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BANKS RANCH IN THE REDWOODS

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· Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California
37 acres hosted by Doug & Denise B.
2 RV/tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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99% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Doug & Denise is a Star Host
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Purchased from the original owner in 1998. Doug has been clearing and improving the ranch for over 20 years. After surviving the CZU Fire in the summer of 2020, the clearing is continuing and the green growth is thriving all over the ranch. Come revive and energize your soul as you experience the the magic of this private redwood forest. Feel the soothing sound and atmosphere of the pristine creek and its' endless flow as it meanders through the ranch. The seclusion and calmness of this place is addicting! PITCH YOUR TENT UNDER THE MAJESTIC REDWOODS ON THE OLDTIMERS SKID LANDING AND ENJOY THE PRIVACY, SERENITY AND THE SOUNDS OF NATURE ALL AROUND YOU. EASY WALKING ON OUR PRIVATE LOGGING ROADS. SEE THE RESULTS OF THE CZU FIRE AS YOUR HIKE DOWN TO THE PRISTINE AND BEAUTIFUL YEAR ROUND CREEK THAT RUNS THOUGH THE RANCH.
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111 ratings · 92 reviews
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Spencer L.recommends
February 18, 2024
Creek Site
AWESOME spot!!! Very secluded, perfect for those who want an “off the grid” kind of trip. We had a fun adventure getting down to camp. Denise and Doug are wonderful hosts. Denise helped us all the way down to the creek spot, loaded us up with wood and was super accommodating. We originally had 3 nights reserved but had to leave early due to severe weather coming in. Denise was kind enough to credit us for the nights we weren’t able to stay. Can’t wait to come back asap.
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Sally S.recommends
December 29, 2023
PEACEFUL REDWOOD LANDING
Pretty meadow camping deep in the Redwoods! Of Santa Cruz
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Elyse P.recommends
December 18, 2023
Creek Site
Might be my favorite campsite found on Hipcamp. Amazing setting! Very private, very secluded and so beautiful. Creek a short hike away and could hear from the campsite. Flat and clean area to set up camp. I’m looking forward to camping here again.
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John K.recommends
December 13, 2023
Creek Site
Stunning escape
Incredible experience with amazing hosts! My daughter and I had the trip of a lifetime. Our friends were in heaven as well!
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Leslie L.recommends
December 4, 2023
Creek Site
Beautiful site in the forest.
Doug was very welcoming and escorted us to the creek site with ample firewood. It was a very private and spacious spot tucked in the beautiful forest. Recommend using the address on Thayer rather than the link that pops up in Google maps, which takes you to a neighboring property. We look forward to returning and continuing our exploration of the area.
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Dzanela M.recommends
December 3, 2023
PEACEFUL REDWOOD LANDING
I loved this site so much! This was my first solo camping trip and as a young woman, I felt very safe and very comfortable. Denise and Doug were extremely welcoming. I bought firewood from them and when it rained the first night, they were extremely gracious in letting me change out the wood I had bought for dry wood. Very easy to get to, exceptionally beautiful and peaceful. I heard owls and hawks and a glorious symphony at night of the critters. I was about 100 feet from their house but I may as well have been by myself in the middle of the woods- felt super private. They have the BEST eggs I have ever eaten. I don’t even eat eggs and I made a point to buy a dozen from them and had the most amazing breakfast. Davenport beach and Shark Fin cove are 12 min away and I had a wonderful time exploring on my second day there. I HIGHLY recommend checking out Swanton Berry Farm right by the beach- best strawberries I’ve ever had. I will absolutely be returning to check out campsite #2, which is right next to the creek. Highly recommend this location! Do not miss out!!! Thank you Denise and Doug!!!!!
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Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, Awaswas, and Muwekma 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 Doug & Denise B.Joined in April 2021
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