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Walden Ranch

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· Linden, San Joaquin, California

300 acres hosted by Alan H.

2 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best all-around: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Alan is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Walden Ranch began with the purchase of a neighboring 20 acres. Couple that with the inspiration of Thoreau's lines and life at the real Walden Pond, the ranch has grown to nearly 300 acres and the small ranch pond has grown to a 5-acre lake with a 3-acre forest and home. Scouts, family and church groups use the site for gatherings. Available are canoes, bonfire, and exploring the ranch's 300-head cattle, llamas, poultry and wildlife. Pitch your tent in a forest setting alongside a lake on a working cattle ranch. Watch wildlife or hike to smaller lakes on the ranch. Other animals include dogs, llamas, geese, chickens, and horses. The ranch is within a 20 minute drive to either Stockton or Lodi, CA and is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and pastures. Outdoor flush toilets, sink, tables and fire ring available. Forested area is set amidst grazing lands. This "Walden" even has willow trees slipped from Walden Pond, MA. Owner looks forward to sharing this peaceful, special spot! Pitch your tent in a forest setting alongside a lake on a working cattle ranch. Watch wildlife. Hike to smaller lakes on the ranch. Other animals include dogs, llamas, geese, chickens, and horses. The ranch is within a 20 minute drive to either Stockton or Lodi, CA and is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and pastures. Outdoor flush toilets, sink, tables and fire ring available. Forested area is set amidst grazing lands. This "Walden" even has willow trees slipped from Walden Pond, MA. Owner looks forward to sharing this peaceful, special spot!

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714 ratings · 554 reviews

Xay P.recommends

April 18, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Everything was perfect. The owner is very nice and easy going. The campsite was set in a lovely area away from the main house giving you plenty of privacy.Meeting some of the animals was fun. Our dogs had a blast with the owner dogs and other animals. Bathroom was clean and works like it should. Would definitely come back.

Mark M.recommends

April 16, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Very Farmy

This was a very nice place. Really enjoyed the llamas and the farm animals. They made some noise in the night, but only enough to remind you you were rural. Alan was responsive to inquiries, etc, and was kind enough to let us know the ground was a bit wet yesterday. Would love to do it again...but unlikely to pass this way again, as we live in the southeast.

Rachelle C.recommends

April 15, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Always so magical at Walden Ranch! We love it there so much!

Tonya G.recommends

April 11, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

I really enjoyed myself and relaxing felt like I was a little girl on our farm and the host alan was so nice and pleasant to talk to

Heather J.recommends

April 10, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

A break away from busy life

Amazing tent camping experience at Walden Ranch. Be prepared to enjoy the sounds of nature AND a working cattle ranch with all the fixins! Alan is a kind and gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The site is lush with grass, tall trees with plenty of shade and more picnic tables you would even know what to do with. It was a beautiful retreat from our busy lives. The only negative was the bathroom/shower/sink experience. It could use a bit of attention and a shower curtain for the shower. Other than that a wonderful experience. Thank you Alan and Raphael!

Tonya G.recommends

April 10, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

This place was so pieceful the animals are all friendly and the host was so plesent to talk to will most definitely refer to my friends and family and will most definitely be back

Location

Linden, San Joaquin, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Miwok and Plains Miwok First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Alan H.Joined in November 2017

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