15 acres hosted by Jim L.
2 RV/tent sites
Near Yosemite National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Big Oak Flat Entrance.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Climbing
Natural features
Forest
Mountainous
94% 
35 ratings · 28 reviews
Chase S.recommends
September 23, 2024
Site #1
A Great Space for Connecting
We loved our time at Yosemite's Doorstep! This was my mom and sister's first time camping, so Jim's campsite was the perfect introduction. When we arrived, Jim had everything set up for us (we rented a tent and cots). The Bear Locker is the perfect size for a few days worth of food, which was my biggest concern. The area is fairly quiet even though there is a road and gas station just a slingshot from the campsite (very convenient when you're running out of ice). I think the only downside was all of the flying insects (bees, nats, flies, mosquitos, etc.) - they got pretty intense when we were cooking. I might also recommend bringing a portable canopy if you have one because there's not much shade in the campsite during the day. This is fine if you plan on exploring Yosemite, but if you want a day to just chill, you'll want that extra shade during the summer months. Yosemite was super easy to get to and always a wonder. Highly recommend this spot for your next Yosemite adventure!
Tanner H.doesn't recommend
September 10, 2024
Site #1
Great Location but Lacking Privacy
We recently booked Jim’s HipCamp due to its proximity to Yosemite and the amenities offered. While these aspects were as described, we ultimately chose not to stay because of a few concerns.
The campsite is very close to the highway and visible from a gas station across the street, which raised concerns about the safety of our belongings, especially with the amount of gear we had. Additionally, the space felt tighter than expected for our group of four, making it difficult to fully relax and enjoy the environment. The photos on the listing made the site appear more spacious and secluded than it actually was, which was a bit disappointing.
That said, the location is convenient for accessing Yosemite, and the host was accurate in his description of the amenities provided. If you're planning to use this site as a quick stopover, it might work well. However, if privacy and security are priorities, you may want to consider these factors before booking.
Matthew W.recommends
September 6, 2024
Site #1
Great site
Great site with amenities. Toilet, shower, lighting and table are provided and extremely helpful. Road noise is rather loud as it's about 100 yards from the main road. Gas station is walking distance as well and has everything you forgot to bring. This is a great site overall if you're planning to use it for day trips into the park. Don't expect to feel secluded or 'off grid' though. If that's what you're looking for, stay in the park! Jim was a great and helpful host. Would recommend.
Megan G.recommends
September 1, 2024
Site #1
Nice site 10 mins from Yosemite
Tent camping at Jim’s spot was great. The fire pit, 4 chairs, twinkle lights and warm outdoor shower were definitely perks! The site was clean and everything worked great and Jim is a responsive guy!
Sergio L.recommends
August 28, 2024
Site #2
Camp site #2
Perfect cozy set up for staging pre-Yosemite activities . 10 minutes from the entrance . Straight forward directions from Jim. He was responsive through messaging and would definitely stay there again !
Zoe H.
August 14, 2024
Site #1
3/5 Stars
Overall, this was a good campsite. It was nice and secluded from others, although nobody was at site #2 for most of our stay. We enjoyed the fireplace and amenities and appreciated that the convenience store was right across the road. The shower was great for one night, but then broke. Jim came out and attempted to fix it the next day, but I don’t think he actually tested it because it still didn’t work. Some things were disappointing - no hammock as pictured (so I left ours at home) and we paid for the BBQ beforehand which he almost went back on providing, but I told him I’d already planned to use it so he ended up providing it. Host was good at communicating and camp was a couple minutes of driving down the road to a beautiful secluded river area. There’s no cell reception at the camp so download maps and trails before you go.
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