Camp 🏕 Gold Dust Vineyard

97%

200 reviews

· Somerset, El Dorado, California

6 acres hosted by Aaron B.

2 lodging sites · 2 RV sites · 3 tent sites

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A six acre organic vineyard & natural winery on 21 acres awaits you at Gold Dust Vineyard. A working natural winery and cidery, come enjoy a glass, relax in the breezes at 2’700 feet. Decomposed granite soils and high elevation make for sweeping views and even better natural wine and cider! We welcome guests year round! Surrounded by nature, there is so much to do! Up in the Foothills, we experience all four seasons! Come relax☮️ March - May 🌸Don’t miss the wildflowers & babbling brooks, steams & rivers June - September 🏞Swimming in the Consumnes River or paddle boarding at Jenkinson Lake September - December 🍂🍁Fall foliage, wine harvest, apple picking and alpaca petting December - March ❄️⛷Snowy hikes, mushroom hunting and quick trips to South Lake Tahoe We accept reservations for wine and cider tastings and typically host guests between the hours of 11 am and 5 pm. Occasionally, during very hot and busy holiday weekends, we will host an evening tasting. We have running water on the side of the winery building. Please note, we are a mom and pop shop with just two of us and our young son running the show. We live on site in a tiny house and use the tasting area as our 'back yard' during off hours. We ask that guests please respect our area and off hours requests. We do not permit live fires or generators.

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97% Recommend275 ratings · 200 reviews

Aaron's campsite offers a serene and picturesque escape, often accentuated by stunning sunsets and clear starry nights. Campers consistently praise Aaron's welcoming demeanor and the unique wine tasting experience, which is highlighted as a standout activity. The site is appreciated for its peacefulness and its proximity to nature, with many guests relishing the opportunity to explore the nearby river and swimming spots. While the camping setup is generally well-received, some guests have noted the challenge of finding flat ground for tents and being close to other campers.

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Sunil C.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

23 ft travel trailer · With kids ·

Shaded RV Camping at a Vineyard

The site and the location is exceptional. We all had a great time and Aaorn was a great host. We enjoyed the wine tasting and We will definitely do it again.

Chris G.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Thank You!

Tent ·

Mountain tent camping

What a wondeful place this is! Offering a calm hilltop spot with great scenery, it's a secure and comfortable secluded place to come relax and escape. My partner and I stayed here recently and even though it was storming a bit we had an amazing time; this winery/campsite is a lovely little nook settled in a beautiful area, it's a great central location for exploring the Fairplay area and we got a very reasonable price for our stay, would absolutely recommend. We really appreciate our time here, with such a friendly host, lovely countryside, and tasty wines, you can bet we'll be coming back and I'm certain you can guess where we'll be staying.

Olga M.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Amazing experience!

16 ft car ·

Shaded RV Camp Site #2

We had a fantastic stay at this campsite! It was exactly as described—private, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful nature. Everything was well-maintained, and we truly appreciated the seclusion. A special highlight of our trip was the cider tasting session with Aaron. He was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, sharing fascinating insights about his vineyard, the cider-making process, and the nuances of growing grapes. It was such a memorable experience, and we left with a whole new appreciation for craft cider. Overall, we loved our stay and hope to return in the future!

Debbie L.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

20 ft travel trailer ·

Shaded RV Camping at a Vineyard

We loved the location and winery. RV spot is pretty flat and there are beautiful views and sunsets to enjoy. Loved doing the wine tasting with Aaron!

Aravind A.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

16 ft car · With pets ·

Shaded RV Camping at a Vineyard

Area is clean and gorgeous, Aaron was very kind and friendly. Sunset pairs perfectly with his wine; will definitely camp here again.

Victoria M.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2025

Unique and memorable

Vineyard bell tent - Creek

Such a cool experience camping here! Aaron was great host; met us upon arrival, showed us how to get down to the camp site and did us a solid with an awesome wine tasting experience. Some of the best wine we’ve ever had (and the food was also amazing). Loved the off the grid experience. The tent kept us way warmer than we thought and did I mention the stars?! Definitely recommend ✨

Location

Somerset, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Northern Sierra Miwok) and Nisenan First Nations according to

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