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Strange Ranch - River and Gold

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· Wilseyville, Calaveras, California
120 acres hosted by Terry S.
2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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Secluded and private river camping in a forest and oak woodland on the South Fork Mokelumne River. The site boasts a private, pristine gold-bearing trout stream with mining history and wildlife preserve located in the gold country of the Sierra Nevada foothills of northern Calaveras County. This unique property is adjacent to over 900 acres of public land that includes over 2 miles of private stream for exploring. With a total of only 3 campsites, it is a great location for a group to reserve the entire campground. Guests will enjoy the privacy while wildlife viewing, swimming, gold panning, stream exploring, fishing for wild trout, hiking, spelunking, forest immersion, or simply relaxing in a breathtaking environment – come fall in love with this special private ranch. After one stay, you will be a repeat guest. The owners are professional fish and wildlife biologists and have recently decided to share this special place for others to enjoy. The property and amenities will evolve over time. Day trips are possible to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, Calaveras Big Trees State Park, public caverns, Calaveras and Amador wine tasting, and local historic gold towns.
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Justin L.recommends
May 25, 2024
Road Bend Campsite Site #3
Absolutely Beautiful Land
First of all, definitely beware of the roads a bit, 4WD is definitely recommended, and a good bit of ground clearance will be beneficial as well. Other than that though, our stay was one of the best ones I’ve been at! The views are beautiful, the river/stream is picturesque, and the ecosystem around it is amazing to witness. In the evenings, you’re able to see the trout in the river feeding on the mayflies, an excitement for us to see. There were a fair amount of bugs, but you’re outdoors and part of a balanced ecosystem, so what can you expect! Terry is a gracious and very helpful host, helped us with firewood and a porta-potty. 10/10 campsite!
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Wilseyville, Calaveras, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Northern Sierra Miwok) and 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 Terry S.Joined in April 2024
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