- Catheys Valley
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88% Recommend121 ratings · 39 reviews
Great pit stop on your way to or from Yosemite.
Area’s to park a van or set up a tent, drop toilet & a hot shower.
Posh people might find it a bit too much but for everyone else, it has everything you need for a nights stop
Sam G.
7 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful area to camp and about an hour drive to Yosemite. We had a great time exploring the creek and the boys loved the friendly farm cats and dogs. The tent decks are awesome but pay attention to their sizes listed on the site. Agree with the other reviewers about the sites being extremely close to each other. We were super lucky to have the whole place to ourselves but would have been fine either way... Beautiful wildflowers and weather this time of year. The bathroom hut was really cool too!
Andrew was helpful and gave us a quick tour when we arrived. He was really welcoming and even offered to help unload... note that you will not have cell service if you have AT&t! So we weren’t able to text when we were pulling in and had to knock on his door...
Over all a great time!
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Raeleigh C.
2 reviews
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· March 2019
My friend and I loved it here! There was a flat, raised platform for our tent (it's not huge, but we had plenty of room) right by the creek and a small table that we ate at. There is also a hot outdoor shower! Beautiful stars at night, and not too far from Yosemite! We only planned on staying one night, but ended up staying an extra! Andrew is quick to respond and super friendly! I would recommend this hipcamp in a heartbeat!
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Alyssa S.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
The site was as expected and all we needed, enjoyed being close to Yosemite! A fun weekend away from the bay, wish the weekend could be longer!
Kevin L.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2018
Private little campsite in a huge prairie of sorts. Woke up to birds (Jays & Woodpeckers) chirping before sunrise and saw a cute coyote departing from his night walks!
Linzy L.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2018
We enjoyed our camp. In particular, the quietness, the stars, the landscape and the wildlife that came out at the magic hours of dawn and dusk (bats, hawks, coyotes, tons of birds and a possible bobcat). It was great being so far out in nature. Arrival was effortless and easy thanks to the signs and directions and there was just enough phone reception for us to get driving directions when we wanted to go out on excursions!
The location was great - very close to Mariposa (which has some great food), Yosemite and Bass Lake, we found it a great base.
The site did feel a little cramped. In particular, we would have liked an area to hang out at night outside the tent (there was a small table but only one chair) and since our tent was a little big, there wasn't much room on the wooden platform that was our site. Site 3 made it difficult to get the car up to the tent, but that wasn't a big problem for us as we didn't have much gear.
Those points are all minor. Overall we enjoyed our trip. It was very peaceful and revitalizing! Thank you Andrew!
Jon R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2018
I would highly recommend Andrew's farm! Their campsite was exactly what we were looking for - a beautiful place with a super convenient location! Although we didn't get to meet Andrew in person since we arrived late and left early, he was very responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
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Courtney B.
8 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2018
Great outdoor experience! The outdoor shower was wonderful. Very rustic and not for everyone! We loved it! Good for those who don't need luxury and just need a hot shower and a place to pitch a tent. Compost style toilet.
Kristin B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
The hosts were very kind and accommodating and the site is beautiful and well maintained. However, this is not an ideal site for someone who wants to get away and have a quiet time in the wilderness. The campsites are all in very close quarters to one another and we were squeezing around fellow campers to get to the kitchen/bathroom. There was also a party going on at the farm one night which was too loud for my sister and her young son - they ended up not staying the night due to this. The toilet is really awesome and a composting toilet but not fit for all body types. You have to climb up on a stump to be able to get to the toilet seat.
The hosts were very kind when we discussed our concerns and returned some of our money, but these are things I would have liked to know in advance.
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Liya M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2018
Was very accessible and a great place to stay if you're headed to Yosemite
Lauren L.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
Our stay ended up working out perfectly but it was a little different than expected. With the hosts recommendations we spent the afternoon on the river to escape the heat and came back to make a great meal. Couple of things worth noting though, the platform for 1 and 2 are pretty small. They didn’t fit our 4 person tent, the ends hung off a bit, which was unfortunate since there was 8 of us. The kitchen was great for easy cooking but the common space is pretty small between the sites, walk to the bathroom, and the fence. Again, worked out and we had a great time, but I wouldn’t recommend reserving more than one small tent per site.
Bevin P.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
Great wee spot for a few nights exploring the area. Andrew was a cool dude and great to deal with. Cooked up some lovely produce from the farm on site.
