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Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

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· Cambria, San Luis Obispo, California
124 acres hosted by Charan Springs Farm C.
8 RV/tent sites
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We can accommodate tent campers or car campers. Each campsite fits 4-6 people. The price is $40/per person. Kids under 12 are free. Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot. PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a traditional check in procedure. Campsites are first come first serve. Expect a "self-check in process" most of the time. However, there are sometimes people working onsite that you may run into, that are happy to help and lead you in the right direction. You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early. You can park and walk around. There is signage that says "CAMP" with Arrows. BYO water. We have sulfur spring water. Great for your skin, not good to drink! There's a couple outhouses on the property. One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite. You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites. We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage. IMPORTANT INFO Please don't mind our farm junk/tools as you enter Gate 1! We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view. Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant. The main photos in the listing are taken from Hipcamp Scouts back in 2018 and they are featuring our Original campsite. This is located past the mineral baths. It's the furthest one to reach, and accessible by foot. I will update photos to depict all the campsites, but please share your photos with us on Instagram and tag @charanspringsfarm to help future campers get a view of what the sites look like with a tent set up! SULFUR MINERAL BATHS Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths. It's $10 per person. PLEASE BOOK THIS AS AN EXTRA AT CHECKOUT. The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing.The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths. They are not located in the main camp zone. Please call ahead to book your time slot and get directions to the mineral baths. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF: You are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping). It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature. This property has been a working farm for decades, which has struggled with hard times. If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored. Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience.**BEFORE YOU BOOK Please read the most current reviews and the entire listing description.  DO NOT BOOK if you are looking for glamping** We can accommodate tent campers or car campers.  The price is $40/per person.   Kids under 12 are free.  Each campsite fits 6 people. If you have more than 6 people in your group please book another site. If you have trouble booking please reach out and send me a message. Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot. Please drive slow once in the property. Children and Dogs at play!! We do not have a traditional check in procedure.  Campsites are first come first serve.  Expect a "self-check in process."   However, letting Mike know your ETA will help with keeping an eye out for you once you arrive. There are people living onsite that you may run into, and they are happy to help you find your spot. We do have signage and a newly maintained road! Follow the signs that say CAMP once you are here. You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early and look for the signs that say "CAMP" or "Redwood Camp. Some camps have a yellow tent symbol. Sites are numbered on the Hipcamp portal, but we do not have numbered sites, they are all first come first serve. BYO water.  We have sulfur spring water.  Great for your skin, not good to drink! There's a couple outhouses on the property.   One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite.  You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites. We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage. Fire Ban on until first rain. Propane stoves are ok. IMPORTANT INFO  Please don't mind our farm junk as you enter Gate 1.  We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view.  Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant. SULFUR MINERAL BATHS Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths.  It's $10 per person.  The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing.  The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths.  THEY ARE NOT LOCATED IN THE MAIN CAMP ZONE.  When you get to the main camp zone, you will see a foot bridge and sign that says "MINERAL BATHS". Follow that sign! You can pay for this option in the Extra's tab or by cash to Mike once you're here.  Please view the photos before you book the sulfur spring bath.  Yes, they have stains on them from age, but most people love the experience. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF:   you are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping).  It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature.  This property has been a working farm for decades.  If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored. Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience.  TAG US ON INSTAGRAM @charanspringsfarm
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Meagan M.recommends
June 15, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
I loved camping here. We had a blast! Great hospitality and campsite.
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Polly T.
June 10, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
The outhouse was full of trash, spiders, and frogs
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Teresa J.recommends
June 10, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
We felt very welcomed there! There was only six or seven campsites, but everyone was very nice who was there. It felt very woodsy and secluded. It was nice sitting in the campsite and sleeping at night to the creek running right beside us and the frogs. We left camp on our last morning to go into town and when we came back, we had some fresh vegetables left on our camp table for us. We enjoyed them in our breakfast that day! There is poison oak around, so watch out for that.
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Alejandra G.recommends
June 10, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
Peaceful
Amazing little area, I absolutely loved the scenery and peace this place brought. ❤
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Daniel N.recommends
June 10, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
Relaxing and Hidden Gem
Awesome place to stay. We were late compared to the planned arrival time that we told the owner but when we came late at night, there was a person waiting for us. He was extremely nice, greeted and showed us the camp fire that he made for us out of kindness, this saved us a lot of time setting up a fire of our own. The only camp spot left was not where I could park my car for car camping, but the owner was understanding and let us park the car by the creek. Falling asleep and waking up to the creek sound was nice. We took the mineral bath in the morning and it was awesome despite the hot water filling slowly but that’s expected. Overall, would definitely stay again. Good resting stop for those who travel the Highway 1.
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Jordan H.recommends
June 9, 2024
Creekside Camping and Mineral Bath
Camping with Animals!
Fantastic stay! The hosts were amazing and really enjoyed the nature. Being dog friendly has been such a help with our two dogs as they love to be off leash. Having the freedom to explore and run around has made one of our anxious dogs really enjoy camping. Special shout out to Rob for making us feel welcome and giving us incredible hospitality!
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Cambria, 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
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Hosted by Charan Springs Farm C.Joined in November 2018
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