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Smith Ranch

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· Bradley, San Luis Obispo, California

1100 acres hosted by Bandy And Rosalie S.

2 RV/tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Settled by Thomas James Lynch in the mid to late 1800's, the Lynch Ranch originally ran sheep along Tierra Redonda Mountain. It transitioned into a cattle ranch in the early 1900's when Archie Smith married into the Lynch family. The Smith family continues to raise cattle on the ranch and enjoys all that the Smith Ranch has to offer. Learn more about this land: Spend a night on a working cattle ranch with history dating back to the late 1800's. Once the original Lynch Ranch, the Smith Ranch offers a primative, dry camp with easy access down a dirt road and plenty of privacy. Tucked back in the Oak trees, you'll have views of Tierra Redonda mountain and the Coast range. (Cow camp is just over the hill from Hearst Castle but takes an hour and a half to drive to the coast and San Simeon.) The ranch also offers some of the best star gazing this side of the Sierras!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

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107 ratings · 45 reviews

Yuliana M.recommends

May 29, 2024

Cow Camp

Definitely would come again

This was such a gorgeous ranch and I loved the privacy and safety offered. The Cow Camp was perfect and we got to relax and watch the cows graze during breakfast and dinner. My dogs were tethered by a 50ft leash and anchored to the ground, my dogs absolutely loved the open space and ability to explore safely also. Feeding the horses was a great experience also I loved talking to the family about their animals, land, and hobbies.

Natalie U.recommends

May 12, 2024

Cow Camp

Beautiful quiet property. Responsive hosts to our communications.

Gary L.recommends

November 30, 2023

Cow Camp

Very nice safe place no litter at all and that's the way I like it we went to Cow camp thank you Bandy and Rosalie!

Bradley E.recommends

October 23, 2023

Cow Camp

Fun camping with cows

The camp was exactly what I was looking for. Private. Large property. Beautiful. And cattle everywhere.

Inés G.

August 19, 2023

Deer Camp

Great secluded camping spot! Directions were easy to follow

Kyoungil J.recommends

July 16, 2023

Deer Camp

so peaceful place

Smith Ranch Deer Campground offers a picturesque landscape with a sprawling meadow and grazing cows, creating a truly serene ambiance. Amidst all this beauty, the most remarkable aspect was the exceptional kindness of the host. They warmly welcomed us and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. We are truly grateful for their thoughtfulness. However, if there is one regret, it would be not having the opportunity to encounter deer at the campground. :-) we will definitely revisit this beautiful campground multiple times.

Location

Bradley, San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Salinan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking