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GoldBar Ranch Campground
Hosted by Mike · Wilhoit, Arizona
11 sites · RV, Tent · 3 acres
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Tent-only sites
7 sites
Standard Tent 5
100%
(10)Toilet
Showers
Tent Site 10
100%
(6)Toilet
Picnic table
Tent Site 11
100%
(4)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Picnic table
Tent Site 9
100%
(3)Toilet
Picnic table
Tent Site 7
Booked 6 times
Toilet
Picnic table
Standard tent site 8
100%
(1)Toilet
Picnic table
Tent Site 6
100%
(1)Toilet
Picnic table
RV/tent sites
4 sites
Premium lake view RV Site 3
95%
(11)Toilet
Premium RV Site 4
100%
(7)Toilet
RV Site 2
88%
(4)Toilet
RV Site 1
100%
(2)Toilet
Reviews
97% Recommend51 ratings · 30 reviews
The campsite offers a peaceful and secluded escape with a beautiful lake for fishing and swimming, making it a perfect spot for a quiet weekend getaway. Most visitors appreciate the clean bathrooms and showers, although some areas of the campground could benefit from better maintenance and clearer signage. While many guests had positive interactions with the host, finding the entrance can be a bit tricky. It's a lovely place to relax and enjoy nature, as long as you're prepared for some minor inconveniences.
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My family of 5 tent camped over Labor Day weekend on site 11. We loved our time, and would absolutely come back! Here are some of our observations.
Pros:
-beautiful fish stocked lake, complete with dock and a rope swing
-clean flush toilets with sinks (no power outlets)
-site 11 is incredibly private, we were the only campers on the far side of the lake
-Super quiet, we only heard cows, roosters, cicadas and the occasional car on the less travelled road outside the gates
-Fire rings and cooking grates are in most sites
-The host was so kind and helpful when we couldn’t find our site
Cons:
-The site we stayed in was a bit overgrown and rundown, we didn’t use the picnic table because the seats were peeling pretty bad and we didn’t want to get cut, and there’s a large pipe running through the site that begs for kids to climb all over it, so if you’re looking for a tidier site closer to the bathrooms choose 1-10. I’d echo other reviews that say some sites are better maintained.
-The entrance can also be a little confusing. Our site required entering through a back, unmarked gate.
Mixed feelings
· August 2026
Solitude and lake ok, campground no
22 ft campervan ·
Premium lake view RV Site 3
The fishing lake was the redeeming feature of the campground. It is dry camping and had a functioning bathrooms. However, the campground was in need of a lot of attention. My site was flat which was good, but tables were unusable at any of the sites. I liked the quite as no one else was there. I don't think there has been any other campers in a long time. It needed mowing in the campground, but the path to the swimming area on the lake had been mowed at some point, probably to support the neighboring B&B which was over the ridge line next to the lake. It was a pretty lake and plenty of solitude. Fishing was ok. The campground just needs attention and renovation.
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· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Premium RV Site 4
We loved Mike's place. We had fun swimming in the pond and swinging on the rope swing, fishing, and boating. I would definitely return! He was very accommodating to all of our needs and very responsive. We had an awesome shady spot. It was very peaceful and quiet. We stayed in the 4th of July and did not hear one firework. Loved it. Thanks, Mike!
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Site 11
Beautiful spot! Lots of shade. The spots are not marked well so it’s not easy to find your spot. Otherwise we love going to Gold Bar. It’s a lovely place to relax, swim and bird watching.
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· October 2024
Amazing location to get away! It was a pretty view. Be aware it’s not in an area of hiking trails but a great area to enjoy peace and quiet. Having bathrooms and a shower is a nice touch for me personally. Mike came over and was nice to check in, and we had some cow friends 🐮
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· September 2024
17 ft pop-up camper ·
RV Site 2
We loved the camp site. Got to enjoy a good swim, a relaxing weekend
It was so much fun. We wil be coming back to this spot!!!
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· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Premium lake view RV Site 3
The lake view from RV/tent site #3 was amazing! This was my grandson's first time camping and he had so much fun swimming in the lake, riding on my SUP, riding his bike around camp, and playing in the dirt!
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· August 2024
22 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Premium RV Site 4
Excellent spot! Enjoyed the pond and remote location. Bathrooms and shower available.
