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Rancho LoveJoyPeace

Hosted by Laurie · Fort Bidwell, California

95%

Rancho LoveJoyPeace is the home of The Original Locavore Farms U-Pick. About the area: Surprise Valley is at an elevation of about 4500 feet (1370 meters) and is classified as "high desert". The small town of Fort Bidwell is about 25 miles (40 km) from the nearest store, 45 miles (72 km) from the nearest "big" town (population 3000), and 3 to 4 hours drive from Redding, California; Reno, Nevada; and Bend, Oregon. The ranch is at the base of the Warner Mountains and to the east faces the vast Nevada desert. In the winter, snow can accumulate up to a couple of feet (0.6 meters), but usually does not last long and in any case the road is snowplowed right up to the house. Temperatures vary, but for periods in the extreme winter can approach zero degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees below zero C). There are multiple natural hot springs nearby. The main occupation in this area is ranching (raising cattle for beef or alfalfa to feed to cows that will be beef), but there are a number of artists, retired people, and others who call this place home. Fort Bidwell and Surprise Valley are also home to multiple organic farms operated by lovely families. People come here come for the fishing and hunting, birdwatching or exploring history, for the clean air and open spaces, and for the solitude. Sightings of deer, eagles, antelope, and lots of other wildlife are common. This is a place where people live closely with nature and where patience and self-reliance are crucial.

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95% Recommend20 ratings · 7 reviews

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This was wonderful. Its not as far as it looks and is well worth the diversion. We loved falling asleep to the sounds of the sweet creek. The hot shower was fabulous! Lorie and Crystal were helpful and accomidating. We loved the way it was developed!!! Great spot!

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This campsite was so cute! Laurie was a great host; she showed us around the property, told us some things going on in town, and invited us to coffee the following morning. Her and Crystal (as well as the other campers) were very welcoming. The campsite was well maintained, and you could choose to have little/no privacy as well as total privacy so there's really something for everyone. Also, her site really gives a community vibe and encourages interaction among guests. Only thing: WEAR LOTS OF BUG SPRAY.

Lili G.

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This is place is fantastic. It's rustic camping with a twist. The host (Krystal) is fantastic, really sweet and fun to talk to. The place itself is a hidden gem tucked away from any city. One thing to remember is that the closest town is a bit of a drive away, so as long as you are prepare well with food & ice, you'll have a blast.

Mahesh N.

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· September 2017

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We arrived after dark but Krystal was expecting us and showed us to the campsites. The campsite was nice, the fairy lights gave it a cozy feeling, and we got to wake up to a view of the beautiful creek in the morning. I had never used a composting toilet before, but I thought it was actually pretty pleasant - far better than port-a-potties or pit toilets.

Sarah N.

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· August 2017

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This place was great. We just stayed for an evening. Krystal was there to greet us and was super friendly as she walked us back to the sites. We woke to the sunrise in the morning washed up in the makeshift sink, got to know Throney, checked out awesome creek out back, then drove back into Fort Bidwell to have breakfast at the FortBidwell Hotel. Everything had a simple friendly small town feel.

Brian C.

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· July 2016

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Rancho Love Joy Peace is a beautiful piece of land and a prefect environment to come and hang out and camp with friends. Fully equipped with private campsites, a creek to take a dip in on a hot day, a beautiful farm, and a communal amphitheater where movie nights are played. There are solar lights to guide you where ever you need to navigate at night ( like the compost toilet 'Throney') and fun little hiking trails up into the hills to give you a beautiful view of the grounds. Rancho Love Joy Peace has nothing but good vibes. A place you don't feel obligated or pressured to mingle with the other campers or farmers but also a great place to meet and hang out with kindred sprits. Definitely a great place for a much needed recharge from everyday life.

Vanessa L.

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Lovely spot, great people. Laurie is fun and relxaxed and great to talk to. For those that want to help out on the farm, there's always work to be done, and no pressure to do it. Will definitely return!

Rebecca W.

9 years on Hipcamp

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Fort Bidwell, Modoc, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Laurie W.

Joined in December 2015

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