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94% Recommend1017 ratings · 342 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
We enjoyed a lot our stay at Irish creek ranch. Site #12 is perfect because it's away from other sites so it gives more privacy. Wendell was also very nice and helpful.
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Albert C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great stay. We would definitely come back, Welder is a great host and really exceed our expectations.
The only drawback I would like to mention is that we were not able to find a garbage container and we had to take our trash with us back home. It will be nice to have a place to dispose it in the camping site.
Other than that, it was an awesome spot. We will definitely be back 😀
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Ederik A.
2 reviews
I loved my stay at camp site 16! I really feel like I lucked out as some of the other site were much more exposed in the sun and nearer to the road. I felt safe camping solo and even got to hang up my hammock in the trees behind me. The site had water and plenty of space. Wendell was great with recommendations for town. COVID update-- everyone was well distanced and maintained respect when in contact with each other. My dog had a great time.
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Kathleen D.
5 years on Hipcamp
We had a wonderful and COVID-safe time at site 10. All the sites were booked during the weekend we stayed, but we felt like everyone was adequately spaced out and privacy wasn't a problem. The weather was hot, but we had a good amount of trees nearby that provided shade throughout the day which helped a lot. The provided amenities were also clean and easy to access/use. There were also two very friendly horses on site that were fun to visit and pet. We'd definitely consider staying here again to explore more of the surrounding areas.
Ashleigh F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
We had a great time with our kids! The trees on site are so pretty, and the nearby attractions were fun.
Kate P.
2 reviews
An interesting campsite. There are a lot of sites and each has a good amount of space. It is odd that each spot came with old office and living room furniture for table and chairs, along with a traditional picnic bench. It is great that they have a little house that sells extra odds and ends. The bathrooms could use improvement as it is just a portapotty that by Saturday night had gotten a little gross.
I prefer sites that have trash, so packing out your own trash is a bit of a hassle, but not the end of the world. We were on site #5 and it had a good shade and not too far from the toilet. It also had a lot of space - three tents easily fit. The sites near the main roadway seemed odd as campsites - more like a meadow that you just set up a tent in.
Placerville isn't too far to pick up any forgotten items or food too.
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Ryan H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Very beautiful!
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Nell M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Had a lovely time at this site! There were other camps nearby but they were still far enough away for my party and I to feel like we had privacy. There was a picnic table, fire pit, and plenty of space for the tents and parking. The port-a-potty was in great condition and did not have any odor which was amazing! Only drawback was that there were a lot of burrs near the campsite we ended up at (Campsite 12). So wear long socks and pants when roaming around the campsite if you're not walking down the main dirt road.
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Osana O.
5 years on Hipcamp
Considering the cost I would have hoped for more, such as showers (I don't think they were available even outside of CV-19) and trash pick up. It's a real pain having to take your trash away.
The owners were friendly and the site was fine. You can buy firewood, water and some basic supplies at the farmhouse. The information pack on arrival was helpful.
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Darren A.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Wendell was so kind to us an our family, but escorted us down to our camp area, went over the map of surrounding grocery stores, restaurant, gas stations etc. we found out late that we might have a couple more family members showing up then we had originally anticipated and offered to pay more, he told us please no, don’t worry about it. On our last night staying he came down, knowing how many family members we had, majority being children, he told us we didn’t have to be out at noon, take our time packing up.
Besides being such a kind man, we had a tree with a ladder leading up that the kids loved, horses that were very sweet that both kids and adults loved, a little pond close by with baby frogs, it was our 3 year olds first time camping and could not have asked for a better experience. We will absolutely be back.
Lisa J.
5 years on Hipcamp
We needed an escape from the city, so we booked this last minute. I read the other reviews, so I’m glad we had site 5, as it had lots of shade.
Nora K.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2020
Good for a night but not for chilling the day after.
Wendell is nice and welcoming. He also gave us a package with recommendations that became very handy.
The site is OK but not further due. There is no shade in the morning, and it was pretty packed. It was easy to keep social distancing though.
There is no water in the creek.
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Merav Y.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Wendell is a great host and has beautiful and well maintained site with all amenities. I had a very good experience at Irish Creek and would definitely return.
Anshuman S.
6 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2020
Wendell is lovely and is very helpful; great guy. However, the property just isn't kept up well. It's basically a bumpy, sprawling hay field with not much sun cover; looks like a music festival grounds. Our campsite didn't come with the metal grate needed to cook on the included fire pit; I drove over and called Wendell who then helped right away and found us something to use.
The directions to the campsite weren't clear either. I accidentally drove down the wrong driveway and found myself at Wendell's personal house. Wendell then quickly helped me find my campsite. Still, I wish the directions online were clear so that I didn't need to do that.
Overall, nothing is wrong with the place but it just isn't that nice. Many many many short spiny thorn plants all around too so I would be hesitant to let any kids or animals walk around unattended.
Jared G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great stay! Stars were incredible! Size of site was nice! Nice, stiff, afternoon breeze. Cooled down nicely after a warm day. Beautiful River spot 10/15 minutes away at Lotus park.
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Lasalle B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
The weather was predicting 90+ degrees but we got there around 3/4pm and it wasn't bad at all so that was a huge relief. Wendell mentioned that they are in some sort of breezeway. We had just gotten out of the river down the hill. There's also a really nice brewery in the middle of *nowhere* within a 5min drive - that was kinda cool!
Plenty of stars, lots of field to roam around in. There's two free range kittens that might come greet you.
They have quite a few campsites but they are all spread out far enough from each other.
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Ian E.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2020
It was peaceful when empty. The spots are pretty close together. There was a lot of worn down furniture. The site host was friendly and gave plenty of info for the surrounding area. Lots of business in the greater area closed for COVID-19
Kayla K.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Very nice campgrounds with Porta Potties and Pottable water included. Campsites are next to each other so its not very secluded but secluded enough to have your own personal space. The campgrounds is about 10-15 minutes away from the American River (which is accessible without a raft, great for a quick dip). Firewood pick up is on the campgrounds at 10$ a bundle. Wendell is a super friendly host and very helpful. One note is that there isn't that much shade in some spots so id recommend bringing a Canopy.
Would definitely recommend this spot for a quick getaway!
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Victor L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
Very easy to feel safe and practice social distancing.
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Steven V.
5 years on Hipcamp
We loved the views of the stars at night. Very quiet and peaceful at night. The road getting there was windy as heck! We were lucky that our campsite was separated from the others pretty well but the other campsites were so close together, I was thankful we booked the one we did. If you don’t mind having less privacy then definitely recommend!
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Kimberly R.
2 reviews
Irish Creek is for last minute, last resort camping - it’s very close to rafting and was the only thing available over the 4th of July, so we booked it. The trees are beautiful, but few, and the ground is very uneven (hard to play catch/badminton/ pitch our tent flat) with dry grass and dirt with patches of prickly plants. Each site gets a picnic table along with old, junky, rusting furniture that is pretty much unusable and needs to be removed. It was packed over the 4th, of course, which made the ONE USABLE OVER-FULL OUTHOUSE an extremely unpleasant experience! There was another that was full of cobwebs and bugs, and apparently a third somewhere else on the land toward the end of the long line of camp sites, but our host pointed us to the one. The trees are lovely, but too few to provide privacy or much shade. Oh, and ear wig type bugs cover anything cool or damp during the night and early morning, including the tents and outhouse. So, if you’re desperate, it works for a place to have a fire and sleep, but it is not a camping destination. The hosts were friendly, but the dogs were not- if you get anywhere near the little house in the midst of the camping, which we were right beside, they run to the fence barking pretty ferociously.
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Justin F.
2 reviews
Our stay was great! Wendell was a great host and made sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!
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Samantha C.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was our second visit and it was wonderful. We are hooked on how close the site is to so many adventures.
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Justice D.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
The camp was very nice! Wendell was a great host and would recommend to anyone!
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Patrick R.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Someone was outside my tent for hours walking around and shaking my tent. I could hear them walking circles and when I got up at 5:30 I could see someone had written “hi” by me. I left as fast as possible. Too scary!
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Jenny J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
Group trip ·
Irish Creek Camp
Wendell is wonderful, knowledgeable, easy going. We spent the first night of our trip at his place-- and really enjoyed his company and that of his wife:) My only suggestion is that the area needs to be kept up a bit-- the tables and chairs are pretty rickety and rocky and ancient! the land itself is lovely and quiet and we had plenty of space and it was a very peaceful way to start our trip. thank you!
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Dina S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2020
What a beautiful property, the diversity of oak trees and plants was a treat. Wendell was incredibly welcoming and laid out all the tips for us. Great seasonal pond with enough frogs to keep the kids busy for hours :) Star gazing from the meadow at night was so pleasant. I would definitely stay here again for a sweet weekend chillin’ at the river. Thanks for being a kind host, Wendell!
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Todd C.
3 reviews
We had a wonderful Pandemia-free weekend. The site was big enough to accommodate two tents and two cars. We were 6 people. There are many nice spots to fight the hit in the area. We drove to the American River and also to the Sly recreation area and Sugar Pine Reservoir. Parking can be challenging but not impossible. Try to arrive early in the morning or around 3 pm. The camping was a nice place to spend the night, but it was just too hot to spend the whole day there. Our site (n7) had enough shade until 10 am and it was a short walk to the restrooms and the water.
Maria R.
3 reviews
Nice and tranquil place with a great location. We will definitely be back.
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Victor C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
Wendell and his wife were very kind and welcomed us when we arrived. The campsite was as advertised, the other sites were close by but didn't feel crowded. It was nice having a campfire with protective covering, so we felt safe having a fire without undue risk of starting a wildfire. There was also several good options for us to set up our hammock!
Ben S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Coloma, El Dorado, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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