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95% Recommend150 ratings · 107 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
The first thing we did when we got cell phone reception was to book another trip to Sasquatch Meadows. It was beautiful, with great swimming and lots of great outdoors!
Daniel W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Sasquatch Meadow and Clear Creek is an absolutely stunning place to relax and unwind. I would highly recommend this camp spot if you like tranquil, simple and private camping. It’s a trek to get there and I think that’s what makes it so special. Best to arrive before dark. The flush toilet was a nice bonus amenity. We really enjoyed walking the dirt roads in the mornings, then spending the rest of the day in and around the water. The swimming hole is just perfect! Don’t forget to take the short walk to Upper Falls! We already booked our next trip!
Megan N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Upper falls is beautiful and private. The mosquitoes are really bad. Bring bug repellent.
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Courtney O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
This was our second stay at Upper Falls camp. Our group loved swimming and relaxing on floaties at the waterfalls. The water was the perfect temperature and crystal clear. The new propane fire pit and canvas tent doors were great additions to the camp, too!
Lisse L.
36 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
This was our second visit to Clear Creek Ranch! We last visited three years ago and the experience was just as (if not more) amazing as the last visit.
The provided canvas tent, sleeping cots, picnic table, flush toilet, and new gas firepit made for an easy stay.
We spent the mornings and evenings floating in the creek under the waterfall and explored Lassen National Park during the day.
Already looking forward to coming back for a third stay!
Julian B.
180 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Sasquatch Meadows — Tent Only
All three families and our dogs had a great time at Sasquatch Meadows. We rented both sites to accommodate our large group, 6 adults and 10 kids. The swimming hole next to the camp is amazing offers lots of opportunities to explore. We had a fantastic time playing in waterfall at the upper falls camping area, about a 20 minute walk from the Meadows. The mosquitoes are gnarly so definitely bring bug spray.
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Courtney O.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Tent different as pictured. There were holes in the tent, so we had to pitch our own tents inside to avoid bugs or mosquitos for the night. Nice waterfall and stream nearby. A bit of a trek to get to, worth it if staying more than 2 nights.
Kita H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Amazing spot, highly recommend!
Kaetlyn B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Where to begin! This place was so private and amazing we can’t wait to come back 😊 Didn’t want to leave, perfect weather, privacy and nice cool water in a beautiful hidden mountain setting. Mosquitos? Yes! So WHAT?! There is a flushing toilet - this is Glamping! The propane fire ring was tricky at times but was such a nice touch. We seriously can’t wait to come back. Such a gem!
Jessica U.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Upper Falls is a great campsite alongside an active creek with 3 small waterfalls that fall into a natural swimming hole. The waterfalls and swimming hole are really very special. They're literally a stone-throw away from the tent - maybe a 1 minute walk along a narrow trail. The trail and the slippery rocks in the swimming hole might be a challenge for very small kids. The campsite is secluded and quiet - you will sleep to the sound of the waterfalls and the wind through the trees, but it is only "semi-private". The Upper Falls campsite is the only campsite at that location, but there are other campgrounds nearby and we did have campers from the other campgrounds driving in, parking on the road and walking through our camp to use the waterfalls/swimming hole every day we were there. That was a bit of a surprise, but wasn't that big of a deal. The site has a propane-fueled firepit and a good-sized picnic table. The tent is on a raised wooden deck and is about 18' long x 12' wide, canvas with heavy-duty metal frame, 3 bug-screened windows that can be zipped closed and a big bug-screen entrance with 3-way zippers and 2 separate canvas flaps to cover the entry-way. There are tears in the tent along the seams that have safety pins holding the sides together, but there is space in between for mosquitos or bees to get through. There a *lot* of mosquitos, bees and wasps. I sprayed Permethrin all around the tent inside and out and used 2 Thermacells in the tent at night, as well as 100% DEET on our skin, clothes and sleeping bags. With all that, the bugs stayed out of the tent for the most part. There is an outhouse about 100 yards from the tent with a flushing toilet, running water and sink basin. There is also a faucet outside the outhouse. There is a small screened window in the outhouse, but no other light-source so when you close the door it's dark in there. Bring a light in there if you want to see anything. The toilet flushed twice the first evening we were there, but then not again until the next morning. There were wasp nests in the outhouse, but they seemed to be vacant. I was expecting raccoons at night and was a little concerned about bears, but did not see or hear any evidence of either. The drive in includes over 4 miles of dirt-road, parts of it very narrow, with a few short uphill climbs, most of the dirt is fairly loose and or rocky. There are ruts, small streams, a few puddles, branches and large-ish rocks on the road and along the sides. I saw deer, lizards, quail and a turtle(!) on the road. I would not want to drive in or out after dark without 4wd and a lot of light. Not a lot of room for error.
