The best luxury RV campgrounds near Turlock, California

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Turlock, California? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1,700 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're a climber, wind sports enthusiast, or just love hiking, there's something for everyone. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. Don't just take our word for it - check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

94% (1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping experience near Turlock, California? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1,700 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for your adventure. Whether you're a climber, wind sports enthusiast, or just love hiking, there's something for everyone. Plus, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and the ability to bring your furry friends along. Don't just take our word for it - check out these top campsites with rave reviews: Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), and Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews). So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

94% (1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Yosemite Westlake Camp

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(638)

43mi from Turlock · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Coulterville, CA

Located on the John Muir Historic route to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Westlake Campground and RV Park is convenient to all things Yosemite. Between here and the park is Rainbow Pool, a well-known swimming hole that campers here often visit on their way back to the campground for a refreshing dip in the cool waters. Coulterville was started as a gold-rush town. You can visit the museum and visitor center even try your hand at panning for gold.

2. Cole Ranch

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(396)

11mi from Turlock · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Waterford, CA

"I firmly believe that Nature brings solace in all troubles." -Anne Frank- Serene, quiet acreage on the Tuolumne River, with views of the snow capped Sierra Nevadas on a clear day. Scores of wildlife sightings, including river otters, eagles, wild turkeys, beavers, and many more. Perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing. Like to fish? Fishing at Cole Ranch is a Love/Hate thing. If you Love to Fish, you will Hate to leave. Gateway to Yosemite National Park, the Mother Lode region, hiking trails, and spelunking opportunities, Cole Ranch has just about everything a camper would look for. All sites have access to our community outdoor kitchen, which has a refrigerator, coffee bar, sink, BBQ's, and stoves. Also available are our bathrooms, quite possibly the cleanest campground bathrooms in the 13 western states, which include flushable toilets, two sinks, and warm showers. Book your visit now. (Group bookings must be approved by host. Group bookings that have not been pre-approved may be cancelled.) ** Ever see a meteor shower? Cole Ranch is a perfect place to view one. Following is a list of Meteor Showers in 2025. (Dates indicate best night to see meteors) Lyrids. - April 22 Eta Aquarids. - May 4 Delta Aquarids - July 30 Perseids - Aug 12 Orionids. - Oct 22 Leonids. - Nov 17 Geminids - Dec 13 (Cole Ranch is a working ranch, surrounded by walnut and almond orchards. Harvest for these orchards occur mid-August thru September, and can create dust and noise. Occasional noise from common ranching activities may be heard. Landscaping activities like mowing, watering, etc. generally occur Mondays-Wednesdays) Check back here periodically for advisories on river conditions. ** RIVER ADVISORY UDATE - 4/21/25 ** The river rose unexpectedly yesterday, about a foot so far. According to those in control of the fluctuations, it is supposed to be back to normal level by Friday, 4/25/25. Feel free to text or call Barry at (209) 484-3675 if you have any questions.

3. Canyon Crest Private Camping and RV

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(36)

46mi from Turlock · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Mariposa, CA

Canyon Crest Campground and RV: Your Quiet Yosemite Getaway Are you looking for a rustic, off-grid, peaceful camping spot near Yosemite? Check out Canyon Crest Campground and RV in Mariposa! What it is: * 100-acre property with rustic RV/tent sites, vintage campers, and cabins for rent. * Perfect for escaping the city and enjoying nature. * Rich in Gold Rush history! Where it is: * Near Yosemite National Park (33 miles to the entrance: approx. an hour drive). * In the historic Whitlock Mining district. * Close to the Merced River Recreation Area and 12 miles to the Historic town of Mariposa. What you can do: * Explore Yosemite. * Hike and enjoy the scenery. * Relax and watch for wildlife (deer, turkeys, hawks, maybe even a bear!). Where you can stay: * 2 Tent Sites: No hookups or water, but you'll have a fire pit, privacy, and plenty of space. * Cozy Camper: Sleeps 4, has hot water, A/C, stove, fridge, toilet, and shower. * Hummingbird Camper: Sleeps 2, has hot water, A/C, stove, toilet, and shower. This site is not kid-friendly. * Cabins on the Hilltop: 2 cabins each furnished with a queen bed, electricity, and A/C. * Dry Camp Pull-Through RV: 1 RV site, no hook-ups. Beautiful, serene view, the road is easy. Pull through or back in. Fire pit. This site is set apart from the others. Important things to know: * The road to the Pull-In Dry Camp RV is gravel and easy to navigate. * The road to the remaining sites is unpaved, rocky, mountainous, and very rough. This terrain can be difficult to navigate so AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended. Low-profile vehicles are not advised. Optional parking may be available for the hike-in. * Creeks are full in the wet season but dry up in summer. Good to know: * People who have stayed there like how quiet it is and how close it is to Yosemite. * There are other camping options nearby if Canyon Crest is booked. Want a quiet, historical, and nature-filled Yosemite experience? Canyon Crest Campground and RV might be the place!

4. Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

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(287)

46mi from Turlock · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Groveland, CA

Only 25 minutes from Yosemite's entrance gate, come stay at stunning Red Tail Ranch and avoid the crowds of the big campgrounds. With fast wifi, abundant hot water for showers, clean/flush toilets and inside space for cooking with a commercial sink for dishes, all the necessities for a comfortable stay are on site. Use Red Tail Ranch as an ideal launching off point for Yosemite or stay on the property and enjoy all that it has to offer. Red Tail Ranch is a beautiful 90 acre property in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Among the oak woodlands, meadows and coniferous forest, there are numerous trails to explore the property and direct riding access to a developed mountain biking area nearby. Great birding, botanizing and wildlife watching opportunities abound. We have RV sites with hookups, a five site drive-in campground and one walk-in campsite- all with clean, flush toilet bathrooms, hot outdoor showers, indoor camp kitchen and gathering space. Whether your pitching a tent, parking a campervan or rv, there are opportunities for everyone. For large events, workshops or reunions, Red Tail Ranch can be rented out in its entirety- please reach out with any questions or how to do this. New additions to the campground include hammocks, basketball, cornhole, darts and a ring toss game for all to enjoy. We are 10 minutes from the small town of Groveland with a market and restaurants and just down the road from the put in for rafting on the Tuolumne river. Our pricing is a little higher than other places nearby and this is due to the property's great locations, incredible beauty, and all of the amenities added for a great experience. If wanting more information about Yosemite or the surroundings, host Robb Hirsch is a biologist and professional nature photographer with 25 years of experience in the area. He also is connected with all the local guides for any outdoor adventure referrals. Concerned about getting into Yosemite with the new summer reservation requirements? We know all the details, including how to navigate and get through or around the system. Stay with us and we will show you how to access the park with or without reservations.

Stories from the community

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Kryss

3 weeks ago

25 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cole Ranch

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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Yui

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Cole Ranch

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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Stefany

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Absolutely loved it! Such a beautiful, peaceful, and clean campsite!

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David

October 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cole Ranch

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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Tom

October 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Great location near Yosemite but without the crowds. Robb was super helpful in selecting the best location for us to camp. We had the place all to ourselves and loved the peaceful atmosphere.

Tim

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

1 night at Cole Ranch

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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Stephanie

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

What a beautiful property! We had an absolutely lovely time. We were the only ones in the tent camping area so we had the entire place to ourselves and we were able to unplug and truly relax. The kitchen area was perfect for us to wash our dishes, the bathrooms were clean and well lit and my husband especially enjoyed his hot shower under the stars. Groveland is a very cute little town and we enjoyed an afternoon walking around there with our dogs. Robb is wonderful with communication too. We’d definitely stay here again!

Our sight was nice bug lots of room to enjoy ourselves

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Heidi

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Yosemite Westlake Camp

The firebombed is amazing campground is pretty quiet.

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Daniel

October 2025

37 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Cole Ranch

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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Michael

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Great hosts in Rob and his son Noah, matched by a beautiful piece of property. Easy to find, and easy to access the RV sites (and the tent sites andcabins). The property was quiet, lots of wild life, beautiful trails...and located just outside Stanislaus and Yosemite, places that Rob knows intimately. Hookups worked perfect...we're already scheming a return trip.

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Fabrisio

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

I couldn’t have asked for more!! Robb was so easy to communicate with and my time here felt so safe and comfortable!! Excited for future reservations.

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Luisa

September 2025

30 ft campervan

Group trip

2 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp

We loved the camp! The attention was amazing and the installations were great. Nice location if you want to spend the day visiting Yosemite. Would definitely recommend!

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David

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Yosemite Westlake Camp

Had a very good time and services were great and I felt very welcomed there. Clean showers and lots of space to enjoy relaxing with views of wild turkeys and deer in the mornings and evenings. Wife had one suggestions that the small step-up in the shower on floor have a marker ( maybe paint step yellow ) to prevent trip hazard. Men's side were fine...

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Lulu

September 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Such a beautiful ranch! So quiet and peaceful. The outdoor shower was AMAZING.. Thanks for having us!

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maylon

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

Peaceful place to hang out. The kitchen was convenient for cooking at night, the barn hang out for eating and lounging after full days in Yosemite. We stayed 5 nights and drove back and forth to the park. For some that would be too much driving but we liked being out of crowded campsites. No noise and just birds in the morning. Showers were awesome after full days of hiking too.

Headwaters Headquarters- communal inside space for inclement weather or food prep/clean up, sink inside. Info with maps and local wildlife.

Nathan

September 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

From the jump Robb was very responsive and accommodating! Came in for the weekend to hike Half Dome and this was the PERFECT place to stay. Close to the park and close to Groveland, whilst still giving the remote and adventurous feeling that the park has to offer. Property was easy to find and navigate. The showers were fantastically warm and the bathrooms were clean. The communal area is a perfect hangout and the little kitchen/prep area was a huge bonus. It was really great to meet Robb as he has tons of knowledge on area and gave us some great tips on navigating the park and alternate hikes. It would seem that Robb is a bit of local celebrity with his Biologist background and passion for Photography - I highly recommend stopping off at Mountain Sage in Groveland to view/purchase some of his phenomenal prints and grab a coffee. (He also has a published nature book!) All in all, great value, great location and perfect for a weekend at the park! I will definitely be returning!

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Hamid

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Yosemite Westlake Camp

We stayed two nights at this location. Mac and uncle John are great! bathrooms and showers are awesome and super clean. I would recommend this place 110%!!! W used our ground tent, even though we had rooftop tent. You can find new Friends in camping area! Th location is just 30 min away from West gate of NP and 1:20 min to Yosemite village with a tea;;y great scenic drive.

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Maureen

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

We loved RV spot #1. Everything was clean and exactly as stated. We did have to run a hose to fill up our tank, but we probably should’ve realized lol. But as we are just amateurs. It is a very clean and quiet, private spot and we really enjoyed our stay! Thank you for a great location and stay!

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John

September 2025

22 ft campervan

3 nights at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

A spectacular site near Yosemite that easily beats out standard commercial camping options. Love the fact that there are awesome outdoor showers and bathrooms. The trails on the property are lovely and a bonus for dog owners. Robb is very responsive and friendly with a wealth of knowledge about the area. Definitely check out his book - stunning photos. We look forward to a return trip!

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Gareth Sheenn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Red Tail Ranch at Yosemite

The campsite was very clean, with well-kept showers and facilities. The property was peaceful and quiet, perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a calm getaway!