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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
2 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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7800 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023
OHV families or dirt bike riders who want a cheap, clean overnight with warm showers and free Wi-Fi nearby. Fall is the sweet spot, when sandy granitic trails stay rideable and temps stay in the 60s-70s. Arrive early on Thanksgiving or Easter weekend or you'll find both sites tak
Anyone counting on cell service will be disappointed, and rain can shut down the clay-side trails entirely mid-trip. Two sites total means zero flexibility if you show up late on a holiday weekend without a backup plan.
Context for the broader area surrounding Ada / Ranch Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record. View official page →
The 36,000-acre Fish Slough Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is a place where geographic isolation, geology, climate, and hydrology have created a rare and irreplaceable ecosystem. Located in the transition between the Mojave Desert and Great Basin biomes, Fish Slough encompasses an array of plant communities, including wetlands, alkali meadows, and uplands. With 126 taxa described, Fish Slough represents one of the richest wetland floras in the Great Basin. The ACEC also provides habitat for rare endemic plants, such as the Fish Slough milk-vetch and the alkali Mariposa lily.
From Bishop, take Highway 395 north to the "Y" with Highway 6. Drive north on Highway 6 about 1.5 miles. Turn west on Five Bridges Road and drive about 2.5 miles. Shortly after the sand and gravel plant, turn right at the information kiosk onto Fish Slough Road. Drive one mile, cross a cattle guard, and travel 5.5 miles to the fenced ponds. Marshlands will be on the east side of the road as you drive to the pond.
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Fall brings the ideal conditions, with daytime highs in the 60s to 70s and cool nights. Trails on the sandy granitic side stay rideable while wildlife activity remains strong. Summer heats up into the low to mid-90s, best for early morning rides. Winter mornings drop into the low 30s but warm to the upper 50s by afternoon. Rain transforms the adobe clay soil into sticky, unrideable mud. Weekdays see fewer visitors than holiday weekends, when the campground often fills to capacity during Thanksgiving and Easter.
Fall described as ideal: moderate temps, rideable sandy trails, strong wildlife activity.
The only reservable sites currently are the 2 remote campsites in Hudner Ranch (4x4 area) and the ADA campsites in Lower Ranch (dirt bike and ATV area). For more information, please visit our camping section.
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