Nelson Family Vineyards

97%

94 reviews

· Ukiah, Mendocino, California · 200 acres

Hosted by Greg N.

7 RV sites

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For 70 years the Nelson family has been farming vineyards and attracting people every year to the beautiful region of Hopland. It is truly a family affair as each generation has put in their time and energy, infusing this ranch with their own flair. In 1951 Herman and Clara Nelson sold their ranch in what is now Silicon Valley and headed north, landing in Southern Mendocino County near the town of Hopland. Since then the mature prune orchards and grass-fed sheep that dotted the farm’s rolling hills have given way to an abundance of sustainable vineyards as well as Bartlett pears, an olive orchard, and live Christmas Trees. You will be staying on a working ranch, vineyards, and winery. We have several locations but none of them have hookups at this time. We have vineyard views and oak woodlands and hilltop valley views. We host weddings and other events. We have a tasting room and a redwood picnic area. We are the fourth owners of this property. The ranch has produced hops, prunes, pears, wine grapes, sheep, and cattle at different periods. Currently, we grow pears, grapes, strawberries, and Christmas trees.You will be camping on a working ranch, vineyards, cattle ranch, and winery. We have several locations, but none of them are currently developed with hookups, although, we do not allow tent camping! We have vineyard views, oak woodlands, a strawberry stand, and a Christmas tree farm open the day after Thanksgiving. We host weddings and other events. We have a tasting room and a redwood grove picnic area. Follow Google Maps to the tasting room at Nelson Family Vineyards which is open from 10 am to 5 pm. They will check you in, give you a map of the campsites, and give you the gate code. The road to the campsites is one lane with passing turnouts but we encourage campers to wait to access the campsites after 12 pm and and leave before 12 pm. We are the fourth owners of this property. The original owner, Don Juan Feliz called it the Sanel Rancho. Feliz transferred our valley to John Knight for services rendered after the Mexican-American War in 1846 to regain the title to the Sanel Rancho from Congress. Leslie Crawford purchased it from Knight's wife and later purchased several homesteads. The ranch has produced hops, prunes, pears, wine grapes, sheep, and cattle at different periods. Currently, we raise pears, grapes, strawberries, and Christmas trees.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans allowed

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No Class A RVs and Cars

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

7 guests max per site

Pets allowed

On leash. There is livestock on the property so dogs must be on a leash at all times.

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Spigot

Wifi available

Wifi is available at the tasting room

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 10:00 AM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 18 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Hiking/Mountain Bike Trailexperience

$0.00

When you stay with us through Hipcamp, you will have access to our hiking trail, just a few steps down the road from our RV spot! Enjoy the views of the Russian River and the beautiful Ukiah valley. ~4.8 miles.

Reviews

97% Recommend123 ratings · 94 reviews

Nelson Family Vineyards offers a serene camping experience with breathtaking views of vineyards and oak-studded hills, making it a favorite spot for campers seeking peace and tranquility. The location is praised for its spacious campsites, friendly hosts, and the added bonus of wine tasting nearby. Many campers enjoy the presence of cows, though some find them a bit intrusive. While the drive up can be steep, especially in wet conditions, the stunning views and privacy make it worthwhile.

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Patrizia R.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

22 ft campervan

Beautiful place, clear instructions, we ll use it again.

Maureen S.

4 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

19 ft travel trailer

great location, however the sites are so narrow that it's hard to have any space outside your camper to put a chair. We stayed 4 nights and wanted to enjoy the view ....

Skaidra S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Beautiful Vineyard!

20 ft campervan · With pets

The location and landscape is beautiful. The directions were thorough and welcome packets were available after hours. The packet said the campsite we chose because of no 4x4 had several sites. Yet it only really had one that was level, and it was taken. The other places to park were not level. We have levelers but it was a bit of a challenge in the mud, at night. We were happy with the location. It was quiet and all we were grateful to stop in a quiet place to camp for the night.

Jill L.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

21 ft Class B

We loved it!! Arrived in time to do some tasting, then headed off to choose our spot on a beautiful hillside over looking the valley. Paradise.

Ed F.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Camping and wine, nothing finer!

20 ft travel trailer

Loved the winery background for the camp site. Stayed not on the hill east of 101, but on the winery grounds west. Far enough away from 101 to not hear the traffic. Wine tasting just a short walk from camp was a real bonus! Did hike on the east side in the property. Glad I didn't try to take my trailer up to camp there while it was raining. A bit steep, but the hike was terrific. Ran into a bunch of cows but the took off when realized we didn't have any food for them. Terrific place to stay.

Gayle A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Serene and Peaceful

23 ft travel trailer

We had an amazing view, perched behind a beautiful old oak tree. Views of the vineyards and surrounding hills. We stayed for 2 nights, waking to quiet mornings, and taking the dogs through the vineyards for walks. We also took the 4 mile hike on property. Definitely some hills to climb, and we lost the trail at one point so hiked around the hillside slope, which was a little tricky. The cows came to check us out, but didn't bother us (we were told they were friendly). Beautiful views on the hike of other neighboring vineyards. Would highly recommend staying here - and oh yes the wines were lovely. We are told they are a sustainable winery, which we love to hear.

Location

Ukiah, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Central Pomo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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