Nick H.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2018
Beautiful rural setting, the organic farm is very picturesque. The campsites are VERY close together and small. The overall impression of the camp to us was that it is unfinished (a work in progress maybe?). The composting toilet had little privacy and was VERY full (of deposits) when we were there. Do not use the coordinates the 'GET DIRECTIONS' link gives you from this campsite's page on HipCamp. Google search the address instead, otherwise you will end up on a scenic drive through Cathey's Valley like we did. Its quite easy to get to if you use the address though. Overall I think its a fine enough place to pitch your tent and get a night's sleep (especially for the price) but we didn't have any desire to hand around "camping" there.
Zac P.
9 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2018
The Camp is in the nice place.
But:
The area is not cleaned for years - lots of mouse shit everywhere.
Tap water sink leaking.
It sais hot water comes in 2 minutes, but we never get it, event after 4 people in the shower.
There is kitchen stove, but no gas;
There are ather kitchen electronics as fridge, but all broken, not working.
It looks like, that first idea of the Camp was nice, they built it, but forget to maintain it. Now it looks abondoned.
Linas M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2018
(+) Andrew was extraordinarily helpful and communicative leading up to our stay
(+) Kitchen amenities (stove, sink, pot, pan, toaster) were clutch
(+/-) Site was a bit far out from Yosemite and other hiking destinations (so set expectations accordingly)
(-) Shower was impossible to use for anyone on the shorter side and the hot water pipe wasn't working
Erika B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
Andrew was a great host. The response time to questions was excellent and was willing to help. For example, I asked about the stove in the pictures and he explained it was not for camp use but he was willing to lend us a camp stove (we provide the gas). We did arrive late due to my lack of planning and I appreciate that he did not make me feel put out or an inconvenience to come after dark.
The view was great. There was a small creek (probably bigger when not so dry out) to look at and from the bathroom is a very nice view.
Signs were easy to read in daylight :) At night we had a difficulty setting up - but that's our fault.
There is a lot of potential for this location. It is beautiful, however it felt as if it was created or maintained last year, but this year nothing had been done yet to clean it up.
The kitchen area was really dirty. I understand it is an outdoor kitchen and so it will no be free of dirt but it looked untouched for a year with cobwebs and dirt and I did not feel like being the one to clean it. A cup, pot, and other stuff from previous use was left in the sink giving a cluttered feeling. A simple picnic table would have been nice to set our food on.
There were two camp sites with nice wood pads for tents, however they were too small for our 6 person tents. They would be nice size for square 4 person tents.
The bathroom was neat to me in that it had a great view and I found a composting toilet to be resourceful. For most people it would be just fine. However, we had small children with us ranging from 1 - 6. The potty trained children were not able to used the toilet themselves because it was so high up. I even "struggled" a little to get myself up and sit on the toilet. A higher step would have been nice.
To take a shower the water was turned off and the location of the handle was such that I could not turn it on myself and so Andrew turned it on for us each time we used the shower, or a guy in our group had to do it.
While this location is beautiful, just little things like mentioned above make it hard for me to recommend this location. Andrew mentioned that they will be making improvements in the future, and if that is the case, then it has the potential to be a beautiful place to camp. -amy
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Amy M.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
Just came back from our first stay here - it was lovely! Andrew is a gracious host, and went out of his way to make sure our site was ready when we arrived, as well as helping us out during our stay. We very much enjoyed our farm tour and waking up to the sounds of crickets, frogs, and the rooster. We also made a great connection with our co-campers in the communal kitchen and fire pit area. (If you’re not into the strangers-turned-friends communal vibe and have a few people with you, it would be worth reserving all three sites.) This was also our almost five year old’s first official camping trip, and he has now declared that he loves camping - success!
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Brynne D.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
My husband and I spent 3 nights here while we were visiting Yosemite. We brought our 4 month old Berner puppy with us.
Pros:
- easy to find
- somewhat close to Mariposa (town)
- hot water in the outdoor shower
- nice view
Cons:
- our tent didn’t fit on the platform so we had to set up on the slightly sloped ground behind site 2 (we brought our 4 person tent so the puppy’s kennel would fit inside).
- the stickers/barbs/foxtails in the grass/fields. We spent 20 minutes combing stickers out of our pup’s coat and pulling them out of his paws every time he went outside (multiple times a day). The field you park in was the worst.
- could have been cleaner - there was trash under the platforms and some dog poop around the campsite.
