Family Vacation Under the Stars: Camping in Calaveras County
Calaveras County has got some incredible camping spots. Here are some places we think are worthy of a great outdoors family vacation (sleeping under the stars style).
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Calaveras County has got some incredible camping spots. Here are some places we think are worthy of a great outdoors family vacation (sleeping under the stars style).
Camping is one of the best ways to experience Calaveras County’s four-season recreation environments from the rolling foothills of the Gold Country to the spectacular High Sierra. Wherever you choose to stay, be sure to look up into our night skies – free of light pollution, the views are awe inspiring. Check out our full … Continued
The Glory Hole Recreation Area offers great camping at New Melones, with sites overlooking the lake. There are 140 campsites at 2 campgrounds: Big Oak and Ironhorse, most accommodating either RV or tent camping. Campground amenities include: campfire rings and picnic tables at each site | campfire programs | amphitheater | interpretive hikes | horseshoes | … Continued
Pardee Lake Camping is a peaceful, quiet experience, perfect for seniors and families, offering 141 oak-shaded camp sites with picnic tables and fire rings in two separate campgrounds available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Lakeview campground is closest to the marina area, with a short walk to showers, laundry room café, restrooms and swimming pools … Continued
You can book your campsites online choosing from more than 550 tent camping sites spread over the North and South Shores. Campsite amenities include bbqs. water, picnic tables, hot showers, laundry facilities and restrooms. Primitive sites usually have no amenities like water, picnic tables or restrooms close by. The South Shore features the following campsites: Coyote Flat … Continued
New Hogan Lake camping, picnicking and RV sites are well designed to give beautiful views of the lake. There are 207 campsites available for reservation at three campgrounds: Acorn, Oak Knoll & Deer Flat with boat-in camping, plus one group campground that can accommodate up to 50 people, called Coyote Point. While here, you can … Continued
Angels Camp RV Camping Resort is a family-friendly park with over 100 sites. The resort is perfect for groups, families, and couples. With full hookups, comfortable lodges, rustic cabins and tent sites available year-round. Angels Camp RV Resort Located just a few miles south of historic downtown Angels Camp, you’ll have a perfect spot to … Continued
There are multiple high country campsites along the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway including: Stanislaus National Forest Camping is available at Spicer Reservoir on a first-come, first-served basis. To get to the campground, take Spicer Reservoir Road 9 miles off Highway 4. For individual sites, (6 people and up to 2 cars – $5 for … Continued
One of the longest running fairs in California, this four day event draws participants from towns not only all around the country, but also all around the world.
Celebrate Mom in Calaveras this year. With so much diverse beauty to choose from, you will find great ways to thank Mom for all she’s done!
The Annual Sierra Nevada Arts & Crafts Festival is held on Independence Day Weekend in the beautiful mountain resort town of Arnold, on Highway 4. Situated among the pines and redwoods, the Festival features over 60 booths of original art & crafts and antiques & collectibles. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, for your home or … Continued
Valley Springs to Mokelumne Hill Day One: Drive in from Sacramento for some beautiful fall colors around New Hogan Lake. Try fishing at this year-round lake for bass, stripers, catfish, and bluegills. Little coves and inlets around the lake make this a peaceful place for anglers of all levels to cast their lines. There are … Continued