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The Enchanted Forest Retreat

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· Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, California

45 acres hosted by Jessica H.

6 lodging sites · 10 RV/tent sites · 5 tent sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Welcome to the Enchanted Forest Retreat! We are a meditation retreat center with 45 acres of some of the most gorgeous redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains to enjoy hiking, creeks and small water fall exploration, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, star gazing, relaxation, meditation and more. Our campground has running water from a natural spring, Men and Women's Restrooms each with 2 toilets and 1 hot water shower, laundry shed with sink and hot water, and an outdoor amphitheater, (the kitchen and washer/dryer is Staff Only not for campers). We have meditation teaching at the amphitheater and campers are welcomed to attend for free. 4-6 guests maximum with 1 car included in the nightly rate. Each additional vehicle is $15 per day and will be added at checkout once you add the correct number of vehicles you will be bringing. You can bring a maximum of 2 cars. PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a trash service on site, we require all campers to PACK OUT THEIR GARBAGE with them! Pets are $10 per day, 1 pet per group ONLY. Please add this as an extra at the time of booking, you will see the option to add extras once you begin the checkout process. Dogs must be on leash at all times! Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. No drugs of any kind including marijuana allowed. No loud music allowed. This is a private property so no visitors are allowed, only paid guests. Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules. NOTICE REGARDING RVs and TRAILERS: While we can not offer hookups, theoretically we have no problem with RVs, the road is steep in a couple of places getting down to the campground and VERY narrow in one spot (10ft). If you feel you're willing to take this risk (we won't be held liable), you're welcome to reach out to us and we can see if the site is good for RV/trailers. Only sites 8, 12 and 5 are good for trailers. No vehicle can drive into Site 7, 9, 10 and 11 (the parking area is separate). Other sites may be ok with small trailers. Check with the host. Any trailer larger than 20ft, take your own risk, there is a narrow point only 9ft wide.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

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2518 ratings · 1000 reviews

R M.recommends

May 1, 2024

Site 4 - Enchanted Forest Retreat w/Showers

Would go back

Site 4 was epic! Sleeping in the redwoods with a great view down the hill. Can't beat it. Saw tons of deer. Men's shower is rough, but I've seen state parks with worse. So still workable imo. Access We were in a small Subaru and a trailer with a roof top tent and we're able to get in and out without trouble. The drive in/out is quite steep in some places, but we're running pretty heavy and we're okay.

Brian E.recommends

April 25, 2024

Site 14 shaded - Enchanted Forest

Site 14

This is a wonderful spot. Quiet, clear, and exactly as described. We stayed at site 14, and although there is a walk up a short hill to get to the site, as well as a decent walk to the bathrooms, it's worth the privacy in my opinion. All of this was clearly noted prior to reserving the site. When looking around, we saw other campsites that looked appealing as well. I highly recommend Jessica's land, you won't be disappointed. Follow the directions that Jessica provides, as they are much more accurate than Google Maps at the moment due to road closures.

Carley F.doesn't recommend

April 24, 2024

Site 2 - Enchanted Forest Retreat w/Showers

The road was closed and I could not access the site. Have requested a refund.

Leo V.recommends

April 22, 2024

Site 2 - Enchanted Forest Retreat w/Showers

Nice spot, easily accessible, separated from nearby sites, good amount of flat ground

Sonal P.recommends

April 11, 2024

Glamping Tent 1 at Prime Location

Our family of 4 enjoyed our 2 night stay at this location. The bathrooms were close by which was convenient with little kids. The hikes are beautiful!

John A.

April 10, 2024

Site 9 - Enchanted Forest Retreat w/Showers

Never got my ice (paid $10), campsite is on a massive hill so barely any flat ground, super muddy, poor communication, there was trash from past campsites everywhere, and the shower/bathroom area is a very long hike up past a couple other campsites. We figured out how to have a great time but it felt like there was so much promised and offered, in the end, not really delivered.

Location

Los Gatos, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Popeloutchom (Amah Mutsun), Ohlone, Awaswas, and Muwekma First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Jessica H.Joined in June 2020

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