99% (833) • 56 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Woodlake
Musick Creek Falls by Shaver Lake
1. Musick Creek Falls by Shaver Lake
98%
(368)
49mi from Woodlake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Musick Creek Falls — Waterfalls, Stargazing and stunning Landscapes Just minutes from Shaver Lake, your wilderness escape begins. Welcome to our 40 acres of quiet forest, sun-warmed granite, and the steady sound of cascading water. Each campsite is private and thoughtfully placed, with a gazebo, access to fresh spring water, and nearby swimming holes carved naturally into the creek. Nestled along the edge of the Sierra National Forest, this hidden retreat blends adventure, comfort, and sustainability. The surrounding area offers no shortage of nearby highlights, including Shaver Lake, the giant sequoias of McKinley Grove, the trails and swimming holes of the Dinkey Creek Wilderness, year-round recreation at China Peak, and day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, home to the General Sherman Tree. Many guests, however, find the waterfalls, forest, and dark skies here more than enough to fill their stay. Spend your days swimming in natural pools, stargazing through our shared telescope, or resting in a hammock beneath towering cedars. Dogs are welcome to roam off-leash under supervision, and the open terrain keeps tails busy. Guests explore private trails, try their hand at gold panning, scramble granite boulders, or borrow a free kayak for nearby Shaver Lake. Rugged yet accessible (4×4 helpful in winter), Musick Creek Falls offers creekside camping, mountain views, and exceptionally clear night skies. Four secluded sites keep a light footprint on the land and include composting toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Our conservation ethos is guided by the original caretakers of this region—the Nüümü, known today as the Mono or Potuck people. Rather than relying on massive machine-cut firebreaks, aerial pesticide spraying, or “pines in lines” replanting, we take a slower, place-based approach. We use controlled burning, hands-on fuel reduction, selective native plant culling, and encourage the land to regenerate naturally. Just as important, we believe sharing the land is essential, because stewardship only lasts when people are connected to it. This is a rugged mountain property. Terrain can be steep, rocks near the creek are often slick, and nights are very dark. Campers should be prepared for off grid camping and up for adventure!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Country Comfortable
2. Country Comfortable
97%
(146)
34mi from Woodlake · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
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Full hookups
from
$55
/ night
Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
3. Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
98%
(606)
23mi from Woodlake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Swimming in North Fork Tule River, miles of hiking trails on ranch. River Ridge Ranch goes from 1,000' elev. to 3,000' elevation. Hike right on the ranch. We are between Sequoia National Park (about an hour) and the Giant Sequoia National Monument (16 miles to groves up Hwy 190 and no entrance fee).
Choose from individual tent sites, group tent sites, tiny cabins. the 5-acre Compound or the Entire Ranch.
We occasionally host small, thoughtful, low impact weddings. Please inquire.
There are 33 giant sequoia groves in our Southern Region of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, some easily driven to, and some remote. Our ranch is a nature preserve and an education demonstration site, teaching sustainable and regenerative land use practices. River Ridge Institute, our non-profit, hosts a variety of events for the public.
Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you.
Enjoy: The Kitchen has a 3-burner cooktop, large fridge, microwave, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big washing area in the back. Propane barbecue grill.. There's a River Barn to use as a remote space and Turtle Cove for swimming. Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown at 9 AM - Noon.
Ancestral land of the Foothill Yokuts tribe. Homesteaded in 1859, owned by the Negus family from 1909-2000. Barbara and I bought it to save it from subdivision and it's now protected by a Conservation Easement and acts as a community center for the arts, music, poetry, gatherings and outdoor education. We're both biologists, so, just ask us.
Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Sequoia National Forest
4. Sequoia National Forest
98%
(270)
905 sites · Ponderosa, California
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
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Campfires
Sierra National Forest
5. Sierra National Forest
92%
(176)
1360 sites · Big Creek, California
“Secret Yosemite” offers scenic beauty, rugged forests, and outdoor recreation with smaller crowds.
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
"paradise is within you"
6. "paradise is within you"
100%
(16)
17mi from Woodlake · 3 sites · Lodging
Sequoia forest secret, Paradise Ranch inn is Glamping Bell tents on wooden decks just 100 feet from river with spectacular mountain views all tents include queen beds and sheets bathhouse with showers and toilets. full bar outdoor kitchen with burners water and utensils. all you need to bring is your bag of ICE. This romantic and secluded property has trail and a plenty of private swim holes. Soft opening for summer 2022. with the Sequoia national forest in the backyard and 5min drive down the road to ladybug trail and other park trails .
