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Blue Canyon Happy Place

88%

· Alta, Placer, California

3 acres hosted by Nicholas M.

1 RV/tent site

Family-friendly

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

Discover the gorgeous landscape Retreat & Relax at the Off-Grid Getaway, a beautifully cleared and level open area surrounds with forest views, walking trails, and fire pit. Chairs and table are provided for your comfort. Come pitch your tent or park your RV! No visible neighbors make this a wonderful secluded getaway. Just 20 min to great hiking trails and the famous Emerald Pools in Emigrant Gap and 30 min to Truckee. Pet friendly. The space Entire property is for exclusive guest use. Guest access Most of the road in is paved and the last mile or so is a dirt and gravel road. No 4×4 access required as long as there is no snow. Property is located at 5,000 feet in elevation. Large parking area. Detailed directions and map location are provided as there is no numbered address for the property. Other things to note This property is on forest land and black bears do reside in the area. Secure food and trash storage is provided and required to be used. This site includes porta potties and hand washing station. Historical train tracks in the area and train runs during the day, occasionally at night. Ear plugs provided In the event of large snowstorm, if roads are not yet plowed, reservation may be cancelled and fully refunded.Retreat & Relax at the Off-Grid Glamping Getaway, with forest views, walking trails, and fire pit. No visible neighbors make this a wonderful secluded getaway. Just 20 min to great hiking trails and the famous Emerald Pools in Emigrant Gap and 30 min to Truckee. Pet friendly. The space: Entire property is for exclusive guest use. Guest access Most of the road in is paved and the last mile or so is a dirt and gravel road. No 4×4 access required as long as there is no snow. Property is located at 5,000 feet in elevation. Large parking area for up to 2 cars. Detailed directions and map location are provided as there is no numbered address for the property. Other things to note This property is on forest land and black bears do reside in the area. Secure food and trash storage is provided and required to be used. This site includes porta potties and hand washing station, water spigot and runs on solar power. No hot water, shower or wifi (yet!) Historical train tracks in the area and train runs during the day, occasionally at night. In the event of large snowstorm, if roads are not yet plowed, reservation may be cancelled and fully refunded.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Mountainous

88%

16 ratings · 12 reviews

Muhammad A.recommends

September 15, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

Nice and large secluded campsite, Just the right spot for star gazing. Chairs table onsite, would definitely recommend it.

Cindy V.recommends

September 4, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

Private spacious site

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Canyon Happy Place. We had two small trailers and there was plenty of room. Since it is nice and flat and a clearing, that did limit some of the shade during mid day. The sun shade helped and we brought our own too. The railroad is close and the trains are loud as described, but I like the sound of trains. However they did wake me in the night once or twice. There are two lakes also that are not too far away, less than 1/2 hour, but they were crowded during labor day. I loved the privacy of this location and the ability to be away from other campers. I look forward to seeing what else is done with the property. I will definitely return, especially in Spring or Fall when the weather is not as hot.

Isaac C.recommends

August 15, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

Beautiful campsite!

Our family loved this campsite. It had plenty of flat land for our tent and we enjoyed the fire pit at night. The bathrooms were clean and having 2 to choose from felt like camping luxury. Our van drove easily over the bumpy road so no problems there. We loved the beautiful views and our kids said it was a wonderful camping trip! Thank you!

Blake K.recommends

August 12, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

Solid campsite

Nice secluded camp site. Bathrooms were clean and site was tidy when we arrived. 2WD front wheel drive Ram Promaster 2500 with AT tires made it into the site just fine. Would def stay again!

Em C.recommends

July 21, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

Simply Amazing

I cannot recommend it enough! The natural beauty of this campsite is absolutely breathtaking. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, it felt like a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The remoteness of the location added to its charm, providing a perfect escape with plenty of space to relax and unwind. Nicholas was incredibly helpful and ensured that our experience was nothing short of perfect. The campsite itself was immaculate it was refreshing to find such a well-kept place where we could fully enjoy nature without any worries. The spaciousness of the site allowed us to enjoy privacy and tranquility, making it an ideal spot for both relaxation and adventure. I can't wait to return to Blue Canyon Happy Place . It's a beautiful, serene haven that offers everything one could hope for in a camping experience & true to its name. If you're looking for a remote, clean, and spacious campsite this is the place to be!💕

Kelcie W.recommends

July 9, 2024

Blue Canyon Happy Place

We had a great trip! The site is really private and we appreciated the location because it was close enough for excursions, but still felt remote. We were very happy to find that the site was more protected than we anticipated based on the pictures, there was good shade coverage of the site in the mornings and evenings, and we were mostly offsite during the middle hottest part of the day. We had no issues with the road in a minivan, and imagine in this season a sedan would have no problem. The host was super communicative and the place was easy to find! The main thing I would let other folks know is that the train is VERY loud (and very long- some trains took 7-10 minutes at least to run through), and trains run through the night. We stayed three nights, it seemed about 2-3 trains ran per night between 11pm and 7am. It is not probable to sleep through the trains, they blast their horn right at the bend where the camp is and even without that are very, very loud. Although the kids in our party did sleep through it so who knows. The tracks are about 100 yds from the campsite, it was fun for our son to see them go by. Overall they did not ruin our trip but would recommend folks consider their appetite for this before booking.

Location

Alta, Placer, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Wašišiw Ɂítdeʔ (Washoe), and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking