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Plymouth, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Rachael.Joined in July 2020
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529 Ratings · 422 reviews
Brian O.recommends
May 31, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
A Magical Place
Sawyers Bar is a Magical place! The sites are right on the Consumes River, which is just beautiful! The campsites are very well spaced out and all have great views. Find peace and tranquility, listening to the rushing river and birds chirping.
Most importantly the hosts are just plain old good people, stopping bye daily to check on us. Also, they personally clean and replenish the porta potties. I’ve never seen a cleaner porta potty! Includes a sink, paper towels and real TP not that single ply junk. They are pumped regularly so they even smell clean.
Back to the site, the swimming hole between sites 1&2 is great! It’s part of the river that meets a bank so it has little to no current until you swim way out to the main part of the river. On the other end by 3, 4 & 5 the river has small rapids so you get to enjoy the sound of rushing water as you sleep. There’s also great views of the stars. The half moon and light pollution didn’t allow views of the milky way but you might see it on a moonless night.
Oh and if you need supplies, the old Porterville Market is not far away and we’ll stocked with a butcher and deli. Also very close to wineries! Best part of all, they are very dog friendly.
Highly, Highly recommend! It was hard to leave and we will be back!
Jason K.recommends
May 29, 2023
Site 12 - Shady Cove
We had an awesome Memorial Day weekend on the stunning Cosumnes River Ranch. You are truly in nature ~3 miles deep on a cattle ranch nestled in the some of the most beautiful scenery California has to offer. The stars are bright and the sound of the river provided the perfect setting to let all your worries slip away. Rachael and Tom are very friendly and great communicators. Highly recommend camping here!
Shannon H.recommends
May 29, 2023
Private River Front Group Site
The best private group camping
This was my third time there with a friend group. It’s such an amazing spot, beautiful, spacious, private, and just the spot to get away from reality. I can tell that they are really making the extra efforts to make the entire ranch a destination you want to revisit again and again. Kudos to Rachel and her team, especially Tom and Claire.
William D.recommends
May 28, 2023
River front stone cabin #2
Gorgeous View
This place is incredible! The cabin is perfect and the private swimming hole on the river was ridiculously amazing. The hosts were very kind and helpful. Highly recommended
Robin T.recommends
May 27, 2023
Site 1 - Sawyer's Bar
Most excellent Hipcamp
Best Hip camp site we've stayed at. Sawyers Bar campsite 1 is secluded, very close to river and has a shady spot perfect for our sprinter. Sleeping with the river sounds was amazing.
Jason G.recommends
May 24, 2023
Site 6 - Rowan's Camp
River camping bliss
Beautiful, expansive, pristine land. Our site was gorgeous and spacious with a good picnic table, trees close enough for setting up a hammock, and convenient distance to a portapotty. The owner directed us to several fishing spots on the property with bass upon our request. Bring your fly rod and floating flies, and fish dusk and dawn hours. Don’t forget your bug spray and citronella, especially when hanging out in lamplight at night. Campfire ban just went into effect the weekend of our stay, but we still had a great time. It was nice going to sleep to the sound of the river. We’ll be back!
Elena F.
May 24, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
I’m not giving a low rating I’m giving a rating that says I don’t want many people to know about it and I want to save it as a special spot and not get ruined by people who aren’t so savvy with Nature and/or dealing with their own trash for example
Swapna D.recommends
May 22, 2023
Site 10 - Rowan's Camp
Awesome camping by the river.
This is a beautiful spot. Our site was perfectly isolated with access to a calm spot on the river to hang out all day and swim. Plus, Tom is amazing! Super knowledgable about the land and its history, plus he rescued us when our truck got stuck in the sandbar.
There are lots of critters, the sun can get very intense, and the fire ban is no fun, so make sure to prep for that. Couldn't recommend this place more :)
Jennifer L.recommends
May 21, 2023
Site 7 - Rowan's Camp
A great adventure!
