Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Off-grid campground adjacent to 1000 acre private reservoir perfect for fishing, kayaking & paddle boarding. 70 acres in Sierra Nevada Foothills with Valley Oaks, Gray Pines & Manzanita. Best birding in Calaveras County with over 188 species including Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Osprey & waterfowl.
Reservoir is a no-wake waterbody created for irrigation of the surrounding private rangeland. Jet Skiing and WaterSkiing is not allowed. Boats of all sizes are welcome for the purposes of fishing. Ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding and canoeing with all of those available for rent on site.
Please note we host events throughout the year. Upcoming we have:
June 22-23 - APBA Boat Racing - no boats or swimming on water
July 4-6th - Rocksteady Campout for Celebrate Americana so expect full campground with a laser show on the 4th and live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Sept 20-21 - Rocksteady Campout with Goonies & Pirates so expect full campground with live music on Friday and Saturday night
Oct 4-5 - Rocksteady Campout TBD so expect full campground with live music on Friday and Saturday night.
Campers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and beautiful surroundings of the campsite. The hosts, Trina and John, are often highlighted for their friendliness and attentiveness, ensuring guests feel at home. The natural setting, complete with a lake for activities and spacious campsites, offers a relaxing escape. However, some visitors have noted issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms, and occasional noise from other campers.
The owners were polite and great! They checked up on us to ask if we needed anything and if we were doing okay. They were accommodating with last minute changes. I would definitely recommend, the land and water were beautiful! :)
I had a great time camping here. The hosts are really nice and checked on me once I settled in. Nice walk near the water. Oh and I got to say hi to 2 dogs, so that's always a plus.
Trina’s property is beautiful and remote, drive in through open pastures with cows grazing all the way up to their property line. Trina and her husband were VERY nice and accommodating, friendly is an understatement. They let us know there would be duck hunters on the opposite end of the lake the next morning. It didn’t wake us up or bother us in the slightest. The shade from their trees was awesome. We only stayed 1 night as we were on a road trip but it was exactly what we needed. No mosquitos bothered us but lots of gnats around any light source. I hope they continue to update their facilities, the place has endless potential!
The reservoir is beautiful and we would have loved staying here if we could have enjoyed the nature. Unfortunately we had to leave early due to the loud music that went on all day and all night until morning. We were wedged between two parties cranking up the volume and bass, including a bout of bad karaoke, which was probably a fun time for those involved but not what I look for when camping. The hosts were very nice and did talk to our neighbors about quiet hour after we mentioned something, however the non-stop battle of the bands persisted all day and ruined the experience for me. I think this place could be a lot of fun for some types of campers, but if you’re seeking peace look elsewhere!
Location
Copperopolis, Calaveras, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Northern Sierra Miwok), Miwok, and Plains Miwok First Nations according to