The best family-friendly glamping near Selma, California

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Selma, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures. With over 1250 options to choose from in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference. Whether you're into hiking, horseback riding, or swimming, there's something for everyone. Plus, you can read reviews from fellow campers to get a sense of the top campsites, like River Ridge Ranch - 722 acres (348 reviews), Sequoia Mountain Farms (205 reviews), and Yosemite's Colfax Spring (186 reviews). And with prices as low as $27 per night and an average price of $60 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Selma, California? Look no further than Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures. With over 1250 options to choose from in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your accommodation preference and activity/terrain preference. Whether you're into hiking, horseback riding, or swimming, there's something for everyone. Plus, you can read reviews from fellow campers to get a sense of the top campsites, like River Ridge Ranch - 722 acres (348 reviews), Sequoia Mountain Farms (205 reviews), and Yosemite's Colfax Spring (186 reviews). And with prices as low as $27 per night and an average price of $60 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3

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29mi from Selma · 112 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Squaw Valley, CA

Camp ikigai is a 72 acre farm/ranch stay near Sequoia-Kings (SEKI) Canyon Nat'l Parks. Rescued/EOL horses, sheep, chickens, and ducks freely roam the property. The property has a communal clubhouse with a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, firepit, hot/cold showers, compost and pit toilets, and an above ground swimming pool. Our business is committed to inclusivity and respect for people from all backgrounds and a safe inclusive space for solo female travelers. 30 minutes from park entrance, 20 min from nearby lakes, 50 minutes from Fresno. 3 hours from SF, 3.5 from LA. We have running hot/cold water for our outdoor shower but NO flushable toilets. We have pit and compost toilets filled with cedar shavings for now! Our priorities: 1. Wildfire prevention 2. Community building 3. Environmentalism and Sustainability If you're coming July-Mid August, please know it is HOT (95 average/75 night) and wildfires are a consistent threat. With that, wildfire prevention is a high priority. We have a lot of projects we have started and could use all the help we can get! Some of those are: - invasive species management - tiny home building - gardening/greenhouse building - event space building - raising livestock - medicinal plant growing + onsite apothecary (Come volunteer build the food forest and medicinal garden) Come book a cabin, park a bus or RV, bring a tent, bring your cat/dog/turtle/horse etc. To see volunteer positions/project please visit https://Campikigai.com or https://linktr.ee/ikigaiSanctuary or at VolunteerMatch.com

2. Country Comfortable

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12mi from Selma · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Laton, CA

13 acres in a very secluded location away from city noise. But still just minutes from Hanford where you can find anything you need to shop for. Great camping area on SEASONAL Kings River. No other houses in view since we are located between 20 acres of almond trees and 30 acres of walnut trees. Very safe location with security in place.

3. Dunlap Canyon Retreat

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30mi from Selma · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dunlap, CA

22 acres of camp sites and another 40 acres nextdoor to a hang gliders and paragliders landing. We have restrooms with showers attached to a geodesic dome on property. BBQ , water at sites. A seasonal 2 acre pond. We are about 25mi from sequoia and Kings Canyon right off the Highway 180 and a close drive from restaurants, stores. Beautiful views. We strive to make sure you have an amazing experience in the outdoors. We are still working on making the campground 100% so sorry in advance but what we are lacking we will make up for it with making your experience memorable hope to meet everyone soon P.S I got 6 things ask you to do while you are here 1.Enjoy your time here 2. If you need anything or have concerns say something ( I will try to accommodate the best I can) 3.Have fun 4. Only TP in toilets please 5. Make memories 6. Be respectful to your neighbors ( Get to know them. I don’t really have quite hours just keep in mind some ppl might be waking up early to hike in the park)

4. Camp Hye Sierra

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33mi from Selma · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dunlap, CA

Camp Hye Sierra is a 160-acre property located about 35 miles east of Fresno, California (within five miles of the the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park).Our property offers a unique rental opportunity and serene retreat setting perfect for reflection and fellowship.Learn more about this land:Camp Hye Sierra is a 160-acre property located about 35 miles east of Fresno, California (within five miles of the the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park).Our property offers a unique rental opportunity and serene retreat setting perfect for reflection and fellowshipSPORTS COURTLocated at the center of camp, our all-weather, outdoor, lighted basketball court provides a great experience for basketball, tennis, and a host of other court friendly games. At night, the sport court provides us with an excellent place to take the entire camp for some spectacular stargazing!CAMPFIREOur campfire is also located next to beautiful Ketchoyan Lake. It features a stage, amphitheater, and outdoor lighting. The campfire location is a great venue for daytime classes and an area where campers have a chance to perform skits, sing songs, and roast marshmallows at evening campfires.ARBOROur arbor is a gorgeous open air structure adjacent to the sparkling water of Ketchoyan Lake. It is the perfect venue for an evening dance in the cool mountain air, daytime classes, talent shows, and a host of other activities. LAKESOur property has 2 fully stocked lakes where you can enjoy catch and release fishing, swimming and sunbathing.

