite. it’s possibly the nicest private camping you can find anywhere! The site is impeccably maintained and Julie has thought of just about every creature comfort one would need when RV camping.

Weekend Trip to Private Reservoir

We had a wonderful camping experience at this spot. The host was incredibly helpful and a great communicator. Fishing in the pond was very successful, and I caught quite a few. We would definitely recommend this location to others. Thanks for a great time!

Weekend Trip to Squirrel Rock RV Campground

We really loved our stay at Julie’s place. She was very welcoming and helpfull. It was easy to find and an oase of nature.

Enjoy the loft twin bed and the reading couch next to the view.

Maxwell

April 2025

3 nights at The Painted Lake

Jeremy's land was so beautiful! I loved kayaking in the lake, waking up to gorgeous sunrises out the windows, and petting the dogs, goats, horses, chickens. Jeremy and his whole family were really sweet to be around when we did run in to them on the property, and as a host he was quite helpful if we ever had questions or requests. Would definitely stay here again.

3 nights at Heart valley ranch

Beautiful piece of land with a refreshing swimming hole and river nearby! We went for 1 night and loved it some much we came back the next week for 4 days. We tent camped at the Willow site with 3 kids in April, there was plenty of shade which would really be appreciated in summer. It's a short walk to the compostable toilet and swimming hole. They've installed some solar lamps which help illuminate the toilet and campsite nicely to locate them at night. There is also an authentic Kazakhstan Yurt you stay at. Lots of great animals roaming the land (llamas, goats, cows and chickens) You can buy treats to feed the llamas. The hosts were amazing! Everyone had a great time!

3 nights at Squirrel Rock RV Campground

Squirrel Rock was unbelievable! My son and grands got there first and explored the trails and climbed and jumped off the incredible rocks exposed by the 49ers. With trees to run circles around, tag was a favorite activity. (The sound of running in gravel will be a lasting memory.) The sunshade over the lovely tables nestled against the rock made a wonderful room to rendezvous in to play games from Julie's box, including Uno, Yahtzee and Pass the Pig. At night, string lights and lights tucked in the rocks created magic. Because everything was so pristine, I thought this site was a new venture, but the guest book says differently. Julie has been hosting here for several years and has covered every need. The BBQ (bring charcoal) was clean with pavers beneath to keep it flat, and even the trash and recycling cans were easy to use. 😂 Learning to open and close the gate at the top of the drive gave the kids a feeling of accomplishment and responsibility. Squirrel Rock was a perfect place to come home to after experiencing CA history in Columbia and natural history in Yosemite. Thanks, Julie, for helping us make Forever Memories.

3 nights at Camp SourBerry (near Yosemite)

We had such a fantastic time here! The location was easy to find thanks to the directions provided, the amenities were nice when we wanted to enjoy the open air, the proximity to town was really helpful when searching for extra supplies, and the location to Yosemite made it very accessible no matter how busy your day is!! Definitely will camp here again!

Weekend Trip to Heart valley ranch

We did a 1 night stay and loved it some much we came back again for 4 more nights the next week! See my other review with more details.

2 nights at Squirrel Rock RV Campground

Don’t tell anyone about this place! Let’s keep it a secret! LOL! We loved our time at Squirrel Rock RV. Gwen was super helpful and we could not have designed a better spot. The four of us (2 rigs) had it all to ourselves, our own private RV park! Go out of your way if you have to but don’t miss this gem!

Weekend Trip to Heart valley ranch

Absolutely amazing land. Julie is the nicest woman on the planet. The views are beautiful, no disturbances and the bathroom was nice. Felt cozy and the animals were so cute. 10/10 would definitely recommend and stay here again.

3 nights at The Painted Lake

We LOVED staying at this property : treehouse / fresh farm eggs / lakeside hikes / gorgeous vistas / HOT HOT HOT shower / propane grill with power and running water. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Weekend Trip to Private Reservoir

The place was really great! Huge lot with private water front. Very excited to stay again very soon!

1 night at The Painted Lake

We absolutely loved staying in the tree cabin. Kitchen and restroom area are separated. It makes it a great camping experience

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Private sites camping near Pine Mountain Lake guide

Overview

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