Top Campgrounds in Modesto, California

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Top Campgrounds near Modesto, California

Lake Yosemite Campground and Recreation Area
36 milesMerced, CA
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Lake Yosemite Campground and Recreation Area in Merced, California, is a vibrant community gathering place offering easy access to outdoor recreation just minutes from the city. While primarily a day-use park, the property features Scout Island, a unique overnight experience designed for youth and scouting groups, along with five reservable facilities that make it a popular destination for events and group outings. Visitors enjoy year-round birdwatching, fishing for bass, trout, and bluegill, and calm waters ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and other small-craft boating, supported by the on-site Lake Yosemite Sailing Association. The park also provides two launch ramps, a designated swim beach, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic tables, BBQs, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and convenient kayak and paddleboard rentals. Located within walking distance of UC Merced and near restaurants, Downtown Merced, Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, and just 30 minutes from Lake McSwain, t
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Lake McSwain Campground and Recreation Area - Snelling
39 milesSnelling, CA
4.98 Verified Reviews
Starting at $38.00
Lake McSwain Campground & Recreation Area in Snelling, California, offers a scenic lakeside retreat where wide-open water views meet the tranquility of surrounding canyons. Known for its stable year-round water levels, the park is ideal for fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxing by the lake. Visitors can enjoy trout fishing, spot abundant wildlife including bald eagles and deer, or take part in on-the-water fun at Splash-N-Dash, America’s largest inflatable water park. With kayak and paddleboard rentals, a lakeside restaurant, and convenient amenities, as well as multiple campsites and cabins to suit every style of camper, Lake McSwain is perfect for both local adventures and nearby excursions, including Yosemite National Park just 1.5 hours away. Plan your visit today and experience the natural beauty and fun-filled activities that make Lake McSwain a destination for the whole family!
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Barrett Cove Campground and Recreation Area - La Grange
39 milesLa Grange, CA
5.01 Verified Review
Starting at $38.00
Barrett Cove Campground & Recreation Area in La Grange, California is the largest and most diverse campground on Lake McClure, offering expansive scenery, abundant recreation, and something for every type of visitor. The park features a swim lagoon with an adjacent playground, picnic areas, volleyball courts, and welcoming family gathering spaces, making it a favorite for both campers and day-use guests. With two launch ramps and a full-service marina providing fuel, supplies, hot food, boat slips, kayak rentals, and pontoon boats, Barrett Cove is a true hub for lake adventures. Just steps away, the 700-acre Exchequer Mountain Bike & Hike Park offers 25 trails for all skill levels, while wildlife sightings—from deer and foxes to wild turkeys and birds—add to the natural charm. Conveniently located near the historic town of La Grange, the La Grange OHV Park, Lake Don Pedro, and less than an hour from Yosemite National Park, Barrett Cove blends outdoor excitement with modern amenities in
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McClure Point Campground and Recreation Area - Snelling
39 milesSnelling, CA
4.19 Verified Reviews
Starting at $38.00
McClure Point Campground & Recreation Area in Snelling, CA offers a laid-back lakeside escape with sweeping, wide-open views of Lake McClure and effortless access to top-tier boating and fishing. Just minutes from Lake McSwain’s fishing access and only 10 minutes from Lake McSwain Campground, this scenic spot is perfectly positioned for guests who want to spend their days on the water. The campground features two convenient launch ramps, a designated swim lagoon for cooling off, a fish cleaning station, and picnic and day-use areas ideal for relaxing between adventures. Guests can take in peaceful sunsets, watch houseboats drift across the lake, and spot local wildlife like deer, foxes, wild turkeys, and a variety of birds throughout the area. With nearby attractions including Lake McSwain, Yosemite National Park, and local favorites like Bud’s Place taco truck and bar in Snelling, McClure Point is an ideal base for both recreation and exploration—plan your stay today and experience La
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Lake Camanche South Shore
40 milesWallace, CA
4.3290 Verified Reviews
Starting at $26.50
Lake Camanche is a multi-award winning campground with year-round recreation and fishing. It has 54 miles of shoreline and 7,700 surface acres of water for all your outdoor recreational activities. The lake features family and group camping by the lake shoreline, cottages, RV sites, hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, equestrian trails and equestrian camping. Lake Camanche is also a popular venue for outdoor weddings, festivals, and corporate events. South Shore is closer to Valley Springs. Book your spot today!
