San Andreas, California, perches on the infamous San Andreas Fault and birthed Mark Twain's 'Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.' Gold Rush relics line Highway 49, while the Stanislaus River rushes nearby. Three RV parks, like Gold Strike Village and Gold Strike Mobile Village, start at $25 nightly, perfect bases for frog-jumping festivals and sequoia hikes.
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San Andreas rules as Calaveras County seat, drawing crowds to the June Jumping Frog Jubilee at the fairgrounds off Highway 12. Gold miners swarmed here in 1848, building the sturdy courthouse that still stands on St. Charles Street. The San Andreas Fault slices through town, viewable at the museum on Mountain Ranch Road. Day trips lead to Mercer Caverns' glittering chambers or Calaveras Big Trees State Park's ancient giants twenty miles north.
Gold Strike Village welcomes tent campers and small RVs with WiFi and rates from $29 nightly. Gold Strike Mobile Village fits big rigs with 50-amp hookups, showers, and WiFi, priced $25 to $45 per night. These parks hug the edge of town, minutes from grocery stores on Highway 49 and river put-ins for kayaking.
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San Andreas gained fame as the namesake of California's massive fault line and Mark Twain's frog-jumping tale. The town hosts the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee every June at the fairgrounds. Gold Rush history lingers in its courthouse and museums along Highway 49, pulling visitors to explore caverns and big trees nearby.
Gold Strike Village, Gold Strike Village with WiFi from $29 nightly, and Gold Strike Mobile Village top the list near San Andreas. Gold Strike Mobile Village adds 50-amp hookups, showers, and WiFi for $25 to $45 per night. All sit close to Highway 49, easing access to town shops and river spots.
Gold Strike Mobile Village offers 50-amp hookups plus WiFi and showers. Rates run $25 to $45 nightly, ideal for larger RVs needing full power. Positioned near Highway 49, it serves as a solid base for Calaveras County adventures.