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Ballard Walnut Grove

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· Solvang, Santa Barbara, California
22 acres hosted by Mike And Anne G.
2 RV sites
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Near Channel Islands National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center.
Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Private sites
99% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
We are a 4-generation family-owned and operated working farm, and have lived here since 1976. We are proud growers for Diamond Walnuts, and also have a busy Farm Stand with walnuts and produce, over 500 Christmas Trees, and a small event venue for rent. We love our farm and are happy to open our walnut grove to you and share the bounty and beauty that we have called home for over four decades. Ballard is 2 miles from Solvang, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez. Our Walnut Grove is nestled in the village of Ballard and in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Walking distance to two Tasting Rooms (Rideau & Lincourt), a Bakery (Bob's Well Bread), and a Fine-Dining Restaurant (Ballard Inn). Note that the trees lose their leaves in the winter and will leaf-out in late May. We offer 2 sites the Grove: one that accommodates larger RV's with up to 6 people (called "Diamond" - which has a larger area with soft solar lighting, picnic table, fire pit, corn hole, cozy bench for two, complimentary bundle of wood and a tasty treat. (This site also accommodates two RV's -just "add on" in Extras for each night of their stay.) The other smaller space (called "Chandler") is designed for a single RV or conversion van. Sprinkled with lighting, we include a picnic table, campfire pit with 3-4 pieces of split wood (you can add-on additional bundle for $10), Weber BBQ, bistro table and romantic bench swing. We include a treat for both our guests and their doggies. The two sites are 200 yards apart (that's two football fields) assuring your privacy. Please note in your request what you will be traveling in (RV, Trailer, Sprinter, etc). (** Please note that because we are a food-producing farm, we are only allowed to accept fully self-contained units (with built-in water and waste water tanks - sorry, no portable toilets ). No tents unless they are accompanying a self contained RV).
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Connie W.recommends
February 20, 2024
"Chandler" (for Smaller RV's)
We had a most lovely stay amongst the walnut trees! Camp was set up nicely for us.. well thought out with twinkling lights at night, corn hole, fire pit locked and loaded! Mike and Anne are lovely people. Yummy homemade bread and cookies. We will be back!!!!
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John M.recommends
February 19, 2024
"Diamond" for RV's and Trailers
Great camp 🏕️ in a great location. Close to Los Olivos and Solvang and next door to a nice winery. The camp was set up with nice chairs, a picnic table, firepit and wood. We will return!
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Connie W.recommends
February 19, 2024
"Chandler" (for Smaller RV's)
Walnut Grove Heaven
We loved being nestled in amongst the walnut trees. So peaceful. Situated just outside Solvang, there are many options to explore. Great cycling. Close to many wineries. Mike and Anne are amazing hosts. Kind and welcoming. Learned a little about walnuts and the surrounding area. We opted for some freshly baked sourdough one morning. Yummm. Definitely a do over!
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Gail B.recommends
February 17, 2024
"Chandler" (for Smaller RV's)
The site is furnished with everything you need for relaxing among the walnut trees. Beautiful and private place! Lots if room to walk and roam in the walnut grove and beyond.
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Kris F.recommends
February 13, 2024
"Diamond" for RV's and Trailers
Another amazing stay!
Mike and Anne’s property is SO amazing that we book it a few times every year. They are conveniently located to many wineries and their hospitality is amazing. Thank you as always. Kris
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Leanne W.recommends
January 28, 2024
"Chandler" (for Smaller RV's)
What a Gem
Excellent. The hosts are kind and accommodating, even giving helpful suggestions on activities and food pots.. Their offerings are delicious, 😋 Don't miss the fresh baked bread, cookies and we highly recommend ordering extra candied walnuts for the road. Even our nut hating teen loved em. Even in the winter without leaves on the trees it was beautiful and we felt we had privacy as the hosts and other campsite are spaced a good distance away. Listening to the coyotes and frogs in the distance at night while the complimentary incense like walnut firewood crackled is a camping dream. Definitely going back to enjoy again when the walnut trees are full and showing off.
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Solvang, Santa Barbara, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash and Ineseño First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Mike And Anne G.Joined in June 2019
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