Dispersed Camping in Stanislaus County, California
Showing 18 locations in Stanislaus County.
Anytime Fitness - Patterson
Paved commercial parking lot at Anytime Fitness in Patterson, suitable for a discreet overnight stay.
Flying J Travel Center - Patterson
A busy commercial truck stop featuring fuel, an RV dump station, and tight parking lanes.
Hills Ferry River Access
This river access point along the San Joaquin River near Newman provides day-use fishing and boating access, but overnight camping is prohibited by county ordinance.
Horseshoe Road Recreation Area & Campground
This developed recreation area and campground offers camping along the scenic Stanislaus River.
Kit Fox RV Park
A quiet and well-maintained developed RV park offering level hookup sites and modern facilities.
Lakewood Park Area
A municipal day-use park on the banks of Dry Creek. Local county ordinances strictly prohibit overnight parking and camping, with active law enforcement patrolling the area.
Love's Travel Stop - Patterson
A clean, modern travel stop with overnight parking allowed in standard auto slots on the north side.
Oakdale Save Mart Truck Parking
A large dirt lot adjacent to the Save Mart supermarket. It is frequently utilized by commercial trucks and is suitable for an emergency overnight rest stop.
Oakdale Transit & Commercial Parking
This urban transit zone in Oakdale offers basic overnight parking options, including a commercial lot adjacent to Save Mart and public parking along South Sierra Avenue. It is ideal for a quick, late-night rest stop when traveling through the area.
Patterson Urban Stealth Parking
An urban industrial street corridor frequently used by semi-trucks and campervans looking for a quick, flat spot to overnight.
Petro Travel Center - Patterson
A large commercial travel center with extensive parking space designed primarily for semi-trucks.
Planet Fitness - Salida
A paved commercial parking lot located near highway access in Salida. This spot is best suited for brief, low-profile overnight stays, though permissions should be verified with management.
Planet Fitness Ceres
A commercial plaza parking lot located in Ceres, offering paved and level parking. It is a busy suburban environment suitable for a quick, low-profile overnight stay.
Planet Fitness Modesto
Commercial parking lot belonging to a local fitness center. Overnight parking may be tolerated for standard low-profile campervans, typically requiring membership or management approval.
Rivers Edge Campground
A private riverside campground offering electric and water hookups, hot showers, and a dump station directly on the banks of the Stanislaus River.
South Sierra Avenue Parking
A paved public parking area along South Sierra Avenue in Oakdale, suitable for quick, late-night stops. The location provides easy access to downtown amenities but offers no privacy.
Turlock Lake State Park Campground
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area campground offers developed camping adjacent to the lake. The site provides standard state park amenities with easy access to recreational water activities.
Woodward Reservoir
A popular developed campground on the shores of Woodward Reservoir, offering both primitive and full-hookup sites. It serves as a convenient stopover point on the route toward Yosemite, though weekend crowds and motorized water sports create a highly active atmosphere.