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$300
/ night
Inyo National Forest
7. Inyo National Forest
96%
(453)
2001 sites · Lone Pine, California
Explore ancient pine forests, curious rock formations, and massive peaks in this sprawling national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
99% (833) • 56 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Woodlake
Musick Creek Falls by Shaver Lake
1. Musick Creek Falls by Shaver Lake
98%
(368)
49mi from Woodlake · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Musick Creek Falls — Waterfalls, Stargazing and stunning Landscapes Just minutes from Shaver Lake, your wilderness escape begins. Welcome to our 40 acres of quiet forest, sun-warmed granite, and the steady sound of cascading water. Each campsite is private and thoughtfully placed, with a gazebo, access to fresh spring water, and nearby swimming holes carved naturally into the creek. Nestled along the edge of the Sierra National Forest, this hidden retreat blends adventure, comfort, and sustainability. The surrounding area offers no shortage of nearby highlights, including Shaver Lake, the giant sequoias of McKinley Grove, the trails and swimming holes of the Dinkey Creek Wilderness, year-round recreation at China Peak, and day trips to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, home to the General Sherman Tree. Many guests, however, find the waterfalls, forest, and dark skies here more than enough to fill their stay. Spend your days swimming in natural pools, stargazing through our shared telescope, or resting in a hammock beneath towering cedars. Dogs are welcome to roam off-leash under supervision, and the open terrain keeps tails busy. Guests explore private trails, try their hand at gold panning, scramble granite boulders, or borrow a free kayak for nearby Shaver Lake. Rugged yet accessible (4×4 helpful in winter), Musick Creek Falls offers creekside camping, mountain views, and exceptionally clear night skies. Four secluded sites keep a light footprint on the land and include composting toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Our conservation ethos is guided by the original caretakers of this region—the Nüümü, known today as the Mono or Potuck people. Rather than relying on massive machine-cut firebreaks, aerial pesticide spraying, or “pines in lines” replanting, we take a slower, place-based approach. We use controlled burning, hands-on fuel reduction, selective native plant culling, and encourage the land to regenerate naturally. Just as important, we believe sharing the land is essential, because stewardship only lasts when people are connected to it. This is a rugged mountain property. Terrain can be steep, rocks near the creek are often slick, and nights are very dark. Campers should be prepared for off grid camping and up for adventure!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$64
/ night
Country Comfortable
2. Country Comfortable
97%
(146)
34mi from Woodlake · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$55
/ night
Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
3. Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
98%
(606)
23mi from Woodlake · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Swimming in North Fork Tule River, miles of hiking trails on ranch. River Ridge Ranch goes from 1,000' elev. to 3,000' elevation. Hike right on the ranch. We are between Sequoia National Park (about an hour) and the Giant Sequoia National Monument (16 miles to groves up Hwy 190 and no entrance fee).
Choose from individual tent sites, group tent sites, tiny cabins. the 5-acre Compound or the Entire Ranch.
We occasionally host small, thoughtful, low impact weddings. Please inquire.
There are 33 giant sequoia groves in our Southern Region of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, some easily driven to, and some remote. Our ranch is a nature preserve and an education demonstration site, teaching sustainable and regenerative land use practices. River Ridge Institute, our non-profit, hosts a variety of events for the public.
Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you.
Enjoy: The Kitchen has a 3-burner cooktop, large fridge, microwave, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big washing area in the back. Propane barbecue grill.. There's a River Barn to use as a remote space and Turtle Cove for swimming. Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown at 9 AM - Noon.
Ancestral land of the Foothill Yokuts tribe. Homesteaded in 1859, owned by the Negus family from 1909-2000. Barbara and I bought it to save it from subdivision and it's now protected by a Conservation Easement and acts as a community center for the arts, music, poetry, gatherings and outdoor education. We're both biologists, so, just ask us.
Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Sequoia National Forest
4. Sequoia National Forest
98%
(270)
905 sites · Ponderosa, California
Astonishing natural diversity and the biggest trees on earth! Plan to be awed.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Sierra National Forest
5. Sierra National Forest
92%
(176)
1360 sites · Big Creek, California
“Secret Yosemite” offers scenic beauty, rugged forests, and outdoor recreation with smaller crowds.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
"paradise is within you"
6. "paradise is within you"
100%
(16)
17mi from Woodlake · 3 sites · Lodging
Sequoia forest secret, Paradise Ranch inn is Glamping Bell tents on wooden decks just 100 feet from river with spectacular mountain views all tents include queen beds and sheets bathhouse with showers and toilets. full bar outdoor kitchen with burners water and utensils. all you need to bring is your bag of ICE. This romantic and secluded property has trail and a plenty of private swim holes. Soft opening for summer 2022. with the Sequoia national forest in the backyard and 5min drive down the road to ladybug trail and other park trails .
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$300
/ night
Inyo National Forest
7. Inyo National Forest
96%
(453)
2001 sites · Lone Pine, California
Explore ancient pine forests, curious rock formations, and massive peaks in this sprawling national forest.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Apirak
2 weeks ago
Tent
I love the place the serenity, the quietness, the stars, the sky, the vibe and the water fall. If you’re looking for a place to relax this is a place for you. And the host is excellent.
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Carly
3 weeks ago
1 night at Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
A lovely set of cabins in the hills, with really cute communal areas (we loved the bonfire area!)
