Camped at Lake McSwain for 2 nights along the water. Beautiful spot. Fishing was decent. Campsite…read morenice, until it got dark. And then the German cockroaches came out of and crawled everywhere! I'll fish there again but won't be camping there again. Way too many cockroaches.

Mine and my husbands camping trip was amazing. We camped at Lake McClure at McClure Point,…read morecampground C21. We had an amazing view of the water and the boat launch ramp was only like a 2 minute car ride from our site. Our campsite had a water faucet and electrical hookups. It was a beautiful site, the first night we were there it was really busy, and pretty noisy, but that's to be expected, as it was the weekend. The only reason it was a 4 star review and not a 5 star review is because the bathrooms/showers were absolutely disgusting. I would recommend bringing a portable toilet and a small hose to shower at the campsite.

My first time camping (EVER) was at this campground and I will cherish it forever! My boyfriend and…read moreI arrived at around 3:30pm on a Saturday afternoon after father's day weekend with no reservations and there were about 5-7 available spots and more spots as the sun was setting. Many people who were not sleeping over left at around sun down. Upon arriving, the park ranger helped us find the campground and informed us of different campsites that were available. We paid $25 for our campsite (#14) and that included the site and one car. We paid an additional $8 for the second car. Our site included a picnic table and a grill (propane or charcoal only). What's really neat about this site is that their bathrooms are clean. They have a women, gender neutral, and men bathroom. The women and men's restroom came with a toilet, sink, and shower. The gender neutral restroom came with a toilet and sink. It was incredibly convenient and nice to use! The site itself doesn't have much to offer. If you're looking for scenic hikes, this is not the place to come to. Bagby sits right on Lake McClure and many families were in there with life jackets, speedboating, and doing all sorts of fun water activities! This is a great place for alone time with each other or just bonding activities! Also, the stars are beautiful at night from where we settled. We were able to locate the Big Dipper and my boyfriend was able to geek out with his constellation knowledge, haha! There is no service here at all, so if you need to contact anyone or do anything work related, I do not recommend. Service cuts in and out on the way to the campground as well-- so if you're traveling in a group/pack, be sure to be following each their closely!

The woman that I spoke to on the reservations line was nice and friendly. The bad thing was I…read morecouldn't always get through to the reservation line...one time I was calling for 2 hrs and kept getting the busy signal. The campground itself is both RV and tent camping. It's right on the lake so it's really pretty. Not too crowded, the atmosphere is pretty chill and peaceful...except when the birds start cawing at 4am. I actually call them "monkey" birds because they sound like chimps. It was really really annoying. I wanted to shoot them all down. Also, I think sounds carry here, because I could hear people snoring from 4 sites down. We got a campsite that's basically on gravel which is not too nice to sleep on if you don't have an airbed. I would have liked a more woodsy site. There's only one bathroom/shower which is layed out kind of strangely, plus the lock was broken, so basically anyone could just walk in & see you on the can. They also don't allow campfires so that was kind of a bummer. But they have picnic tables and a grill at most sites. Fees were reasonable. Overall, it was an ok campsite. Pretty, but would have liked a campfire and better bathrooms.

I cannot begin to tell you just how much great times i had at Don Pedro, i went here everyday for…read moreabout a week, i had not been here since i was a teenager . There was this guy Ray working at the marina. This guy helped me out on everything i needed and his demeanor couldn't be more welcoming. He made me feel like i was family, seriously very considerate, very personable. He helped me with even giving me a ride, cause it was a long way to my car. Thanks Ray Ray for making my visits the best i had a great time, and love that you made me feel great coming there. Your a great asset to the marina...... i hope to see you next time...... Thanks

This place and it's staff are rude. They jump to conclusions and issue trespasses on people for…read morefreedom of speech. We stayed there from Oct to January this year at moccasin point and the Rangers were rude insensitive and charged us for everything they could think of. Then they jumped to conclusions and trespassed my partner due to freedom of speech. Then they proceeded to throw me out when i was nice and wasn't causing any issues. Now they won't let us come back and they are very dismissive to me. I think they are doing the wrong things to innocent people and wanna get away with it. They are criminals and they should be shut down.

So we go camping once a year, and every year we try something new. This year we found Cherry Valley…read moreCampground. It's about 29 miles past Sonora, Ca, but forewarned the drive is very curvy. But...once you arrive...OMG...the campground is amazing. There's a manager on site for any help, they sell firewood and have Potable water if you need it. The bathrooms are super clean and smell good, which is not normal for a campground. Now one thing you must know is that the lake is accessible at multiple points, but it's all rocky. So no matter where you go there's no real beach. However if you drive to the boat launch area which is like 5 minutes away, there is some sand and rocks to enjoy the water. We took some kayaks and we're able to explore the water, even saw a Bald Eagle. The scenery was great. Camping here was awesome, we will def be back.

The camp host was great! Made sure we were okay when a snow storm hit. The location was beautiful.read more

Great place! The town is super cool with walking trails along the Stanislaus River…read more Restaurant next door to the campground is really good with a variety on the menu. Enjoyed it!!

I can't say enough good things about this place! Our camp host Jackie was so very accommodating…read more From the cozy cabin with its adorable little fridge to the option of having a fire pit for chilly nights, every detail was thoughtfully considered. And let's not forget the delectable lunch we had at River's Edge Grill just next door - absolutely scrumptious!

