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The price of camping includes any of the following Farm/Ranch experiences you (and any children) would like to do: joining us for feeding animals, collecting eggs, helping/watching milking the cow. Our property is great for children! We have a trampoline, a tree house, a large livestock water trough that we use as a kiddie pool
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The price of camping includes any of the following Farm/Ranch experiences you (and any children) would like to do: joining us for feeding animals, collecting eggs, helping/watching milking the cow. Our property is great for children! We have a trampoline, a tree house, a large livestock water trough that we use as a kiddie pool in summer, a great swing set, and room to play.
Come camp in a very quiet and safe horse and farming area. Our property is 10 acres, much of it used as pastures for our 10 horses. We live near the end of a dead-end road. Some of our camping sites are have more shade and others have lots of sun. All sites have fresh well water hose spigots very close by. All sites also have 110v (15amp) power available with an extension cord. No septic at any sites. Sites #3-5 are all next to horse pastures. These sites will accomdate CamperVans, class-C motorhomes (under 24 feet long), towed RVs under 20 feet long, tent trailers, and tents!
Site Descriptions:
Site #3: This site is next to our horse barn, and is the most private site. There is shade in morning and afternoon.
Site #4: (Pasture) This site is between the horse arena and the round pen, next to a horse pasture. Full sun, with a little shade along the fence (enough to sit it). RVs allowed in Site #4 only from May through October, but tents are Ok anytime.
Site #5 (Pasture) This site is next to a horse pasture, and has a nice bench swing to relax on. Morning sun and afternoon shade.
➡️ Sites #1-2 (with 30amp power) are available thru our other HipCamp listings: "Hirst Horse Ranch RV sites."
➡️ Site #6 (Group site - up to 14 people) is available thru our other HipCamp listing: "Hirst Horse Ranch Group Site."
You'll be near our horses, our 2-3 dairy cows, chickens, 3 curious cats, and our 2 friendly dogs. You are welcome to look at the horses, or you can sign up for one of our special "experiences" to get to know the horses better, or take a short "Welding Art" or "Metal Forging" lesson in which you can make something simple from a used horseshoe.
A cute little shed-barn has a flush toilet and shower for your use (bring your own towel).
We are located about 12 minutes from the Galt area, which has a large variety of Fast-food, as well as several nice restaurants. There is also a Wal-Mart (with groceries) and a nice Supermarket. We are about 6 miles from 2 country stores in Herald and Wilton (with gas station & Mexican restaurant).
It's very quiet at night, and you can see LOTS of stars, especially when the moon isn't full.
Quiet dogs are allowed, but MUST be ON LEASH at all times. This is a working Horse Ranch, and there is lots of movement, so dogs that bark a lot should not come. We have 2 human-friendly dogs (a boxer and an Aussie) that will likely hang out with you, if you give them any attention. :-)
Our property is very green (lots of grass) in the winter and spring. When summer arrives, it is "golden", but there are lots of green trees and the main backyard is open and has green grass.
- Check in: After 12PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Hirst Horse Ranch Sites #3-5
$55Personal Horseback Lesson (30 min)
Enjoy a natural horsemanship riding lesson, custom tailored for you and your ...Read more
Enjoy a natural horsemanship riding lesson, custom tailored for you and your comfort level, on the ground or in the saddle. No prior experience necessary.
Ranch/Farm Experience
Help feed the animals, collect the eggs, milk the cow, and snuggle the baby c...Read more
$15Custom NAME made from Horseshoes
I make custom NAMES from repurposed horseshoes. Priced $15 per LETTER. For a...Read more
I make custom NAMES from repurposed horseshoes. Priced $15 per LETTER. For a full name, count the letters and add that many "units". Example: to create the name "JOHN", add 4 units ($15x4=$60). Talk to Justin (camp host) directly about questions or special requests. Search "HorseshoesbyJustin" on Etsy to see some examples of finished names.
$71lb propane
1 lb propane canister (full) for you to use at camp.
