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Leards L-3 Ranch

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· Oakdale, Stanislaus, California
256 acres hosted by Travis D.
1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
The L3 Ranch was founded in 1974 when my grandfather bought the property for his show cows.  In 1978, someone gave him a racehorse to pay off a debt. From then on, the property was known for its Quarter horse race horses, with some of the best in the state being born right here. In 2013 he found our he had cancer and handed the ranch down to me, Travis.  While he survived the cancer, he's happy in retirement playing cards with his buddies every week and hanging out with his dog. Now the ranch is known for its horse boarding, cattle, and goats. We even hold weddings and events at the lake sometime.  My main goal is to bring the ranch in a more in line with sustainable ranching. Its a process, but I love what I am doing, and where the ranch is going.Enjoy a private lake to yourself. We will now be keeping only one site open and it is at the lake. A BBQ, firepit, and boats await you for a nice relaxing weekend and  you will find that even on hot days there is a nice breeze that helps keep heat down. Plus your dogs (and you, too!) will enjoy taking a dip in the lake and cooling off on the grass. A friendly reminder, we are a working ranch, so during harvest (anytime from August through October)  you might hear and see equipment being used to harvest the grapes, walnuts, and almonds; there will be higher levels dust at these times.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Paddling
Swimming
Natural features
Swimming hole
Farm
Ranch
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151 Ratings · 123 reviews
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Eli D.recommends
October 14, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
I love Travis' place! He's super responsive to your needs if you call him for something and you also get privacy for your group while you're there. Amenity upgrades like the refrigerator/freezer make this a very good camping experience to bring folks who aren't used to the outdoors. This place is so unique and great.
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Kristie B.recommends
October 8, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Stunning property
The only thing better than the stunning views and immaculate property was the host. Travis met us upon arrival and was so kind and friendly. He gave a tour of the amenities, which far exceeded our expectation, and offered to be a quick phone call away if we needed anything. Our visit was positively memorable and we hope to be back!
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Sunil L.recommends
September 26, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Perfect place for group camping
Such a beautiful place. Travis was super helpful. The place had so much activity to do. We had the whole place all by ourselves. Definitely a must for group camping.
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Celicia B.recommends
September 12, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Lovely
Second visit here and it was just as lovely as the first time. It's beautiful, private and safe. I would suggest bringing your own adult life jackets to swim across to the waterfall. It's a really nice swim.
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Chris M.recommends
August 28, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
Absolutely Spectacular
My fiancée and I stayed here last weekend and it was absolutely fantastic. It is very secluded and we had a blast with our pups. The lake is gorgeous and has a canoe, row boat, and kayak. The area is very well maintained and Travis was extremely kind and responsive. This is genuinely the best place I have ever camped and I have been camping hundreds of times. We will undoubtedly return again.
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E A.recommends
August 19, 2024
Secluded Lake on Pet Loving Ranch
This place was magical. I took my 2 kids camping here. We went boating in the lake, caught a fish, and made s’mores by the campfire. This spot of good for casual camping and families with small kids as there are power outlets, a pretty good outdoor bathroom, outdoor lighting, picnic tables, grill, even an outdoor fridge. Before we headed home, Travis let my kids see the horses on the ranch. My kids and I had a very memorable trip, and we hope to be back soon!
Location
Oakdale, Stanislaus, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Yokuts First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Travis D.

Joined in February 2020
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 14 hours
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