A Place to Camp

We are currently NOT accepting booking requests, do NOT request to book.
Please make sure you and your party have read and understand ENTIRE listing description including part about reservations BEFORE requesting to book.
Currently ONLY booking within 2 weeks> or less - NOT accepting reservations more than 14 days out.
If you are trying to "stay safe," s
We are currently NOT accepting booking requests, do NOT request to book.
Please make sure you and your party have read and understand ENTIRE listing description including part about reservations BEFORE requesting to book.
Currently ONLY booking within 2 weeks> or less - NOT accepting reservations more than 14 days out.
If you are trying to "stay safe," stay home.Please DO NOT request to book.
This is not a campground or fancy resort. There are different areas throughout the property where you can pitch your tent. When you arrive, search for a site ideally suited to your party and gear. Most campsites require a short walk. Arrive Before Dark. There are also other listings for rustic accommodations
In the center of the California coast
Where the mountains meet the sea
A refuge in nature
Beside the flowing creek
A Home with Family, Friends, and Animals
Intention
Striving to create a minimal impact, with a respect and awareness of this wild and natural part of the central California coast. Practicing simple eco-sustainable and environmentally friendly living techniques.
Energy
An escape from the electrical grid. There is no internet, electricity or phone service. There is minimal solar lighting, fire and propane stoves and water heaters.
Food
There is an outdoor open kitchen available to use for the local community and visitors, with dishes, a sink, stove, and a fire-pit with grill for cooking. There is an organic vegetable garden, goats, chickens, bees and fruit trees.
Water
Drinking water is spring fed and also available filtered. Bottled water is unnecessary.
Fire
No personal fires (besides Tipi’s). There are two communal fire-pits, one in the main area and an outdoor fireplace on the second level.
Facilities
Structures on the land are rustic, generally lightweight and built to blend in with the natural character of the land. There are outdoor composting poopers set up with sawdust and barrels, and there is a flushing toilet with an old septic tank that is mainly used for peeing.
Kids
Kids are welcome with an accompanying adult.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome off leash, unless they attack chickens, goats, cats or other dogs. Please bring a shovel to bury dog poop.
Environment
This is a remote area with beautiful beaches, creeks and hiking trails throughout the forest. Some areas can be very dangerous with steep cliffs and loose rocks. Be aware that things like spiders, snakes, raccoons, mice, poison oak, etc.. exist in natural areas like this.
Experiences
Enjoy the scenic Pacific Coast highway. Retreat into nature by yourself or with friends and family. Have a romantic getaway. Practice art, music and photography. Spend time to read & write and sit in meditation. Adventure along the creek, to the beach or up the mountains.
Music
No stereos or electronic music devices. Acoustic instruments are encouraged.
Driving
Carpool, parking can become tight. This is a busy, curvy mountain 2-lane Hwy. If a car wants to pass, pull over.
Garbage
Please do not bring excessive single use waste into the forest, pack it out. There is limited trash service, recyclables can be seperated.
Alcohol
Alcohol is discouraged. It is not intended as a place to party or get drunk. A casual drink is okay.
Contributions
All contributions are put back into the land, helping to facilitate the nurturing and sharing of this sacred space.
Reservations
-IN ORDER TO BE ACCEPTED- please write "My party and I have read and understand the description" and then tell a little bit about yourself/party, in your booking request. Do NOT request to book if you are uncomfortable being around other people or feel the need to wear a face-mask outdoors.
We are currently not booking thru Hipcamp, you can send a message to request more info.
We are currently not booking more than 14 days in advance and there is a 2 night minimum on weekends. Internet is usually checked once daily around noon, Mon- Fri. Maggie sometimes helps manage reservations but does not live on the property.
Arrival
Arrive before dark. Dogs may bark, but are friendly. You are welcome to check-in with hosts and get any assistance you may need, but they are not always available. Make sure you read the Written Directions and Manual and have them saved, as there is no reception on the coast.
Provisions
Be prepared before leaving Monterey from the north and Morro Bay from the south with plenty of gas, a light, warm clothes, groceries, wood, ice, and anything else you may want or need from town.
Winter
In the wintertime, Dec-Feb, the days are shorter and it is wetter, windier and colder and there may be unsafe road conditions. As many structures are outside it is advisable to check the weather before booking.
- Check in: After 2PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Strict
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out
- Response time: Within 12 hours
- Response rate: 0%
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104 Reviews
This was better than we could have ever guessed. I don;t want to spoil the surprise but it has inspired me to see that places like this are out there for us to discover. Perfect camping and community. I hope to be able to share a homestead this generous and enchanting with the world one day. Until then, I'll just keep going back to visit.
This is a very special place! Definitely a unique, unconventional camping experience, in the best sense. The hosts are super chill and extremely generous. Just expect to come, help yourself, find a place to pitch your tent and enjoy the tranquility of the land and the lull of the ocean. My wife and I spent our wedding anniversary camping here and had a wonderful experience! (The five-minute private walking trail to the beach is definitely a highlight!)

Amazing spot. The tent sites, tipis, and outdoor bedrooms are just the tip of the iceberg - our visit also featured goats, chickens, puppies, the soothing sound of the creek, an easy walk to the beach, and of course a full view of the stars undiluted by ambient artificial light. The shared kitchen is well-stocked, the composting toilets are much more pleasant than the typical campground toilet, and the hosts were present, helpful, and interesting to talk to. Fellow campers were also a nice bunch. We're looking forward to our next visit.
Great views, ocean access!
This site is BEAUTIFUL. We were the only tent campers in that day, and we grabbed the ocean view campsite up the hill and it was so magical. Having the beach within such a quick walk was the highlight for me.
The part in the description where they say not to come if you're looking to stay safe during the pandemic is very accurate - everything is communal, and we showed up in masks, but that made one of the resident dogs slightly aggressive towards us (aggressive might not even be the right word. Suspicious? Nervous?), so we couldn't wear them. Otherwise the dogs are very sweet, but the cat out of nowhere attacked our smaller dog and scratched my leg when my dog tried to hide behind me.
Basically, if you don't have dogs and we weren't in the middle of a pandemic, I would 1000% recommend this place!! It's so magical!
Such a special place, David was a great host as the owners weren't there. Met cool people, ate good food, close to beach, creek to explore, waterfall near by. Will definitely be returning one day :)
We really enjoyed our time at A Place to Camp. It was a perfect location to have a weekend of digital detox off grid. Our hosts were friendly and open, the other guests were also friendly and kind. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our little corner of the camp site, walk to the beach and short drive to Sand Dollar Beach. We will definitely go back for another visit.
We had a wonderful weekend camping here. The property is beautifully situated in a valley with a rushing stream down the middle. There were a few aspects of the site that needed some attention to make the experience a bit less sloppy. The toilets needed attention and a proper seat, and there are hoses and wood construction piles in many places. The delightful dogs and cat that roam the property are perfectly friendly, but are also allowed to dedicate anywhere.
I bring up these criticisms because this camp could really be top notch. We were still comfortable, had a lovely time, and you can't beat the location! Big Sur is a magical place.
- Property
- Home
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- $50/night
- 2 Sites