PANTILOKPOM

Tucked away into the mountains Between the Six Rivers and Shasta Trinity National Forests, arriving at Pantilokpom feels like discovering Neverland. The scenery is beautiful and the decor is cute, often vintage and eclectic. A picturesque pond with an island in the middle is surrounded by a handful of canvas bell tents and flanked by a beautiful stream that seems like it runs all year. The nearby outdoor kitchen and wood cabin also have lovely pond views. When paired with well maintained compost toilets and a cute open-ish air shower shack complete with hot water tank, the space made for unique and incredibly fun, rustic glamping experience. Expect to unplug from civilization a bit and be rewarded for it when you do. The hosts live a short distance up the road in a gorgeous, sustainably made house designed and built by the owner herself. Both the property owner and the two groundskeepers are generous and attentive without hovering. Despite being a fairly last minute booking, they had a freshly made bed and propane burner to offer me, as well as dinner from their own kitchen and wine. As it was supposed to rain the nights of my stay and the cabin happened to be empty, they upgraded me for free and gave me complementary firewood for the small woodburning stove inside. They were kind to my dog and accommodating of her as well. I’d booked this spot spontaneously when I ended up with two free days between jobs and wanted a relaxing outdoors getaway with my dog and I couldn’t have made a better choice!

Lexi L.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2019

Tranquilo

We had an amazing time at these cabins -- our host (Manny) was amazing and everyone there was extremely hospitable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a chill getaway.

Daniel H.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2019

Group trip ·

Great host and beautiful spot and tent!

Celeste M.

2 reviews

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· September 2019

Responsive, helpful

Group trip ·

Excellent place if you want to escape everything, it's got amazing clean water, showers and bbq pits w/ utensils. There's a creek and pond to swim in, so peaceful! Zero light pollution too so the stars are amazing! Check out strawhouse cafe on the way for some great food and coffee! -Ryan

Ryan O.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2019

Best possible experience!

Wow! My wife & I cannot get over the wonderful time we had staying here. The cabin was very accommodating what with private outdoor kitchen, running water, electricity & WiFi. Fantastic layout- you get a large outdoor area with a fire pit & two hammocks. The cabin deck over looks a stream so the sound of water really adds to the relaxation. This property is incredible! Granted I think we got lucky since there were no other campers the weekend we stayed. Our dog had an open terrain to enjoy! One of the highlights is definitely Manny, the host on site. He was thoughtful & courteous. In his trips into town he would check to see if we needed supplies. On our 2nd night he invited us to view the “scube” all lit up & it was BRILLIANT. I truly hope we get the opportunity to visit again.

Matt R.

6 reviews

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· August 2019

Great place !

Group trip ·

This was our first visit and first time using Hipcamp. I am not a camper - my family had to make some concessions to get me to go. One was a safe place, good tent, and easy to access. This place met 2/3. So my recommendation is to make sure and download direction because there was no cell service! Also. DO NOT take the dirt road that the Google says to take. Big mistake!! And quite possibly dangerous if you have never navigated a steep forest service road. Also - lots of big chuck holes in the road - make sure your stuff is tied down proper. Needless to say - once you find it - it’s a nice little quiet and quaint camping spot. We were given the little pond cabin- unexpected but quite nice for me!! Our teens slept in the large tent that was already set up and waiting - complete with air mattress next to the pond. Our host - Manny - was very accommodating. He lit the cool fire thing with the hammocks - don’t know what it’s called but it is very cool!! You lay in the hammocks and the fire is above you!! It was peaceful. There is a little camp kitchen area with a stove and utensils. We had no problems with wildlife - other than the obligatory meat bees. There are outhouses that you have to walk to - an outdoor shower which had hot water and an incredible view! We would visit again and bring friends and plan for a few days!!

Carmen R.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2019

This place only exists in dreams!

My wife and I stayed two nights at this magical place and we didn't want to leave. The sound of the creek water, the twitter of the birds, the clean fresh air, and the sun beams through the branches of the pine tree forrest were all dazzling. We took hundreds of pictures! It's a ~30 minutes bumpy drive up the mountain from the highway (rocks and potholes) with no service on the way, but it's totally worth it. On the way up, we saw a bear, a deer, a rabbit and many squirrels. The place is a private camping ground in the middle of the forrest. It has two log cabins and three tents, and many hammocks all around (In addition to the owner's summer house). Every cabin and tent has its own private space and its own fire pit, and there are a few other big shared fire pits in between. The outhouse and the shower are shared. We were lucky to get the big log cabin. It has a balcony right at the creek, and a bigger private area. There are 3 bids in the cabin with clean sheets and towels. It also has a small kitchenette and a wood burning stove/heater. But we never used that because we spent most of the two nights by the fire pit listening to the water sound and watching the stars. Only 5 minutes down the highway there is a river rafting company "bigfoot rafting", we spent a day at the trinity river, and we left our dog at the cabin (the doors can be locked). The hosts (Tim, Mani and Joyce) were very accommodating. We booked a cabin only one night before heading there, and Tim responded in a few hours to confirm our booking. Mani was waiting for us when we arrived, took us on a tour around the place, got us connected to the wifi, and made sure we had everything we needed. Joyce (the owner) is an architect who bought this property a long time ago and kept working on every single detail since then. She's a well read and well traveled lady. We met her on the second day and we enjoyed our short conversation with her. We're definitely going back there every summer!

Ahmad T.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2019

The secluded area of Pantilokpom is a dream—tons of open land to roam freely and beautiful, clear night skies filled with thousands of stars—I didn’t want to leave. The host’s mom, Joyce, lives on-site and is welcoming. Mani, the other host, was just as gracious, friendly, and made sure we had everything to make our stay enjoyable. The cabin was rustic and I loved the outdoor kitchen. The outdoor shower is not attached to the cabin, as you might assume from the pictures, but just a short 3 min walk. Although, there was a tub in the cabin that was recommended we not use as the outdoor shower was a better option. If you’re looking for a quiet, getaway in a remote place, this is your spot. I hope to visit again. The hosts made the experience memorable. Thank you!

Maggie C.

9 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· September 2018

Group trip ·

We had booked the cabin for 4 nights, for labor weekend. When we got to the cabin, the handy man said he was not aware of our stay... He was actually hanging out in the cabin with friends. In about 5 minutes, they cleared up their stuffs, but did not clean anything. The cabin was super dirty with old tooth brushes, food leftovers in the oven, rotten food in the out of order fridge, clogged sink, stinky sheets, trash everywhere in the yard, dog poops, etc. etc. Beside the fact that the cabin was gross, we felt particularly unsafe because of the unsecured scary stairs. I had mentioned to the owner that we had 2 little ones (2&5 yo) and I am surprised he did not specify this place is not safe for young kids. Well, we had to stay for the first night as the cabin is very remote and it was late already. We cleaned what we could and slept in our sleeping bags that I had packed by chance. We left early in the morning and contacted Hipcamp to report the issue. They've been very responsive. This whole time, we could not get a hold on the owner. This is too bad, this place could have been magic. The cabin is pretty and the creek looked amazing.

Cherre E.

4 reviews

Not recommend

· September 2018

Horrible experience. The property looks abandone and buldings were falling apart and filthy. We arrived and were shocked to discover the state of the property, and soon realized the cabin we rented was being occupied, old dog food, dirty dishes, clothing, bed sheets and a broken chair could be seen inside the cabin. I contacted the host but have not heard from him. I did not feel safe and decided to leave. Please stay away!!!!

Norma R.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2018

Group trip ·

The property is beautiful and the people are super friendly and helpful.

Alexander M.

7 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2018

While the property itself was beautiful, the experience was incredibly unsatisfactory. Many of the photos shown were not actually photos of the cabin itself, but other permant structures that people live in full time. The grounds were unkept, and there was trash and junk strewn everywhere. But beyond all of that, the thing that made the weekend unbearable was the yellowjackets. Hundreds and hundreds of yellow jackets swarming inside and outside the cabin. Joe, the host, came down the first night and heavily sprayed poison on several nests he located on the cabin itself, however, it didn’t even dent the problem. I left after the first night because I was unable to wash a dish or cook a meal without being swarmed by hundreds of aggressive yellowjackets. Unfortunately I will not be back or be recommending this property to others.

Gihane H.

2 reviews

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· July 2018

Group trip ·

The camp site is great and the hosts are even better. They told us all the perfect places to go with the kids. The camp site also had plenty to do and is very much off the beaten path.

Chris J.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2018

It's a rustic cabin with views of nature from each side. The gated deck was perfect for our 2 year old explorer; we could enjoy the pond view, and starry evenings while he stayed confined. It's an easygoing place, and the site manager, Joe, was an unexpected treat- he was able to answer any question we had to put this nervous mama's fear to rest (no poisonous snakes this time of year, no poison oak, ivy, or sumac). The Pond cabin itself has a sink and table, but there is also a communal fire pit that housed pots and pans, plus plates. We did bring our own bedding, but the host did have bedding available. We would like to stay there again, next time bringing a French press instead of a coffee pot to not deplete stored power. 🙄

Annette M.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2018

Pantilokpom Creek Side camping is truly magical. Our host, Joe, was a great help and made us feel very welcome on the property. This property is simply breathtaking, as they dammed up the creek to create a pond that now provides habitat for endemic turtles. The road leading up to the camp is 10 miles of beautiful (although very windy) forest, the campsites are all close to the creek providing cold creek water to relax next to, and the national park trails are super close. We had an amazing time by the campfire at dinner time, enjoyed getting to know Joe's lifestory and the history of the area. Also got to see his amazing burning man sculputure, which is a fire made from liquid gas. beautiful and fun time! Thank you

Vanessa B.

