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Walden Ranch

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· Linden, San Joaquin, California
300 acres hosted by Alan H.
2 tent sites
Best all-around: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Alan is a Star Host
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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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Noor A.recommends
April 25, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Dog friendly heaven
Great place to relax and let loose. The site is near a pond. You will see cattle and other farm animals in there fenced off areas. You must love dogs. We brought three when we went and they were off leash most of the time. The owner has friendly dogs off leash that play around the ranch. Expect them to say hi often. Will be coming back!
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Sheila M.recommends
April 24, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Camping with super friendly dogs.
We LOVED tent camping at Alan's Ranch. They had usable barbecues and a fire pit that asked for a $10 donation per day for wood which is an incredible deal! Alan was very friendly and had 6 of the sweetest dogs you could ask for. They would walk us around the property and made sure we made it to the bathrooms ok. If you love dogs and a serene environment this is the place for you! We will definitely be coming back in the near future!
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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.
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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.
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Rachelle C.recommends
April 15, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Always so magical at Walden Ranch! We love it there so much!
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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
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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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