$35Tractor Driving Lesson! (30 min)
Priced per person. Learn the basics of driving a tractor (auto transmission) ...Read more
Priced per person. Learn the basics of driving a tractor (auto transmission) -- it's easy!-- and learn how to scoop up and move some dirt! No driving experience necessary. Recommended for ages 8+, but younger children can do it with help from an adult or the camp host (Justin).
$45Metal Forging OR Art Welding Lesson
Priced per person. Learn the basics of forging and create a cute fish out of ...Read more
Priced per person. Learn the basics of forging and create a cute fish out of a used horseshoe OR Learn the basics of welding and make a letter hook (first initial of your name?) out of a repurposed horseshoe. Want to make a custom NAME from horseshoes? Talk to Justin (camp host) directly for prices. Search "HorseshoesbyJustin" on Etsy to see some examples of projects. Experiences not available on Sundays. *If you have a Saturday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Saturday afternoon/evening. ** This experience (Art Welding lesson) is not available for a Sunday night only stay.
$3520lb Propane tank (full)
Leave your large propane tank at home and rent ours! Rental lasts for the dur...Read more
Leave your large propane tank at home and rent ours! Rental lasts for the duration of your stay, or until the propane runs out.
$15Propane camp stove w/1lb propane
Leave your camp stove at home and simply rent our 2-burner propane stove for ...Read more
Leave your camp stove at home and simply rent our 2-burner propane stove for $15 per day. Includes a 1lb propane canister.
$60Liberty Horse Experience (40- min.)
Priced per person. The most unique horse experience you’ll find! No saddles,...Read more
Priced per person. The most unique horse experience you’ll find! No saddles, No ropes - just you and the horse, exploring energy and communication. No prior experience necessary. Photos welcome! Experiences not available on Sundays. *If you have a Saturday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Saturday afternoon/evening. *If you have a Sunday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Monday morning. Thanks!
$85Personal horseback lesson (60 min)
Enjoy a natural horsemanship riding lesson, custom tailored for you and your ...Read more
Enjoy a natural horsemanship riding lesson, custom tailored for you and your comfort level, on the ground or in the saddle. No prior experience necessary. If you have horse experience, we’ll add to wherever you are in your horsemanship. Be prepared to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Bring your own helmet if you have one, or borrow one of ours. Experiences not available on Sundays. *If you have a Saturday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Saturday afternoon/evening. *If you have a Sunday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Monday morning. Thanks!
$20Children's Pony rides (10-15 min)
Priced per person. Spend 15 minutes getting to know your horse and having a ...Read more
Priced per person. Spend 15 minutes getting to know your horse and having a pony-ride (on a horse) in the horse arena. You will be safely led around by a camp host. Photos welcome! Experiences not available on Sundays. *If you have a Saturday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Saturday afternoon/evening. *If you have a Sunday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Monday morning. Thanks!
$50Escorted Horseback ride (30 min)
Priced per person. Enjoy a hand-led horseback ride around the property. This...Read more
Priced per person. Enjoy a hand-led horseback ride around the property. This allows you to just enjoy the ride without worrying about controlling the horse. Photos welcome! Experiences not available on Sundays. *If you have a Saturday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Saturday afternoon/evening. *If you have a Sunday night only stay, any "experiences" will have to be done on Monday morning. Thanks!
$154-man Tent
4 man tent, set up for you at your site. Price is per night rental.
$6Dozen eggs
Farm fresh eggs
$12Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your c...Read more
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. These bundles are larger than the bundles you find at the store.
$201 person kayak
1 person kayak with paddle to use on our small pond or to take to a nearby la...Read more
1 person kayak with paddle to use on our small pond or to take to a nearby lake/river.
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Biking on country roads is available.
Boating
Several lakes are within about 45 minutes.
Fishing
Several lakes are within about 45 minutes.
Hiking
Lake Comanche and Lake Pardee are within 45 minutes, and offer a lot of great hiking trails.
