- How much does it cost to camp at Cosumnes River Ranch?
- Tent sites are $90 a night for 4 guests, plus $10 per extra guest up to 6 — so $110 at full occupancy. Group sites are $190 a night for 8 guests, plus $10 per extra guest up to 12 — so $230 at full occupancy. The stone cabins are $162 and $183 a night, sleeping 2–4, with no per-guest charge. Booking direct with the ranch avoids the platform booking fees, which saves up to 20%.
- Are there showers, running water or power at the campsites?
- No. This is off-grid camping — there is no power, no potable water, no showers, no Wi-Fi and no garbage service. Bring your own drinking water and pack out what you pack in. Each site has a portable toilet and a picnic table.
- What time is check-in and check-out?
- Check-in is 3:00 PM or later on your arrival day. Check-out is 12:00 PM on your departure day.
- How many campsites are there?
- 24 bookable sites in all — 22 tent sites across 6 camping areas, plus 2 off-grid stone cabins with a queen bed and a wood stove.
- Can you bring a dog?
- Yes — up to 2 dogs per campsite. Dogs must be leashed anywhere on the ranch, stay under full control, and never approach the cattle or wildlife. Aggressive dogs are not permitted.
- Can you bring a trailer, campervan or rooftop tent?
- Some sites take a campervan, a small trailer or a rooftop tent — the ones that do are tagged on the map above. Ranch roads are 2WD accessible, four-wheel drive is not required, and there is a limit of 2 vehicles per site.
- Is there a minimum stay?
- No — sites can be booked for a single night.
- What is the cancellation policy?
- Cancel 7 or more days before check-in for a full refund. Within 7 days of check-in, or a no-show, there is no refund, for any reason.
- What is the road into the ranch like?
- The last 3 miles into the ranch are dirt, with a 15 mph limit throughout. It is 2WD accessible — four-wheel drive is not required — and there is a limit of 2 vehicles per site.
- Is there cell service at the campsites?
- Cell service is limited across most of the property, which is part of the appeal for a lot of guests. The better spots are usually on higher ground.
- How do you book a campsite?
- Pick a site on the map and send a request with your dates. A person at the ranch reviews every request and approves it — nothing is instantly confirmed, so your card is not charged until a human has said yes to your dates.
- Where is Cosumnes River Ranch?
- 6525 Old Sacramento Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669 — in Amador County in the Sierra foothills, on 150 acres along the Cosumnes River, next to the Shenandoah Valley wine region.