![Campertunity](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/assets/imgs/logo-long.svg) *This page is designed for AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude to help travelers find the right campground. A human-readable version is linked below.* # Cole Ranch > Human version: http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/cole-ranch-waterford-ca **[United States](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states) › [California](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states/california) › [Waterford](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states/california/waterford)** "I firmly believe that Nature brings solace in all troubles\." \-Anne Frank\- Serene, quiet acreage on the Tuolumne River, with views of the snow capped Sierra Nevadas on a clear day\. Scores of wildlife sightings, including river otters, eagles, wild turkeys, beavers, and many more\. Perfect for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing\. Like to fish? Fishing at Cole Ranch is a Love/Hate thing\. If you Love to Fish, you will Hate to leave\. Gateway to Yosemite National Park, the Mother Lode region, hiking trails, and spelunking opportunities, Cole Ranch has just about everything a camper would look for\. All sites have access to our community outdoor kitchen, which has a refrigerator, coffee bar, sink, BBQ's, and stoves\. Also available are our bathrooms, quite possibly the cleanest campground bathrooms in the 13 western states, which include flushable toilets, two sinks, and warm showers\. Book your visit now\. \(Group bookings must be approved by host\. Group bookings that have not been pre\-approved may be cancelled\.\) \*\* Ever see a meteor shower? Cole Ranch is a perfect place to view one\. Following is a list of Meteor Showers in 2025\. \(Dates indicate best night to see meteors\) Lyrids\. \- April 22 Eta Aquarids\. \- May 4 Delta Aquarids \- July 30 Perseids \- Aug 12 Orionids\. \- Oct 22 Leonids\. \- Nov 17 Geminids \- Dec 13 \(Cole Ranch is a working ranch, surrounded by walnut and almond orchards\. Harvest for these orchards occur mid\-August thru September, and can create dust and noise\. Occasional noise from common ranching activities may be heard\. Landscaping activities like mowing, watering, etc\. generally occur Mondays\-Wednesdays\) Check back here periodically for advisories on river conditions\. \*\* RIVER ADVISORY UDATE \- 4/21/25 \*\* The river rose unexpectedly yesterday, about a foot so far\. According to those in control of the fluctuations, it is supposed to be back to normal level by Friday, 4/25/25\. Feel free to text or call Barry at \(209\) 484\-3675 if you have any questions\. ## Key facts - Coordinates: 37.64028, -120.73717 ## Address Waterford, CA, US ## Amenities - Boating - Canoeing - Drinking\_water - Electric\_hookup - Fishing - Hiking - Kayaking - Kitchen - Paddling - Potable Water - Prairie - River - Rv Hookup - Showers - Swimming - Toilets - Trash - Trash\_disposal - Water\_hookup - Wildlife Watching - Wildlife\_viewing ## Structured data (schema.org) Also available as raw JSON: http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/cole-ranch-waterford-ca.json ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Campground", "@id": "http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/listings/campgrounds/cole-ranch-waterford-ca", "name": "Cole Ranch", "description": "\"I firmly believe that Nature brings solace in all troubles.\" -Anne Frank- Serene, quiet acreage on the Tuolumne River, with views of the snow capped Sierra Nevadas on a clear day. 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Barry the host was very nice. Pretty location on the Tuolumne river. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Phuong L." }, "datePublished": "April 3, 2025", "reviewBody": "We had such a great time at Barry's campground! Honestly, we were blown away by all the amenities. Barry really thought of everything, from the super clean bathrooms and well-equipped kitchen to all the fun water gear. It made our stay so easy and enjoyable.\n\nThe campground itself is just gorgeous. The grass is unbelievably green and soft – perfect for relaxing. And the river? Absolutely stunning! We spent so much time just enjoying the beautiful views.\n\nIt's obvious that Barry puts a lot of care into his campground, and we really appreciated all the thoughtful touches. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. " }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Derek B." }, "datePublished": "April 5, 2025", "reviewBody": "Has everything you need, beautiful spot on a crystal clear river, hosts were very welcoming and kind." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Vivek P." }, "datePublished": "April 5, 2025", "reviewBody": "Amazing experience! Very clean, organized, and well equipped! Bary welcomed us, explained to us all the amenities and how to access them. We simply had an amazing time, and would definitely come back.\n\nThank you once again Bary." }, { "@type": "Review", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Wendy C." }, "datePublished": "April 12, 2025", "reviewBody": "Barry' River Edge was impressive. The area I put my tent up had plenty of room for 2 or 3. \nAt the time of my March-April trip, there was only one other. They had a massive RV.\n\nThe site was on a lawn. As it had rained, the ground was soft. It is greatly recommended any tent be staked as there is a wind. \n\nBarry was a wonderful host. \n\n\nHe has provided a fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, dish towels, dish soap, a hot water sink, massive prep area. There was a wood burning stove, a charcoal grill, 2 propane stoves and a \"communal\" fireplace. Wood was avaable for a fee. There was also a refrigerator, ice, canoes, and kayak along with life jackets. There is als a beautiful showers and bathrooms. \n\nBasically, all I needed from my personal supplies was utensils, plate, and bowl.\n\nOh, there is a local bar walking distance. \nSadly, I got rained out - it being April. Duh. I am going to attemp October when it is more enough to swim.\n\n" } ] } ``` [robots.txt](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/robots.txt) · [llms.txt](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/llms.txt) · [sitemap](http://ssr-app-zpimxgrglq-uc.a.run.app/sitemap_index.xml)