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Sandy
December 2025
1 night at Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed staying at the Cottonwood cabin! It was a nice cozy space and the scenery was sooo beautiful! I got to enjoy my breakfast on a big rock by the river and it was the perfect way to start my day. The restrooms were really nice and well kept! Overall it was a super comfortable lodging experience.
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Daniel
November 2025
1 night at Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
It was a great experience coming here! A lot to do around and a good price for what you get. While the two story cabin was just two beds, the best part was the grounds that you get.
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Alex
November 2025
Tent
Great host, even with poor weather it was beautiful and enjoyable
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Jennifer
November 2025
Group trip
Very beautiful land and so thankful for the kitchen only advice is to drive before dark to ensure you don’t get lost but instructions are clear
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Jay
November 2025
15 ft campervan
Amazing campsites all along a fantastic creek and falls !!
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Jasmine
November 2025
Tent
This land is so very well loved by Shandie. It really is a hidden world from everything else. Not only was Shandie a wonderful host but her land is truly a gift to the heart.
The road to the property is mostly paved and ends with gravel with some larger humps and bumps. But was plenty doable with my boat of a sedan with its questionable clearance. Just take it slow for the more nervous of drivers. Musick Cove is smack dab right next to the falls, and even in the late fall, is roaring with life. It's perfectly intimate for two. It's tucked away with plenty of trees and brush for privacy. If you do wander a bit you can see the other sites, one above the falls and Midway Lookout but like I said the brush and trees provide plenty of privacy. It had a charcoal grill and a fire pit for use. I can see maybe two tents fitting in the area but I would say it comfortably fits one much better. Outhouse is not too far from the site and is clean and cared after frequently.
Go explore the land! Of course safely and respectfully but so many things to discover just by walking around. So happy to see the lands returning after the Creek Fire.
Could not recommend this enough. Will be returning when the snow melts and brings more life to the already beautiful world Shandie and her crew take so much care for.
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Max
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Shandie was a great host and the site was beautiful and romantic, hoping to return again!
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Asha
October 2025
Tent
With pets
I did camping on Sunday night at Music Creek Falls, and it turned out to be one of the best experiences ever! The place was beautifully maintained — surrounded by nature, peaceful, and had the perfect waterfall right next to my tent spot, which felt so private and special.
Even though it was quite cold, my dog and I couldn’t resist playing in the crystal-clear water. The night sky was breathtaking for stargazing — something I’ll never forget.
But what truly made this trip special was Shandie, the host. Since we were two females camping, she went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and comfortable. She personally carried firewood for us, provided hot chocolate, offered sleeping bags, and made sure we had everything we needed for a cozy night.
I’ve done many camping trips before, but I’ve never felt this safe and cared for. Shandie’s kindness and attention made this camping experience unforgettable.
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Pam
October 2025
16 ft car
With pets
I loved the campsite! 🏕️ the waterfalls were amazing…also allowing the dogs to be off leash was great.
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Jose
October 2025
2 nights at Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents
Beautiful place I will come back again I recommend this place
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Jessie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Such a beautiful, secluded, slice of magic. Shandie was an amazing host. Our dog loved it just as much as we did. We will be back!
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Katy
October 2025
Tent
With kids
It is definitely a magical place. It was quite a drive from San Jose for one night. But it worth it! Immersed in nature in a spot you can’t stop admiring. The hosts were amazing and made sure I find the spot. We connected immediately and I got help parking. I would come again any time. Thank you for providing these camping spots for us.its really incredible. The sierra is a totally different world and this is a little piece on heaven you found there are care for.
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Amanda
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely amazing! The pictures are exactly what it looks like if not better. Myself my husband and our two boys came to spend one night and by the first night by the fire knew we needed another one. Shandie and everyone is super chill and kind. Nothing negative I have to say! We would love to go back🥰
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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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Sean
September 2025
With kids
Beautiful location. Incredible natural beauty from the river to the hills. Only area for improvement is some clean-up of the site—just needs some care, but overall great.
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Iris
September 2025
With kids
Gary literally has everything u may need for a great glamping experience! My little family and I had a very relaxing two days . Plan to return !
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Steven
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had an exceptional time staying here! It started off a little rocky when our generator wouldn’t start, we would’ve literally been sleeping on the cold ground if not for our hosts coming to the rescue letting us use their generator and fix ours. The rest of the trip was a breeze. We had so much fun cooling off in the water by the waterfall. And making a trip to the nearby lake!! Falling asleep, listening to the water was a wonderful experience! We Will definitely be back for another visit! This truly is a special hidden gem of a site!!
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Jesse
August 2025
Tent
A little off the beaten path but not too far. Shaver Lake is about 20 minutes away. Limited number of sites means lots of privacy. Sites were spaced out far enough you don’t even notice the other campers, which is nice if you’ve ever been to one where you’re all on top of each other and can hear everything going on next door.
Visited mid-August and the waterfall was flowing steadily but not too crazy. Pools are shallow but some are wide enough to drop into and float in
Spring water is available for drinking and the outhouse is very clean.
Great hosts and I definitely plan to be back! Thank you Shandie and Jesse!
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