Great fun for the kids! Safety is their top priority! Also, the cabanas were very worth itread more

We went camping at Lake McSwain with friends, and they said the highlight of their trip every year…read moreis Splash and Dash. We did not know what to expect other than to bring water shoes! Instead of driving, we decided to paddleboard over from our campsite. It's about $50 to spend the day there. We arrived and noticed they had lakeside cabanas to rent for $180, but all the cabanas were booked so we rented two lounge chairs and a small table in the shade for $30. After you sign a waiver, you pay for a wristband, get fitted with a provided life vest, and attend a short safety briefing. Then you get in the very cold water, and swim over to the inflatable water park. Much of it is like an obstacle course. The entire park is inflatable so if you do not like walking on unstable surfaces, this is not for you. There were people there of all ages. The more agile and adventurous you are the more fun you will have. They have water slides of all sizes, jumps, monkey bars, climbing walls, and so much more. You do have to swim from attraction to attraction, but eventually get used to the cold water. It was challenging for me, but my friends had an absolute blast jumping off of the high platforms and going down the huge waterslide. They also had an area where you can relax on huge inflatable loungers. You can bring your own food and snacks, or even BBQ. They also have a café with food, and they sell beer as well. If you have ever watched the television show Wipeout, and wanted to try it, this is the place for you!

Don't go it's closed I called the lady said it was open when I got there it's been closed for…read moreyears it's burnt everywhere

Heard it was closed now. Sad. Alot of snakes! We used to go fishing and kids enjoyed jet skiing…read more Woodward is also closing October 15! What's going on? Community has so many memories at the lakes. What else will be taken from our families?

I went here on a weekday, and when I arrived in the parking lot, I was shocked by how much was…read moregoing on. It definitely did not feel like a safe place to leave a car or to walk alone. There appeared to be drug activity, and there were people living in their cars. It felt more like a place for people to hang out and purchase drugs than a normal parking lot. I observed this as I drove through, which was very concerning. This was a bummer, especially since the trail itself looked beautiful. I'm surprised that law enforcement hasn't been called by the neighborhood, but then again, I understand that people can sometimes become used to these conditions.

We always love hiking here. It's easy to hike with kids, even though it can get a little rocky and…read morea little muddy. The cave is always beautiful, especially when the water is flowing. Today, there are still descent of people hiking, and we came around 12:30 Easy Hike!Gonna come back again soon. P. S please leave no trace

Aspen trees for miles…read more I always make a point to stop here just to witness the Aspens changing color, a breathtaking transformation that typically peaks in late October. It's absolutely worth the short detour. Located approximately 20 mins from Yosemite's entrance at Tioga Pass. These golden groves are located just before the entrance to the campground. While I'm not much of a camper myself, I did stroll through the site to get a feel for it just incase I ever change and become a camper. It's serene, quiet, and beautifully nestled alongside Lee Vining Creek. The area is shaded by trees and offers amenities like restrooms and picnic tables. If camping is your thing, I recommend checking out their website for more details. Even if you're not into camping, catching the Aspens in their autumn glory should be on your list if you're in the area between late October and early November.

I'm very hesitant to review this campground, because we wanted to keep this special Eastern Sierra…read moreNevada hideaway all to ourselves. We arrived on a Friday afternoon without a reservation, and began to mildly panic one we learned most of the sites had already been taken. Luckily we came across some super friendly Aspen Campground regulars, who invited us to share their double site which just happened to be situated in a prime spot right next to the beautifully bustling river - SCORE! The Big draw to Aspen is hands down the fishing. It just so happened that right before we arrived the local hatchery dropped a load of fresh trouts, ready to be hooked! This was my first time fishing, and I was able to catch (and Cook) my very first fish! If you like to fish and you like to camp, going to Aspen is a no brainer. The trees are also large and plentiful, so if you come, don't forget to pack your hammock!

We stayed at camp site 500 during June and just FYA the grass spot is covered in ticks everywhere…read moreif u are planning to not bring an rv and actually set up a tent. Other than that cool place, very close to the river and super clean bathrooms.

In short, this is a "maybe" recommendation…read more To preface, I have visited Yosemite National Park many many times, with many many stays at campgrounds, the Yosemite Valley Lodge & The Ahwahnee. My family loves this park so much that my husband & I chose to get married there last year. I think overall this is an okay campground for the most part. It is well located within the valley loop. It is close to some popular hiking routes, is next to Merced river and just down the road from Curry Village. However, a few things to note that didn't make it a 5-Star stay. 1) Customer service - upon entry, we were greeted by two very friendly hosts. Our party had a physically disabled person with handicap plates on the car. One of the hosts let us know that the stall we parked a car in (temporarily) to unload was designated for law enforcement, but okayed us unloading for 10 minutes. We appreciated the info and consideration. Nearing the 10 minute marker another/separate host approached us really quite aggressively, yelling about us breaking the law and that we need to move immediately. We explained the discussion with the prior host we spoke to, but this one kept yelling at us about how our car looked empty (it wasn't) and wouldn't stop yelling at us until we moved. We totally get the technicality of the stall, but we did receive an okay from another host and this guy was just aggressive as hell with no regard to ADA considerations in a very temporary situation. No law enforcement used it the entire time we were there (several days), did 10 minutes kill them to let a disabled guest unload?? It just was not very host like and incredibly unprofessional. Approach would have meant everything. To add to the poor customer service, we were later accused of pushing the limits with our tents and having more than 6 people (we only had 4 people) despite other campsites directly next to us having at the least 8-10 people, who lit fires mid-day, who had on occasion left their fires completely unattended, and who smoked weed and screamed & talked loudly way after noise cutoffs.. yet no host was approaching them about any of that. 2) some campsites were way overgrown with weeds and fallen over tree trunks. 3) no soap in the bathrooms. As a lover of this park who has stayed more times than I can count, the stay this time at North Pines overall was just okay. The lack of customer service and disregard for disabled persons from some of the hosts was something I don't think myself nor my family will soon forget. I've/my family had never been made to feel like that before, especially at a place that wants conservation support and goes through so much to accommodate ADA.