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  3. Mcconnell SRA

Camping at Mcconnell SRA near Ballico

State park · Ballico · 17 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

McConnell State Recreation Area is located on the banks of the Merced River. It offers over 70 acres of outdoor activities for families and fishermen.

No reviews listedBook on California State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 18 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

17 available sites

17 open of 17 sites
Site 14
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 9
TentHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 10
TentHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 11
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 1
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 2
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedMcconnell Campground
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

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From $60 for 2 nights
$30/night · Before taxes & fees
17 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

17 openSites from $30/night
Book on California State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Grill
  • Lighting
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

8800 Mcconnell Road
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Mcconnell SRA: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mcconnell SRA?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mcconnell SRA?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 7 pull-through, 6 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 17 paved site driveways
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there
Listing 8800 Mcconnell Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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✓✓$150

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Merced River Resort

2.1 mi from Mcconnell SRA (straight-line)
Sites $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nightsOpen for every night

George J. Hatfield SRA

14.3 mi from Mcconnell SRA (straight-line)
Rates & availability from California State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Lake McSwain Campground and Recreation Area - Snelling, CA

23.6 mi from Mcconnell SRA (straight-line)
Sites from $38/night
$76 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown Stockton area · 2.5 hr–3 hr · from $15/person
    • Lodi wine tasting tours Customized private Wine Tour Stockton area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $600/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Stockton Adventure Stockton area · 2 hr · from $12/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 5 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 18 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2019 Teardrop Sunray 109 - Length: 12' - Weight: 1,090lbs.
2019 Teardrop Sunray 109 - Length: 12' - Weight: 1,090lbs.

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 68 mi from campground

$79/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2019 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup/pup
2019 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup/pup

Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 3 · 69 mi from campground

$95/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2019 Forest River Wolf Pup
2019 Forest River Wolf Pup

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 69 mi from campground

$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Mcconnell SRA

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown
A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Angels Camp to Jamestown

Stockton area · 2.5 hr–3 hr · from $15/person

Lodi wine tasting tours Customized private Wine Tour
Lodi wine tasting tours Customized private Wine Tour

Stockton area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $600/person

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Stockton Adventure
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Stockton Adventure

Stockton area · 2 hr · from $12/person

See 4 more bookable tours
Murphys Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour
Murphys Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour

Stockton area · 1.5 hr · from $25/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 10 nights (California State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202698%2%0%
Dec 2026100%0%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 202799%1%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

19 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

19 sites · $150, $100/night

Loops: Mcconnell Campground (17), Group Camping Area (2)

19 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Stockton by Zombie Scavengers
Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Stockton by Zombie Scavengers

Stockton area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Stockton Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Stockton Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Stockton area · 1.5 hr · from $25/person

Private Wine Tour Amador County Wine Tasting Tours
Private Wine Tour Amador County Wine Tasting Tours

Stockton area · 6 hr–8 hr · from $499/person