La Grange, California, draws RV campers to Don Pedro Lake's bass-rich waters and Gold Rush mining relics along the Tuolumne River. Eleven parks in our directory provide easy access to these spots, from $30 nightly deals to group-friendly sites. Park here to launch boats at dawn, chase Yosemite's granite domes by noon, and unwind under starry Sierra skies.
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La Grange hugs Tuolumne River bends in Stanislaus County's Gold Country. Prospectors flooded Phoenix Lake in 1848, leaving stone ruins you can hike today. Don Pedro Lake dominates now, with 13,000 acres for waterskiing and striper fishing. Drive 90 minutes to Yosemite Valley for Half Dome views, or raft the river's Class III rapids in spring.
Barrett Cove Recreation Area fits budget boaters with WiFi, showers, and 30-amp hookups at $30-40 per night. Blue Oaks draws groups seeking the same amenities from $52 nightly. Don Pedro Lake Fleming Meadows Campground suits families with lakefront group sites starting at $43; showers and 30-amp keep everyone happy. Barrett Cove Campground delivers basics from $33, ideal for quick overnights.
La Grange claims fame for its 1848 Gold Rush mining camps and Don Pedro Lake recreation. Settlers panned Tuolumne River gravels here; ruins scatter Phoenix Lake trails today. Anglers chase striped bass on the lake's 13,000 acres, while Yosemite National Park lies 90 minutes north for day hikes to Glacier Point.
Top RV parks near La Grange include Barrett Cove Recreation Area, Don Pedro Lake Fleming Meadows Campground, Blue Oaks, and Barrett Cove Campground. These cluster around Don Pedro Lake, minutes from town via Bonds Flat Road. Expect WiFi, showers, and 30-amp hookups at most; rates start at $30 nightly.
Barrett Cove Recreation Area, Don Pedro Lake Fleming Meadows Campground, and Blue Oaks offer 30-amp hookups. Pair them with showers and WiFi for comfortable stays; Barrett Cove starts at $30-40/night. These lake-adjacent spots suit rigs up to 40 feet during peak season.