A wonderful experience from start to finish! From the beautiful heavenly gates that let us in, to the sounds of the rushing white rapids that were next to our campsite. We were immediately greeted by Mr. Tom and given a quick and friendly safety meeting with the kids to ensure our stay was comfortably safe and sound. Cell reception was spotty, but that’s fine when the purpose of making an adventure like this is to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. I rate this experience 11/10 and definitely recommend the experience. You’ll see us again, Rachael & Mr. Tom, for sure.
Sean M.recommends
May 21, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
This place is everything you want a private camp spot to be....gorgeous nature, easy directions, clean, and close to Plymouth, which boasts a delicious little coffee shop.
David M.recommends
May 18, 2023
Site 8 - Rowan's Camp
Great experience. We had 3 camping spot very secluded right on the river!! The ranch hand who came and talked to us was very engaging and made us all feel welcomed on the private land. Lots of freedom to relax and explore. Will be going back!!!
Karoline H.recommends
May 17, 2023
River front stone cabin #1
Absolutely gorgeous
Cabin 1 is a perfect little cabin right at the water with the most comfy bed. Our little dog had a blast running around and fetching sticks in the sand. The nights are so quiet and peaceful. 10 out of 10!
Alice V.recommends
May 16, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
Cute camping spot next to the river
Absolutely loved camping here, so peaceful sleeping with the sound of the river! We were at campsite 5, was very private and the swimming hole nearby was great for us and our pup to cool off during the heat of the day. Lots of nice walking tracks through this huge property. Tom was very friendly and greeted us upon arrival and gave us a little history of the land. Perfect summer camping spot 🧡
Jeremy S.recommends
May 15, 2023
Site 2 - Sawyer's Bar
Sawyer’s Bar site #2
Rachael’s Hipcamp area is phenomenal and worth every penny. As others have said, the sites are a few miles into a large ranch on the river and the scenic drive to them is a nice bonus. Other than a few sites which are nicely spaced out around you, you have almost complete privacy. Other camp sites can be seen but they aren’t very close to one another. Tom the ranch manager arrived after we’d been at camp for a couple hours to bring us our ordered firewood and give us a quick rundown of the land. He was very cordial and the firewood was nice and dry with kindling also provided. Porta-Pottys were spaced just a short walk from each site and they were clean. At site #2 in sawyer’s bar you’re right by the large swimming hole and have a little beach area to yourself. While other sites have some
Coverage there is zero shade at site #2 so plan accordingly. The views, atmosphere, and upkeep of these camp sites is 5 stars for sure. Though Tom said all manner of animals live on the ranch we kept a clean camp and had no wildlife issues at all. We will be back many times to come!
Caitlin D.recommends
May 15, 2023
River front stone cabin #2
Very private area! Such wild untouched beauty. We've been here 4 times and it's always peaceful and quiet. Never have we heard loud people or music or encountered any issues. Peace n tranquility.
Caitlin D.recommends
May 15, 2023
River front stone cabin #1
Love this place! We are becoming regulars. Really want to tell everyone it sucks- but gotta tell the truth for Rachel n Tom- it's fantastic!
Loi P.recommends
May 15, 2023
Site 7 - Rowan's Camp
The hosts were very accommodating. Tom came by each day to make sure everyone was doing fine. He even taught a few campers how to pan for gold and let us borrow his equipment. The area was super nice. The pictures on the site doesn't do any justice. Only being a few paces from the river, you aren't too close, but just far enough.
Shane S.recommends
May 15, 2023
Private River Front Group Site
The legend of Tom
There is a legend in these parts and his name is Tom. Tom oversees the property near the campsite and was incredibly hospitable to our group, welcoming us and checking in throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. He’s also extremely knowledgeable about the area and skilled in seemingly infinite ways. He taught us how to pan for gold and rigged us up for fishing in a nearby pond.
The area is absolutely gorgeous. Our site was directly next to the river giving us easy to several swimming holes. We spent most of our time bathing in the sun, floating on tubes in the river, playing cornhole and kanjam in the center of the site, and eating fresh pineapple and watermelon (highly recommend bringing)
Rachael was super helpful in helping us coordinate our trip and find our site.
10/10
Manshu V.recommends
May 14, 2023
Site 3 - Sawyer's Bar
What an amazing place. Everything about it was fantastic and our preschooler was really sad when we had to leave. Will visit again in the future for sure!
Molly Rose M.recommends
May 14, 2023
Site 9 - Rowan's Camp
Great spot by river, we were group of 6 at site 9 and each had our own spot to pitch our tent in. Hot hot hot during day so bring shade! Gorgeous surroundings. Tom was very friendly and taught us how to sift for gold.
Erin T.recommends
May 14, 2023
Site 10 - Rowan's Camp
Right on the river
Incredibly private spot. The river rose
Overnight, so I’m glad I didn’t put my tent closer to the water. It was hot, but the river was refreshing to sit and wade it. It was rushing fast. So peaceful. Put up a hammock and took a nap when extra hot. I got the firewood add on. WORTH IT. For the price and amount I could have had 3 decent fires. I met the owner too and he was absolutely lovely. So informative and truly passionate about his hipcamp. I absolutely will return to try a different spot on the river. No complaints at all. Truly such a lovely night out.
Bon P.recommends
May 14, 2023
Private River Front Group Site
Nice quiet peaceful location all to our selves. Brought the whole fam along this time and for most it was their first time and they enjoyed it. Ports potty and well kept. Cant wait to come back.
Kevin B.recommends
May 13, 2023
Site 4 - Sawyer's Bar
We had a great time tent camping here. Very clean and level sites and private location.
Whitney R.recommends
May 11, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
River camping!
I want to go back! It was exactly what I was hoping for: warm weather, walking in nature, dipping in the cold river, and hammock hanging. Tom, the ranch manager, was friendly and not intrusive.
Kurt B.recommends
May 11, 2023
Site 5 - Sawyer's Bar
Awesome camping experience! A++
Sawyers Bar is outstanding. Part of a 4000 acre cattle ranch and the rive from the Old Sacramento Rd to the campsite was three miles. Once there, I was greeted by a roaring Consumes River which runs through it. A river runs through it. HA! Campsite 5 is THE choice site. I was camping mid-week, so I had the whole place to myself. I understand from the host that it's a little more populated on weekends. I did venture up to the cabins and those are really nice if you are looking for that option. I live in Fair Oaks and it was only a 40 min. drive to get to this gem. It ain't the cheapest place to camp. But it's worth every penny.
Layne R.recommends
May 11, 2023
Site 3 - Sawyer's Bar
The Consumnes River Ranch was incredible! So lucky to explore that beautiful land. Tom showed us how to pan for gold which was also special. The sites are nicely spread apart. Highly recommend.
Josh C.recommends
May 9, 2023
River front stone cabin #1
The cabin was clean and cozy, and the location is amazing. Tom was very helpful and friendly and made sure we had a clean and inviting space. Amazing to explore the river, meadows and rocky areas. Peaceful and private, will definitely be back in the summer for some swimming and paddling!
Mya M.recommends
May 8, 2023
Site 3 - Sawyer's Bar
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
My husband and I loved the land so much. It was clean, pristine, private, and magical. Sleeping to the sound of the river was amazing. The host Rachael and the property manager Tom were both kind and very accommodating. We will definitely be back and recommending to our friends. Thank you so much for a great experience!
Valeri B.recommends
May 7, 2023
Site 9 - Rowan's Camp
LOVED IT!
BEAUTIFUL land & river access. We had a great time tent camping. Port-a-potties were clean & spaced out nicely. Tom, who made sure we were settled & checked on us, was so friendly & knowledge about the area, great guy! We will be back!
Gary R.recommends
May 1, 2023
Site 2 - Sawyer's Bar
Very nice camping area right along the river. Well maintained -
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