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Moon Ridge Ranch

4 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Calistoga, CA

Our little ranch is located a quarter-mile from Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous hiking trails. On top of beautiful Mount Saint Helena overlooking the Napa Valley. We are 15 minutes from downtown Calistoga with great shopping , amazing five star restaurants and an abundance of winery’s to choose from. We are also just minutes away from casinos and golfing adventures in Lake County. Our 8 acre family ranch has a mixture of open land and a small redwood forest. We are a family and dog friendly property where chickens and ducks roam freely, we have a fenced area where dogs can play and explore. Each site has access to our lovely shared outdoor kitchen and bathroom. We leave a small pack of our farm fresh eggs for each camper to enjoy. There are hammocks and seating areas to relax. We hope you enjoy your stay.

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The Ripe Choice Farm Stay

1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Lakeport, CA

6 acres with vineyard, orchard, commercial kitchen, barn loft (2night min), mini pigs, chickens, tortoise, dogs

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Nelson Family Vineyards

7 sites · RVs200 acres · Ukiah, CA

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.

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spirit chicken ranch

9 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Ukiah, CA

Our property boasts year round creeks, waterfalls, swimming holes, Madrones, Oaks, Douglas firs and manzanitas. Wild horses roam the land as well as the occasional mountain lion and black bear. On the human end we have an ancient walnut grove as well as many fruit trees two small ponds all in total privacy at the very end of the road. We also have a Sauna and outdoor bathtub and shower available for use. We are out a 9 mile dirt road and a 4X4 or all wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended. Ask me about booking the whole place for a private event!

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Shangri-La

8 sites · Lodging, Tents100 acres · Upper Lake, CA

For 21 years, we have worked on keeping this property as a Sacred Space. There's a meadow with an Indian artifact and amazing views. We are a team, husband and wife, this is off-the-grid and we raise our children here. At the same time, we grow organic food and work on our crafts and spiritual practice, never using chemical fertilizers, and keeping all of the groundwater clear and clean with an abundance of spring water for drinking. This is a magical forest retreat and we love to share it with others who are like-minded. Right out of the Mendocino National Forest, 100-Acre Forest and Meadow Retreat is just minutes to the Eel River out of the small town of Potter Valley and 15 minutes to Lake Pillsbury. Private views, fresh spring water and endless possibilities. *******We also recommend that you have AWD or 4x4 vehicle, as the road is dirt coming in and the campsite are up the mountain off of a dirt road*******We have 2 campsites currently with fresh spring water, and fire pits. Private and in the woods. Lots of hiking on the land, with stunning views. Bring your own tent, hammock, food whatever you need to be a happy camper!! In the spring of 2019 we added in 2 new yurt sites, with soaking tubs, filled with hot spring water. We have 2 campsites to book for regular camping tents and we just added a community bathroom . Nestled away in the forest very private queen size bed natural spring water for soaking in the tub on your porch. In addition for comfort and convenience we have a nice bathroom with hand-washing station. Each yurt can come with propane heat in winter time you need to request it, in the Extras. making it cozy all year long. *******We also recommend that you have AWD or 4x4 vehicle, as the road is dirt coming in and the campsite are up the mountain off of a dirt road*******.

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Ariana Acres featuring Lovebar

2 sites · Lodging2 acres · Willits, CA

Welcome to Ariana Acres located on Ridgewood Summitt next to The Golden Rule. Home and final resting place of legendary race horse Seabiscuit. Charles Howard bought Ridgewood Ranch and filled it with the exotic white fallow deer from Europe. He bought them from his friend William Randolph Hearst at his San Simeon Ranch. Roots Restaurant is inside Howard Memorial Adventist Health Hospital. They serve organic house made meals for $11. They employ seven full time gardener's that supply the restaurant genuine farm to table produce directly from their garden. Next door south of Ariana Acres is Golden Rule RV Park. You can take a shower and use the facilities for $5. You can tour the ranch and site the infamous white deer! The Skunk Train runs from downtown Willits towards Ft. Bragg passing the world's largest Redwood tree. It is an open air steam locomotive. The country equivalent to the Cable Cars in San Francisco! The world renowned Skunk Train was named one of the top ten attractions in the United States by the New York Times. If you want to boat and swim, Lake Walker is a mile down the canyon on a bumpy dirt road! We are actively open to work trade opportunities as it takes a team to make all this possible. Our camp just grew from 2 acres to 30 acres. Let's go! Ariana Acres will be hosting Lovebar Saturday morning juicing clinic and evening music festival beginning the 1st Saturday in May the 3rd. Lovebar is a Juicebar by day and A champagne bar by night. It's the new place people go to meet and fall in love. The founder is launching her prototype at Ariana Acres every Saturday. Which means the community gathering and party is at Ariana Acres every Saturday. If you love a party with great company, delicious food, life juice and adult evening beverages you found it. If you want a private, peaceful and quiet experience come visit Sunday - Friday. While winter is for lovers, summer is for fun! Happy trails hipcampers ~

