Mountainous barns in California
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Mission Ranch "Mi Querida"
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · CA
Annular Eclipse Saturday, October 14, 2023 Nearby SF Bay Area viewing 9:20am PDT (16:20 UDT)
The New Moon—on October 14—will coincide with the Great American Annular Eclipse, providing a fantastic opportunity to observe the “Ring of Fire” – an incredible thin ring of sunlight that is visible around the moon during this phenomenon.
The Nearby Second Best viewing opportunity is a quick and easy 60 minute drive from the SF Bay Area. At Mi Querida we will be viewing a 80% Annular Eclipse on Saturday morning 9:20am, while live streaming the full path of the eclipse from Mexico through Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Oregon. Your booking includes a pair of safe solar viewing “eclipse glasses” for your safety. NEWS FLASH: Charge your EV on-site while watching the eclipse!
Come to your "Nearby Getaway" at Mi Querida - an easy drive from the SF Bay Area - for great Annular Eclipse views. Book today. Space is limited.
Contact Host for Special Daytime Eclipse Viewing rate.
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This is a large flat site with rolling hills, lovely rural views, rolling oak studded pastureland, open views, lovely sunsets and beautiful mornings. Very quiet, private, peaceful and serene. Afternoon breezes while red tailed hawks ride the thermals, and woodpeckers work on their treasure hoarde. Wildlife abounds.
Easy access from Highway 101, yet private and secluded. Historic San Juan Bautista Mission and town nearby. Monterey/Carmel 30 minutes. Santa Cruz/Beaches 30 minutes. Hollister, Salinas, or Gilroy 20 minutes.
Site will accommodate RV, Sprintervan, or trailer 50/30/20 amp service. Tents welcome too! Water. Ranch "outhouse" with flushable RV style toilet, running hot & cold water, shower and electricity.
Bunkhouse accommodations available. Contact Host for details.
Tent and Car Top Tent sites also available. Contact Host for details.
Beautiful peaceful historic San Juan Bautista. Quaint historic mission town nearby with restaurants. Hiking trails nearby Horseback riding woods & beach. Equine Facilities available. 20 min to beach or redwoods. Beautiful rural area. Weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life; event camp; event site. Family groups and events always welcome! Call for more information.
NOTE: This property is located in a very private country area. It is approximately 10 minutes from the small historic town of San Juan Bautista. We meet our first time guests at the Park & Ride as a welcome courtesy so you can easily follow us in and around the potholes on our rural roads!
Let us know if we can assist you with any special interests or attractions in the Monterey Bay and Central Coast Area.
As your hosts, our goal is that you will rest easy, enjoy the relaxation, peace and harmony for your "getaway."
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Horsetel River Retreat
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Fallbrook, CA
Settle in and saddle up for an unforgettable experience that combines the freedom of the road with the serenity of the ranch. We can't wait to welcome you to a piece of paradise! Whether you're seeking relaxation or an adventure, our place offers the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Explore the local charm of arts, wineries, festivals, and nearby trails off the beaten path. Bring your horses and have a peaceful place to stay while attending equine events in San Diego County and Temecula.
Our ranch provides the perfect base for discovering the unique offerings of this quaint town and rugged terrain. We have direct access to the Santa Margarita River Trails, a three minute drive; which are famous for world-class hiking, mountain biking and horse riding along the last free-flowing river in Southern California. We are also a 20-minute drive to Old Town Temecula, 30-minute drive to the beach in Oceanside and 15-minute drive to the east gate of Camp Pendleton. In 1-2 hours, you can also get to Mount Palomar, Julian, Idyllwild, San Diego, Orange County and other destinations.
We offer a camping spot large enough for your own trailer, RV or tents next to our barn. You can also select the add-on for our trailer to be set up and ready for your arrival (this option will appear at checkout). There is an outdoor shower and rustic water closet, as well as water and electric hookups. Please see the site descriptions or inquire for any additional details.
Traveling with horses? They have room to stay in our Horsetel too! We have up to 5 stalls available in a covered barn, complete with automatic waterers, feeding mats, wash rack, round pen and fenced pasture. Any horses staying must be in good health and up to date on all vaccines. We can arrange for a trail guide to take you and your horses on the local trails, as well (trails are advanced terrain).
**When reserving stalls for your horses, select only one guest for the sites to show as available. Horse stalls may not be booked without owners booking the campsite for the same duration. Boarding is not available.
