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Cole Ranch

Hosted by Barry · Waterford, California
9 sites · RV, Tent · 7 acres
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Best RV & van spots in the US
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Best Hipcamps in California
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
"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.
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River’s Edge Campsites

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
!!!Labor Day Weekend Just Opened up for Site 3, our largest tent site!!! Pitch your tent under the shade of a majestic oak tree, right on the bank of the Tuolumne River, whose waters originate in Yosemite National Park. Keep an eye out for river otters, turtles, bald eagles, and beaver. Expect nighttime visitors like owls, foxes, and raccoons. Cole Ranch is a bit of an oasis surrounded by almond and walnut orchards. Pick a treat from the wild blackberry bushes, or from our family organic pomegranate orchard (mid-October thru mid-December). Warm yourself with a personal, portable fire pit, no extra charge. You can purchase seasoned oak firewood from your host. Outdoor kitchen available with a coffee bar, refrigeration, electricity, stoves, and BBQ’s included in your stay.
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Fisherman's Hideout

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
!!!Labor Day Weekend Just Opened up for this site!!! Fisherman's Hideout is any fisherman's dream. Our most secluded site, it is only a few steps to the edge of the river, and has great fishing access from a private shore. Fish from your chair next to your private fire, take in spectacular views of the snow-covered Sierra Nevadas, grab a canoe or kayak and fish out on the river, or just relax and let the serenity and privacy of Fisherman's Hideout melt the stress away. Warm yourself with your personal portable fire pit, no extra charge. You can purchase seasoned oak firewood from your host. Outdoor kitchen available with a coffee bar, refrigeration, electricity, stoves and BBQ's. **ADVISORY** Some parts of Fisherman's Hideout is currently under water. The river is currently flowing about 2' above normal. I will update when the river starts to recede.
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BlackBerry Briar RV Park

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 50 ft
With four large RV sites next to our wild blackberry briars, which have rabbit runs throughout for our small inhabitants to hide and thrive, Blackberry Briar RV Park has it all. From cottontails to California Blue Quail, from river otters to beavers, from swans to pelicans to bald eagles, there is no shortage of wildlife along our river paradise. Our RV sites, on grass akin to a well-maintained yard, are vary large, with plenty of room to spread out, and lots of room for kids to run and play. Warm yourself by your RV with one of our portable fire pits. Seasoned oak and eucalyptus firewood available to purchase from your host.
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River's Edge Premium RV Site 5

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 50 ft
This highly requested premium RV site at Cole Ranch is close to everything our campground has to offer, and has some amazing views of the river and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is the largest RV site we offer, with plenty of room to spread out and make your camp "your own little slice of heaven."
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Waterford, Stanislaus, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Barry C.

Joined in November 2022

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