Run!!! Don't walk to an amazing family experience not only are the staff friendly and helpful but…read morethe park has so much to offer from full open kitchen to playground and IN GROUND POOL sports area w equipment available washer and dryers as well as showers/ restrooms extremely clean and well kept firewood delivered to your site and a charming general store we will definitely be returning!!!

Went here for a quick weekend trip and really enjoyed ourselves. This is a boutique camping RV…read moreplace. There's lots of really close together so noise travels pretty fast. We learn the hard way when we were making too much noise because we were so excited to see each other and had some complaints from one of our neighbors. This place is very clean and comes with almost everything you need. Also the staff is pretty nice, and make sure you had what you needed or was able to help you get what you needed. There's a nice pool but it is not heated so just beware. We went when it was pretty warm, but that pool was so cold yet it still felt refreshing. We stayed in the premium Lodge that has a microwave and college size freezer fridge raider situation. There's a coffee maker in there but everything else you will need to bring yourself. There is one full service lodge that is on the ground however, that is located closer to the RV part and there's literally only one of those, so they book up pretty fast. There is a common outdoor kitchen area that has Stove to cook from however, there was one party there while we were there that it was basically camped out there the entire time. We could probably have gone over there and made meals, but it was a bit awkward because they literally were taking up all the space. We enjoyed ourselves and we like that we could all of our food outside and everything was so close together. We really love that the kids could just go and play at the playground and it was super close. Everything is just very close to each other. It was a really wonderful weekend and also this place doesn't seem to have any insect or bugs. Even though they mentioned that it was tarantula mating season when we came, we didn't see any tarantulas or any bugs in the Cabins, which is a good thing cause I'm terrified of tarantulas. I definitely would come back and looking forward to our next trip here.

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.

This spot is still fabulous! Been coming here for several years now. I always one of their little…read moreCabins! Staff is always friendly! Bathrooms are super clean! And everyone is always lovely and respectful on the grounds. Highly recommend!

We booked an overnight at this place a few years ago to attend a wedding. It is a smaller…read morecampground and feels a bit tight with 22 full-hook up sites and only 30 amp service. They have one site with 50 amp. They do have 6 pull-through sites for larger rigs. They allow tents on pull-through sites only. The sites are dirt, but fairly level. Anyone with a large rig and tow vehicle should avoid this place or call to ensure you will fit. There are several large trees in the park that can make backing your rig difficult. Most of the sites are fairly small. If you are trailering another vehicle, they recommend renting another site to accommodate that tow vehicle which is a bummer. They do have a pool, showers and bathrooms. For me, it was cool to experience this place one time, but it wouldn't be my first choice.

I was looking for a primitive campsite close to the lake. When I arrived and saw that it was a…read morepacked campground with the stalls you pull into and have just a limited space and the lake was about three-quarters of a mile walk though a trail I was a little heartbroken. However the BEST part of the Silver Valley Campground is Nick the manager. He kept that place cleaned watched out over all the campers and was professionally cool. Nick is the greatest asset to this campsite. And if you speed going trough it he very much puts you in check! If you're looking for a nice place for a family go here!

This is such a beautiful campsite! Here is a little video that shows our stay!…read morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQqOLs4o9Nc

Alpine Lake offers an idyllic retreat for outdoor enthusiasts seeking tranquility and stunning…read morevistas. The surrounding terrain boasts incredible natural beauty and a serene ambiance, making it a popular destination for paddling, relaxation, and wildlife viewing. What many fail to realize is that the lake's true splendor is best appreciated from the water, where visitors can immerse themselves in the serene landscape. Nestled amidst the mature coniferous forests along the shores of serene Lake Alpine, the Lake Alpine Campground is one of five scenic camping destinations within the larger Lake Alpine Recreation Area. It is a superb place to paddle and camp! FOr more info: https://www.paddlingcalifornia.com/Alpine_Lake.html

Beautiful Lake at 7300 feet! I came up to this lake to go kayaking. The water was clear and…read moreperfect for paddling around in Mid-September. Probably a little chilly for swimming, though. There was plenty of irregular cloud cover, and the temperature was in the seventies with a slight breeze. I wore a long-sleeved shirt and PFD and felt comfortable. My paddling companion was wearing a t-shirt initially, but felt cold and had to add layers partway in our circumnavigation of the lake. There are some nearby structures that I guess are privately owned residences nearby. A few others were also kayaking around. I saw one motorized craft tooling slowly around, so it is allowed. Parking was pretty crowded for the number of available parking. Day use parking is $5 available at the store in the lodge building or at the little shack near the boat launch. $10 fee to use the boat launch. The campground host of the Silvertip campground also oversees the camping at Lodgepole campground, about a mile east of the lake where we camped. According to him(Thom), he also patrols the parking in the day use parking and along the shore. If you are staying at the campgrounds and have checked into your site with the host(Thom), the additional $5 day parking fee is waived (wish someone had told us that. We had already paid at the store earlier).

Loved the campground. We were here last week-end in February…read more Good shower and bathrooms. Everything was very clean. Beautiful hilltop views of the lake which is all around. Will come back for sure. Oh and we enjoyed our spiral tour at Maoning Caverns which is nearby!

This was an amazing spot to camp. The sites were clean and well maintained. Definitely will go back…read morethere again.

I'm local and have been visiting Grover for two decades and things have really gone downhill since…read moreCovid. The reservation system sucks. Why can't we make reservations the same day? This makes no sense. I used to visit Grover weekly, so they made around $500/year from my visits. Since Covid, I've been three times, so they've made about $30 from my visits in the last five years. Making it harder to visit is extremely stupid and has turned off many locals who used to visit regularly. I'm in favor of keeping the reservation system, but the 48 hour cutoff is idiotic. The other major issue is the inconsistent opening hours and arbitrary closings. This has been true since before Covid. However, these days the phones NEVER work, so there's no way to know if they are actually open. Even if you have a reservation, I wouldn't trust them to be open. I've made that mistake more than once and wasted an hour and half in the car. Since they can't be bothered to fix their phones (this has been going on for YEARS) or get a cheap cell phone for the pool area, it's impossible to know if they are truly open. Buyer beware. Opening hours also suck from a soaking standpoint. Grover used to be open until 8pm, then it was 7pm, and now it's 5pm. Grover used to be a great place to stop for a soak after skiing, but now that's no longer possible because of the 5pm closing. Soaking in the summer is even worse. Who wants to soak in a hot spring mid-day in July? No one. In the summer you want an evening soak, when the sun has dipped behind the mountains, but nope! They're closed at 5. Stupid. Opening hours on Yelp are incorrect as well. I've submitted a correction. Per the State Park website, Grover is now only open Friday-Sunday. Of course no one who works for the park bothers to update this information. This place is so poorly run., On a positive note, the staff is always very nice and it's a beautiful spot.

We were looking for a place to camp on New Year's Eve and happened upon this location. The main…read morecampground is closed for winter, but the day use area was available. Ranger was very nice and helpful. Area has enclosed restroom facilities available near campsites. We found a great spot near the water and ended up being the only campers there. The hot springs facility was closed until the weekend, but looked great. We had a peaceful start to the new year and can't wait to go back to this location to hike and fish in the summer.

Well, we found our new family get away! It was quiet and clean! The bathrooms even smelt clean! The…read moreriver is beautiful. The camp host is amazing! We stayed for our first time last night, and we will be returning hopefully next weekend for a longer stay!! Thanks for trusting us with your campground!

We were extremely disappointed with our recent experience at River Ranch Campground. We had planned…read morea 3-day camping trip--a tradition our family has enjoyed for three generations--but were kicked out after just one night due to a new "no music" policy that was never mentioned on the website during booking. Within 10 minutes of our arrival, we were approached and warned about playing music, even though it was very low and only audible to those at our site. It turns out there are now surveillance cameras and speakers at every campsite, and staff are actively listening in to ensure no music is being played. This level of monitoring felt invasive and unnecessary. We were harassed repeatedly throughout our short stay--not just about the quiet music, but also about a service dog that belonged to our friend, a military veteran. Despite the website clearly stating that pets are welcome, we were approached multiple times and questioned about the dog in a way that felt discriminatory and disrespectful. Our group included a handicapped friend and a retired veteran, both of whom were deeply upset by how we were treated. After all the years and money we've spent here, we were shocked by the lack of respect and hospitality. Thankfully, Don Pedro Campgrounds welcomed us without a reservation and turned our ruined trip into a positive experience. We will not be returning to River Ranch and strongly recommend choosing Don Pedro instead. It offers a far more welcoming and respectful camping environment. 10 out of 10 times, Don Pedro is the better choice. 0 stars is what they deserve but isn't an option!

Stayed here 6/25 in site 21. Nice camp grounds. The pot holes on the road in are very big so it…read moretakes a long time to drive the last 5 miles. The trash dumpsters were full when we got there and were over full when we left. For having valt toilets they were clean. We will go back again.

The campground was great in many ways, the good: The campsites were a decent size and all good…read morelocations and access to the creek. The first come first serve sites were almost all empty Sunday-Wednesday mid July when I visited. The creek is beautiful and there are lots of good swimming spots. We stayed with friends in a group site and several single nearby sites. There was plenty of space and fallen trees and meadows for our kids to explore! The bad: Idk why but checkout and checkin are both at 2pm, so the sites aren't being cleaned fully between uses. There was a bit of trash at ours and we almost overlapped with the group there before us. The dumpsters were full the entire time we were there. So many yellow jackets and mosquitos, but that's summer in California near the water for you. The worst, there were several bears that made the rounds scavenging every night. We heard them sniffing around tents, banging around coolers, and people generally letting off foghorns and screaming and dogs barking all night long. The campsite is not equipped for bears. The hosts are doing their best, but this is their first summer with this problem, and they aren't receiving support from fish and wildlife. There are no bear boxes at the campsites and very little signage anywhere alerting people to store all their containers and food out of reach at night. People are also not helping. We talked to one family with their food out and said to pack it up as there were bears out the night before. They said they had been coming to the campground for years and never seen a bear. They didn't pack up their food at night and the bears got it all, and they had to leave the next day. The stupidity was astounding. Overall, I would recommend it except for the bears! Hopefully the government steps up to give the host more support before something serious happens!

After having issues at another trail area with unmaintained trails we decided to come this place…read moreout. We fell in love! it is so beautiful, and all the people we meet where just so friendly and caring. Up in the horse camp area it was quiet and peaceful. We have a high line for the horses that work great. The trails were super maintained as they are used daily by their pack trains. The store had everything you needed, also prefect for the PCT hikers t that come down to restock/rest/and have a break. The double cheeseburgers was so good, and just huge! I could not get over the prices I they were so reasonable! It felt like I went back in time. They even sell their own raise beef at the store for a campfire BBQ. I could go on and on, but I mean give this place a try you will love it too!!

A "15"!!! RUN DONT'T WALK to a piece of history!! My family's been going here since 1972 and it…read morehasn't changed a bit!!!! Cabins, restaurant, bar, fishing, hiking, HORSEBACK RIDING!!!! THIS PIECE OF IS A KIDS DREAM!! Don't tell anyone but my ashes WILL be scattered here. It's that heavenly! Make sure to say HI to JOAN at the front desk. She's been there for at least 30 years!!! I'm always shocked when she answers the phone each time I call to make a reservation.