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Lake Camanche North Shore
42 milesIone, CA
4.487 Verified Reviews
Starting at $26.50
Lake Camanche is a multi-award winning campground with year-round recreation and fishing. It has 54 miles of shoreline and 7,700 surface acres of water for all your outdoor recreational activities. The lake features family and group camping by the lake shoreline, cottages, RV sites, hiking, boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, equestrian trails and equestrian camping. Lake Camanche is also a popular venue for outdoor weddings, festivals, and corporate events. North Shore is closer to Lone. Book your spot today!
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Horseshoe Bend Campground and Recreation Area - Coulterville
42 milesCoulterville, CA
4.65 Verified Reviews
Starting at $38.00
Horseshoe Bend Campground and Recreation Area in Coulterville, California offers a peaceful, traditional camping experience on the shores of Lake McClure, surrounded by towering pines, fewer crowds, and a relaxed, back-to-nature atmosphere. Known for excellent bass fishing—as well as opportunities to catch salmon, trout, and kokanee—the campground features a single boat launch ramp, fish cleaning station, rental pavilion, and a mix of basic, electric, and full-hookup campsites with an on-site dump station for added convenience. Wildlife sightings are common, ranging from deer and foxes to a wide variety of birds, with the occasional black bear adding to the area’s authentic wilderness feel. Rich in history, the site once served as a camp for John Muir during his studies of the region before journeys into Yosemite National Park, which is located less than an hour away, while the charming town of Coulterville—with great local dining—is just minutes from the campground. Plan your stay at
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Camp-Resort: Tower Park
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™43 milesLodi, CA
4.186 Verified Reviews
Starting at $62.00
Visit a place where family fun is the main attraction and memories are waiting to be made. Jellystone Park™ Tower Park, CA is the best campground in California for families having received the Excellence Award from Camp Jellystone. Our Northern California campground is a short distance away from Sacramento. It's not just a campground, it's Jellystone Park™! Located along the beautiful byways of the California Delta, so many fun memories are just waiting to be made by campers and glampers alike. Whether you're looking for luxury cabin rentals in Northern California, the adventure of tent camping, or arrive in style to park in one of our Red Carpet RV sites, a vacation created just for you awaits. When our campers aren't busy swimming and splashing at Yogi Bear's Water Zone, relaxing in our lazy river, or bouncing high on our jumping pillow, they can enjoy endless outdoor activities and attractions that the whole family will enjoy. Plus, we're one of the best snowbird campgrounds in Cal
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Pardee Recreation Area Long-Term
45 milesIone, CA
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A relaxing lakeside retreat awaits at Pardee Recreation Area in Ione, California. You'll love spending the season fishing and boating on the water. This peaceful destination offers the perfect long-term base camp right by the beautiful shores of Pardee Lake. You can park your rig in newly renovated full hook-up RV sites designed for seasonal living. The shady oak trees provide a comfortable atmosphere during the warm summer months. You'll easily settle into your long-term spot with convenient access to clean bathrooms, hot showers, and laundry facilities. Anglers will quickly fall in love with the deep reservoir waters. You can cast a line from the fishing dock or take a short hike to quiet coves to catch rainbow trout and bass. If you prefer to paddle, you can rent a kayak and cruise the clear waters. The property features an on-site general store to keep your camper stocked with ice and daily supplies. During the summer season, you can grab a bite at the restaurant or cool off in
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Pardee Lake Recreation Area
45 milesIone, CA
4.333 Verified Reviews
Starting at $35.00
Pardee Lake Recreation Area provides a tranquil escape into nature, nestled near Ione, California. Campers can immerse themselves in the pristine environment, indulging in activities like fishing and boating in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Pardee, or venturing along picturesque hiking trails that wind through verdant forests. The campground offers essential amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms, accommodating both tent and RV campers with ample space. Discover your next outdoor adventure and book your stay at Pardee Lake Recreation Area today.
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