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Elkhorn Ranch

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· Monterey, California

11 acres hosted by Norris And Roberta W.

6 tent sites

Family-friendly

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

Norris and Roberta is a Star Host

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Five minutes from the beach, Elkhorn Ranch is home to goats, sheep, wild chickens followed by their baby chicks, and a couple of cows, dogs, and sheep. In addition to the animals there is a greenhouse and an acre of pumpkins, corn, and beans. A small fruit orchard borders the chicken coop. Anybody who enjoys small farm life and activity will find this place enchanting. Norris and Roberta are incredible hosts and inclusive to any guests that want to participate in farm life. Close to restaurants and the cute harbor town of Moss Landing, 30 minutes from Carmel and Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Ranch can be a place to relax or a gateway to explore Big Sur and all the amazing hidden gems of the Central California Coast.Pros - Lovely community. Great for kids. Lively when wanted, chill when wanted. Magical Oak forest. Open field for playing. Close to everything. Note - There is a large power station at Moss Landing, about five miles away. The high tension wires border the property. Some people think they are ugly. I think they are kind of cool. If you look down the line of sight, they lead to the power station and you can see all the lined radiating from the power station to serve power to the people of Monterey County.Check in and check out are flexible. However we ask that you are checked in by 7 pm as we are a working farm. Due to camping in the oak grove there are no camp fires at the campsites. However there is a fire pit with wood available in the common area to enjoy or cook on.

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268 ratings · 216 reviews

Justin C.recommends

November 18, 2024

Camp with Goats!

Very friendly hosts! They went out of their way to give us a tour of the farm. Well maintained campground. Definitely will be coming back!

Rebecca S.recommends

November 15, 2024

Camp with Goats!

Elkhorn Ranch 2 night stay

We loved this site. Norris met us at the gate, gave us a tour and introduced us to the two giant love able working dogs. We had so much fun playing with the goats, and got to meet pepe their 3 week old goat. There are chickens, and kittens. If you love being around animals this is a welcoming and hands on experience. Norris was gracious asking our questions about farm life and overall a great host. Bathrooms were clean, the fire pit was cozy. You are close to town for essentials. The Elkhorn Slough is a wetland park very close by and free. We got to watch pelicans diving for their dinner and got a nice hike in. It was dark enough there at night to see the stars all across the sky, views were spectacular. We cant wait to stay again

Alyson K.recommends

November 12, 2024

Camp with Goats!

We had a wonderful time at Elkhorn Ranch! The hosts were warm and hospitable. When we arrived we were greeted by Norris and given a tour of the property. We chose a spot a close to the communal area which had everything we needed. They treated my 3 year old son so well and included him on their daily chores. He loved it! We can’t wait to visit again!

Marin H.recommends

November 10, 2024

Camp with Goats!

A very special place

I’m so grateful to the hosts who have so generously opened their ranch to others - it’s a really special place. Thank you, Norris and Roberta, and animals! ❤️

Matthew R.recommends

November 6, 2024

Camp with Goats!

Nice folks. Cute cats and goats. Really close to all the wildlife in Elkhorn slough

Victoria Y.recommends

October 22, 2024

Camp with Goats!

Such a sweet site! Lots of goats, chickens, and cats for animals lovers, a magical oak grove, and clean bathrooms. Thank you for the stay!

Location

Monterey, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun) and Ohlone First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking