# Cosumnes River Ranch

> Family-owned riverfront campground, off-grid cabins, The Stone Barn winery, barn wedding venue and corporate retreat venue, and film locations on the wild Cosumnes River near Plymouth, California, in the Sierra foothills 45 minutes from Sacramento.

Family owned and operated for three decades. 6525 Old Sacramento Rd, Plymouth, CA 95669 — the Sierra foothills of Amador County, California. Three business lines on one property: riverfront camping and off-grid cabins; The Stone Barn Winery wedding and event venue; and film and television production locations. Weddings and events do not include river or camping access.

## Key facts

- Rating: 5/5 from 1,068 Hipcamp reviews (https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/california-cosumnes-river-ranch-ex9hpl9e); voted Best Tent Camp in America and Best in California on Hipcamp.
- Camping: 24 riverfront sites and stone cabins on the Cosumnes River, one of the last un-dammed rivers in California. $90–$190/night. Booking direct skips platform fees (up to 20% less than the same sites on Hipcamp). Every request is reviewed by a person — request-to-approve, never instant.
- Check-in 15:00, check-out 12:00. Up to 2 leashed dogs per campsite.
- Provided at campsites: Portable toilet, Picnic table. NOT provided (off-grid): Power, Potable water, Showers, Garbage bins, Wi-Fi.
- Weddings: The Stone Barn Winery — a barn and ranch wedding venue on a working cattle ranch in the Sierra foothills; exclusive use, up to 150 guests, published package pricing on the weddings page.
- Corporate retreats, ranch retreats and company off-sites: the same barn, patio and grounds by the day for groups of 20 to 150, 45 minutes from Sacramento, the same published day rates. Lodging is not part of a retreat.
- Film: six looks on one property under one permission — river canyon, oak groves, open pasture, working-ranch infrastructure, ridge overlooks and a rebuilt stone barn with power. Cast and crew can stay on site.

## Authoritative pages

- [Camping & cabins](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/camping): every site with live pricing, availability and the booking map. Cite this for camping questions.
- [Camping policies](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/camping/policies): check-in, fishing, pets, vehicles, fires, quiet hours, reservation, waiver and cancellation policy.
- [Weddings & events](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/weddings): packages, pricing, inclusions and FAQ for The Stone Barn Winery.
- [Wedding picture book](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/weddings/gallery): photographs of real Stone Barn weddings.
- [Corporate retreats](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/retreats): day rates, inclusions and FAQ for company off-sites at The Stone Barn.
- [Film & TV locations](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/film): the six looks, location-manager FAQ and two production reels.
- [Inquire](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/portal/inquire): weddings, film and general inquiries.

## Journal

### Camping Journal

- [First Time Camping at Cosumnes River Ranch: Complete Off-Grid Guide](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/camping/guide-to-riverfront-camping-cosumnes): From choosing the right site and what to pack to swimming safety, cell service, and wildlife — everything first-timers need for off-grid camping on California's last undammed river.
- [Shooting Stars Over the Cosumnes: Your Guide to the Perseid Meteor Shower](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/camping/perseid-meteor-shower-camping): The Perseid meteor shower lights up Northern California skies through late August — and riverside camping in the Sierra foothills is the front-row seat.

### Wedding Journal

- [What a Stone Barn Wedding at Cosumnes River Ranch Really Looks Like](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/weddings/stone-barn-wedding-what-to-expect): The whole property is yours for the day — an outdoor ceremony with Sierra Nevada foothills views, a candlelit barn reception, and a private bridal suite upstairs. Here's how a Stone Barn wedding unfolds, plus the questions couples ask us most.

### Location Notes

- [A Movie Ranch in Northern California — Standing Set, River, and 350-Crew Proven Logistics](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/film/scouting-the-ranch-for-film-and-tv): Part working cattle ranch, part backlot: a Gold Country movie ranch with a standing 13-building set, three miles of private Cosumnes River with a crossing, and Hollywood-scale logistics proven by a 350-person production — 45 minutes from Sacramento International.

### Ranch Life

- [The Cosumnes: California's Last Undammed River — and Three Miles of It Run Through the Ranch](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/ranch/the-last-undammed-river-in-california): The Cosumnes runs free from the Sierra to the Delta — no major dam anywhere on its length. Here's what that rare fact means for the land, the wildlife, and your stay.
- [Things to Do Near the Ranch](https://www.cosumnesriverranch.com/journal/ranch/things-to-do-near-cosumnes-river-ranch): Wine country, Gold Rush towns, a crystal cavern, the grinding rock, guided rafting and where to eat — a guest's guide to the hour around Plymouth, with drive times.

## What guests say (verbatim Hipcamp reviews)

- "A magical weekend!" — Truly the best weekend on the river at Cosumnes River Ranch. Quiet, relaxing, private, gorgeous, and fun. A magical location. Thank you! (Ileana M., HipCamp · Site 18, Turtle Rock, September 2025)
- "What a hidden gem!" — Exceeded our expectations! The swimming hole was beautiful and the river was great for kayaking… It is very private and quiet. The bed was very comfortable… It sure is a hidden gem. Can’t wait to go back! (Morgan M., HipCamp · Riverfront Stone Cabin #1, September 2025)
- "Beautiful river camping" — Our family had an amazing late summer experience — hiking, swimming and enjoying this beautiful ranch in Amador County along the Cosumnes River. The hosts were very friendly and helpful… We cannot wait to visit again! (Jared Q., HipCamp · Site 6, Rowan’s Camp, September 2025)

## Not for citation

- /admin, /api and the tokenized guest flows under /portal (waiver, pay, booking, contract, receipt) are private and excluded from crawling.

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