3 reviews

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· May 2018

Group trip ·

We had a great time at Pantilokpom! Tim and Joe were super hospitable and we loved our quiet get-away in the woods.

Kelsey E.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2018

Very beautiful and relaxing. Joe was very nice and accommodating. We will be going back soon. Thank you for sharing your wonderful space!

Toni N.

5 reviews

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· May 2018

What a wonderful place to spend a night or a few days. Completely off the grid, the Pond and Log Cabin are located on a beautiful property in the Trinity National Forest. The owners have taken great care in providing electricity, running water, and even WI-FI. Would recommend to anyone looking to get away for a few days, or passing through the area. Will definitely be back.

Dustin M.

3 reviews

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· October 2017

Staying in a cabin at Pantilokpom was dreamy- I honestly did not want to leave. I took my mother up and over the mountains to this place with a destination that seemed so far from anywhere familiar. Aside from terrain so reminiscent of my childhood, I'd never known communities tucked so far back amongst forgotten highways and recently paved roads. We were greeted by Davide, an Italian by way of Mexico City. He was the designated host- so accommodating and kind. After setting us up in our perfect little cabin, we shared delicious beers and toasted to travels and adventures. Having arrived after dark, he built up our anticipation of beautiful morning pond views which did not disappoint. Although we didn't get the opportunity to meet Joyce, the owner and visionary behind this beautiful property, I read about her impressive background in architecture and her use of natural materials in her buildings. She owns and runs the hostel in nearby Arcata and knows a thing or two about international travelers and creating the perfect hosting experience. There are so many resources for the multiple outdoor kitchens, that you can arrange to not have to bring any of your own implements. You will not be near a store, so ensure you have everything you need. Water, electricity, propane, wifi, and tools are all available on site.

Erinn H.

17 reviews

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· August 2017

Group trip ·

Best place! We were here a few nights and could not get over how wonderful this place was! Beautiful location and wonderful amenities! Can't wait to come back!

Jennifer J.

5 reviews

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· August 2017

Group trip ·

What an amazing, peaceful, welcoming and relaxing place! The hosts are amazing, graceful and engaging, the camping was easy, the terrain beautiful. I will definitely want to come back. Our kids (2 families, 4 kids between 5yrs and 8 yrs) had a TOTAL blast. Highly recommend Pantilokpom!!!

Eric W.

5 reviews

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· August 2017

Group trip ·

Awesomely unique place! We were lucky to have the whole place to ourselves so that was magical in and of itself. Be aware - It's a drive to get to the spot and getting there at night is even trickier because GPS isn't accurate, AND there's no reception. Fortunately, we were able to obtain written instructions. Recommend you try to get there before dark. Great place for the whole family. There are so many activities; zip line to pond, kayak, boat, stand up paddle, creek, hammocks, outdoor kitchen, outhouse, disc golf baskets!

Quetzaly T.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2017

Great escape from the valley below, nice and secluded about 10 miles in off the nearest road, Pantilokpom has a beautiful pond great for cooling off, which also feature a zip line, canoe and paddle board. Really great camp site with cabins, outhouses, hammocks, and a nice heated shower. The pond is really cool and from the canoe and paddle board you can see all kinds of creatures. The nearby creek is also cooling and relaxing. Great place to just chill. The cube thing is awesome! Joyce is super nice and helpful and a wonderful host. This is a really magical place.

Savannah M.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2017

Amazing place and people!! I would definetly come back ! Beautiful, peaceful cute place. Thanks Joyce for the great experience :)

Eugenia I.

4 reviews

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· August 2017

This place is a real gem! We rolled up mid day and found Joyce in her recycled hemp adobe cottage, who couldn't be cooler. Super helpful. Showed us around the grounds and left us to set up and enjoy the peace and quiet of the creek (which runs through the property). We brought our camping kit, but somehow forgot to bring a wine opener and a french press, so were really appreciative to find the outdoor kitchen / prep area stocked with everything we'd forgotten: pots and pans, utensils, french presses.. There's a hose with potable water right there as well. Great place - great host. Kind of a magic spot. Thanks Joyce!

Kevin F.

2 reviews

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· July 2017

What a sweet camp, and what a lovely host Joyce was. Truly enjoyed the peace and quiet by the creek and the visits from the pups. Would love to return and spend more time with Joyce and her lovely crew :)

Amy S.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2017

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