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Vineyard Camping at Bad Rat Ranch

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Lower Lake, CA

Bad Rat Ranch is a 20-acre ranch with 8 acres of lush vineyards in the scenic countryside of Northern California. The ranch is set amongst rolling hills and vineyards about two hours from both San Francisco and Sacramento. We provide two guest houses (cabins), as well as two campsites with RV hookups. The ranch is an oasis with plenty of space to stretch out. Wander the vineyard, down a beer in the outdoor living room, join a game of volleyball or ping pong, cook a gourmet meal on the BBQ, and end your day soaking in the shared hot tub. Whether you want some seclusion, to hang with other campers, or to visit the attractions of northern California, the ranch offers everything you need for a comfortable stay! Nearby Attractions: Miles of Mountain Bike Trails at Winery Six Sigma 15 minutes from the biggest natural lake in California- Clear Lake 15 minutes from the newest national monument: Barreyessa Snow Mountain 40 minutes to white water rafting on Cache Creek Numerous small wineries within driving distance for tastings 30 minutes to the famous wineries of Napa Valley 1 hour to the hiking trails on Mt. Konocti Several local casinos for some nighttime fun Local creek for cold water swims 15 minutes from Hidden Valley Golf Course 15 minutes from a local grocery store We're pretty chill, so make yourself at home. This is northern California though, so electricity and water don't come easy. Please be mindful of consumption.

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Wild Canyon Ranch CA

1 site · RV, Tent156 acres · Calistoga, CA

Nestled in Calistoga on the western flank of Mt. Saint Helena, Wild Canyon Ranch's 156 acres encompasses some of the most diverse land in the state. Pastures, ponds, waterfalls, swimming holes, hiking and more leaves everybody who visits wanting a trip extension. Hang out with our farm animals, or take a tour of the Dye Flower garden all while listening to the streams and waterfalls nearby. Our property has a capacity of 1-30 guests providing campsites and parking. Additional items for larger groups may be required(i.e portable toilets, garbage cans, etc) The scenic mountain road is a short distance from Calistoga, CA with groceries and many offsite activities within 20 minutes of the ranch, though we doubt you will want to leave! We have miles of developed hiking trails of all skill levels. A bath house has been built for our guests as well which incorporates a shower room, toilet room, with a covered indoor/outdoor kitchen area with a sink. Come get your recharge at Wild Canyon Ranch CA. We look forward to having you.

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Ravens Landing

15 sites · Lodging, Tents20 acres · Clearlake Oaks, CA

Come celebrate nature with us! Ravens Landing is a unique piece of property. We are an off-grid forever building artist community. Saddled in between two big mountains, it sits on top of a valley with breathtaking views. Ravens Landing burnt down in 2015 and since then, I and many friends and artists have been rebuilding using recycled lumber and various objects that survived the fires. Today I am so humbly proud to facilitate a space for artists, musicians, nature lovers, off the grid fanatics and more! We love being inspired and inspiring so please come for a visit and leave some of your own inspiration behind. Come explore the beautiful oak and manzanita forests. Relax and take in the fresh air. Spend quality time with our animals, drive off to the cold running creek, take a workshop or relax in a sound journey. This is our Home, so please visit with an open mind, open heart, and most of all Respect. Everyone is always welcome here. Please remember Kids are considered guests here so please include them when you reserve the number of people in your party. KID POLICY: **Must keep an eye on your children at all times. You are responsible for them! **Children must be comfortable and respectful around animals. We have a lot here, they are amazing and kid friendly. **Kids fill this space with their amazing energy so please make sure you account for them in your reservation. If your kids are walking they are considered little people and are charged at regular price. Please inform during booking there will be kids in your party, that way we can possibly reserve a site closer to amenities. MORE INFO: Please bring your own tent. All campers get all access to our hand built cob kitchen which and access to our epic dining hall deck. It’s a very sunny property so please bring a canopy for shade if you want it over your campsite. But remember to bring stakes, it can be windy here. There is limited water due to the drought. Here we make every drop count so please come with water conservation in mind. Also for big groups, we love celebrating but please please avoid bringing balloons, styrofoam, plastic banners, plastic cups, streamers or anything else that can blow away in the wind. We are off-grid with no amenities from the city so please be mindful of how much trash you’ll leave behind. If drinking alcoholic beverages we ask that campers take their empties. Ask for a bag if you need it. It’s always a journey finding the magical places so just a sweet heads up our mountain dirt road is a bit bumpy. Cars make it up all the time. Be sure to drive at a steady pace (lowest gear is good) on the way up and don’t stop till you see the Welcome sign! You will be greeted by one of our wonderful residents.... Or myself! ARRIVAL: We ask campers to arrive between 1pm at 8pm. If possible a general ETA helps as well. DOGS: We have an amazing dog with a wonderful disposition that roams freely here. You will be most definitely greeted at the entrance by Arco wearing a beautiful tuxedo. Arco will check in with you throughout your stay. *Please keep your dog on a leash at all times. Our animals roam freely. * WATER: Please bring your own Drinking Water. We do have potable water here as well. We have a shower for those staying more than one night. *We ask that people take _very_ efficient showers. Water is tremendously valuable here.*

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Lightworks ranch

8 sites · RVs, Tents85 acres · Willits, CA

The peace, quiet and beauty of nature is the theme at our property. This land is dedicated to the re-sacralization of culture. The spot was an ancient Native American camping area. People have found arrowheads, stone beads and grinding stones on the land. We offer various types of camping sites, as well as a teepee - so please read each listing for specific amenity and location information. We sell firewood on site. The amount and variety of wildlife is astonishing, with bear, deer, turkeys, fox, coyote, bobcat, Eagles, River otter, salmon and steelhead, with a wide variety of songbirds during migration. Easy access from road, close to town, tall oak trees, privacy, creek with salmon within a five minute walk, mountains, wildlife, barn owl nest box. Please note that during late summer, creek does not flow on surface but always has swimming holes where the salmon and steelhead wait for Fall rains to carry them down to the Eel river and eventually to the ocean, until they return as adults to spawn again. Guests love staying here: "Elderberry camp was really great! It was a large site, plenty of space, shade, and parking. Very peaceful and good distance between other sites although we were pretty much the only campers out there. Outhouse was clean and there was drinking water. We spent most of our Saturday in Eel River which was great. The water was perfect for swimming and fishing, our husbands caught some big ones. Stephen was very nice and accommodating, the honey and eggs we asked for were a nice addition too!" Helpful0 Report

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Duncan Peak Vineyards

2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Hopland, CA

Duncan Peak Vineyards, established in 1982, is a beautiful 107-acre property. We take pride in producing excellent wines from our organically farmed grapes. Our location is easily accessible, right next to Highway 101. We warmly invite you to visit our estate, as we love to share this magical place. Nestled at the base of Duncan Peak, our estate offers stunning views and a peaceful getaway. - Wine tastings are available by appointment only and cost $35 per person. The tasting fee is waived with the purchase of three or more bottles. Please contact us when booking your stay to schedule your tasting. - Pets are welcome. Please be aware that we have a few dogs on the property due to the presence of wildlife in the surrounding forest. While the property is fully fenced, the dogs may become alert if they notice anything unusual. They are very friendly, well-behaved, and typically roam off-leash during the day. For your peace of mind, they are brought inside the house at night.

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Glynraven Gardens

8 sites · Lodging, Tents200 acres · Hopland, CA

This is a fully operational legal cannabis farm in the mountains of Mendocino County, overlooking beautiful wine country. There are 5 full time residents living and caring for the farm that also includes an organic fruit orchard and veggie garden. The owner, Antler bought the property 20 years ago, and has lived full time here for 12 years. Antler has a vision for this communal farm to be a place for artists and others to come and create freely. As you explore this property you will see where his vision has come into play with many artists leaving their mark on this beautiful land in many forms. If you're looking to be inspired and get away from the usual and mundane... then this is the place to come. Many people have said this land holds some kind of special magic and there isn't anything like it. Antler is always excited to share the story of this land, so feel free to ask questions when you see him around!

The best camping near East Park Reservoir guide

Overview

About

Southeast of the Mendocino National Forest along the Little Stony Creek lies the East Park Reservoir. The oldest and smallest water delivery project in California's history is much different than the dams that you see in the rest of California's reservoirs. Admire the unique architecture of the East Park Dam from one of the nearby hiking trails or from atop your water craft.

Notable campgrounds

General Camping: Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of nature with our general camping spots, perfect for a spontaneous outdoor retreat.
Designated Camping: Reserve a designated campsite for a guaranteed spot amid the scenic beauty of East Park Reservoir.
Group Camping: Gather your friends or family and enjoy the camaraderie of group camping in specially allocated areas.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to secure your preferred campsite, as spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons.
Check the interactive map on the East Park Reservoir website to find and reserve your ideal campsite.
For group camping, ensure one responsible individual is designated for payment to streamline the reservation process.
Explore nearby camping options if your desired dates or sites are unavailable.

When to go

The best time to visit East Park Reservoir is during the warmer months when the full splendor of the park can be enjoyed, from 6am to 10pm daily. However, be mindful of special events that may limit campsite availability. Off-season visits offer a quieter experience but may come with limited access to some park features.

Know before you go

Check-in and check-out times are strictly at noon; plan your arrival and departure accordingly.
Colusa County residents enjoy a 50% discount on fees, so bring proof of residency if applicable.
Pets are welcome but must be kept under direct control to avoid disturbances to wildlife and other visitors.
Be aware of the cash-only policy for general camping, vehicle passes, and day use fees at the Stonyford General Store.
Stay informed about any campsite closures or special events by contacting the Colusa County Public Works office.

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