5. Blue Moon Orchard Retreat

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35mi from Selma · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lemon Cove, CA

This place is our sanctuary, our own private slice of heaven. There is an abundance of love and peace here on the farm...even the animals are full of love and affection. Some of the Olive Trees in our Orchard have been here for over 100 years!! The soil is rich and healthy. We use no fertilizers or pesticides preferring to let nature do her thing.Learn more about this land:Camp in our Orchard! We are a small Olive and Citrus orchard and ranch. There are lots of Olives & Citrus during their seasons. Olives Sept-Dec Citrus Dec-May. The Ranch consists of Chickens, Sheep, Goats, Cats, and our ranch dog Merlin. 2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman.

6. Glitter Cove Retreat

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49mi from Selma · 2 sites · Lodging · Coarsegold, CA

This beautiful property is situated on 55 secluded acres in the lovely foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Your adventure begins when you escape the pavement and experience three miles of beautiful scenery on a maintained dirt road. Swimming, fishing, and hiking await you. SAFE, GATED and perfect for moms who want to take their kids camping, or any one who wants to try out the camping experience but has been hesitant. 1 1/2 hours from Yosemite National Park. Reservations may be required. Experience the abundant wild life and soothing sound of the Fresno River. Put your feet in the sand and just unplug for a few days. Each season is uniquely beautiful. Spring hosts an abundance of green hills, wild flowers and cooler weather. The river is higher, faster and colder. New life pops up everywhere. Baby ducks, geese, quail and beaver frequent the river. Glitter Cove waterfall is in its full glory. The nights can be cool, so come prepared. Summer is the perfect time to swim and lounge in the river. As the days heat up, the river begins to slow and warms up to a comfortable yet refreshing temperature. New beaches emerge, just waiting to be explored. In late summer, early fall, there is a feeling of calm. The river slows significantly but still feels amazing to sit in. You can hear its gentle flow and soothing sound as it trickles over the rocks. This is a great time time to explore the river as it is mostly shallow with some swim holes. Most of the time it is very quiet. There is another camp down stream owned by a wonderful family. They are here a couple times per week, and also rent their camp. You may hear them having fun and engaging in target practice. The river is a shared space but it is rare to see anyone else. Noise travels in the canyon so you may hear occasional barking or other vehicles. Hearing coyotes sing at night is very common. The rarely seen wildlife includes rattle snakes, bob cats, coyotes, fox, mountain lions and bears. Don't worry, our animal friends like to keep their distance. Hope to see you soon! Watch a video! https://youtu.be/QI_YsFr-kh8

Stories from the community

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Melanated

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Spencer was lovely. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was clean and close by. It was wonderfully quiet.

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Natalia

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3

A wonderful place to leave the city and soak up life on a sanctuary. Matt appreciates those campers who want to share the space kindly and enjoy the outdoors with intention. This space also provides so much to both novice and lifelong campers and is great for animal-loving children too. Don’t just visit to sleep and hike, make sure you spend time in community too!

Dandy

October 2025

Group trip

5 nights at Glitter Cove Retreat

This place is more than a campsite, more than a stop off. It is magical! Cindy has done an incredible job curating a special place for those who want to commune with nature, watch the stars and cool in water. It is well appointed, well taken care of and a delight to visit

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Travis

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

Beautiful private spot overlooking a river. Cindy has really done a great job with setup and decor. Everything is super functional and well thought out. The sleeping area is extremely comfortable with solar powered lights and fans everywhere. Bug nets surround you and if you want total protection from the outside there are canvas covers for all sides that zip up. Bathroom is clean and easy to use, shower is cute and had hot water during the day when we rinsed off from swimming. Cook area is great with stove, sink and bbq. I will note that wasps do show up when you cook meat and they do have wasp traps all around to deter them but that’s part of being in nature. We took our food inside the pergola and had no issues once inside the netting. The river is great, we swam in there swimming spot and fished as well. We caught some baby bass and a small catfish while there. We adventured up river and it was truly beautiful. At night we laid out a blanket on the beach and stared at the amazing night sky. We saw so many shooting stars, was truly amazing. Cindy also had a propane fire pit available for night time fun too. Night lights at camp were functional and beautiful as well. All in all this trip was amazing. Cindy was amazing. She met us at the gate and walked us through everything and answered all of our questions. She was in communication with us our entire stay and responded quickly. I recommend glitter cove 100%. Thanks Cindy!