- kind of far from Yosemite
All in all it was fine for our last minute trip to Yosemite. We mostly just slept there, and it was perfectly suitable for that. The price is hard to beat. I wouldn’t recommend it if you are bringing your dog, but other than that I would.
Jordan B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
This campground was so unique and peaceful. We had a wonderful stay, though too short! It's an excellent spot for a place before or after Yosemite.
Taryn Y.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
Amazing cozy little farm and very friendly owners. The campsites 1 and 2 are on their own little wooden platforms and number 3 is in the grass. The utitlies are fun and easy to use. Not farm from the west entrance to ypsimite either
Joseph L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2018
A fantastic peaceful camping and cooking experience. Thanks for such a warm welcome
Jules L.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
Great spot! We had a heard of bike campers that needed a place to stay for the night that they were gracious enough to let us camp as a crew. There was an outdoor kitchen, shower, and compost toilet with a pretty cool view. The produce on the farm was delicious! We made strawberry shortcake for breakfast; )
Jonathan L.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2018
We are a bicycle touring group of up to 20 people. Raw Roots had plenty of room and lots of garden offerings for us to purchase. It was easy to stay there, easy to deal with Andrew, the farmer. When you're touring through these foothills, it's SO nice to get to know the people of the region in ways other than sitting in a dark bar! Stay there!
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Leslie J.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2018
Group trip ·
Peaceful Creekside Farm Camping
Camping on the Farm was the perfect site for our needs. As an overnight stop on our way to Yosemite from San Francisco, this small hideaway off the 140 (Central Yosemite Highway) in Cathey's Valley.
We didn't use the shower, but the small kitchen area was the perfect space for us to enjoy a classic mac and cheese dinner. We spent a few hours playing games and enjoying each other's company under the stars at the table provided. We were also lucky enough to watch one of our favorite sunsets in recent memory.
Everything was great at this spot and I would definitely recommend it! Thanks Andrew!
Brian D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2018
Great set up, beautiful spot, lovely hosts!
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Laura C.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2017
My boyfriend and I had a great time Camping On the Farm! Our host was so friendly and helpful. It's a nice scenic little spot just next to a stream, with great stars at night. The outdoor bathroom was great. We'd definitely come back!
Julia N.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
This campsite is the perfect get away from the busy city life. I stayed just for one night and I couldn't get enough. Andrew is so friendly and his property is beautiful. I came with my boyfriend just to get away from LA for the weekend and this location was better than imagined. We went to Yosemite for the day after camping and just had the most humbling and amazing time. We had absolutely no problems while staying here and enjoyed being able to explore the cute little farm with all the animals and plants! I would recommend to anyone that wants a unique place to camp on their way to Yosemite!
Kirra B.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2017
This experience was AWESOME! My husband, pup, and I are on a cross country trip. One of our planned stops was of course, Yosemite. We knew we wouldn't make it in time to find a campsite at Yosemite... but we found Andrew and Raw Roots Farm only an hour from Yosemite Valley. We got there at sunset and were greeted with they happiest pup you'll ever meet and then soon after Andrew came by to introduce himself and shared with us a little more about the farm. It just so happened we were there the night before a farm to table dinner they were hosting on the farm. Andrew invited us back the next night for the dinner. It was amazing!! We were so fortunate to have that experience. The food and company were wonderful and we ended up camping an additional night. The next morning before we hit the road we walked the farm with Andrew and picked out produce to purchase.. way better than an farmers market ; ) Thank you Andrew for such a wonderful experience. We will definitely stay again if we ever find ourselves in Cathey's Valley!
Jennifer B.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2017
We had an amazing time! Andrew was so accommodating and we especially loved cooking with some of the produce we purchased from the farm. It's a bit of a drive from Yosemite Valley, but you drive through the lovely town of Mariposa on the way. Would highly recommend and hope to return!
Caitlin M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2017
We were very happy Camping on the Farm and had everything we needed. Host was very responsive and professional. When trying to have a sense of where each campsite is and the distance, beware not to use the aerial photo view as a reference for scale. Sites are very close to one another, but host was so accommodating, if you have concerns about this I'd recommend reaching out to him perhaps he can come up with some sort of solution. We were the only campers at the time.
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Rachel Y.
8 years on Hipcamp
Location
Catheys Valley, Mariposa, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Andrew G.
Joined in March 2017Things to do nearby
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