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, and horseshoes.
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
Discover one of California’s longest-running fairs, a must-visit attraction since 1893 offering classic carnival rides, live entertainment, and local food. Perfect for anyone
seeking family-friendly fun and authentic California fairground experiences in a historic setting.
In most places, rush hour means traffic jams, honking horns, and watching the clock tick down. In Calaveras County, rush hour means something entirely different.
In Calaveras County, spring break means casting a line into glassy lakes at sunrise, wandering through blooming foothill trails, and exploring Gold Rush towns that spark every child’s imagination. It’s an easy, unplugged escape where families reconnect in the fresh mountain air and turn simple outdoor moments into lifelong traditions.
Explore Calaveras County’s charming historic downtowns, discover unique local shops, soak up small-town Christmas spirit, and savor every moment with friends and family. Come experience the simple joy of being in Calaveras.
Traveling with your best friend and need to know where to sleep, eat, and have some fun? Read on for a few reasons why Calaveras is your #1 spot to bring your sweet fur-baby along with you!
