Isabelle C.doesn't recommendDecember 30, 2023
Site 1 - Camp Dirt
Service....
We were never given an address after it took 3 hours to get a confirmation. I could not get a response from the text service.
I have requested a refund as we sat in Buelton waiting for the address which is not provided on the website. Then eventually drove home to Santa Barbara with a couple very sad children.
So difficult to book on the website, zero communication.
I think they are trying to completely automate their service and a couple texts or emails would have made for a smooth trip.
Mario M.recommendsDecember 20, 2023
Site 2 - Camp Dirt
19’ pop up camper
Easy to follow directions and signs to find the campsite. David, the host, was super attentive and offered support for the inclement weather we encountered while there! It pretty much rained the entire time, but my family and I had an amazing time regardless. The campsite is secluded and feels disconnected from the world but still very close to Buellton and Solvang. We went into town a couple times to explore. Site is as advertised, 10/10 recommend.
Denis K.recommendsNovember 29, 2023
Site 1 - Camp Dirt
Great camping site! Camp 2 is closer to vineyards, Camp 1 is further away but more private
Canaan H.November 12, 2023
Site 1 - Camp Dirt
Not for 5th wheels
This review is for the 5th wheel crowd. I have a 28ft 5th wheel, and although I made it in fine, I would not recommend it to others. There were 2 tight turns with lots of sideways articulation combined with bending trees that missed hitting my 12'9" trailer roof by inches. I came in at night, and did not see how close I came to hitting until the morning. On my way out I had to back out and readjust several times to make it. Long story short, I would not come back here with my current setup / rig. I am a little disappointed the host said that it "should be fine"- if this was my property I would not recommend a 28ft 5th wheel. The biggest thing is that the sideways articulation almost made my nose of the camper and the bed of the truck make contact multiple times and missed by an inch or so.
The other issue is that the signage was terrible. Got lost 2 times and ended up on other peoples property. Update your map link Camp Dirt. If you put larger signs and a few more signs, then it would have been much easier to navigate. Sorry to sound so negative, but the signs could easily have been fixed if you add 2 or 3 more at each junction.
Lastly, your website says "swimming" in the pond picture? Really? I wouldn't get in that pond for a million bucks. Also, you have a ROTTING DEER HEAD hanging from the tree. I hunt myself, and know you were just gutting a dear- but come on! That is scary for kids and non hunters who don't understand what that is. My 1st negative review on hipcamp
Kevin M.recommendsOctober 29, 2023
Site 1 - Camp Dirt
Absolutely sublime camping experience here. Basic amenities makes camp life that much easier. Beautiful morning walks in the vineyard. Shelter from wind. Not much to complain about. Love it
Lisa P.recommendsOctober 17, 2023
Site 2 - Camp Dirt
Sweet spot on a vineyard
Sweet spot right on a vineyard. Quiet and beautiful. Stars at night were incredible. AWD was helpful for the road in to the camp site. Easy access by following the signs.