Blue Lake

Pets

Electricity Hookup

Toilets

Campfires

Potable water

Picnic table

Burnt Ranch Campground

Burnt Ranch Campground is in the heart of it all: the Trinity River, Bigfoot country, whitewater rafting, and the emerald triangle

Slide Creek Campground

Slide Creek Campground is a primitive campground located on the South Fork of the Trinity River

Big Slide Campground

Come experience the power of the Trinity, the South Fork Trinity River that is, at Big Slide Campground

SMALL CAMPGROUND BUT A PERFECT PLACE TO GET BACK TO BASICS

Denny Campground

The New River (a tributary to the Trinity River) is a well-kept secret off Highway 299

WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN RIVER WATERSHED THAT HAS COOL RUNNING WATER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS AROUND 100'.

Hayden Flat Campground

Cruise down Highway 299 and you’ll be mesmerized by steep cliffs, reeling mountains, and the emerald Trinity River winding its way through it all

Big Bar Campground

Schlepp your portable bar over to Big Bar, and bathe in the waters of the Trinity River with a cold one in your hand

On the trail from Big Flat to Carabou Lake

Big Flat Campground

Big Flat Campground offers campsites on a wide expanse of river bar to enjoy the Trinity River

From Big Flat, a few mile hike will take you to Caribou Lake. Big Flat itself has plenty of space for car and tent camping with a stream running next to it. There is plenty of shady spots available. Many hiking trails start here. 

Hobo Gulch Campground

At Hobo Gulch Campground you can really live up the hobo lifestyle

Pigeon Point Campground

Ready to get on river time? Head out on the scenic Highway 299 along the Trinity River to Pigeon Point Campground

Forest Glen Campground

With its emerald swimming holes, whitewater rapids, and trout and salmon fishery, the South Fork Trinity River never fails to please

Showers

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

California’s largest national forest offers year-round outdoor adventures and diverse camping options.

360 degrees of windows, with views of Mt. Shasta to the west and Lassen to the south.

Are these drumlins? Geomorph junkies will have a field day up here. Possibly literally.

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Humboldt Hideaway



Humboldt hideaway is a small intimate SHARED space with residents. The outdoor kitchen, deck with a view, and campfire ring are all connected to the main resident house. There are places of seclusion, but much of it is shared outdoor space.

Humboldt Hideaway is a small off-the-grid LGBTQ+ queer land project in Northern California. It is set on 12 acres of hilly terrain in the mixed fir and oak woods of Humboldt County, a half-hour east of Arcata. Back in 2001, when it was established, it was undeveloped with nothing on it. It has since been built up with the scrappy efforts of amateur creative dreamers.

 It is a home and resource to extended LGBTQ+ communities by being a small-scale rural resource for learning and sharing useful rural living skills and being a destination for visits, artist and activist retreats, and host to small groups and events.

Anyone is welcome at Humboldt Hideaway, but please understand that it is  an intentional place committed to anti-oppression values. It is important that it remain a safer space for people identifying as queer and/or transgender, as well as a	supportive space for women and people of color to freely be. Please make sure you do not anticipate any concerns/problems with this.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: The property is conveniently located midway between the coast/redwoods and the Trinity River/Trinity Alps backpacking. It is a 45 minute drive to the coast of Trinidad, which has some of the most lovely coves and beaches and Patrick's Point State Park. It is a half hour drive to the coastal Ma-le'l dunes. And it is a half hour drive inland to swimming holes on the Trinity River.  

OFF-THE-GRID: The place is off-the-grid, no internet, only limited solar power, an on-demand propane water heater, and heated by woodstoves. Structures are a combination of natural building, salvaged, and new materials, with a mix of low-tech alternative technologies- all built with lots of love and help from friends.

BOOKING A GROUP: There is potentially both cabin space and camping spots.  The property can accommodate a group of up to 10 people. If you wish to book a group, please get in touch and we'll have you book all of the spaces- including some that are not currently listed, as they are in the shared lodge space. 

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is a guest room in the shared lodge space if you want to have a wheelchair accessible room. The lodge has a ramp for accessible entrance. This room is not listed, but get in touch if you want to book it.

Wendy & John Farm

My aunt and uncle bought the property in 1947 from its first European settler, Paolo Gabrielli, who immigrated in early 1914 from northern Italy with slips of his grapevine in the lining of his coat.  (The grapevine still grows over the back deck.)  What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping).  Free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit. Or total solitude. Bring your (most non-cattle-chasing breeds) dogs if you wish (males must be neutered). Starlink internet. Walk to the beach of our wild ocean along a no-shoulder country road. We have no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites and no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.) We offer homemade soup, cobbler, fresh bread, morning coffee as extras; you can order with the booking. The Victorian village of Ferndale is three miles east, as is a beautifully maintained 110-acre town wilderness with hiking trails called Russ Park. A 150-year-old cemetery slopes down a hillside & is filled with 19th century charm and history. Shops and restaurants welcome visitors. There are several bars/a wine bar/and a historic saloon that's as old boy as it was in 1890. A music venue in a restored 19th century church has amazing acoustics and attracts international talent as a top-notch venue (sessions are filmed for PBS) midway between Portland and San Francisco.  So, it's a mix of town and country, village and farm, wilderness and bewilderedness. Safe, safe, safe, meaning: you can leave your belongings in your site and when you come back... they're still there :) We welcome the world. One caveat: please arrive before dark.  There is no electricity in the campgrounds, and no generators are allowed. You will not be able to reach (or maybe even locate) your site without disturbing others. 

The beach is a one-mile walk from our property.

This is a campsite set up and Hazelwood,  in a creekside alder grove, about 100 feet from the bathrooms and showers at Base Camp. Hazelwood has 2 clearings and can (and has) happily accommodated two families with 2 dogs and 5 children, ages 5-16.  

Forest Field #1, base camp, near bathrooms and hot showers, sheltered under a massive spruce, full of morning sun. (Tent not provided, but firepit, table, chairs & free firewood is.)

Campsite setup at Base Camp, within a few feet of the showers/bathrooms. Base Camp is sheltered, at the end of the gravel lane, the prime location for winter camping without  pack-in; the other Forest Field sites can't take vehicles in the rainy season.

A glimpse of our spruce forest. Here, we're foraging for chantrelles. (November and May are key seasons.)

Bayside Cabin

Come stay in our cozy little cabin tucked in an alder forest.  Only a few minutes drive from downtown Arcata, it’s like being in the middle of the woods, right in town. This is a quiet neighborhood and is bike-friendly for getting around town. Feel free to ask us for recommendations on places to eat, get a drink, or find an adventure in Arcata and surrounding areas.

We are located less than 40 minutes from Redwood National and State Parks where you can find incredible hiking trails! 

Truly one of the coolest cabins I've been in, it feels like you're completely immersed in nature

Who doesn't love an outdoor shower in the woods!

Wifi

Relax in the tree swing during the mid day sun to cool off and enjoy the breeze.

Sol Spirit Farm

Learn more about this land:Come experience life on a cannabis farm in the Emerald Triangle!&nbsp; We are a working farm, so there is always something happening in the garden.&nbsp; Depending on when you visit, we might be planting, pruning, harvesting, cloning, trimming, or some combination of those activities.&nbsp; We designed this experience to share our love of regenerative farming with others.&nbsp;&nbsp;The six tents are all located within a central "glampground" surrounded by our cannabis farm and vegetable and livestock areas.  We are in "Bigfoot Country" in the Emerald Triangle of Northern California.  Due to severe fire danger in the summer, we  don't allow personal fires, but instead include organic farm to table meals in the price of your stay, using eggs, meat and produce from our farm or other local farms (vegetarian and vegan options available.)&nbsp; Let us cook for you and make your vacation that much more relaxing.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can also schedule a river float or whitewater rafting trip with us for an additional fee.&nbsp;&nbsp;The area is home to world class river rafting, pristine swimming holes, extraordinary cannabis farms, vineyards, fishing and wildlife sightings.&nbsp; We can help you plan your days to take in all this beautiful area has to offer.

One of the many beautiful tents that you can stay in during your time on the farm.

Each tent gets it's own shower, toilet, and sink so no worries about sharing.

Asking Walter for a tour of the cannabis farm is a definite must for anyone staying here. You can see all the work and passion he and his crew put into the plants!

With all the extra pillows and blankets, we had a comfortable night's rest sleeping on this king sized bed. 

The whole property is nestled by a forest that gives off the perfect vibe for getting away from civilization for the weekend.

The king sized bed can also be switched to a two twin sized layout.

They even had complementary soap, shampoo, and conditioner!

The Fairy Forest

The Fairy Forest is 4 acres of redwood trees one mile from the magical city of Trinidad, CA. People have been camping in our meadow since the 1950's, and I'm happy to carry on the tradition, by opening it up to you.  There was a fire on the property in 1901 which left the burnt out hollow stumps which you'll see by the shower. There's one old growth redwood on the property, behind the glampy tent, but everything else in roughly 120 years old. Every year we try to make your glamping experience better and better. This year, we've added an artisan picnic table, built on site, and some solar lights leading to the shower. Outdoor sink and cook space is next on our list! There used to be two campsites on our property, but we closed down one of them to give guests in the glampy tent exclusive usage of the outdoor shower and porta potty. We are also renting out our cabin this year, which has been our home for the last 3 years. 

There's 10 local beaches to explore in the area, great little restaurants and businesses, and countless trails- including Strawberry Rock, which is right down the street from us.  We're 19 miles away from Orick, which is the gateway to Fern Canyon (make a reservation in advance) and all the trails with old growth redwoods. And we're 16 miles from Arcata, a vibrant, colorful and creative city that is home to the first farmer's market in California, which is quite the experience if you find yourself here on a Saturday. 

Hope you come and stay with us if you find yourself on the Lost Coast.

The tent at night with a queen size bed inside, table for two, a mirror, clothing rack, dehumidifier and space heater.

Our outdoor greenhouse shower is an experience. The on demand water heater steams up the shower house, while you bathe in the forest. 

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Burnt Ranch Campground

Slide Creek Campground

Big Slide Campground

Denny Campground

Hayden Flat Campground

Big Bar Campground

Big Flat Campground

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Pigeon Point Campground

Forest Glen Campground

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