Daniel C.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2018
Group trip ·
Sasquatch Meadows — Tent Only
What a sweet little spot.
There are just two sites, and they are far enough apart to provide privacy (and we were the only ones the night we were there). There is a well-made, clean flush-toilet outhouse, with a sink and running water. You can't have a wood fire -- fire danger too great -- but they built this really nice propane fire ring and it scratched our campfire itch. The swimming hole and creek are wonderful.
And, if you go back to the entrance to Sasquatch meadows and turn right on the dirt road (you came in from the left) and go down the road to the end, you come to a cabin tent platform in a meadow. Follow the path past that to the right, toward the creek, and it winds down to a beautiful little waterfall. It's maybe a 15-20 minute walk from Sasquatch Meadows.
(FYI: The site seems remote, and my cell showed no bars, but I discovered I could send and receive texts.)
Now a word about our host, Terri: Incredibly helpful, patient and responsive!
We'll definitely be back.
John Z.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2018
this place is as magical as all the reviews describe. it really was one of the best experiences ive had in my life. we were at sight 2 which is nestled right next to the beautiful meadow, 30 seconds from the private swimming hole. we were lucky enough that no one booked sight 1, so we were literally the only people around. frolicking in the meadow, floating in the fern lined creek, and roasting marshmallows on the cool propane fire pit made the trip all the more special. my dogs and child were in heaven.
the sight is a short hike to the upper falls, which has its own cool private campsite. the falls are pretty amazing, and we saw little snakes and big frogs.
but OMG the butterflies. they should call this place Butterfly Brooke because there are literally hundreds and hundreds of buttrrflies to greet you everyday.
if you think you're lost just keep going a little bit. also, clean bathrooms!!
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Elizabeth H.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Sasquatch Meadows
We had an adventurous ride on the ranch road in, but we were in a Toyota Sienna mini-van loaded with two weeks worth of road trip gear for our little family of 4. So if we can make it, pretty much anyone can I imagine. Once we got settled, we were absolutely in love with pretty much everything about Sasquatch Meadows. It was pristine, quiet, and positively gorgeous. We had lovely neighbors, but also had a night with the place all to ourselves. Even with other campers, there is so much room to spread out and places to explore, so if you're looking for solitude, this definitely fits the bill. We spent our time in the creek and up at the falls. The meadow is hot during the day and heated up our solar shower so we could rinse off after our adventures. We saw turtles, frogs, deer and of course butterflies galore. It's a nice long run up to the gate and back, but worth it if you're the running type. Running the road really gave perspective to how beautiful the property is. The falls and creek are glorious. Come and plan to hunker down. 3 nights was perfect for our stay, but we coud have easily stayed a few more.
Sarah Z.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2018
Simply one of the most unique experience in nature I've had. The waterfall was surreal, with plenty of butterflies flying around us as we were swimming in happiness. To find it, keep driving for another 10 minutes instead of turning right at the Sasquatch Meadows sign towards the campsites. I would highly recommend a 4WD car, and don't forget that there is no reception at the property. Make sure to note the gate code ;)
Pierre A.
41 reviews
Recommends
· June 2018
The campsite was great, but it's a 30 minute drive from the gate on unmantained roads so you definitely need 4WD and feel comfortable driving off road. The campsite was clean and private, the meadow was great and the swimming was amazing!! The only issue we had was the directions, we were given the wrong written directions to a campsite that doesn't exist which was frustrating. Everything else was lovely!
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Megan J.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
What a marvelous secluded location. The perfect place to unplug and relax. I could have stayed a week.
