Gooseberry Hideaway

100%

· Caliente, Kern, California · 53 acres

Hosted by J M.

4 RV/tent sites

J is a Star Host

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Enjoy Hiking, Scenic walks, Bird watching, Fresh Mountain air, Mountain Biking, Meditation, or just relax and take in surounding views. Wild life that is native to the area include but is not limited to the following; Qual, Golden Eagles, Condors, Red Tail Hawks, Great Horned Owls, Barn Owls, Screech Owls, Rattle Snakes, Gopher Snakes, Racer Snakes, Blue Belly Lizards, Horned Toad Lizard, Skunks, Racons, Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Coyotes, and Deer. The elevation is 3880 ft. So we do get seasonal snow. Great Views of Piute Mountain which is part of the Southern Sierra Mountain Range. The property has plenty of Pine Trees and Oak Trees, Gooseberries, Junipers, Sage Brush, Chaparral, seasonal wildflowers such as California poppies and Lupins are local to the area. Several Hookups for electrical and water are available. If needed Host has a 30 amp to 110 volt adapter onsite to borrow. Free campfire wood for first time visitors.Upon arrival at Gooseberry Getaway guests will have the opportunity to choose from several locations to set up their camp or RV. The Main Campground is located near my granfathers Adobe House. It was built by him in 1942. The main camp provides a large brick fire pit that has massive cut tree stumps for seating and story telling. Picnic table and 2 large industrial power line wire spools used for power lines to use as a table. outdoor bar Out houses within walking distance.

RV details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 13 meters allowed

Pull-in unit

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Areas are semi level. There are uphill grades on property.

Surface levelness: Requires levelling

Areas are semi level. There are uphill grades on property.

No Motorhome

Electrical hookup available

30 amps

Water hookup available

On-property hookup. we have 2 on site hookups availible.

Generators allowed

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

WiFi is available close to main campground.

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

11 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

Pets allowed

Bins available

Picnic table present

Wifi available

No drinking water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

2WD accessible

Winter months may have snow 4wd would be required then.

During your trip

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Reviews

100% Recommend7 ratings · 7 reviews

Rebekah B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

7 m Class C · With kids

The drive to this property is beautiful. The property is beautiful too with some many unique touches. Very private and quiet. We would love to stay again one day!

Terrill F.

3 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

6 m Class B

I loved the views. It was so quiet. There are horse shoes, bathrooms and a lighted central meeting area that can be used for a party. We plan to come back with our RV group. It will be fun.

Jojo A.

4 reviews

Recommends

· December 2024

Thankful for Gooseberry Getaway

7 m travel trailer

This is a wonderful family place nestled in the canyons outside Caliente. The winding road is a bit narrow in places and the roaming cattle can cause a little traffic - but the views are worth driving slow for. Ours is a 23’ travel trailer and it felt alright though tight on the roads. J was a welcoming host and very helpful navigating our trailer to a pretty level spot. Campers with tall vehicles do need to be cautious of low tree limbs. There is plenty of room for a few campers and tents to spread out if you are planning a group getaway. The fire pit, bocce court and historic charm of a ranch hands gathering lot make this place loads of fun. The nights are very dark and quiet. Unfortunately, we didn’t have clear night skies for our Thanksgiving trip stay - but we plan to return for the stars at some point.

Joe C.

5 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

8 m Class C

Thank you the refund. That going above and beyond. It was my fault for not wait to see your message. no cell coverage. Joe

Francis M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Awesome place to camp with friends

Tent · Group trip

Gooseberry Getaway is the perfect getaway spot to camp with family and friends. Had such an amazing experience with the spot, really nice scenery and our campsite was surrounded with big trees that keeps the site nice and cool, clean bathroom and accessible water were a plus for this spot. James and his wife were such great hosts. Would definitely camp here again and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Danielle S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

What a sweet spot!

13 m Class C

This is a sweet, restful, secure place to park your RV or tent camp under the shady oak trees. It's a family place, not a party goer place. Easy to find. It is quiet and dark with a lovely sunrise. Water, power and internet worked well; that's important because cell is non existent in this whole area. Get your directions before you get off Hwy 58. Being there in early September we expected it to be hot, and it was just a bit cooler than the surrounding desert area and has a gentle breeze at night. Its a safe, cooler alternative to boondocking in the desert. Less wind! We did not need our AC to sleep or cool down the RV from the day. Our large dogs were very happy here, we kept them on a line because there is a pasture of cattle right next door. J was very helpful and organized. We will return. The only thing to beware of is if you have a very large RV like ours, you better be prepared for a 30% grade and narrow winding road going in. 5 mph, 1st gear in some places. Be an excellent driver and have good brakes if you have a big rig. Good thing is there are nice swimming holes to be found on the road in! We loved J's land!

Location

Caliente, Kern, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kawaiisu First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking