Hidden Gem in the California Valley - Perfect Escape from the California Heat 😎🌊 Full-Time RV Life

We finally escaped the California Valley heat — and it only took us about an hour to find paradise. Barrett Cove Campground at Lake McClure turned out to be the perfect mix of calm paddling, lakeside camping, and just enough downtime before life gets hectic again.

In this episode, we share a quick life update on why we’ve been so busy (think: RV renovation projects + Burning Man prep), then spend the day exploring the South Shore on our new Overmont paddleboard before relaxing at our campsite to enjoy the incredible lights of the night sky.

From calm, glassy paddling on the South Shore to enjoying our campsite and the lights of the night sky, it was exactly the kind of break we needed from our busy schedule. Whether you’re looking for a local California getaway, a new RV camping destination, or just some relaxing lake day vibes, you’ll find it here.

📍 Barrett Cove Campground – Lake McClure, CA
✅ Marina, store, café, and boat launch right on the North Shore
✅ South Shore calm waters perfect for paddleboarding or kayaking
✅ RV-friendly with hookups, shaded sites, and beautiful views
✅ Around 200 campsites for RV, tent and cabin camping

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👋 Hi! We are Thomas and Victoria, and we have been on the road as full-time RV'ers for almost 5 years. In that time, we have lived in 10 states and visited countless more! We love finding nature’s hidden gems, cute quirky towns and whatever fun activities we can find in the area. We are joined by our Adventure Puppies – Oreo and Barley – in our Kodiak Ultimate travel trailer. We aspire to be both fun and informative, and we hope you get some value out of our full-time RV living experience! Subscribe and follow along with our adventures, mistakes, and mishaps.

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