Columbia, California
LDMA Italian Bar
About LDMA Italian Bar
The Lost Dutchman Italian Bar Camp is a 160 acres of Priviately Owned Patented Mining land and our priviate campground located in the Stanislaus National Forest and on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River, which runs through the camp. Camping is available on both side of the river making the Italian Bar camp a destination for campers since we rebuilt the camp from the ground up in the late 1970’s. Whether you want to relax in your campsite listening to the river, dip your toes in the cool waters or try your hand at panning for gold, I-Bar offers all of this and more. There are miles of hiking opportunities around the camp as well, from short river hikes to Trailblazing like the Miners of old. We are betting that you can find the types of hiking you are looking for. You camping includes access to the Bathhouse with commodes and showers. And yes there is even hot water. Little History: The property was discovered and first settled around 1849 as a gold rush mining camp. At one time over 3,000 people lived here and mined for gold. When the gold rush came to an end so did Italian Bar. Until over a hundred years later, In 1976 when our founder fell in love with this remote property and purchased the land and we began rebuilding the I-Bar camp from the ground up and opened it to our members. It didn't hurt that somewhere close by Our founder found a 800oz pocket of gold. Even today, Prospecting for gold is encouraged! If you want to try your hand at “Gettin on some of the shiny” let the Caretakers know! We have a few gold pans we loan out that are just waiting for some color to make you smile. Of course we have pans for sale. If you’re an avid outdoors person, carrying a gold pan with you just makes sense. Big Trees State Park: 1 1/2 hour drive Yosemite National Park: 2 hour drive *We are located approximately 7.5 miles from Columbia State Historic Park. Italian Bar road turns into gravel 5 miles from the park. The camp is 3.5 miles from the start of the gravel.* Please call (209) 213-1485 for any questions
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Columbia, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at LDMA Italian Bar
Synthesized from 24 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Camped right next to the river which was awesome and relaxing.”
9 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Emily went above and beyond to make us have the best stay possible!”
8 mentions
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Accessibility
“road is rough but a jeep or truck is ideal.”
3 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“Great spot for kids to run around and bike”
2 mentions
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Cleanliness
“It has clean toilet and shower”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
Feeling off seclusion and history but with camp support and such friendly and hospitable hosts, Emily and Blaine. Falling asleep with the roar of the river was magical. Easy fire roads to walk, especially with dog. And some mining trails along river. Great spot for kids to run around and bike. 3.5 miles of gravel road so awd recommended and add 15 mins to whatever the navigation tells you. And you probably don’t want to do the drive more than once a day, so plan ahead. I can’t wait to go back. Dog friendly too
I booked this my son and his friend as a one night stay coming back from Yosemite. He said it was great! Camped right next to the river which was awesome and relaxing. He mentioned that Emily was super nice and very helpful. He wanted to explore the property more but had to head home. He said that he would definitely recommend LDMA Italian Bar Camp. Thanks Emily!
Roadway it's stressful driving on one lane dirty road down hill for 3.0 miles
It is a quiet and wonderful campsite, activities include swimming, biking and mining. It has clean toilet and shower. The host Emily is super helpful.
We booked a last minute campsite at Italian Bar and were very pleased! Clean bathrooms and amazingly beautiful site, Emily was so nice! Getting there was easy though I echo what other reviews say with the last 3-4 miles being rocky/bumpy but we were able to get through just fine with my 2WD HRV.
We had such a great time camping here over the Fourth of July weekend! The views were absolutely beautiful—peaceful, scenic, and the perfect place to unwind. One of the best parts was that it wasn’t overcrowded, which made the whole experience feel more relaxing and enjoyable. What really made our stay stand out was the amazing camp host. Emily was incredibly friendly and welcoming, helping us get settled in right away. We had a couple of minor setbacks (as you sometimes do when camping), and she went above and beyond to help us out. You could really tell she cared about making sure everyone…
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Where is LDMA Italian Bar located?
LDMA Italian Bar is located in Columbia, California.
What types of accommodations does LDMA Italian Bar offer?
LDMA Italian Bar offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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