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John

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Country Comfortable

I d loved stay at the monas land Very kind host. Nice place to relax.

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Tracy

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

This is a magical place. The views are spectacular and the accommodations have everything a glamper could want. We will definitely be returning. Thank you Cindy for being such a wonderful host.

Kristen

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

What a magical place! I can confidently say that this was the BEST "glamping" experience ever! Our two daughters (ages 8 and 11), our two dogs, and my husband and I had a wonderful time. Cindy keeps the place immaculate and fully stocked with everything you need and more! The living spaces were comfortable and cozy. The setting couldn't have been better. We caught loads of fish and had complete privacy. Best hidden gem ever!

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Savannah

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

This clamping site was perfect, very secluded and included everything you needed so you don’t have to bring a lot of extra stuff to cook. Will definitely be back!

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Alison

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

Great spot on the river! Everything you could need was provided making for easy packing. Day trips to Yosemite and Bass lake also possible from this site which we did!!

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Vaish

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

This was a fantastic experience. Excellent choice if you’re trying to find an affordable glamping spot near sequoia

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Louise

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

My husband and I along with our two teenage kids just spent the weekend at Glitter Cove. Cindy, the host was a great communicator throughout the process. Booking, directions to get there plus check-in was a completely smooth process. Cindy was there to meet us on arrival to give us a walk through and answer any questions. Then she left us to ourselves -so total privacy. The place was really clean and had everything we needed. The pergola and setting were beautiful. Lots of space for outdoor games and a great outdoor cook and dining space with a comfy sleeping set up. Outdoor composting toilet and shower worked great. It was very hot (we were there late August) but the swim holes in the creek and the solar powered fans in the pergola really helped. All in all a great stay and we will definitely go back again.

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Karen

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Hye Sierra

Cabin was clean had hot water Lots of fish to catch Beautiful property

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Laneya

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Glitter Cove Retreat

The site was just as pictured. Beautiful and unique. The host was very attentive and helpful. Our kids had a wonderful time “mining” for gold and swimming with the little fish in the river. We would love to come back.

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Abigail

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Definitely go here! We had a fantastic stay in one of the yurts; Spencer was very welcoming and we loved meeting his dogs. The views are phenomenal, bathrooms are clean, showers had very hot water and great pressure. 10/10 would stay again!

Therese

August 2025

1 night at Blue Moon Orchard Retreat

Mark was a very responsive and kind host and also has a very beautiful property. My bestie and I booked a glamping experience and we both had a great time. Neighboring guests who were in tents were also respectful during the quiet hours. So we both were very well rested coming from our trip in Sequioa National Park. Animals on the property were kind too and didn’t bother us. The glamping site was also very clean and cozy. I’d definitely do it again. Sad to have only done it overnight. Still a very affordable option and a convenience if traveling to and from both Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks.

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AJ

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Great spot. Spencer is a stand-up guy. Clean bathrooms and showers. I will stay there again.

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Jennifer

August 2025

1 night at Blue Moon Orchard Retreat

We had a great stay in the glamping tent! It is exactly as pictured. Cute and comfy, very private! We loved the serenity of the location and seeing the animals. Oliver, the sweet kitty, hung out with us while we played card games and chatted under the stars! Thanks for a great experience!

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Elijah

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Glitter Cove Retreat

The views were beautiful and the pergola wonderfully designed. Nice secluded glamping.

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Natalia

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3

The camp is a perfect spot for people looking for communal outdoor recreation, with many friendly animals and amenities. It’s nearby the national parks and Fresno and you will definitely get to know the camp owners and other visitors. I would absolutely return! Be ready for the heat and bring a swimsuit and treats for the animals.

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Fernanda

July 2025

With pets

2 nights at Glitter Cove Retreat

This beautiful land on Fresno Creek is very appropriately named. The sand sparkles with gold and the river is so clear you can see clearly to the bottom. Very private and host is very accommodating. My family appreciates the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful place. I highly recommend for parents or grandparents of Young teens that need to unplug from social media and connect with god and nature.