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King Madrone

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California
280 acres hosted by Benjamin S.
1 tent site
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Learn more about this land: Tent site in the orchard with canyon views. Mule deer, wild turkeys, geese aplenty. Ample walking opportunities on our ranch and wild forestlands and amazing granite rock outcrops. Visit the South Fork of the American River (you can raft in summer!) Hunt for old gold mines on our place and, maybe, find some new ones! Go wine tasting very close by (Lava Cap, Madrone, Boeger) and visit Sutter's Mill in Coloma, where gold was discovered back in 1848.Tent site is next to our big pond with grassy meadows and shade of Cottonwood trees available. You can fish the pond or go boating. Ample walking opportunities on our gorgeous 280 ranch and wild forestlands. Visit the South Fork of the American River if you have time. (You can raft it in the summer!) Hunt for the old gold mines on our place and, maybe, find some new ones! Go wine tasting very close by and visit Coloma, where gold was discovered back in 1848. Small RV okay as well, sorry no hookups.
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18 ratings · 16 reviews
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Liana K.recommends
October 27, 2024
King Madrone in the pear orchard
Ben and his wife welcomed us to their property this weekend as we visited Apple Hill. We found the location and surroundings to be fantastic, with a picturesque view of the nearby pond and ridge line making for a beautiful sunset. Bathroom amenities were better than anticipated. The hosts were welcoming and had a little chat with us about the region. Would stay again.
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Lisa A.recommends
September 15, 2024
King Madrone in the pear orchard
Really beautiful property, nice trails to walk around on. Benjamin was responsive and helpful. The only thing I would share is that the meadow is sloped and the surface is lumpy and uneven, so there isn’t a flat spot to put your tent. Therefore recommend bringing a thick pad to sleep on. The photo of the sweeping green meadow in the posting is not the place you camp, and the path you travel on to get from the road to the site could be problematic for cars that don’t have higher clearance or are oversized.
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Will L.recommends
September 2, 2024
King Madrone in the pear orchard
“Great location! The campsite offers a nice, private spot with well-maintained walking trails and three ponds/lakes where you can relax. I also enjoyed being able to pick and eat fresh pears and apples from the nearby orchard—such a cool experience. During my stay, I saw six deer, a flock of five wild turkeys, and plenty of smaller critters and birds. It’s a perfect spot for anyone who enjoys nature!”
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Anna H.recommends
August 19, 2024
King Madrone in the pear orchard
I loved staying here. The site was peaceful, quiet, and undisturbed. I loved the trails and the orchards. I would recommend the site to others.
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Christina B.recommends
May 19, 2024
King Madrone in the pear orchard
This was our first time camping here. Ben and his son were communicative and provided detailed directions to the site. We easily leveled the camper and set-up in time to see the sunset and enjoy the cacophony of the bullfrogs from the nearby pond. We camped in Mid-May and insects are no joke. Be sure to bring plenty of insect repellent. The site is an easy trip after wine tasting - Lava Cap Winery is very close by. There is a flush toilet and shower (we did not use the shower). This is a great overnight stay and very quiet. We plan to visit again.
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Daniel M.recommends
October 12, 2023
King Madrone in the pear orchard
we got in just in time to cook dinner, play cribbage and sleep in my truck. it was a pleasant space to stay after a day of wine tasting. it’s right near lava cap which was our favorite. benjamin was responsive and pleasant to text. thanks!
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Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Benjamin S.

Joined in September 2021
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