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Serenity on the River

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· Oakdale, Stanislaus, California
5 acres hosted by David V.
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Relax and rejuvenate as you listen to the sounds of the Stanislaus River just steps from your camping location.  Soak in the sun's rays on two private beach areas only available to our Riverside friends.  Leave your car behind and walk to the quaint gold-mining town of Knights Ferry where you can enjoy a great meal overlooking the river at the River's Edge, try some delicious ice cream and treats in the Creamery or listen to some local music in the Saloon.  Go rafting or kayaking with us if your heart desires or stroll through the longest covered bridge east of the Mississippi. Take a trip to Yosemite or Big Trees (just over an hour away) or just unwind and soak in some rays on our beautiful riverside beaches.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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84 ratings · 22 reviews
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Sean L.recommends
September 30, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
Campsite was clean and nice. Being next to the river was nice. Will definitely be back!
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Efrat K.recommends
September 25, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
Great place for kids.
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Natalie N.recommends
September 24, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
The site was gorgeous! Right next to the river. The only complaint was that each tent site was very close together. Not much privacy.
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Anna H.recommends
September 24, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
This campsite was awesome! Staying right above the river was relaxing and beautiful. David was a communicative and helpful host, letting us arrive late on Friday night and even lending us a camp stove when I forgot ours at home. I hope we can come back and camp by the river again soon!
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Katie C.recommends
September 13, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
Man! I didn't want to leave, this place was so much fun. I came on a weekday and had the entire campground to myself. It was located right alongside the river and nestled in between some lovely mountainous cliffs. SO BEAUTIFUL. There was an amazing outdoor shower available (cold water) and toilets (porta potty). Each campsite had picnic tables too, there are some rules for the grills there, so just check in with the camp host if you plan on using one. At night, it was so quiet. Well, you hear the river, but it's peaceful ya know. You can see the milky way!!! Boy oh boy! That was my favorite part. The surrounding town, Knights Ferry, is such a cool little historic place. A population of only 98 people, old storefronts, a museum, and the longest wooden bridge west of the Mississippi is located just right down the road from the camp. The next morning, I woke up and met up with our hosts who run River Journey Adventures and they took me kayaking/rafting down the river! The river changes year round, so right now it was pretty chill going down the river. Be sure to check in with them for a fun trip!!
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Alan M.recommends
September 10, 2018
Hidden Riverside Refuge
Great place. Super clean and peaceful. The water rushing at night puts you to sleep immediately! The folks from River Journey were all super nice. We ended up taking a rafting trip the next day. Highly recommended!
Location
Oakdale, Stanislaus, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by David V.Joined in May 2018
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