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BANKS RANCH IN THE REDWOODS

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· Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
37 acres hosted by Doug & Denise B.
2 RV/tent sites
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Purchased from the original owner in 1998. Doug has been clearing and improving the ranch for over 20 years. After surviving the CZU Fire in the summer of 2020, the clearing is continuing and the green growth is thriving all over the ranch. Come revive and energize your soul as you experience the the magic of this private redwood forest. Feel the soothing sound and atmosphere of the pristine creek and its' endless flow as it meanders through the ranch. The seclusion and calmness of this place is addicting! PITCH YOUR TENT UNDER THE MAJESTIC REDWOODS ON THE OLDTIMERS SKID LANDING AND ENJOY THE PRIVACY, SERENITY AND THE SOUNDS OF NATURE ALL AROUND YOU. EASY WALKING ON OUR PRIVATE LOGGING ROADS. SEE THE RESULTS OF THE CZU FIRE AS YOUR HIKE DOWN TO THE PRISTINE AND BEAUTIFUL YEAR ROUND CREEK THAT RUNS THOUGH THE RANCH.
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Chris E.recommends
June 16, 2024
Creek Site
Your own forest and creek
The site is exactly as described and is wonderful. The creek is prettier than the photos capture. It is way down a dirt road from the main house and you can hear the gentle sound of the water all night. It is a special treat in the land of crowded campgrounds. Doug and Denise were both wonderful, welcoming, and kind. Great hosts.
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Andreina W.recommends
June 16, 2024
PEACEFUL REDWOOD LANDING
We have been here more than 6 times! It’s our favorite spot!!! So convient near the beach, peaceful place, great hosts and simply a magical place!
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Laura H.recommends
June 15, 2024
Creek Site
Super private, flat campsite
Absolutely magical! Super private campsite with a great firepit and firewood. Lots of flat space for our 3 large tents. Kids ran around and went hunting for banana slugs. Doug and Denise were great hosts, and even let our kids feed the horses. We listened to the creek as we went to sleep at night, and the stars were super bright.
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Becca W.recommends
June 11, 2024
PEACEFUL REDWOOD LANDING
Awesome spot! We had an awesome weekend camping at this site!
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Megan S.recommends
June 3, 2024
Creek Site
A secluded oasis
Creekside was a beautiful and secluded site with plenty of space. Doug was a great host as well. Don't forget to ask about the fresh eggs! Will definitely go back!
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Alison G.
May 27, 2024
PEACEFUL REDWOOD LANDING
Overall we had a good experience. Aside from the unrelenting rain, the property was very pretty and Denise and Doug were very nice hosts. We had wish our site was a little closer to the creek but perhaps it was simply because of the weather that we couldn’t explore too much.
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Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, Awaswas, and Muwekma 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 Doug & Denise B.Joined in April 2021
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