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.

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.

🔥 Campfire banNo campfires are allowed at the ranch. Fully contained propane stoves, propane campfires, and charcoal BBQs are permitted.

Camping & Cabins · Voted Best Tent Camp in America

Riverfront Camping & Off-Grid Cabins

Riverfront sites and stone cabins above private swimming holes on the wild Cosumnes, in the Amador County foothills near Plymouth.

Closed for the season — we reopen April 1, 2027. Booking opens January 1, 2027.

RoadsHipCamp roadPrivate drive · emergency onlyFoot trailOld Sacramento Rd · boundary

Sawyer's Bar

Rowan's Camp

Shady Cove

The Overlook

Turtle Rock

Group Sites

Riverfront Stone Cabin #1

Riverfront Stone Cabin #2

Rates

From $90 a night, booked direct with the ranch. The rate covers the guests in the “Included” column; extra guests up to the site’s limit are charged per night.

Where	Sites	Per night	Included	Extra guest	Sleeps	Min stay
Sawyer's Bar	6	$90	4	$10	6	1 night
Rowan's Camp	4	$90	4	$10	6	1 night
Shady Cove	2	$90	4	$10	6	1 night
The Overlook	4	$90	4	$10	6	1 night
Turtle Rock	4	$90	4	$10	6	1 night
Group Sites	2	$190	8	$10	12	1 night
Stone Cabins	2	$162 / $183	2–4	—	2–4	1 night

Requests are reviewed by a person at the ranch — nothing is instantly confirmed, and your card is not charged until your dates are approved.

What’s here, and what isn’t

This is off-grid camping. The second list is the important one — read it before you drive out.

At every site

Portable toilet
Picnic table

Not provided — bring your own

Power
Potable water
Showers
Garbage bins
Wi-Fi

Times

Check-in 3:00 PM or later
Check-out 12:00 PM
2 vehicles per site · 2WD accessible
Up to 2 leashed dogs per site

Full ranch rules and policies

Common questions

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.