Whiskey Hill Barn and Camp
10 acres hosted by Dawn S.
1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Dawn is a Star Host
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98% Recommend160 ratings · 143 reviews
Hops G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Dawn and her son were excellent hosts. Communicated well and responded quickly when we had questions. This was an excellent spot to stay, We had tents and stayed at the Oak Grove which is next to the barn. There is a firepit and plenty of chairs. There is one outlet to charge your electronics if you have them. Ping pong was fun and there is corn hole too. The shower is an on-demand and worked well (there were six of us). If you have the option of having the barn door open then that is a huge plus.
Margaret L.
2 months on Hipcamp
We had a fantastic stay at Whiskey Hill Barn! Our group of 30 (plus a few dogs and kids in the mix) felt completely at home here. Dawn and her husband were incredibly kind and responsive—every little detail felt thoughtful and intentional. The outdoor hot shower was an absolute dream after a day of exploring, and we were so touched by the s’mores supplies they left out for us. It made for such a cozy evening around the fire.
The site struck the perfect balance between glamping and camping: all the charm of the outdoors with just the right amount of comfort and ease. Everything we needed was easy to find, clean, and ready to go. Couldn’t have asked for a better setup for our big crew. Truly chef’s kiss all around—we’re already talking about coming back!
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Melissa S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
15 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Creek site
We will definitely be back! Thank you Dawn for an amazing evening!
Karla G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Group trip ·
The Barn at Whiskey Hill
Beautiful hip camp with amazing amenities. Loved the showers and scrubs and soaps! Plenty of firewood, fire pits, games, and serene space.
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Justin K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Our experience was top notch. My 2 kids (8 and 10yo), pup, and I absolutely had a blast. We came during my kids spring break so the dates were pretty much set in stone... We don't control the weather and it rained a bit (early April). We tented and the weather hit only at night. We camped at the barn/oak grove site and it was amazing. There's a little overhang from the barn which gave us a little bit of reprieve during the minimal day time sprinkles. Dawn and Sven have it dialed in. There is a fire pit and a wood stove to keep everyone warm at night. We set up camp on the hill, toward the oak tree.
Fun things about their spot... 30 minute drive to tons of activities, very clean and well kept, table tennis for a lot of fun, the cleanest portapot, a great hot shower, tons of space, and the best thing, Luna, the camp dog. She is the sweetest pup that absolutely loves a little love and also is not intrusive in any way. Luna and Randi (our canine companion in life) ripped around and had a blast together. We may come back just for that.
We would live there if we could and highly recommend their little slice of pie that is a nice mix of camping/glamping/fun.
We hope everyone that visits makes the most of it and finds the joy that we found.
Much love to all...
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Carrie C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Group trip ·
The Barn at Whiskey Hill
Whiskey Barn is a wonderful, thoughtfully appointed space. Dawn is a great host, and provided a very warm welcome. The fire pit was cozy with enough chairs for a large group, and the gardens are beautiful. All in all, a very nice place to land for our trip! The barn is close to the road, so you get some traffic noise, but the location is incredibly peaceful and very close to the beach.
Location
Watsonville, Santa Cruz, 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
Native Land Digital.
Hosted by Dawn S.
Joined in April 2023Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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