Looking to get away from it all? Look no further! This place is REMOTE! The last 5 miles from Petrolia takes at least 20 minutes and is really rugged and steep.
This is a raised sleeping platform with phenomenal views located five miles form Petrolia. There is space for several tents as well and would be great spot for a large group. You MUST have a 4-wheel or All whee
Looking to get away from it all? Look no further! This place is REMOTE! The last 5 miles from Petrolia takes at least 20 minutes and is really rugged and steep.
This is a raised sleeping platform with phenomenal views located five miles form Petrolia. There is space for several tents as well and would be great spot for a large group. You MUST have a 4-wheel or All wheel vehicle with clearance to access this site. You are a 3 minute walk from the Lost Yurt. There is a spigot for water, and an outhouse nearby. There is a private fire pit and picnic table as well as a common area for all campers to enjoy horseshoes and access to a sink where you can do dishes. There are gorgeous views, and a huge view of the sky for stargazing. It is secluded so the quiet seeps into your soul. You will want to screen shot our directions, the map and the map of the property as you will lose service before you get here and you will not have service here.
Dogs are welcome! We have 2 dogs on the property that would love to meet and greet and hang out if your dogs are good with other dogs. If not, we can try to keep them away, but cannot promise they won't make a visit to your site.
There are currently 3 camp sites on our 80 acres, one is about 100 yards away from your site.
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 2
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out
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Rent 2 camp chairs for $5
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Rent bicycles for $10/each
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Me and my girlfriend had no idea what to expect. The road up you’ll definitely need all wheel drive car that can handle deep dips and some rugged off road terrain. Other than that the pictures do not do this place justice. The combination of the hospitality from Shannon, Terra, and Todd, the spiritual surroundings of nature, the Milky Way galaxy and Mother Earth have captured me forever. Speechless. Already planning on the next trip back.
Talk about nights in the hills with you and the stars..this place is amazing.
Shannon has setup a nice little campsite with a platform for your tent or sleeping situation, picnic table, potable water, and a campfire ring(if it's not fire season).
It's a beautiful secluded little spot up the hill with a beautiful view and just serenity. It was the perfect little weekend away.
Great tucked away place to stay! We met Shannon in town so she could escort us to the site the first night and we were glad! The road is a little rough with dips and loose rocks and gravel, so 4WD is absolutely necessary.
The site itself was very nice. Tucked under a giant tree, shelters you from potential rain, but dosen't block your view of the stars and the hills. Up at the site, there is a fire pit, large picnic table, and platform to set up your tent on. A spigot with potable water is nearby which was extremely convenient!
There are wild animals that wander the property so if you wake up early you might get a chance to catch the wild pigs or deer grazing in the area. She had a dog, Max, that loved our little dog and Max followed us most of the time while we were at camp. He became our camping companion. It was also a great place to let our little dog roam and run around.
It was a great getaway from our busy everyday lives. Expect no cell service, millions of stars, and interesting landscapes that the Lost Coast and Mattole Valley has to offer.
Host Shannon was friendly and happy to share her knowledge of the area. Campsite exceeded expectations with marvelous views and solitude. AWD/4x4 is definitely needed to make it up the steep dirt roads. 10/10 would recommend.
Rochelle and Ryan were fantastic hosts and the platform was amazing! Loved our stay and will definitely be returning.
Lost Coast Retreats is such a special place. If you’re looking for somewhere to be truly off the grid, this is it! We felt like we had the whole mountaintop to ourselves and the stars were incredible. I’m already dreaming about going back.
It's like a dream to stay here. Well worth the drive and trek up the mountain! Yes, I'm confirming like other reviews you must have a 4x4 (can't speak to AWD) to get up here. We rented a 4x4 SUV just for this. You can spend a day on the Lost Coast Trail (hour away), or go an hour east to Humboldt Redwood State Park (<90 mins away). We spent a day relaxing on the property, too. Ryan is so kind-hearted and a caring host. He was happy to give us great tips on how to explore the LCT. We were grateful to disconnect from the toxic internet and online distractions here - I wouldn't change a thing! We met deer, quail, even what we think was a Northern Saw-whet Owl one night, joining us in the glorious oak tree above our tent. This is a camping trip we will always remember and hope to visit again.
Oh my goodness was it hard to leave this spot! The view from the platform is even better in person. The property has several places to hike / explore. Ryan and Rochelle live in a yurt further down the hill from the campsite. They are wonderful hosts, and it was nice to know they were close (although other than arriving and leaving I didn’t hear or see them much). This is truly a spot where you’ll feel alone and in peace to soak up every drop of the beauty all around. Ryan provided great directions to arrive, and even though I had no service and am not the best at directions, I found the spot by following his step by steps. He had a great tip to go a more scenic route to arrive, and also recommended a couple hikes on my way back out. Thank you! While I went alone with my pup, the spot is large enough to hold a big group. Ryan and Rochelle have a truly magical spot and anyone who is able to stay here will be blown away. I am already planning my trip back.
This was an amazing getaway location with breathtaking views, with friendly and inviting Host and Hostess as well as respectful of your privacy. I felt safe having my daughter out here with me.
Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends.
- Property
- Lost Coast Retreats
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- $60/night
- 1 Site
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