Kevin B.recommendsJanuary 23, 2025
#1 - Wildwood
Waterfall camp was great. The hosts are super nice and have made a lovely little getaway that comes with an endless supply of firewood. The trail to the waterfall is worth repeating in every comment. We will be visiting again.
Shelley Y.recommendsJanuary 22, 2025
#2 - Pygmy Grove
Best Hipcamp Ever
Amazing! By far the best hipcamp I’ve experienced to date. It’s still “camping” but Shay and Liz really went the extra mile. The little thoughtful things like low smoke campfire stoves, blankets for each chair, sinks at each campsite with soap and a towel, and so much more really made the experience great. If you even mention that you don’t like something they jump through hoops to deal with it immediately. They even gave us a mushroom tour and we had mushrooms off their property for breakfast. They are amazing people and they are running a fantastic hipcamp.
Things to note: they live in a neighborhood so there are neighborhood noises like barking dogs and equipment running. But it quiets down at night. The camping area is smaller than I expected but it doesn’t feel cramped. Site 2 is the most secluded but doesn’t get sun if you depend on solar. Site 3 gets tons of sun but is close to the bathrooms (not a bad thing for me! Just good to know). Site 1 is a pull through site so it’s big and open but doesn’t get much sun. All sites are lovely.
Holly M.recommendsJanuary 21, 2025
#3 - StarGazer
Excellent camping experience!
We loved staying at Shay and Liz’s Stargazer campsite!! The property is gorgeous and backs up to the park. We enjoyed the hiking trail down to the waterfall. Communication was excellent. Instructions on getting to the place were clear. Shay greeted us which was nice and we had plenty of firewood which was a really nice added touch. I would absolutely stay here again.
Linda B.recommendsJanuary 20, 2025
#3 - StarGazer
My favorite hip camp!
I’ve stayed at a lot of hip camps and have to save this was my favorite. I was trying to book another time while I was there. Shay & Liz are amazing, great energy! They have thought of everything, blankets on the fire ring chairs for cool nights, plenty of firewood, hot showers, flush toilets, soap, shampoo, I could go on and on. They have also landscaped it beautifully.
I also love the location, beautiful hikes right out the back of the camp sites. Ocean 5 min. Away.
Thank you Shay and Liz, already looking forward to coming back.
Rob S.recommendsJanuary 12, 2025
#1 - Wildwood
Good spot if you like awesome
The spot was awesome. We'll balanced between between clamping and camping. Not to far away from town and not too far away from the waterfall in the state park. If you are out of shape the distance to the falls can be deceiving. It isn't that far but alot of up on the way back. Shay was cool as hell and put good amount of thought into the sites at the location. I'll def be going back if it available the next time we want to hit the coast if there's a spot available for sure
Karisa A.recommendsJanuary 9, 2025
#1 - Wildwood
Magical Camping in Mendoco
We couldn’t have had a lovelier experience at Waterfall Camp! Our family stayed here over Christmas, and Liz and Shay went above and beyond to make it special for us. When we arrived, the campsite was beautifully decorated for the holiday, creating such a warm and festive atmosphere for our celebration. It was truly magical!
This place is an absolute gem, and we can’t recommend it enough for families or groups. With three well-spaced sites, it’s perfect for camping with multiple families. The amenities were outstanding—having a sink, clean bathrooms, and warm outdoor showers made our stay so comfortable. Taking an outdoor shower surrounded by the Mendocino wilderness was such a unique and refreshing experience!
The location is fantastic, too. It’s a short drive to both Mendocino Village and Fort Bragg, which made exploring the area super convenient. One of the highlights of our trip was the gorgeous hike to a nearby waterfall. The trail was stunning, and we spotted so many fascinating varieties of mushrooms along the way.
Liz and Shay have created an incredible experience with this camp, and we can’t wait to return. Thank you for making our Christmas so memorable!