RUN DON'T WALK TO KENNEDY MEADOWS!!!!…read more Our families been coming here since 1972!! It's a very unique and one of a kind location. No cell reception which phone reception which is very refreshing!!! They have everything you'll need. Camping, Cabins, Restaurants, Saloon, Fishing, Horseback Riding and soooo much more!!! The Noyes, Adams & Cunha Family

We've been coming to Kennedy Meadows for our annual family trip for years, and it's always one of…read morethe highlights of our summer. This year we stayed in cabins 17 and 20, which worked out perfectly for our two families. During our stay we went hiking, horseback riding, and enjoyed several meals at the restaurant. The horseback ride up to Kennedy Meadows Lake is a must-do, and the restaurant serves some really great food. The weather was absolutely perfect, and there's just something special about unplugging and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The only downside is the reservation process. You have to book about a year in advance, and it can take a lot of phone calls before you get through. It would be nice if there were a waitlist or a more streamlined reservation system for returning guests. That said, we appreciate the old-school charm and usually just take whatever dates or cabins we can get when the opportunity comes up. Despite the reservation challenge, we keep coming back year after year because it's such a wonderful place to make family memories. Highly recommend the horseback rides, the hike to Kennedy Meadows Lake, and dining at the restaurant!

I have always skied at Northstar or Heavenly, but I really like this hidden gem. Parking can be…read moretricky if you arrive late but they do offer paid parking that is closer if space is available. Lift operators and mountain hosts were friendly and helpful (slowing lifts down, helping people up, providing info). It got pretty warm during the day, so it got slushy at the bottom. Hazards, slow zones, and closed areas are clearly marked and I feel this is especially important for beginners.

Great place for beginners and those who want to come for a day trip or short trip from the Bay…read moreArea! Two of our kids in our group took their first snowboarding lessons and actually had the best time learning! After lunch they took a few more practice runs on the beginner slope and then were willing to go up the clementine ski lift to try the green slopes!! Shout out to the friendly teachers and staff promoting kids learning! The lodge is small but nice and cozy for those not participating. It was a wonderful day and a great first experience for the kids. We will be back!

It was my first time to Murphy's and this tour showcased the highlights. Tour guide Laura was very…read moreknowledgeable, personable and fun. Every place we visited gave us a feel for the variety and uniqueness of the town. The company (Local Roots) also does tours in Sacramento so we'll be trying these other tours as well.

The Best of Murphys, CA in one fulfilling three hour tour!…read moreOK, everyone is hearing about how wonderful the little town of Murphys is, but how in the heck can you get the whole experience? Well, with these people. I went on this tour today and I got a wine tour, a food tour and a history tour all in one. Every place we went to (9 total) was very informative about their foods, wines, and/or wares. Though the menus will change I fill I should say something about each and every place they were all THAT good. but instead I'll lastly mention the gal that operates the tour. Her name is Shelby, and wow, what a guide she is. I know this tour just started up, but she must have done this in another life because she knew so much about the town, it's history, the people living there, the businesses and the wine. Delicious food, great wine and awesome history of the town. Oh a few steps here and there but really easy no hills to climb.

The drive here is much more involved than Mercer Caverns with more windy and narrow roads. Once you…read moreget closer the space opens up to a large parking lot and shop you meet at. We were the only ones that signed up for the earliest tour that day and were lucky to have a private tour. The tour has informative history about the caverns with landmarks along the way. The most interesting thing we didn't know about is they have caving adventure tours where you shimny through holes and narrow spaces with a guide but our kids aren't old enough to partake. This was the first show cave in California and townspeople lived in them during harsh winters in the 1800s. There was a bar inside and a church and nails were even given to people to carve on the walls. Because of this there are signs of harm everywhere with soot, broken formations, and dirty coloration from human hand oils and even champagne poured on a rock formation. The caverns are huge and beautiful with some jaw-dropoing rooms. The walking tour is very safe though we loved the slight danger and claustrophobic feel of the Mercer Caverns. When you leave the shop has some cool historical items pulled from the caves on display like glass bottles, etc .. that are worth checking out.

What a cool experience. Got there for the 10:00 am tour, and I was the only guest. The walk to…read morethe cave is only about five minutes, but there's no shade so the earlier the better as the temps heat up. Inside the cave is about 50°. I have no issues with claustrophobia, but if you do there is one tight squeeze that might be a problem. Cash, my tour guide, turned off the lights (after asking my permission) and we experienced total darkness for maybe thirty seconds. It felt like two hours, and I hated it , but still neat and recommend trying if offered. Use the hand rails. They are there for your safety.

I would say that David S from Stockton (3/2014) review is very accurate. Fabulous place for…read morefishing and camping. It's a Small remote campground - driving down/up a dirt, unimproved forest route road with lots of switchbacks creates limits to cars and RV's (don't even try unless you want to scratch/dent or get stuck). Highly advise no children and keep dogs on leash at all times. The river is swift and deep all year. If you fall in, you're a gonner - there is no swimming/floating. This is just a good hiking and fishing stream, but is not a family (kids) fun type campground because of the water hazards.

Nice spot. To many people and no drinkable water. Fish are getting smaller also. Road down is quite…read morea journey, don't try it at night.

We are in town for my husbands job, he is a lineman. The rv park is small, but is comfortable. It…read moreis very affordable. There are quite a few families here as well. There is a bathroom area. The people in the office are very nice. It's located close to town to access grocery or food. Overall it's a nice campground environment.

We had a great experience! They were able to accommodate us on short notice, the staff was friendly…read moreand inviting, the sites are large and mostly level with mature trees between spots to give some shade and privacy. It's clear they take pride in their campground as it's well maintained and clean. The dog run area is large and fenced tall enough for my big dogs and with some enrichment activities. Greatly appreciated!! Thank you! Overall, a great experience and we look forward to staying here again!

Review for the log cabin with the double bunks and full bed…read more Let's start with what we loved. The staff is super friendly and the campground is a quick drive to town, not far from Ironstone Winery and Murphy's. The cabin was spacious and we loved that there was some tree cover for shade. Also thought the cooking pavilion with sinks and stove burners was really convenient. With that said, was it worth $187.50 per night to stay in a log cabin with no amenities, that not been cleaned ahead of arrival? No, wouldn't do it again. Upon arriving to our cabin and paying $25 to check in 3 hours early we found it full of spider webs and leaves. We also noticed that when other people had checked out during out stay no one came by to check or clean the cabins. Our cabin had 2 ceiling fans, one of which the chain was broken or removed so only worked with the light on. This made for very hot nights. The bathrooms were close by and pretty clean but 1 of the 2 bathrooms was locked and unavailable for the majority of our stay. The grounds are pretty desolate, its all paventment and gravel. There is a sand volleyball court where you can also play badminton and a basketball hoop with a dirt court. The pool is not heated but in the thick of hot August it was refreshing. It is old and needs maintenance but did the trick to cool us down. The office has a store, but calling it that is a stretch. It has some candy, soda, firewood and ice. If you forgot something it would mean a short drive to town for provisions. For what we got at that price, I would not book again.

Great campground near Pinecrest if you can't get reservation at Pinecrest campground. Very large…read moreand shaded campsites but enough sun to charge your solar panels and use starlink! Many sites are RV friendly but pay attention to site description on Rec.gov as some sites are not level and might have awkward and tight angles. No longer first come first served through the summer and reservations are required. Clean toilets with flush and water but campground is starting to show it's age. Might be due for a repaving project we heard.

Great campsite! Restrooms were kept clean daily…read more Heavily monitored by campsite staff. Absolutely no service for AT&T. Loved having the little community center that served coffee and snacks near loop 400. Best part of the site!