Horseback riding
We offer paid "experiences" with our beautiful, well-trained horses.
Paddling
There are a few lakes within 45 minutes, and the American River is a 35 minute drive away.
Off-roading (OHV)
Prairie City SVRA OHV park is about 30 minutes from our property.
Wildlife watching
The Cosumnes Wildlife Preserve is a 25 minute drive from our property.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Hirst Horse Ranch Sites #3-5 in California.
River, stream, or creek
We have a pond in one of the horse pastures, and a little creek near the camp sites that dries up in summer.
Farm
We have chickens and a few dairy cows.
Ranch
We have about 10 horses and ponies on the property.
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42 Reviews
Justin, Chris and family are amazing host!
We had the absolute best time. Our 4 teenagers loved jumping on the trampoline, swinging on the swings and learned how to milk a cow!
We will definitely be back soon to take more horse riding lessons with Chris 💗
Best family camping experience!
How this place isn’t booked for months in advance is beyond me. Justin and his awesome family are literal GOALS as a host family! The animals are so gentle and hilarious! My 5 year old daughter was in heaven getting to sleep next to the pony! I can’t recommend this place enough, best family camping experience for all ages! We had 2 9 year olds that got to drive a tractor and we also got to paint a HORSE 🐎 The welding experience was super unique and it was a great bonding experience for our family♥️ HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!! Also, stay away from the local Walmart, our credit card information was stolen there.
I can’t say enough great things about this experience. This was a dream visit for my daughter who spent the summer reading about horses and taking a few lessons. We signed up for the Liberty excursion as well as the trail walk and enjoyed both. Feeding the animals, milking the cow, and hanging out with the little calf, Buttermilk, were also highlights. Our hosts were cheerful and natural teachers. The daily rhythms, patience, confidence on the ranch were a welcome respite from the noise/fear that seems to be our new social baseline. All of the other campers we met while staying were delightful. The children played together, parents chatted, a totally relaxed environment.
We went to Hirst Ranch camp for 1 night and it was such a wonderful experience for our family!! Justin and Christina are amazing! Our older 2 kids did the Liberty and lesson and younger 2 doing the pony rides. They had so much fun!
The kids learnt not only how to ride the horse but to learn how to communicate with the horses. It was a very unique and great experience for them.
In the morning, we were able to participate in milking the cow. We can’t wait to go back again!!!
Justin and Christina were great hosts and amazing with our 2 kids. The hands on experience with their friendly animals was truly memorable. I loved that they had a trampoline, tree house and swing to keep my kids entertained throughout the day. We will definitely visit again, but perhaps during the late spring when it won't be so hot.
Where should I start? The Hirst Family blew my mind away. From being the most amazing hosts (friendly, kind, happy and always engaging with the kids) to the amazing space and activities they have at their property. My kids LOVED the experience of riding a horse and driving a tractor! Our site (#5) was just perfect. We were close to the horses (a big deal for my little one) and yet secluded with a private swing. We LOVED it there and will come back!
Justin and Christina are a fantastic and very friendly couple. Their ranch is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend time. We have been there twice now. The ranch and their hospitality makes us want to go there again and again. Christina is an amazing trainer, and the horse lessons we took are super fun. Hirst Ranch is a place for all ages.
The main thing is that we are in love with all their animals - horses, cows, dogs, cats, chicken .... and their names. Mave, Solo, Seven, Pearl, Roxy, Chewy, Einstein. If you love animals, you should definitely go.
P.S: Since there are animals around, be prepared with a good load of insect repellent to deal with flies and bugs.
It was so nice just to sit in the hammock and listen to the peaceful sounds of the horses and the country. The experiences were so fun and it would be hard to find hosts as kind as the Hirst family. It was a special treat to groom and ride the horses and milk the cows and feed the animals. Such a blast! We will be back soon.
- Property
- Hirst Horse Ranch
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- $85/night
- 3 Sites
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