Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
Explore family camping activities that bring all ages together, from outdoor games and scenic hikes to memorable campfire fun that creates lasting memories.
Burnt Ranch Campground offers a unique blend of seclusion and convenience, nestled along CA-299 near Burnt Ranch, CA. This charming campground provides an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors while maintaining accessibility to essential amenities.
Burnt Ranch Campground is an affordable choice for travelers, with rates starting at $6 per night or $3 for those with a pass. While there are occasional reports of signage issues and seasonal closures, the majority of visitors find it to be a worthwhile destination.
Burnt Ranch Campground caters to those seeking an authentic outdoor experience without breaking the bank. Its combination of affordable pricing, convenient location, and access to natural beauty makes it a hidden gem for campers.
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Public restroom
Public shower
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Great campground right off the highway. Road sounds are the only reason not 5/5. Nice, newer fire pits with integrated grills at each site, and almost half the sites have bear boxes installed for food storage. Unmarked trails behind the camp lead to what sounds like the river. I unfortunately couldn't fully explore since I had my dog and the trail was kinda steep. Sites are somewhat private, but the campground is stepped and those in some sites above you can see down into your site. Each site has a concrete table and there are a couple drop toilets on site that are moderately clean. For $6/night, $3 with a pass, not a bad night's sleep.
Really high up, far from water. This site was a bit confusing. We pulled in but the signs on the road said closed for the season. On a Friday at 4pm in the summer there was nobody there. Felt a little off. Plus, you're easily a couple hundred feet (reallllly far) from the water, that we couldn't even see it from the site. Ended up not staying, found dispersed camping down and off the main road finally.
Steep hike for fishing.