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Nomad NeXus @ Lonesome Ranch
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Leona Valley, CA
Staying with us gives you the best of both worlds. Nature, Serenity and Connectivity. Enjoy the seclusion and privacy of your own little spot in nature knowing that you have an instant community & can still have access to fast internet speed in most places of the ranch thanks to our 2 starling internet networks. Also there are always some awesome, helpful people near by ready to help you with anything you might need. And YES, your always welcome to hop into our sparkling swimming pool, join us at our fun Western Saloon and play billiards, hang out at the bar and meet other campers and ranch hands and join us at our campfire and enjoy all the other cool amenities which make up our ArtFarm community! Most camp sites are just a short 5 minute walk from our main ranch house were you have access to our community kitchen, Showers, air-conditioned co- workspace w unlimited, high speed Starlink internet for all your online work needs, a Movie projector area, indoor fireplace and With tons of hiking and ATV trails there is lots to do and explore and with all the friendly people and projects going on close by at Art Farm you might just get inspired to make some friends or be more creative yourself and start tinkering with your own art or craft projects. As far as supplies, Leona Valley has a well stocked little mini mart, gas and a a great little restaurant called "Jacks Place" with yummy food and amazing draft beer .... all just 10 minutes drive down the dirt road.
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The Buddha Barn
2 sites · Lodging3 acres · Mount Shasta, CA
The property is situated in a rural setting on the outskirts of Mount Shasta, and surrounded by all three Siskiyou mountain ranges. It is a 5-minute drive from the city center and 5-15 minutes away from popular attractions such as Mount Shasta, Lake Siskiyou, Black Butte, Feary Falls, and Castle Lake. Nestled amongst the pines, with glorious views of Mount Shasta.
The Space
This cozy and modern barn has everything you need! Experience the charm of a converted barn, equipped with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. What sets it apart is its beautifully curated interior and charming, rustic exterior, complete with a veggie garden and fruit trees to enjoy. Open the front door to reveal an awe-inspiring mountain view—a true natural paradise. The space is truly unique, and there is noting quite like it in Mount Shasta.
The two-story barn features 1 bedroom with Queen-sized bed and AC, 1 full bathroom including an outdoor shower, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a desk, high-speed internet, and a TV with Amazon Fire. Outdoor spaces include a deck, dining area, and fenced backyard, all set on over 3 acres of land. Please tell us about your pet, we would consider smaller well trained breeds.
Guest Access
You'll have the entire barn to yourself, along with access to the fenced backyard, outdoor seating area, and vegetable garden. Enjoy the fruit forrest, private entrance and on-site parking. There is another house on the property with a separate driveway and entrance. The labyrinth and outdoor yoga area are shared spaces.
Other Things to Note
You’ll love the Buddha Barn, it’s a fun space. Please be sure that you are comfortable with climbing a steep staircase. It is not suitable for infants.
This property is a non-smoking property. Smoking or vaping of any substance is prohibited anywhere on the property, inside and out.
This is a high fire zone, fires are not allowed anywhere on the property. Burning of candles, incense, or other items is prohibited inside and outside.
The property is part of Sakura Ministry, a celebration of light and natural wildness. Everywhere you look, nature's beauty greets you. We invite guests to connect with the nature that surrounds them.
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Eagles Landing Ranch
3 sites · Lodging13 acres · San Luis Obispo, CA
Nestled on top of beautiful Irish Hills our 13 acre ranch has spectacular views of Morro bay and Pismo dunes only 13 minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo 20 minutes to Avila beach and Morro bay.
Our property has many paths to stroll and enjoy nature. Perfect for bird and tree lovers.
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JP Longstock Ranch
2 sites · Lodging10 acres · Campo, CA
This is a historical property in campo California. A great old west town with an interesting history behind it. This particular property was where the Buffalo soldiers kept their working horses close to 100 years ago in what is now the last standing original buffalo soldier barn. Old artifacts and handmade tack can still be found in the giant rustic barn. The barn is now used to breed unique crossbred horses that have gained Note-oriety, and have been featured on the cover of magazines, including the Boot Barn campaign (who intend to use the barn in in future photo shoots) as well as use famous spotted horse, Confettis American Warrior in the next ad campaign being shot in Hollywood next month. We tried to keep the barn with its original charm and added some world class beautiful horses that are available for riding around the property and/or photoshoots during your stay for an additional cost.