We had a great time! There were no other campers so we had the whole place to ourselves! We found a hidden jewel!
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Site 10
I’ve been going there for years and I absolutely love it!!
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· July 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site 10
Property was awesome! Seriously a hidden gem. Fishing was great and it was quiet and clean!
We meet the owner Mike before we left and he was super genuine and awesome to talk to! We are 100% rebooking again! 🙏🏼
Hidden gem. So peaceful and beautiful. Please help keep it this way.
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· June 2024
Tent ·
Premium lake view RV Site 3
It’s a very secluded camping spot with beautiful sites, lots of birds chirping, and a nice serene body of water! Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Nice place to stay for the weekend. Took a swim in the lake and slept well.
Excellent! Kiddos had a blast. Great fishing and a fun rope swing.
The property is fantastic. The lake is beautiful. We were disappointed with the site we chose (#7). Not all tent sites have fire pit or table. We would not have knowingly booked a site without a fire pit or table. The photos were a bit misleading, showing table and fire rings. While the listing says Gold Bar Ranch, the property is NOT where the sign says Gold Bar Ranch. The entrance is a little further down the road and has a sign that says Bed & Breakfast Campground. We decided to leave early. If you have a camper this is an awesome property. They do have nice clean bathrooms.
We had a really good time on the pond and rope swing. Working Flushable toilets and a shower too. Our site had electric for our RV which was nice. Lots of big trees too!
Fun, Safe Great family place!!! Rgis os the 3rd time coming here and we has a great time!
This campsite was perfection. We came out here on a whim for Memorial Day weekend and didn’t really know what to expect, but wow, we had an absolute blast! The rope swing was so fun to use to cool down in the water - which was so refreshing, not too cold at all! There is even a bathroom/shower! If you stay up late enough, the stars are so bright out there too. A super peaceful & quiet campsite, we will absolutely be coming back again to escape the heat in Phoenix !!
The pros: Good clean bathrooms, great little lake with paddle boat for use by campers. The owners came by and checked in twice. The cons: it was hard to find. Not sure why they don’t post a pic of the entrance so you know what to look for. We stayed at RV site 2. There was no picnic table, and there was highish grass with stickers that stuck to our shoes and socks. These was basically no shade either. Also, they imposed a wood fire ban which they texted us the day we got there about so we didn’t have time to prepare. That said, the other sites had shade and picnic tables and seemed to be mowed. I think we just got unlucky with our particular spot.
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· May 2024
21 ft travel trailer ·
Premium RV Site 4
The view of the pond is amazing. Very quiet and relaxing. We love that it’s small and private. The bathroom and shower facacilty’s are a must for us. They were in good working order and clean. We love Mike and this is our favorite place to camp!
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· May 2024
32 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Premium lake view RV Site 3
Beautiful little spot, nice and quiet.the rope swing is great for the kids. Caught plenty of fish. We were in a 5th wheel but there are clean restrooms with running water on site.
WOW! I hesitate leaving the review that this place DESERVES because then everyone WOULD want to camp there! Mike and his daughter are wonderfully nice! The campsight is amazing to say the least! It has EVERYTHING we desire and more than we thought of! This is our new GO-TO camping place! Thank you to Mike for welcoming us to and allowing us to have a very memorable, much needed time as a family!
Great clean campground ! The restrooms are a plus ! Super easy to get to and is a good jump off point to explore the area and the fishing is great! We caught 3 species largemouth bass, bluegill & catfish there is some big catfish in the pond for sure!
Loved everything about this place. Clean, safe and fun. My kiddo enjoyed tent camping for the first time, we used the paddle boat there, went fishing, sat by the fire and basked in the peace and quiet. I thought I made a mistake by not choosing a weekend were the weather was perfect but it helped us have the whole place to ourselves the whole time. Definately coming back with both kiddos next time.
Had an amazing weekend. Rain and all. Lol amazing property. Can’t wait for us to return.
great and fun place! gates area withwater and electricity.Thanks Mike
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· March 2024
Tent ·
Premium lake view RV Site 3
Great spot for a couple of college kids on spring break shooting the breeze
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· March 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site 10
Very beautiful and being right next to the water was very nice, love how remote it feels as well.
Location
Wilhoit, Yavapai, Arizona, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mike M.
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