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Day Valley, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by N & S S.Joined in March 2021
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226 Ratings · 184 reviews
Eugene S.recommends
May 28, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Amazing views
Amazing views and great location near Bay Area. Roads are a bit rough but not too bad.
Dmitry T.recommends
May 21, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
A great camping spot on the ridge, beautiful views, clean, would definitely come back.
Bruce P.recommends
May 18, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Town of fog below
It is definitely remote google directory was spot on.Bring whatever you need because you don’t want to drive up and down.But super cool spot #3
Dasha L.
May 18, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful site, but rough driving
Pros:
- the site is beautiful with an amazing view below
- it's very private and secluded (you can't see the other campsites, but you can hear them somewhat)
- the host is communicative and helpful
- renting the fire table is a nice special touch
Cons:
- the dirt road (about 3 miles, coming from the south-west side) is in horrible shape and made coming and going really stressful and uncomfortable; we have a 4wd but it's low-clearance and I would recommend having a higher clearance car on this road
- the portapotty is pretty gross even for a camping bathroom
- our dog, true to form, sniffed out what appeared to be human feces in the bushes - leave no trace folks ugh! :(
Oliver D.recommends
April 30, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Amazing!!
Absolutely love this camp site. Clean and amazing views! Communication was clear!
Chuck J.recommends
April 29, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Wonderful Spot!
another great getaway night! absolutely love this spot.
Rebecca L.recommends
April 9, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Highly Recommend
Loved this place! Unfortunately weather wasn’t the best for us so we had to cut our trip short but it was a great site with an amazing view!
Christina R.recommends
March 27, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Definitely want to go there again!
This campsite was awesome! The view was amazing and it is great for a group of folks.
A couple of things, if you have a smaller car and not use to driving on dirt roads just take it slow, and you will be fine. It is worth getting to the camp spot.
Due to there being no tree cover you are exposed to the elements. Our group was there during a windy weekend and we set up a shade tent wrapped in tarps with the propane fire pit you can rent. Renting the fire pit was totally worth it for a group!
Matthew P.recommends
February 6, 2023
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
This site has a never ending amount of clouds and light drizzle. The view is fantastic.
A trash can, bench, and propane fire pit are provided. Plenty of privacy, and host’s instructions are so good that you barely need to interact with anyone before you arrive. Ensure that you have the gear for plenty of rain, mud, and wind. Road up to the site isn’t bad, just prepare for a bumpy ride if your vehicle’s suspension isn’t the greatest.
Alexandria K.recommends
November 30, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Easy escape with sea + city views
The stay was incredible. Maps took us directly there and my initials were handwritten on the gate so we knew which site was ours. It was clean and had a fire pit (pre paid) prepped and ready to go! The views were incredible and it was nice, quiet and relaxing.
Veronica S.recommends
November 27, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful, 360° view. Amazing sunsets and sunrises, with a view of the bay.
Great for car camping/tent. Picnic table and trash receptacle were very appreciated. We had our own propane fire pit, but the hosts also provided one at the site.
For the most part, the road up the mountain was fairly smooth but there were a handful of minor washboard areas.
We brought two older, more sedate dogs, who loved the area.
Overall, very scenic, quiet and private. Absolutely breathtaking views.
Colby G.recommends
November 21, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Great views, highly recommend the propane fire pit and to bring warm layers at night. Pretty private area and responsive host.
Christian D M.recommends
October 16, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
For real… Private Island in the Sky
The view is breathtaking! Unfortunately, too much fog in day 2 to see much of anything, but day 1 view was amazing! Love this site! It truly is a private island in the sky!
Britt S.recommends
October 9, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be back!
Tavia E.recommends
September 25, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful Sites! Love the Privacy.
Beautiful sites and an overall very nice private spot! Owners were nice and communicated quickly. There was cell service which was nice. The ride up was a bit bumpy but that just made it more fun! Only wish there was more than one porta potty or better bathroom options. In September beware of wasp and bugs.
