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Vehicle/tent sites
2 sites
Site B
96%
(28)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Site C
96%
(26)4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Reviews
96% Recommend55 Ratings · 45 reviews
Zak's campground offers a peaceful and private retreat surrounded by oaks. The hosts are praised for their friendly and responsive nature, enhancing the overall camping experience. While most campers appreciated the spacious and clean sites, some noted the slight incline of certain areas, which could pose a small challenge for setting up tents or cooking. Despite this, the amenities, including clean outhouses and a hot shower, received positive feedback, making it a recommended spot for a relaxing camping getaway.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Site C
Private, peaceful. Oaks all around. Nicely kept. Nice toilet water clean up space.
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Site B
This was a great last minute spot we got close to home. Yes, it’s on a slant, but there’s also a flat area for your tent. It’s a beautiful large space that’s perfect for stargazing after a nice, relaxing fire. Thanks Zak!
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Site B
Hosts were responsive and friendly. We had a great night.
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· August 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Site B
Went with a few friends for a night, nice and private and not too far out! Hosts were very hospitable and showed us all amenities, a shower and a few nice outhouses, great weather too! Would definitely come back again!
Overall, a good experience with it being my first HipCamp reservation experience. The host was responsive and supplying firewood on site was a nice bonus! Site C was spacious (I went solo).
I may have missed the description, but thankfully being able-bodied the hill / slant of the campsite was doable (Site C). Was a bit hard to hanker things down and cook, clean, etc. About an hour from Big Sur but good for it being a spot to stay while going out exploring!
Grey Oaks was the perfect spot to base our visit to Pinnacles National Park. The owners welcomed us and ensured that we were all set up and cozy for the night. The restrooms, sink, and facilities were much better than at most Hipcamps, which was very much appreciated. Thank you both for a lovely stay.
Mixed feelings
· April 2026
Tent ·
Site B
The location is ideal, away from highway but not too far. The site has a slight incline but workable for two tents plus a car. Compost toilets are good. The shower is a quick walk up the hill but doesn’t get that hot. Ground is a little sandy but not terrible.
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· February 2026
Tent ·
Site B
Zak’s spot is great. We stayed in site B which had a lot of room and privacy. Would absolutely recommend
We loved tent camping here! We enjoyed the privacy of Site B, as well as the clean outhouses and hot water shower. The hosts are communicative and friendly, and keep to themselves unless you request assistance. One thing to note is that site B is on an incline. The picnic area is relatively level and the tent spot is nice and flat, though still a bit slanted. Building a campfire was easy with wood and fire starters purchased from the host and delivered straight to the campsite. Spend the extra couple of dollars for the colorful fire packs! Overall, this was a great stay in a convenient location (easy driving distance from Monterey and Santa Cruz). Would definitely return!
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Site C
I enjoyed staying on Zak's peoperty. It's a nice, peaceful property. The amenities were nice. It's very relaxing ar night. The hosts were very nice and informative. Would camp here again.
The camp site was well maintained with plenty of flat ground for setting up tents. There was no difficult in finding the location as the instructions were very clear. The hosts greeted us on arrival and pointed out where the amenities are.
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Site C
Nice and clean camp sites, showers and outhouses. Very good at communication. Privacy and spacious sites. Clean pool and nice view. Lots of poison oak on trails but easy to spot and avoid. Gets cold and misty since close to beach.
Love the energy here - cozy camp site c. Private and protected.
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site B
Overall good experience! Private , hosts were helpful
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site B
The site worked well for us to have a quiet place in the woods while exploring the area. The hosts were very accommodating and made us feel welcome and comfortable.
Lovely private site is C. Love the set up and beauty of the oaks.
Hosts are super responsive and friendly.
The property has lots of amenities to make your camp easier.
Our site was the most unlevel which was a big inconvenience/challenge, but they didnt all seem to be that way.
We’d love to go back.
We wouldn’t stay at site b again
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site C
We loved tent camping on the land. Site C was private, with a lovely view of the moon over the Eucalyptus trees, open sky. It was nice to be greeted by the host and acclimated to the space and accommodations. As a camper that doesn't usually shower at a larger campground, I appreciated the private shower after a long hike. I've never been to Aromas, but our group appreciated the agriculture in the area as well the access to the ocean, local parks, and if you don't bring dinner, Aromas Grill is a great spot, delicious food and nice people. Would certainly visit again!
Camping on Zak's property was amazing. He and the team were friendly and responsive. I recommend paying the couple dollars to park on site instead of in the guest parking lot simply for convenience. Poison oak is all over the place, but they cleared out the main parts of the campsites really well, just don't go exploring in the woods. They did have a washing station and poison oak specific soap/scrub as well as some calamine which was great. Property is just far enough out that it feels private and not too far from town that you can't make a quick trip if needed. 10/10- would highly recommend staying here.
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Site B
Beautiful land. Supportive host. Loved the fire pit and having a picnic table.
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· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site C
We enjoyed our quick visit to Zak's space. It was secluded and quiet at night so felt like we were far away from everything.
Zak was very quick to respond to any questions and made sure we had everything we needed.
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Site C
Zak was very friendly and helpful! He showed us to our site when we arrived and helped us find the pool. The property is so beautiful- we were very impressed by the waterfall and the views. Site C was very private and surrounded by nature. I would definitely stay again!
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· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site C
Fantastic and private. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Good vibes.
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· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site B
Camped with two young kids, the campsite was private and peaceful, we were able to pet and feed the horses, kids are asking if we can camp here again!
If you like behind lost in the middle of the forest, like I do, you'll love this site.
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· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site B
Super Private and Quiet Spot, Zak’s son gave us really good directions and helped us out plenty, overall had a great time was well worth it :)
Camping here went great, there was potable water available for us and a bathroom the perfect distance away, & we were provided with a foldout firepit ring, Zak greeted us on arrival and showed us our spot, they were real nice and let us know he was available if we needed anything.
I’ll definitely be back for our next camping trip. ⛺️
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· October 2022
Zak was great with communication and went above and beyond to set up our location for our large tent for us and we loved having the place all to ourselves for the night. What a treat!
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· September 2022
We had a great time camping at Zak's beautiful property. We stayed at campsite B, which was nice and private. Zak was friendly and communication was easy. Would definitely stay there again!
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· September 2022
nice piece of land. site B and C both big and private. from parking spot up to camp site half a football field. small dirt hill to go up.
site B is nicer than C, more space more trees to hammock.
zak provided us with a bbq grill, picnic table, firewood and starter.
spent a night, gazed at the stars in piece, little light saturation
Location
Aromas, Monterey, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Zak M.
Joined in June 2022Response rate: 100%
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