We have extra stalls available for people who would like to bring their own horses for a unique camping experience including riding your horse in Camp Locket and along the USA/America border wall. Lots of space for trailer and very secure stalls in the barn.
We are just starting out doing this, but have the options of staying in a brand new shed yet to be converted, in the barn inside an old stall to have a real authentic experience where the soldiers used to rest or a tent overlooking the old historical barn and the fabulous horses (right now we have babies!). We have multiple cross fences fenced areas including stalls and areas for your dog but will need to discuss details beforehand. We are very pet and people friendly.
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Charmed Farms Glampsite
6 sites · Lodging, Tents4 acres · Fiddletown, CA
Reconnect with nature! Our barn room will transport you from the busy, loud, and fast-paced city to a peaceful, beautiful, and stress free landscape. We have over 40 wineries in the area within 15-20 minutes, some closer. Not too far is Amador Brewing with their great selection of craft beer and rotating food trucks. We also have our local candy/ sandwich shop Brown's Toffee. Their homemade sandwiches, candy, and other pastries will definitely satisfy your cravings.
Nature is all around you at Charmed Farms. The property backs up to a wooded mountain with beautiful views of the sunset. The property is situated on a country road perfect for morning or evening walks. There is a security door to allow a nice breeze in the room and keep the bugs out, queen bed, microwave, small drink fridge, and coffee maker. You can watch the sunset from the chairs in the barn. Darts and bocce ball are available at the site. Fiddletown is in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley wine country and just minutes away from 30 + wineries and tasting rooms. Fiddletown has a cute storefront (Brown's Toffee Shop) with homemade toffee, candy, and gourmet sandwiches.
Charmed Farms is located 60 miles from Kirkwood resort and approximately 80 miles to South Lake Tahoe. We are close to ski resorts and wineries, mines, caverns, and right in the heart of the motherlode, gold country in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Roaming deer, wild turkeys and Jack rabbits call this place home. Mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and black bear also make appearances. This area is at high risk for wildfire. Absolutely no fires allowed during the summer months (April - October).
A very popular area with hunters, anglers, hikers, and snow sports enthusiasts.
Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times, our tiny raptors (chickens) free range. We do have 1 rooster who may not be happy if you mess with his sister wives.;)
There is a hammock, and swing to relax on. Bocce ball is available in the barn cabinet. There is a portable bathroom next to the barn.
There are caverns (25 min) and 14 wineries and tasting rooms within a 5 mile radius and plenty more within 30 minutes. Plymouth (approx. 7 miles) has a farmers market in late summer every Thursday at the park on main street. Fiddletown has a park right off of Fiddletown road with tennis courts, basketball courts, and horseshoe.
Please only walk towards Fiddletown (Rd.) on our road as our road deadends into our neighbors land and they will not want visitors.
You can hike in the woods behind our property being aware of other's property.
There is a hose near the barn. It runs off our home well so please only use in an emergency. There is a fire extinguisher in the barn for any issues.
Plymouth has restaurants and Pokerville supermarket; also Martel and Jackson are within a 30 minute drive and have restaurants, quaint shops (historic Jackson), and grocery stores. There is also an ACE hardware in Plymouth (they close early).
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Barn apartment plus dry camping
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Hayfork, CA
We have nearly 10 acres just outside of the town of Hayfork with gorgeous mountain views, Carr creek flowing seasonally, and quiet solitude. The milky way is visible at night in a sky of a billion stars far from big city lights, well above the hustle and bustle. Located on a quiet road, our driveway is just beyond where the pavement ends. We have a barn with a full one bedroom apartment with patio located on top. We have room for your RV, Camper and boat. Make yourself at home!
You can make yourself at home in the barn loft apartment and park your camper or RV. We do not offer water or power for RV's and campers at this time.
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Mountainous barns in California guide
Overview
Looking for a unique camping experience in the mountainous terrain of California? Hipcamp offers over 10 options in California specifically catered to your accommodation preference - barns! With options as low as $70 a night and an average price of $115, you'll find a barn camping experience that meets your budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Mission Ranch "Mi Querida" (54 reviews), The Artist Ranch at Rebel Ridge (26 reviews), and Better Organics Farm (18 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, trash, and the ability to bring your pets. And for the adventurous, partake in activities including wind sports, swimming, and horseback riding. Start planning your barn camping trip today!
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