The best dog-friendly glamping near Sonora, California

Welcome to Hipcamp, your guide to unique outdoor stays! If you're looking for a camping experience near Sonora, California with your furry friend, and prefer the comforts of glamping, we've got you covered. With over 847 options tailored specifically to your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect site. Our options start as low as $27 per night and average around $95 per night. Check out top-rated campsites like Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), Windsor Family Farm (404 reviews), and Cosumnes River Ranch (382 reviews) for trusted, vetted options. Our campsites are equipped with popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires, and offer fun activities like off-roading (OHV), boating, and fishing. Get ready to experience the great outdoors like never before!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sonora

Welcome to Hipcamp, your guide to unique outdoor stays! If you're looking for a camping experience near Sonora, California with your furry friend, and prefer the comforts of glamping, we've got you covered. With over 847 options tailored specifically to your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect site. Our options start as low as $27 per night and average around $95 per night. Check out top-rated campsites like Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), Windsor Family Farm (404 reviews), and Cosumnes River Ranch (382 reviews) for trusted, vetted options. Our campsites are equipped with popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires, and offer fun activities like off-roading (OHV), boating, and fishing. Get ready to experience the great outdoors like never before!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Sonora

1. Angels Hideaway

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(5)

19mi from Sonora · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

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.

2. Mountain Dimension

50mi from Sonora · 1 site · Lodging

Mountain Dimension is your own little escape in the forest, perfect for those visiting Yosemite National Park (14 miles away). The trees outside your window evoke treehouse vibes, and the wood-paneled siding, wood-burning fireplace, antler chandeliers, and live-edge furniture will give you all the cabin feels. Take a dip in the hot tub (minimum $150 add-on fee, with an additional charge for stays over 3 days), relax in the hammock, or do some grilling on the large two-story deck. Families of wild turkeys and deer are often spotted.

3. Indian Flat Campground

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(18)

37mi from Sonora · 62 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Indian Flat RV and Campground, the closest campsite to Yosemite National Park, situated just 8 miles from the Arch Rock entrance. Here, you'll find your ultimate destination for experiencing the great outdoors! Exclusively on Hipcamp, we proudly offer our new Jupe Tents, featuring 12-foot high ceilings, a comfortable queen-size bed, spacious windows and ventilation, electrical outlets, and dimmable LED lighting. Campground Amenities include: Washrooms Hot Showers Access to outdoor pool (located at neighboring Yosemite Cedar Lodge) Communal fire pits Wifi available (though we encourage guests to embrace the opportunity to disconnect digitally and fully immerse themselves in the beauty of our surroundings. If needed, WiFi is available for purchase upon check-in.) Pets welcome (additional $25 fee)

4. Luxury in the Wilderness, CA

29mi from Sonora · 1 site · Lodging

Escape into the wilderness at our newly renovated 3-br, 2,700 sq ft Kowana Valley Lodge. Once a Gold Rush era cottage and homestead, the Lodge is perched uphill next to a running creek and features 100% off-grid systems to provide the comforts of home in the middle of the Stanislaus National Forest. Imagine dark skies filled with STARS, a running creek, the stillness of the forest, and the smell of nature. Visit as a stand-alone retreat or as a base camp for excursions into Yosemite National Park. The space Kowana Valley Lodge is a custom-built 2,700 sq ft lodge nestled in the middle of the Stanislaus National Forest. With 3 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, 2 studies, a chef's kitchen, a fire pit area, and a rec room with a ping pong table, Kowana Valley Lodge is well-equipped to host a large family or group of friends. Guests will also have access to explore the entire 300-acre property (a trail map is provided at the Lodge), along with miles and miles of dirt roads and national forest land that surround us! Guest access The Lodge is equipped with a smart lock allowing you access via a temporary code. The access gate to the property will be left open throughout your stay. There is no cell service in the area. Internet service via Starlink is provided as a Wifi connection. For your safety, please enable Wifi calling on your cell phone and download offline maps via Google Maps, onX, or your preferred navigation mobile app. *You must drive ~4 miles of dirt and gravel road to reach Kowana Valley Lodge. The road is not steep but is narrow at spots and dusty when dry. Access with a 2WD vehicle is not a problem. **The closest medical facility is at least 40 minutes away in Groveland, so be aware and be prepared for those with underlying medical conditions or needs.**

5. Sunset Serenity

17mi from Sonora · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Off-grid ten-acre ranch with views to the west. Quiet, private, and serene, with hiking trails along the creek bed and abundant wildlife. Enjoy an outdoor shower, clean outhouse, fire pit, picnic tables, camp tent sites, and a darling tiny cottage. Enjoy culinary delights by snipping fresh organic herbs on site, to add to your campfire meal. Stargazing here at night is incredible, with no city lights to dim the view. Rich in 1850s Gold Rush history, the area was once a tent town of 6,000 gold miners.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Gavin

2 weeks ago

Group trip

1 night at Angels Hideaway

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

3 weeks ago

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Angels Hideaway

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

1 night at Angels Hideaway

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!

Yulia

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Angels Hideaway

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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Isabella

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location to Yosemite is super convenient and the facilities were better than we expected. Bathrooms/ showers/ common spaces were clean and it was nice to be able to walk next door to the hotel to have access to their pool and fast wifi. I will definitely be staying here again!!

Grahm

August 2025

1 night at Indian Flat Campground

This was a great stopover before entering Yosemite NP. It’s about a 40 min drive to the park entrance. This tent is within a campground and next to a hotel, so don’t expect to be solo. But because of this, there are plenty of amenities onsite including bathrooms and showers. Even though it was 106 when we arrived, you can walk down to the river to cool off. You can also use the pool at the lodge next door. There is AC in the tent, but you can’t run it for longer than 30 minutes before blowing the power box.

Andrea

July 2025

1 night at Indian Flat Campground

Love the amenities of the hotel restaurant and pool. However, it was advertised as having AC in the tent and upon check-in, however, when we called for help with turning it on, they said the AC did not work in any of the Jute Tents.

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Kathryn

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

Great glamping spot! Everything was clean and had great vibes. It was a relaxing place to stay after long days in the park. It was also nice staying next door to Cedar Lodge and having perks like their restaurants and pool. WiFi worked great as well and everyone was friendly!

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Marc

May 2025

4 nights at Indian Flat Campground

Campgrounds were a close drive to the entrance of Yosemite and the tent we rented was set up nicely. Had a great experience at Indian Flats and would recommend it. We will definitely come again.

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thiago

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

Nice place, clean spots, good instalariins and a very good front desk

Mafe

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Indian Flat Campground

A perfect glamping experience with a cozy bed, hot showers, clean bathrooms, a washing station, and a fire pit. Watched a stunning sunset over the lake and warmed up by the fire at night. The staff was lovely and so close to Yosemite!