Dean Harvey M.recommends
September 13, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
This place is very relaxing safe private spot for camping. Nice scenic view in the morning and specially night time. Would definitely comeback.
Anthony V.recommends
September 10, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Great view with a clean and ready campsite. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Be sure to bring a canopy as there is little to no shade if your coming during the summer. The host was welcoming and easy to get ahold of.
Karen B.recommends
September 5, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Very quiet and private camping spot with beautiful views of the city, sunrise/sunset and stars! I would recommend bringing shade protection in the summer months as we had to go to town to get a shade tent, and be prepared for small bugs and wasps!
Alex L.recommends
August 31, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Best Campsite for Privacy and Pets
This is, hands down, the best campsite I've ever stayed at – and I'd estimate I've camped in upwards of 100 locations.
It's super private (nearest other campsite was probably 200-300ft away), the view from above the clouds overlooking the valley is UNREAL, and you could easily park several cars there if you happen to have a larger group. Also, the propane fire pit that they provided us was very much appreciated, as even though it was hot during the day, it got quite cold at night.
Basically, I hesitate to write such a positive review only because I want this place to be available whenever I want it. But in all honesty, it's amazing. Many thanks to the hosts!
Michaelangelo B.recommends
August 20, 2022
#4 Beautiful XL Gated Site w/ View
Great people!
Chris S.recommends
August 19, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful and secluded site. The views of sunset/moonrise and sunrise are amazing!
Roger Y.recommends
August 15, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Awesome private area! Exactly as described. Would definitely stay again!
Dustin S.recommends
August 2, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Very beautiful view and quite private
Layla G.recommends
July 31, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
the most beautiful site i’ve ever stayed at. it really lives up to its name “private island in the sky” and it’s truly magical. directions were clear and good response with any questions we had. such a beautiful place, hope to be back!
Michael P.recommends
July 28, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Views on top of views
Spot was awesome, with amazing views! Host was very responsive, we definitely will likely be back in the spring or fall when it cools down.
Charmaine L.recommends
July 26, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
A truly stunning view. Being able to see the clouds was spectacular! Lovely stars at night :) when you get to the summit, your spot can be located at the gate with your initials in a plastic cover. I HIGHLY recommend bug spray though because the flies can get pretty aggressive during the day in a late July summer. But at night, they seemed to all disappear. Reception is just good enough for a phone call/GPS. We have T-Mobile. But heyyyy, you are up here to stay away from electronics right? Haha
Melissa N.recommends
July 24, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Beautiful place! Highly recommend sun or shade tents.
Cameron S.recommends
July 11, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
The views were amazing! Sunrise and sunset!
Ryan A.recommends
July 10, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
This was an amazing camp site with spectacular views. All directions provided were clear and concise. Bringing shade is a must.
The road to the site is dirt and was passable with an adventrous Prius driver with very slow, careful, and attentive driving. One of our group remarked that he was glad he did not bring his new Prius.
This was a wonderful surprise and I would recommend this site to anyone looking for an outdoor experience in a peaceful, secluded location.
Matthew M.recommends
June 28, 2022
#3 A Private Island in the Sky
Perfectly located getaway!
Highly recommend Private Island in the Sky! The views and the solitude alone are worth the price of admission. Make sure to get all your food and drink supplies at the Corralitos Market and Sausage Company, which you can access quickly via Ornsby Cutoff and Eureka Canyon Rd if you have the vehicle for it. From there, you can travel to Aptos where there is excellent hiking at the Forest of Nisene Marks, the Seacliff and Rio Del Mar beaches, and a bunch of good food and coffee places.
Somethings to keep in mind. You'll want to use the bathrooms in Aptos as opposed to what's provided on site. On the mountain, there's not much to do besides mountain biking and relaxing. The dirt road portions can be pretty rough, especially on Ornsby Cutoff. The island is really exposed to the sun so bring shade. Also, bring bug spray.
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