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Walden Ranch

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· Linden, San Joaquin, California

300 acres hosted by Alan H.

2 tent sites

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.

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.

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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703 ratings · 546 reviews

Cade T.recommends

April 5, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Great campsite, I had a great experience…………………………………..

Tess M.recommends

March 29, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Amazing I had a great time and the owners are so nice

Katerina R.recommends

March 20, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Camping near lake with animals

Alan’s Walden Ranch farm camping was the best experience that my husband and I had. Indeed, a slice of heaven. His place is lovely and peaceful. There is everything you need for a comfortable camping. From picnic tables to barbecue areas, fire pits with chairs, wood, water stations, bathrooms, and showers. Alan is a sweetheart. He let us join him and feed the animals. He has cows, lamas, dogs, peacocks, horse, and ducks, and the lake is the cherry on top. The kayaking around and seeing the animals was so fun. He has great workers who assist him in the daily life of a rancher. We met Rafael, such a great guy with a positive energy and lots of knowledge of the land and animals. We had such a fun stay, and we didn't want to leave. We are looking so forward to coming back.

William L.recommends

March 20, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

Incredible host

Alan is an amazing host - he was generous, fun to talk to, and clearly cares so much about the land and his guests. We were traveling with our 2 kids under 5, and our highlights definitely included feeding the cows on the hay wagon and the kids getting to pet all the animals. Thank you, Alan!

Mihee K.recommends

March 13, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

I love Alan’s Ranch! An incredible stay with a nice group of people. You can feel the love Alan put into his home and how much he wants to share his space with others. You can have as much private time as you like, but don’t pass up the chance to feed the animals around 2! The grove is so peaceful, and there’s plenty to see walking the gorgeous property. Must visit for animal lovers. So great I plan to return again soon.

Mihee K.recommends

March 11, 2024

Walden Ranch Camping

A special place for animal lovers and anyone who is curious about ranch life! Alan’s Grove has so much love in it and he is a very generous and kind man who stops by to say hello and invite you to ride along to feed the animals when in season to do so. The sunrises, sunsets, llamas, cows, dogs, grass and trees were all picturesque and rejuvenating. You’ll have plenty of privacy. Bring a noise machine for sleep if you’re sensitive but wouldn’t change a thing, the symphony of animals is part of the beauty!

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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