Placerville resort offers close-to-home family fun

As your local family writer, I've lost count of how many weekends my family and I have escaped to Placerville RV Resort & Campground on Rock Barn Road in Shingle Springs. This former KOA campground has become our reliable retreat when we need outdoor adventure without the long drive. We always opt for their cozy cabin rentals since we don't own an RV, and honestly, the kids get their "camping" thrills while I get a real bed – it's a win-win situation that keeps everyone happy. What keeps drawing us back are the simple pleasures that never get old: watching our kids' faces light up when they catch a trout in the fishing pond, cheering through heated mini-golf competitions, and giggling as goats nuzzle their little hands at the petting zoo. Between the swimming pool, weekend movie nights under the stars and that adorable kids' train that never fails to delight, we've found our perfect family rhythm here. The resort sits perfectly positioned for exploring Apple Hill during harvest season or diving into California's gold-rush history, but honestly, some of our best family memories happen right here on the property, whether we're battling it out in horseshoes or the kids are making new friends on family walks. This family-run business has mastered the art of keeping families like mine coming back, season after season. For more information, go to placervillervresort.com. Discovering family-friendly destinations and adventures beyond our backyard. Got story ideas, questions or comments? Email Jessica at jessicah@goldcountrymedia.com.