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· Mariposa, Mariposa, California
3 acres hosted by Ruth F.
1 RV/tent site
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Near Yosemite National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Wawona Visitor Center at Hill's Studio.
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Sharing my life and property with rescued animals has become a full time job full of joy and lessons learned. What great teachers they are. I began to share the experiences with my animals by offering a unique farm tour called coffee with Critters and I find that I really enjoy sharing this lifestyle with like minded folk. If you love animals and want to camp near them please join me. Learn more about this land: Your campsite will be nestled among animal enclosures, listen to the munching of hay or the snoring of the pigs. Your stay will include a modified animal tour and you can engage with horse, alpacas, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and more... dogs and cats of course ;). I have a couple of spots but I would be flexible regarding campsite. My toilet is a compost toilet.  I have a million $$ view and a modest house. My house is about 45 minutes from the Yosemite park entrance and it's an easy commute back/forth. Flowering vines cover my outdoor porches where we have big dinners when Woofers or Couchsurfers are in residence. The property is home to many animals, horse, goats, pigs, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs - dogs & cats - of course! :-) . The roosters wake us up pretty early so fair warning about that - but I love living with them and it makes the property so much more friendly with all the critters. My house is pet friendly and yours are welcome if they are 1. Fixed, 2. Are social and friendly with my pets, 3. Will not chase the cats and chickens. I can babysit your pups if you go to the park - provided they are compliant with rules above. I work from home. There are loads of trails nearby and 2 pretty ponds and plenty of wildlife, deer, turkeys and more. The property is rolling hills however there are plenty of flat areas for tents. NO FIRES PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON MY PROPERTY APRIL-OCTOBER - non negotiable.Your campsite will be nestled among animal enclosures, listen to the munching of hay or the snoring of the pigs. Your stay will include a modified animal tour and you can engage with horse, alpacas, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and more... dogs and cats of course ;). I have a couple of spots but I would be flexible regarding campsite. My toilet is a compost toilet.  I have a million $$ view and a modest house. My house is about 45 minutes from the Yosemite park entrance and it's an easy commute back/forth. Flowering vines cover my outdoor porches where we have big dinners when Woofers or Couchsurfers are in residence. The property is home to many animals, horse, goats, pigs, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs - dogs & cats - of course! :-) . The roosters wake us up pretty early so fair warning about that - but I love living with them and it makes the property so much more friendly with all the critters. My house is pet friendly and yours are welcome if they are 1. Fixed, 2. Are social and friendly with my pets, 3. Will not chase the cats and chickens. I can babysit your pups if you go to the park - provided they are compliant with rules above. I work from home. There are loads of trails nearby and 2 pretty ponds and plenty of wildlife, deer, turkeys and more. The property is rolling hills however there are plenty of flat areas for tents. NO FIRES PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON MY PROPERTY MAY-OCTOBER - non negotiable.
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Ryan D.recommends
November 15, 2023
Camp with Critters
Ruth was an excellent host and we were shown the utmost hospitality from the first moment to the last. If you're an animal lover, this place is a great fit. The drive to/from Yosemite valley was about 1h 15m each way, which isn't nothing, but still gave us easy access to the park. We had a 25ft rental RV, and the path up to the property was a bit tight, so take caution with larger vehicles. Also, the farm in on a hill, so bring leveling blocks if you're in a camper or RV. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would stay here again.
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Karlo D.recommends
September 4, 2023
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We had a great stay and Ruth was amazing! She was very hospitable, showed us around the farm and even gave us some eggs from the farm. We also had a very nice view from our camp site. Definitely recommend!
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Amanda H.recommends
June 30, 2023
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Ruth was the most amazing host! We were greeted by her, Danny, and the sweetest dogs. They helped us with backing the RV into place and were more than gracious in offering to help us with whatever we needed. Ruth gave us a tour of her little farm and even had a dozen eggs for us. The views from her place were amazing and she also had the best recommendations on all things Yosemite.
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Pamela H.recommends
June 20, 2023
Camp with Critters
Beautiful views and lots of animals. Ruth is very helpful and friendly and really helped us out finding great hiking sites. The experience is relaxing and enjoyable.
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Freya W.recommends
June 16, 2023
Camp with Critters
This was a perfect campsite. Ruth was so kind and welcoming, her hospitality was amazing and she gave us the best tour of her farm and all of her amazing animals!! We held baby goats and rabbits, and got to see her peacock’s mating display. Such a beautiful property and view. Also, her dogs are the sweetest and we became such good friends with them!! Ruth also gave us eggs to take home. Such a perfect place to camp during our Yosemite trip, can’t recommend enough!
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Jackie T.recommends
May 30, 2023
Camp with Critters
Ruth’s place was the perfect place for me, a female singleton, to camp at during my visit to Yosemite. It felt safe and welcoming. She was such a gracious host, constantly making sure that I had everything I needed and was comfortable during my stay - she even was kind enough to send me home with fresh eggs from her chickens (that I’d just met that morning!) I was also delighted to meet all of her other animals and you could just tell how much love and care she puts into all of them. I plan to stay there again whenever I’m back to visit Yosemite! Thanks for your hospitality Ruth!
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Mariposa, Mariposa, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Southern Sierra Miwok) and Miwok 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 Ruth F.Joined in October 2021
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