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Leards L-3 Ranch

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· Oakdale, Stanislaus, California
256 acres hosted by Travis D.
1 RV/tent site
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
The L3 Ranch was founded in 1974 when my grandfather bought the property for his show cows.  In 1978, someone gave him a racehorse to pay off a debt. From then on, the property was known for its Quarter horse race horses, with some of the best in the state being born right here. In 2013 he found our he had cancer and handed the ranch down to me, Travis.  While he survived the cancer, he's happy in retirement playing cards with his buddies every week and hanging out with his dog. Now the ranch is known for its horse boarding, cattle, and goats. We even hold weddings and events at the lake sometime.  My main goal is to bring the ranch in a more in line with sustainable ranching. Its a process, but I love what I am doing, and where the ranch is going.Enjoy a private lake to yourself. We will now be keeping only one site open and it is at the lake. A BBQ, firepit, and boats await you for a nice relaxing weekend and  you will find that even on hot days there is a nice breeze that helps keep heat down. Plus your dogs (and you, too!) will enjoy taking a dip in the lake and cooling off on the grass. A friendly reminder, we are a working ranch, so during harvest (anytime from August through October)  you might hear and see equipment being used to harvest the grapes, walnuts, and almonds; there will be higher levels dust at these times.
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Jeff L.recommends
June 20, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
This was a great site for us. We arrived late afternoon stocked with supplies. Travis gave us a quick tour of the site and then we quickly settled in. Travis has you all set up with electricity, running water, a big shade cover with lots of seating, and a pile of firewood. Our teenage sons and two dogs loved having the ability to roam free. Small fish were biting right off the side of the dock which made for great fishing for the kids. Time stood still for nearly 48 hours! We were sad to leave.
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Patricia W.recommends
June 14, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
We loved this place! Pros: Totally private campsite, bathrooms with running water, a deck on the pond with free canoes and kayaks to use, shade structure over the tables with lights and electric outlets, a propane grill with propane provided, the owner is really responsive and helpful. Cons: The structures are all really old and splintering, no shade over the tent areas. I'm definitely going to book it again.
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Laura S.recommends
May 30, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Exactly what we needed and more!!
Travis was extremely hospitable and his ranch is gorgeous, it's secluded with an amazing lake to play in, they had boats, canoes and kayaking (which was a favorite) for us to do, very clean lots of wood to have a campfire, bathrooms, fresh water that was so convenient. We loved when nighttime came you could hear all the wildlife and livestock around, we went and did some frog hunting, just an all around beautiful family experience with lots of memories, 10 out of 10 will recommend and will be coming back very soon, next time we'll be staying longer for sure. Thank you so very much again Travis can't wait to come back! 🙏😊
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Kristin G.recommends
May 27, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Perfect Peaceful Retreat
We really loved our stay at this amazing campsite! This was our second time here, and we would always come back. Travis, the host, was incredibly kind and took the time to show us the farm animals, allowing the kids to feed them, which was a highlight of our trip. The lake was fantastic, and we had so much fun using the provided boats and kayak. The entire place was super peaceful and calm, offering a perfect retreat from a busy week. We were pleasantly surprised by the amenities available, including a fridge, BBQ, and flush toilets, which made our stay even more comfortable. The campsite is very spacious, and we enjoyed having the entire area to ourselves. Overall, it was a wonderful and relaxing experience. We can't wait to come back again!
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Leslie O.recommends
May 5, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
What a special spot!!! Lots of flat areas for your tent or RV. The outdoor covered area was a bonus to enjoy our meal while watching the rain come down. Access to potable water and the grill were a real bonus. Travis is a wonderful host. We enjoyed chatting with him when he came to make sure we had everything we needed. Already planning our return.
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Ernesto R.recommends
April 15, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Great place to fish bbq and hang out with family will definitely be going again
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Oakdale, Stanislaus, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Yokuts 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 Travis D.Joined in February 2020
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 13 hours
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