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Golden Arrow Gold Claim

73%

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10 reviews

· Buck Meadows, Tuolumne, California · 20 acres

Hosted by Kristopher J.

RV/tent site

· 8 guests max

Near Yosemite National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Bring the whole family out for a relaxing weekend of gold panning or metal detecting on my 20 acre claim just down the road from the west entrance to Yosemite national park. Just a stones throw off of highway 120 and a few short miles east of Rush Creek Lodge and spa! Camp here at Golden Arrow and hide out under the trees along soldier creek during the heat of the day! If you don’t feel like panning there are several good fishing holes to be found across the claim along the approximately 1400ft stretch of soldier Creek. Plenty of level space to park your RV, Travel Trailer, or Conversion Van… It’s rare to find an active claim that is accessible by 2wd and even more rare to find someone willing to welcome you to pan on their claim and keep what you find! Take advantage of this rare opportunity and try your luck at hunting down some gold on your next vacation!!This parking spot/ campsite has enough room for a motor home, truck and trailer or a couple vans at once. It is a paved road right until you turn into the clearing/ camping area. It is simply the closest camping you can get to the park to rise early to be in the park before 5 am if you do not have a reservation or to wait till after 4 pm … the creek runs right next to the site so you hear the flowing water all night long…

RV details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Caravans, Camper Trailers, Motorhomes, Campervans, Motorhomes, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 12 meters allowed

Site can be pull in or back in

Pull-in site

Site can be pull in or back in

Accommodates slideouts

Site can be pull in or back in

Surface type: loose-gravel

Surface levelness: requires levelling

Generators allowed

No electrical connection

No water connection

No sewage connection

No TV connection

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Pets allowed

On leash

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from river or stream

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

73% Recommend11 ratings · 10 reviews

This campsite offers stunning views and is conveniently located near Yosemite National Park, with a charming creek adding to its appeal. However, some visitors have reported issues with squatters and confusion over whether the site is privately owned or public land. Communication with the host, Kristopher, is generally praised, and he has been responsive, even offering refunds when necessary. Cleanliness has been a concern, but the site's proximity to nature and the park makes it a popular choice despite these drawbacks.

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Peyton H.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Tent · Group trip

The view from this site is stunning! Kris was an excellent host and even when unforeseen controlled burns caused our site to get smoked out on the last night, he offered a few other locations to checkout and provided a full refund. I highly recommend this site and recommend any other accommodations provided by Kris!

Charlie C.

6 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2024

Scam. Go camp here for free!

Tent

This is a scam. The site was clearly marked as public forest land dispersed camping. We drove around looking for other sites that might be what the listing was referring to as there was already another group camping in this spot. The signage and the other group both confirmed that the site is dispersed camping and should be FREE for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. They kindly let us set up camp next to them and the sound of the creek provided some privacy but ‘Kristopher’ needs to be held accountable for trying to profit off of public lands. This is unacceptable.

Payton A.

8 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Minus the Squatters, it’s a 10/10

6 m campervan · With kids

We loved the site, but we hated the squatters that showed up at 1:30 in the morning. They scared us half to death and woke up our baby. There is nothing to mark the site as a Hipcamp, and there’s no gate, so the squatter’s thought they could just camp there. It was really frustrating that they got to camp there on our dime. The site itself was very nice. It was beautiful, but be prepared that the creek makes it five to ten degrees cooler. It was easy to find as well.

Cesar E.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

5 m Class B · With kids

Quiet place, with all the services for the RV, loved the views

Patrat A.

6 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

6 m Class B

Beautiful location, close to Yosemite Park. Exchanges with Kristopher were easy.

Zachary W.

8 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

A Trip to Remember

Tent

The site is very conveniently located near Yosemite National Park. We loved the fact that we were situated near a stream as well. Would have provided a great rating if it weren't for previous campers that left toilet paper and trash strewn about in various areas. Kris, we did a brief sweep and clean up of the area before we departed. I would give the site a good rating overall. Thanks, Kris!

Location

Buck Meadows, Tuolumne, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Me-Wuk (Central Sierra Miwok) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking