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    October 2017:  Joy and I decided camping here at the spur of the moment; reserved campsite via https://www.reserveamerica.com/welcome.do .
    Shirley M. F.

    October 2017: I wasn't aware of PiPi Campround's existence not until, my first born daughter, Joy took me camping reserving a campsite not too far from the Cosumes River. The entire Federal Campground consists of spacious campsites intermingled underneath massive canopies of sugar pines, Cedar of Lebanon, and other deciduous trees: The Cosumes River softly babbles, emitting soothing water sounds in the not too far distance from our campsite which evokes a sense of calmness, peacefulness, and exuding a meditative quality not too many campgrounds comparatively possesses especially, CA State's Folsom Lake's Beals, Peninsula, Donner Lake, and Lake Tahoe Campgrounds which are disappointingly raucous, obnoxiously loud music blaring from portable boom boxes, and egregiously inconsiderate with the utmost abandon, people partying all night. Sad. Despite the fact the CA State Parks has its incessant noise pollution, PiPi Campground is directly the opposite: It's so quiet, you can hear your heart and blood pulsating, you can hear insects buzzing and whirring by you, you can hear the soft breeze echoing surrounding the PiPi Campground while the deciduous trees offers wafting fresh, sweet pine scents lulling you into the deepest REM dreamland possible . . . This IS PiPi Campground: Solitude where you can hear yourself think in peace.

    John L.

    The Campground was near capacity, but remained pretty quiet. The sites weren't badly spaced apart, and all had plenty of shade. Being along the river I was surprise we had very little Mosquitoes issues. We mostly had to deal with some Yellow Jackets. The vault toilets were always clean.. Camp Host was really friendly. I asked her about firewood, and she came by my site with bundles for sale.. The Middle Fork Cosumnes River is nice to splash around during the hot summer days.

    one of the views next to a campsite

    The entire campground was very beautiful and there was a river flowing right next to the campsites. I stayed on campsite #14 and it was spacious enough for 6 people. Overall, I had a great time!

    Campsite 28 group site
    S M.

    Love this place, the roads coming down into the campground are very small windy and have lots of potholes also make sure you bring something for hornets because they are all over your food other than that great place to camp!

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    Amy S.

    My husband probably would have preferred a swift kick to the crotch over the painful realization that you are allowed to shoot rifles in this forest, and we had left all of ours at home. We aren't hunters, but do enjoy shooting outdoors. Nothing's less fun than counting the seconds between shots at the range. This campground seems small to me, but I don't do a lot of camping in numbered sites that you have to reserve. I like wilderness camping where youre required to obtain a fire permit and you dig a hole each time you need a restroom break. The bathrooms here are clean and pretty frequent. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire pit. Reservations are made online and the $22 fee has a $9 processing charge. You have to make them several days in advance (even moreso if there's a specific site you want). We couldn't book for Friday night so we made a Saturday night only reservation. It's first come, first serve if you don't have a reservation but they put something on the site saying the days its reserved. So we pretty much saved ourselves the processing fee for one night. I wrote the host a check upon arrival. I love writing checks. The friendly camp host called off a puppy that was looking mischievously at me and it went back to its own site. There are signs saying leashes are required, but I think well-behaved dogs that are obedient are the most important thing. The host sells wood and you can get a large amount for $20. There is drinking water available but you should probably bring your own food and drinks. No other food sold here but it's not all that far of a drive from the nearest town. 30 minutes perhaps? I stayed here in February 2010 and again Sept 2013. The only difference was the water level. The river was moving a lot faster and higher in Feb. The first time I stayed here was because the road to my regular spot was snowed in. It wasn't a bad spot to return to, but I imagine there are lots of other campgrounds in this area to check out as well, if you like camping somewhere you can see other people. Note: The greatest thing about this place is that it's handicap-friendly. They have pathways to the water and all around that are pedestrian and wheelchair friendly. How awesome is that! Handicamping. We enjoyed walking on these pathways. We noticed they have better tree coverage above you. Which was great for us, since it was raining the last day of summer, but would also be nice for shade on the hot summer days.

    This is spot 49, huge open space great for a big group.
    Lisa C.

    If I could give a half star I would make it 3 1/2. I think this place was beautiful, relatively easy to get to from sac (an hour 45 min), and had pretty decent weather. It was 75 during the day and prob aroud 40s at night in may 2016. The water was crazy cold! It took lots of guts or liquid courage but I made it in the river. The boardwalk was nice and had a paved trail along the river which is great for strollers or wheelchairs. We occupied space 49 which is almost dead last on the site map. But it was huuge it had room for like 5 tents. And I liked being at the end there was less traffic. The reasons I gave it less stars may not be deal breakers for you. The toilets were vaulted, I normally do flush toilets. Yes I know you are camping and you should rough it a bit but I like that convinience. They definitely smelled mid day and the fly situation was unpleasant. I also wish there were more trails, I only saw the main path along the river and it was under a mile so there isn't much to explore. We also saw no overflow parking so I'm not sure where people can park if you have more than 3 vehicles. Last minor annoyance were insects. I got camping every year so I know about bugs but they were kind of relentless come 5 o'clock for a good hour or so. I normally don't get bit but I am desperately trying to not scratch my 9 mosquito bites. So if none of that bothers you I would recommend this place. The host was nice, the spot was big, the river was beautiful. All in all a good trip.

    Pipi boardwalk along the river
    Madelyn L.

    Love this place! Paved trail that runs alongside the river as well as a boardwalk. Water levels were not dangerously high (in my opinion). My 4 year old and I walked up stream with 4 other older kiddos. Deepest part was thigh high. Currents were slow while we were there in late August. When we were there during spring the water was too rough and cold. Lot 17 is our all time favorite. With a larger group, I'd highly recommend lot 17, 10 &11. Easy access to each other, the bathrooms, river, shade, space and trail. The host is nearby. Very nice and friendly. The place is well kept and extremely family and kid friendly. There were handicap accessibility signs here and there. There's also handicap lots. Be sure to take your paint and do some river rock painting. Gather twine to weave a basket and there's plenty of dirt for dump trucks and digging just for fun. There's also random places along the river for some nice beachside play as well as some decks to look off of into the river. It's lush, green, and filled with natural habitats. Woke up to birds chirping, oddly one trip there, we woke up to a heard of cows. Theres food bees and misquotes, but not too bad to where it's unbearable. I would recommend that you don't forget the bug spray. While there, we didn't use sunblock much. Only when we were in direct sunlight while playing in the river. It is a small campsite so don't expect tons of hiking and just enough for little ones. In June we did a 4 family camping trip and had 4 autistic children mild-severe. Parents felt all the children enjoyed themselves and felt it was a safe environment for exploration. I personally found it to be tranquil and peacefully calm. I made room for morning mediation and feel asleep to the sounds of the river flowing downstream. The campsite has no wifi. You will have to drive approximately 30min back onto Ono Ranch to get connection. Closest store is in Plymouth-an hour away.

    Beautiful camp ground! Nice environment for kids to play around (biking, hiking and playing in the water). I definitely want to revisit again during early-mid summer.

    Krystle A.

    Recently stayed here for a couple nights. The area and scenery were spectacular! The campground it remote and there is absolutely no service so we had to rely on good old map to get us there as not much signage for the campground. The water was a lot colder then I was expecting but it was so clear and gorgeous just can't help but get in. Our campsite was #48 and was pretty spacious. There was a yellow jacket hive close by so really put a damper on the trip. We could not cook anything with out getting swarmed. And I mean swarmed! easily 100 yellow jackets were all over our bbq and eating the meat right off of the grill as trying to cook. Got a relief from the jackets down at the river which is where we spent most of our time. Was very peaceful and can hear the running water as we slept. They do sell firewood at the campground and also allowed to burn down wood. Tip for other campers if not wanting to cook then take a short drive to Cooks station just down the road. It's about 20-30min drive from the campground but well worth it and they have some of cheapest wood we have come across while camping. Was a gorgeous little campground to get away from it all.

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    Amanda K.

    I always have a hard time reviewing campsites I love because I don't want the word to get out! :) We reserved online a couple months in advance and were surprised to see a campsite available for Labor Day. We lucked out on the one we picked because it was well shaded and large enough for two tents. The drive to get there is easy but definitely make sure you have everything you need because even though Pioneer is close, it will take you about 15 - 20 minutes to get back to highway 88 from the campsite. Ed, one of the camp hosts, was a great help and fun to talk with! We bought our firewood from him because we had read online that it's important to get wood from the forest that you are staying in. Also the camp hosts were great about cleaning the vault toilets and they were pretty clean considering what they are. There are a few different places you can go into the river at to float in the water. On the weekends, it can get really crowded with families which was fine most of the time but if you want to float in peace and quiet, you might want to shoot to be there on a weekday. There are also a lot of people who come up to the river for just day use. The campground was close enough to Pioneer that it was about a 25 minute drive each way on our third day to go get ice to replenish our coolers.

    A K.

    There's no cell coverage, the river is very cold to attempt to swim in, $5 for a bin of firewood is very expensive, the perfectly fine drinking water is annoying, there are too many stars out at night, the moonrise might wake you up, and the white noise from the river helped me sleep too well. Really, there's no reason for anyone to go here...

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    Monica S.

    Occupied sites 31 & 32: Good size sites, neighbors were not too close, bathrooms not too far & shaded most of the day (but not during high noon hours). The Host drove around a lot, but never bothered us. Beautiful river running through the campground with a unique walkway along side it. Most of the campground is shaded by tall trees. We've camped in many campgrounds & honestly, we fell in love with this campground. The river is so peaceful & so convenient to walk along. Other; 1) You will be disconnected from all electronic services (which I appreciated). 2) Going to town is 45 to an hour round trip. 3) I heard NO off road vehicles in the 4 days we were there, but there are places to ride your OHV outside of the campground. 4) There are campsites you can reserve along side the river. 5) Bathrooms are "vaulted" (out-house style), but clean & did not smell when we were there. 6) Fire pits & BBQs at the camp sites. 7) Drinking water spickets throughout the campground. 8) Fire wood for sale at the Host's camp site (unsure of price). 9) We use reserveamerica.com to make all of our camping reservations. 10) Make sure to print directions (maybe even take a map) --this place is 6 miles down into a valley of the national forest & street signs are small & some are easy to miss. Your cell phone GPS will likely lose service before get to the trickiest parts of getting there 11) On-leash dogs allowed.

    View of the creek on the drive
    Lisa M.

    My husband and I took the kids to PiPi last minute. The drive was scenic and there are many windy roads to get there. Driving through the El Dorado National Forest was beautiful. Tips - Make sure you have everything that you need packed before you descend into the campground. Reserve online if you want a specific site. Do not choose a site too close to the restrooms. You can definitely smell them. Pros- - I liked the fact that they have fire wood available and the host will bring it to your site. - The sites have tables and a grill. - The creek is clear, still and beautiful I. Certain areas. - The host is helpful and knowledgeable about the sites - so peaceful, we could hear the running water from the creek at night Cons- - no small store on site for ice or anything that you forget to pack - extremely quiet at night, everything echoes, hopefully you are with a quiet group - you are definitely going to get dirty, no showers - yellow jackets, flies and mosquitos - bring repellent, citronella candles and netting We would love to go back more prepared, when the children are older.

    The small river across from our campsite.

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    Ask the Community - Pipi Campground

    Hey guys, I camped at pipi last summer. We were in camp site 1 or something close to it. We found a site that was either 26 or 46. For the life of me I can not remember . It was beautiful , and large. I think a group site maybe. Please help?

    I haven't been up there yet (going in June for the first time) we have campsite #49 and from a picture a previous camper posted it's really big, almost as big as a group site but it isn't labeled as such. Hope that helps!

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    The entire campground was very beautiful and there was a river flowing right next to the campsites.

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    Gold Country Campground Resort - Our comfortable cottage sleeps six (6) with a fully-equipped kitchen with stove, refrigerator, and microwave.

    Gold Country Campground Resort

    3.1(122 reviews)
    6.5 km

    We had a good experience here. The only thing that was a little slow was the check in process upon…read morearrival. We liked the "woodsy" or forest-like environment. All of the other campers were respectful and enjoyable to be around. Lots of pull through sites and full hookups!

    We stayed the end of July for 2 days Thurs-Sat via tent. Campground is a decent size but is on a…read moreslope/hill. Got lost on where to go since some of the numbers for campsites are difficult to locate. Overall, campground needs a major upgrade as it looks really run down, pool was fun but that's pretty much it. On the fence whether we want to go back or not. Bathrooms and showers need major upgrade and upkeep. Pros: Friendly staff at check in. Pool is huge and deep (9.5 ft deep on one end) and not heated Spray ground Playground Minimal mosquito issues Price Ease of booking campsite Didn't have to worry about bears and putting things in bear bins Cons: Outside staff that drives by don't look too happy to be there Bathrooms near the pool area is extremely dingy/dirty and no door to toilet just open for everyone to see plus the shower next to it was gross. Bathrooms near the tent area were also extremely dingy/dirty. Floors were muddy. Toilet stalls were so narrow that when you turned to squat down the toilet, your face can the touch the door. Showers were gross too. But plenty of hot water. Dusty near the tent area and a lot of dirt gets kicked up especially when people drive too fast. Arcade is outdated. Can hear the cars passing by the highway Tent site was on a slight slope with a lot of twigs that kept cutting our ankles. WiFi was spotty

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    Gold Country Campground Resort - Gold Country Campground Resort offers six (6) fully furnished cabins that sleep four (4).

    Gold Country Campground Resort offers six (6) fully furnished cabins that sleep four (4).

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    Bear River Group Campground - Outdoor cologne lol

    Bear River Group Campground

    4.0(3 reviews)
    33.3 km

    Beautiful place in the summer. I totally want to go back in the winter when it's snowing and…read moresnowmobiling is in... We had about 20 people at our campsite. Plenty of room. Tables and water spigots to rinse off dishes and feet and little kids too were provided at our site, very helpful. We also had our own small amphitheatre/firepit with lots of benches to sit around it I would guess about 30 people would be comfortable sitting around it. Although no fires were allowed due to Californians most recent droughts and wildfires. REMEMBER; Non potable water comes from the spigots. All drinking and cooking water must be brought in... Non potable means you can't drink it. Vault toliets- That means= Outhouse! Bigger and nicer than most but it still doesn't flush! Firepits are there, but in drought conditions we pretended they weren't there. We had fire rings for s'mores & such. Each different campsites comes with an Attendant to report problems, they pick up garbage & replace TP in those vaults. Basically the manager at each campsite to reduce issues. Ours was a really cool guy named Steve. The lake itself is gorgeous, fairly empty and looks a lot like Tahoe with the humungous boulders. While we were there the boat launches were a nightmare due to the low water levels in the lake. Although the lake was still absolutely beautiful for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, fishing and a million other activities you can think of. Also the stargazing is amazing the night skies are beyond stunning the elevation is high enough and its dark enough to really enjoy that too! It is a very beautiful and tranquil campground. It is called "group" because you are allowed more people but parking is limited at each campsite and nearby parking lots are fairly close. You could walk around and still not see or hear other people at nearby sites... Very tranquil.

    Beautiful beautiful place to spend a couple of days at in a tent. If you're looking to stay longer…read moreI would definitely recommend being a RV owner or renting one. As the campsite location that we stayed at only offered one outhouse. Which means non-flushable man hole and no sink for washing hands. Surfer looking for that true rugged tent camping lifestyle here's the place to be. From the campsite they were at we're probably about 15 minutes from the actual Bear Lake resort campground which offers a lot of amenities in their little neighboring area. In back of our camp site was a little creek that we walked down to and enjoyed the beautiful view for a couple of hours while panting for Gould. The weather was beautiful during the day it did drop down to low 50s in the night. Lots of beautiful wildlife we saw squirrels, two deer, and plenty of birds flying around the night view of the stars was just amazing. Going down to the lake was just an amazing view lots of people out enjoying the water their boats and other fun festivities over the Fourth of July weekend. For sure a grand time while we were there.

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    River Ranch Campgrounds - Soft flooring and clean area

    River Ranch Campgrounds

    4.3(26 reviews)
    59.7 km

    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!

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    River Ranch Campgrounds - River, very clear water

    River, very clear water

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    Loon Lake Reservoir - On the trail from Loon Lake to Rubicon Reservoir

    Loon Lake Reservoir

    4.0(18 reviews)
    67.9 km

    This is for the northshore campground at loon lake spot 21…read more Ok here's the sitch, amazing views and vibes but just beware NO SHOWERS HERE. Also if you are at lot 20/21 you are RIGHT by the entry for off roading people who are on the way to do the rubicon trail. On our camping experience here they would make loud noise starting at 11pm- 1 am so it was not quiet by any means and felt like the cars were right next to the tent. Despite that the camp itself is nice, bathrooms are well maintained, shade comes in the evening, and off the beaten path from Tahoe

    Loon Lake? More like ANT Lake!…read more Went to this campground with my husband last weekend. I would highlight how pretty the place is, but unfortunately the campground design had many flaws. First, the elevation was pretty high, so right away, we were noticeably winded even after the shortest walk. They should really consider lowering the campground. Then, we went to sit on the lakeshore, and what did we see?? Not a single loon, but THOUSANDS of ants. Less than 5 minutes after I laid my towel down, it was covered in ants. Turns out there were several ant hills....ON THE BEACH. This is an unacceptable flaw in design. I would suggest the camp hosts or Forest Service relocate the ant hills, so that people can actually enjoy the shore. Just as we were settling down later in the evening and trying to sleep, I heard someone making a God awful owl hooting noise, from high up in the trees. It was very obnoxious. And I know it wasn't an actual owl because birds aren't real. All in all, it's a pretty place but I'd recommend visiting a campground that values comfort and caters to your needs. Wide regards, Slop Doppolis

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    Loon Lake Reservoir - At the shoreline

    At the shoreline

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    Calaveras Big Trees State Park - "All was quiet in the deep dark wood. The squirrel found a nut, and the nut was good."--Julia Donaldson

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park

    4.6(387 reviews)
    29.4 km

    Giant trees, wild mushroom, snow cover paths, and wild stuff animals - it was an adventure…read more -been wanted to check out the "GIANTS" and they didn't disappoint. I guess January is the most awesome time to visit. Whether was nice and warm, with snow play still available in the parking lot and on the trails. Perfect day to be outdoor. -Park is very well kept and accessible for all. The North Cove Trail was a walk in the pak with stunning display of different trees. Look carefully, wild mushroom has been inoculated and is ready for their debuted. -Visitor center and ranger were very informative. -Pro tip: if your family is the outdoorsy type, buy a California State Park Pass - include entrance to this place and you can skip the line when visiting on a busy weekend....

    Beautiful state park with giant sequoias, easy trail which is beginner friendly. Points of interest…read moreinclude a large tree stump which is large enough to be a little stage, fallen ancient giants, humongous exposed roots, hollowed out tree stumps which kids can walk through etc. Apparently the people who took care of the park previously cut out a hollow in one of the trees as a point of attraction for cars and people to walk through to compete with other such parks. The tree finally gave away and fell during a heavy rain a few years ago. We took the north grove trail, with kids and toddlers it took us about an hour with several photo stops. There is no elevation so it was an easy stroll. There is no signal in the park. But since it's a single loop, there is no possibility of getting lost.

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    Calaveras Big Trees State Park - "All was quiet in the deep dark wood. The squirrel found a nut and the nut was good."--Julia Donaldson

    "All was quiet in the deep dark wood. The squirrel found a nut and the nut was good."--Julia Donaldson

    Calaveras Big Trees State Park - Berrys from a female yew tree which grow in the grove.

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    Berrys from a female yew tree which grow in the grove.

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