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Salmon Creek Ranch

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· Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California

400 acres hosted by John & Lesley B.

1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Located within 45 minutes of the wine country and 2 miles from the coast, our property is 400 acres of rolling hills and redwood groves, with a creek running along its base. With miles of trails meandering through quiet woods and meadows, you will be able to revel in the tranquility of a private preserve, without sacrificing easy access to some of Sonoma County's most famous attractions. A hundred years ago, this land was used to graze sheep. Remnants of the old fence lines can still be seen in places, along with old cement troughs. Since then, the land has been left to its own devices, passing through many hands, most famously owned by two brothers in the 1980's who built a truly amazing tree house in the forest which has been featured in several magazine articles. It was revamped and updated in 2016 by a master craftsman, using fallen redwood logs found on the property and is now a unique structural work of art, available for overnight stays. We produce 100% grass fed, dry-aged beef on our certified organic pastures and have a store on site if you would like to purchase delicious steaks, ribs, ground beef for hamburgers or some roasts to take home. Our cattle graze on the native grasses, never grain, and drink only water produced from our own springs. We also raise Kiko meat goats and produce pastured, certified organic duck eggs on a commercial basis. Whether it's surfing at sandy beaches, award-winning clam chowder, a wine tour, horseback riding or a hot air balloon ride you're after, you won't have far to drive if you make our ranch your base camp. You may see a family of deer appear suddenly, or a few Scottish Highland cows which we allow to roam freely over the property. There are over twenty species of wild birds that grace this protected spot, so bring your binoculars! A portion of your fee goes towards protecting native flora and fauna as part of our private wildlife preservation program. A limited number of private, widely spaced camp spots are available for visitors. The Eagles' Nest Treehouse (mentioned above) is very isolated and you may or may not even be aware that there are other people within miles of you. For those who value nature, seclusion, quiet and the artistry of old growth redwood, this is the place for you.

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3262 ratings · 1225 reviews

Sarah V.recommends

June 17, 2024

Redwood Camp #2

Absolutely Stunning!!

This was my friends and I’s first time using Hipcamp for our camping reservations and it was so much fun! This spot is reserved and amazing if you want a private getaway. The spot we were at (#2) backed up against the tree line with lots of trail possibilities. It is a 5 minute drive from the ocean as well! One thing I won’t exaggerate is the need for 4WD or AWD. It is absolutely crucial in my opinion and shouldn’t be overlooked. Other than that the hosts were amazing and we had such a good time! Would definitely recommend this space and use it again in the future!

Jaye T.recommends

June 15, 2024

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farmstay

Tree house perfection!

Amazing place, great property to explore. We grabbed some steaks from the mercantile and they were FABULOUS. Views were great, so much wildlife. Truly a magical place!

Alexandra G.recommends

June 9, 2024

Redwood Camp #1

Camping in the Redwood Grove!!

Having AWD in a car that is raised off of the ground (decently) only because the short road down to the campsite is pretty rough. Outside of that, it’s a wonderful campsite. Spacious, flat, comes with a fire extinguisher, rake, and small shovel for ash. Bathroom is clean and nearby. The redwood grove is fantastic because you’re in your own world, you don’t hear the campsite next to you and they don’t hear you. Overall a really great experience.

Brittany R.recommends

June 9, 2024

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farmstay

What an amazing experience. The pictures of the treehouse don’t do it justice. John greeted us to guide us to the location and was overall so kind, helpful and responsive. Once onsite there’s an endless amount of woods to go exploring in. We took our dog on a nice walk to a meadow. The place was clean and kept up well. Also, there is something so magical about showering with floor to ceiling windows that are views of trees. It was refreshing and beautiful to wake up to a window full of stunning, tall, flourishing trees.

Glenwood M.recommends

June 5, 2024

Redwood Camp #2

Ten out of ten!! Amazing campsite, beautiful and peaceful. Great hosts. We bought some meat and it was excellent. Highly recommend this place.

Katie Y.recommends

June 4, 2024

Redwood Camp #3

My husband and I had our very first camping experience at Salmon Creek Ranch Redwood #3 and we had such a wonderful time. Redwood #3 was the most private and perfect for camping with a pup. The redwood deck was gorgeous. The property has so much to offer including lots of great hiking, beautiful open meadow and a gorgeous creek. Duck eggs were amazing! This will forever be one of our favorite places to camp. We will definitely be back!

Location

Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Graton Rancheria, Miwok, and Me-Wuk (Coast Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by John & Lesley B.Joined in October 2015

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