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Jillian W.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
We loved our stay at Upper Falls! Everything was exactly as described. We were grateful for the screened door on the tent and the clean bathroom! As others have mentioned, there were bugs, but nothing a little bug spray couldn't relieve. The falls and swimming hole were amazing; we spent most of our time there. The noise from the creek was so blissful; we all got a great night sleep! While we were there there were hundreds of butterflies. It was magical.
As others have mentioned, the road down is interesting. We never felt unsafe, but you need to take it slow.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful place! We will be back when we have more than one night!!
Team F.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
We stayed here for one night on our way to the coast. Talk about a treat after years of staying at Whiskeytown and other crowded and noisy nearby campgrounds! This spot is secluded, rustic, and private which is exactly what these backcountry campers from Nevada were looking for. The tent and cots offer a comfy night's rest and the creek and falls were absolutely gorgeous! Definitely watch out for the poison oak and mosquitoes and come expecting the road to be bumpy, uneven, and steep. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of your average overcrowded campground.
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Roxy S.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
Where do I start.... this is a long review but if you have little kids and want to know how nice Chris and Terri are, please read on!
First, the road was scary but fun! If you don’t have an all wheel drive, might be a huge challenge since the last mile to the upper falls area was very steep. I drive an AWD Toyota Sienna and it didn’t have any issues going up. I have a hitch installled so it made my clearance lower and kept hitting the ground. But, it also saved my rear bumper.
Second, if you have little kids and it’s your first time to camp, I wouldn’t recommend the upper falls tent. Call Terri and ask for one of the cabins. The cabin reservation on hip camp site have all the dates blocked out for some reason. I met Chris, Terri’s husband and mentioned that I couldn’t get the cabins reserved. He mentioned that there’s supposedly something wrong with the site and that to call his wife Terri next time that we need the cabin.
Third, here’s the interesting part. I booked the tent up in the upper falls. I have three daughters 18, 11 and 8. I have never taken them out camping so I thought this might be a good experience for my family. Took the death defying road challenge but when we got to the site, we realized that my kids cannot access the bottom of the waterfall. It only had a trail to the top side. But adults shouldn’t have any issues climbing down. That was our full intent of this trip. To go camping and play in the river.
We gathered around and had a little impromptu meeting. Everyone voted to just move out and camp by the Whiskeytown Lake. By now, we’ve been on the road for almost 24 hours to get where we were at. That’s not all driving though. We had a lot of stops on our way. No harm no foul. We read the reviews on hip camp and took the risk. When we got there the risk outweighed the benefit so that was all on us.
As we crossed the bridge by the middle cabin. Chris was there and we stopped. Didn’t realize he was the owner at first. Thought he was just renting the cabin. . We had a little chat. We spoke about how nice the the place is but the kids just won’t able to enjoy it as much as we expected. That it wasn’t a big deal for us to just leave. Next thing you know, he said he was the owner and offered the middle cabin to us since there wasn’t anyone occupying it for two nights. We were like whaaatttt? Even one of my daughters mentioned she hasn’t met a person that generous ever! Other than me of course! We took Chris’ offer, enjoyed the cabin, had fun in the river and really appreciated that Chris and Terri share their little paradise. My wife enjoyed how peaceful the place is. My kids Loved the river and the butterflies. I enjoyed the isolation of the place. My family really had a great time! Hope yours will too!
Alfred V.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
This site was magical! From the drive in to the waterfalls, we were blissed out with the butterflies, banana slugs, privacy, and amenities. All of the information and directions were accurate! There were a number of sweat bees, so if you’re allergic, be aware.
The platform tent included four cots and was amazing with no smell. The propane firepit was a pleasant surprise and great for a chilly night! We pitched tents in the field to see the stars. The toilet was clean and we felt so spoiled! The trail to the waterfall is short with just a few poison oak plants at the start, that are easy to avoid. Bring your swim suit because the river and falls are incredible! We can’t wait to stay at Upper Falls again!
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Abby O.
7 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
We took my boyfriends Hyundai and we were seriously worried for our lives because once we entered the ranch, we were going up loose, rocky hills and slid backwards and the car and us almost fell off the cliff!!! I'm talking about no guardrail, or fence, or rock to separate you from this tiny gravel road, more like path, and a straight drop to your death....about 40 feet below. We were freaked out! No turning around now I guess! By the time we got there our nerves were shot so it was hard to enjoy ourselves. Because we were dreading the drive out. Also thinking about our safety...what if we had car trouble, or slipped on the water fall rocks and hit our head? No phone service. And if we were able to call, how would police or an ambulance make it more than 2 miles to our rescue?! We didn't want to but had to stay the night in the moldy tent. It stunk like a Halloween mask and we had trouble breathing in the morning. My boyfriend got poison oak all over his legs from walking to the falls. Didn't stay to swim because we were so over it by the morning, we just wanted to get out of there. False advertising! The pictures are not real! The bathroom had a wasp nest over the toilet. What a nightmare!
Sara T.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
The site is everything you want it to be. We were a little nervous about how secluded the spot was when we saw a mountain lion on the main road just a mile and half before we reached the site! But once you get settled in the tent you’ll feel safe and cozy. The canvas tent now has a door and screen and keeps heat in well. We were nice and warm inside. The bugs were no joke (to be expected when you’re camping. But I swear these ones were immune to bug spray!) we clocked exactly 4 miles from the gate to the site.
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Courtney J.
7 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2018
Upper falls is very remote. We would recommend arriving early and to drive a small-ish 4 wheel drive vehicle. After reading the reviews I wasn’t prepared for the drive in...
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Daniel M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
This place is awesome! very peaceful and accommodating hosts too
Derek R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2018
Group trip ·
Sasquatch Meadows — Tent Only
2nd time staying on Terry’s property. Loved every minute of it. From hanging out at the swimming hole during the day to laying on a blanket and stargazing at night, it doesn’t get much better.
Gabriel S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2018
Group trip ·
Sasquatch Meadows
So the camp site is incredibly beautiful. The directions on email you get after booking are very good and helped a lot when we were trying to get to the site. I will say that it was pretty treacherous getting to the site. As I was driving in I was surprised that they said 2wd capable but when we were there a Subaru pulled up so I guess it’s possible to get in with a small car.... I was in 4wd the entire time. The swimming hole is beautiful, there was even a small turtle that was swimming around when we were there. Be prepared when both entering and exiting the site it will probably take longer than you expected. It would also be nice if they had signs for the exits because you can end up going the wrong way like us and spending 20 minutes driving in a circle a little confused. Simply put.... we had a great time and I would recommend this site for anyone looking for a nice campsite with friendly owners that wants to get away from real life for a few nights.
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Joshua S.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2018
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
This is a beautiful place I intend to return to many times. The drive is a bit long but once you get to the gate you know your getting close. Once you pass it is maybe a 20 or 30 minute drive to the campsite. The canvas tent was a nice touch although we slept outside on the cots watching the stars. Definitely bring bug spray/repellant and sunscreen. I plan to return this summer. We found this place looking for a private campsite I could take my rude dog to and let her have fun too as she can be aggressive with other dogs so she is normally always on the leash. We drove my Nissan Versa over the trail out so it's not to bad but lower clearance vehicles may have trouble.
Leanna Y.
8 years on Hipcamp
December 2017
Bug repellent will be your best friend on a hot day, or just hide from the flies by diving into the river pools.
Ian W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2017
Group trip ·
Upper Falls
It was a beautiful spot but there were some issues. It was obvious that no one had checked the site between campers. The bathroom was pretty dirty so I tried to clean it up. The toilet was not flushing and the bowl was full of urine. After playing with the water shutoff valve we got it to work. The outside sink was also a mess. Also the propane level was very low, so during some very chilly weather we only had 3-4 hours of fire pit use. We were scheduled to stay 3 nights but were so cold that we left after 2. The fact that there are holes in the tent and that it isn’t attached to the frame also made for very drafty nights. We plan on going back but trying one of the cabins instead. Upper Falls was a little pricey given the state we found it in. It was so beautiful but could use a little more TLC.
Kelli D.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2017
The site was gorgeous. You have your own private waterfall and swimming hole that's tree-lined and dappled with sunshine. I would recommend this location. However, do not use google map directions. Follow those written by the camp host, and follow the signs once you veer off of Trinity Mountain Road. Otherwise you will get lost.
Lisa G.
8 years on Hipcamp
Location
French Gulch, Shasta, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Terri K.
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