Pretty dusty in July. We stayed in loop K with several friends and took up the whole loop. Several people had boats and the nearby parking lot worked out well. Slide your fifth wheel hitch before you turn off the main road and onto the K loop road. Not a sharp turn, but the incline will get you (I found out the hard way). Stay away from the swimming pond, I was told the water is pumped in at the beginning of summer and pretty much stays there all summer long. Watch for rattlesnakes, I did not see any, but they're around. If you don't want to tow your boat back to your site and can rent a slip at the marina for $20 or $30 a night. Don't forget to check out the enormous carp swimming around the marina near the hamburger stand. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We camped here with about 10 other RVers over a 2 night period in June. We had f/h sites in the C Loop (C-14) which was up a steep hill and tight for some large rigs. Backing up was not easy, and some spots were hard to get into. The K Loop would be our first choice for f/h sites. This loop is also adjacent to the lagoon which is great for the kids. Being in the C loop, we had to drive to the lagoon, quite a trek if w/out vehicle. Of course the main attraction is the lake, just OK if you aren't going to use the lake. I would probably go to Horseshoe Bend (where we stayed last summer) again before back to Barrett Cover. It's much flatter, has a swimming lagoon and some beautiful spots overlooking the lake. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Electric hook-up hardly worked, no sewer hookup despite having been told this was a full hookup site. Otherwise, nice area, some spots hard to get into for larger RVs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Located adjacent to Lake McClure, most campers will be boaters. Lots of trees in the hilly campground. Some of the sites require backing in up a hill, I was able to do this with my 30 foot Class C, my friend with a 34 foot Class A was not--but the friendly ranger moved him to another spot close by. From up on our hill we had nice shade trees and a nice lake view. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The attraction here is Don Pedro Lake. If you are not a boater or fisherman, there is not much reason to go here. Roads and sites are paved with fresh blacktop. Many sites are cramped; some require a steep back-in. Hook-ups worked well. Store is well stocked and staff is friendly. Bathrooms were not serviced during the weekend. Their website is a plus, there are photos and a description of every site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a decent park to stay at if you plan on doing other activities such as fishing and boating. There are no waterfront sites however there are a few sites that have a view of the lake. The marina is at least 1/4 mile away and not walking distance but the campsite is relatively close to the boat ramp. Our site was tight. There was not even enough room to sit on the side of our motorhome under the awning and a little dangerous for our little ones; however there are a few sites that are quite nice - check the website and with the person accepting reservations. We camped here in a Motorhome.
For the area you'll find nothing nicer. We camped here in April 2006 for a family fishing trip and had a great time! Staff was friendly, sites are a little tight for big rigs so make sure that you let the staff know during reservation what type of rig you have. Sites were clean and well kept. Would definently stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a county run park and well maintained, bathrooms show age but were clean. There are
a number of sites with lake views but none on the water. There is no swimming pool but a swimming lagoon which is family oriented with amentities. Sites are easy to get in and out of with hilly terrain. Lake is designed for all types of water sports and fishing. Access roads and sites were just paved this year "2003" We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The campground, situated on the Tuolumne River, is part of the Turlock Lake SRA. At the time of our visit, we were the only motorhome in the park, aside from the campground hosts. Self-registeration was in process, though a very cordial Ranger came by later to check that everything was fine. About half the campground was closed down. We could see the river,about 100 feet away, from our space. Interior roads paved and RV spaces paved and level. Large trees throughout area. A very nice area to relax this time of the year for anyone not needing hookups. We camped here in a Motorhome.