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Saddle Mountain Carmel
1. Saddle Mountain Carmel
92%
(601)
Carmel, CA · 52 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Saddle Mountain, RV and Campground!
We are located on 89 acres of forest land off Carmel Valley Road, just 5 miles from HWY 1. Nestled within oaks, Monterey pines, and redwoods, Saddle Mountain offers a great family friendly getaway for those seeking a break from the bustle of life.
PLEASE NOTE, our RV and tent sites are pet friendly but YOU MUST ADD THE PET FEE EXTRA WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING.
We charge $15 per pet and you can bring a maximum of 2 pets.
On site seasonally heated pool (Mid May through Oct).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Please continue reviewing/monitoring California Travel guidelines as they may change and affect your reservation*
On site seasonally heated pool (seasonally), private hiking trail, playground, Foosball table and more. No refund for inclement weather during the Winter months.
We provide complementary Wi-Fi in designated areas of the park. We ask that there is no streaming at the Park so we can share Wi-Fi with all our guests.
Thank you!
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Full hookups
The Secret Gardens by the Bay
2. The Secret Gardens by the Bay
99%
(385)
Watsonville, CA · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
✨ The Secret Gardens ✨
Once upon a time, hidden just beyond the whispers of the ocean breeze, there was a secret place where roses stretched toward the sky, dahlias painted the land with color, and lavender cascaded like purple waterfalls. No one quite knew how to find it—until they stumbled upon it. Here, hearts opened with ease, carried by birdsong, the sway of ancient oaks, the fragrance of woodsmoke, and the laughter that seemed to live in the very air.
The Secret Gardens unfurls across 11 acres of enchanted redwoods and noble oaks, where each campsite bears a name drawn straight from the pages of Alice in Wonderland. Guests often tell us: “One night is never enough.” And indeed, when you step out of your car, words and pictures fail—there is only the Wow.
In true secret-garden spirit, we share just enough glimpses to spark curiosity. The real magic is revealed only when you arrive.
Just one mile from Seascape Beach and a short stroll to Seascape Village—with its quaint cafés, market, spa, and more—our haven balances wild wonder with simple comforts.
🌿 The Realms of the Secret Gardens
🌲 Tulgey Woods
Nestled beneath towering redwoods, this woodland hosts RV and tent sites, along with Dodo’s Glamp and the Secret Wagon. Here you’ll find showers, bathrooms, a communal kitchen, a campfire circle, and outdoor dining spaces. It’s perfect for families, car campers, and adventurers with roomy tents.
♟️ Chessboard Land
Where play and comfort intertwine: cabins, a communal lounge, a sprawling kitchen, living-wall showers, cozy firepits, and even a projector screen for starlit cinema nights. This is the social heart of the gardens.
🐇 Rabbit Holes (open late spring through summer)
Two primitive hideaways—Tweedledee and Tweedledum—await in the wilder reaches of the land. Here, no cars intrude; instead, we whisk your belongings by ATV to these tucked-away forest nooks.
🌸 Private Group Groves
Three secluded enclaves designed for gatherings, each with its own bathroom, shower, grill, and sink:
• Cheshire Grove
• The Horseshoe
• Wonderland
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🌟 What Awaits You
• Check out our offering on experiences such as Walking tour with the alpacas and Llamas, Sunset ATV Tour with the land owner, petting zoo, etc.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
3. Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
99%
(1177)
Gaviota, CA · 119 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Howdy, campers,
We removed our 10-paragraph description, our reviews and photos say it all.
Feel free to ask any questions, we will get back to you ASAP.
Before you ask:
Yes, we have two outdoor showers.
Yes, you can use a propane camp stove or cook at our common area bbq in front of the barn where we light a real wood fire for campers to socialize with us, other campers and visit our speakeasy.
Yes, we provide propane for the propane fire pits.
Yes, your dog can run off-leash.
Yes, each site has a picnic table, umbrella, propane fire pit. Most sites have a hammock and hammock stand.
Please pack your trash out there is a dumpster at the front gate entrance/exit for your trash.
Please close your umbrella when your not at the site, especially when it's windy. We have lost far to many very expensive solar light umbrellas due to the wind when it picks up.
Please support our farm by buying eggs, hats, stickers, and other items, all for sale in the barn.
We look forward to hosting you.
Sincerely,
Sierra, Darin, and The Freedog Crew!
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Los Padres National Forest
4. Los Padres National Forest
95%
(453)
National forest in California · 762 sites
From beach to mountain, California's second largest forest offers recreation in diverse ecosystems.
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Carpinteria State Beach
5. Carpinteria State Beach
94%
(113)
State park in California · 333 sites
Twelve miles south of Santa Barbara, this beach is one of the best ways to take in the beauty of the southern California coast. Carve out a spot along the sun-soaked shoreline to warm your bones after a dip in what is known as Cali’s safest beach.
Grab the paddle of your choice and commune with the dolphins, whales, and seals that call these waters home. Take a leisurely stroll along the beach or along one of the dune trails. Discover tide pools full of starfish, crabs, snails, sea anemones, and sea urchins. Look out for seals, sea lions, and the occasional gray whale from December through May.
Adventurers looking to catch their own dinner have ample opportunities for fishing and clamming. Those less interested in living off the land can take a short walk to town for a restaurant meal. Dogs aren’t allowed here, so furry friends should be left at home. Truly a California experience, get ready to beach it up on these golden shores.
Take your pick from more than 200 campsites at four different campgrounds: Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Anacapa. Reservations are available between 2 days and seven months in advance. Rinse the salt from your body in the coin-op showers located at each of the campgrounds. Hookups are available at Santa Rosa and San Miguel campgrounds. There are also hike or bike-in campgrounds available.
Truly a Socal experience, get ready to beach it up on these golden shores.
Sewer hookup
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Paul's Paso Vineyard
6. Paul's Paso Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Come stay just outside the vineyard! Less than two miles from town, escape the hustle and bustle while staying close enough to all the action. Located just off the main road with front yard access, this is the perfect spot to unwind and stargaze at our private front yard site.
There’s plenty of space for parking! Please note, there is no running water or hookups. Camper trailers and off-road vans are welcome. We currently don’t have any toilets, so self-contained units are ideal. If you are a light sleeper, please bring earplugs.
The Space
Located just off Lake Nacimiento Road, you will have access to a premier private front yard. There’s plenty of parking for your camper and vehicle.
Guest Access
This property has two campsite spots: one inside and one outside the fenced working vineyard. You’ll have access to the front yard picnic table. There are no toilets, hookups, or water at this camp spot, but a porta-john is available inside the vineyard.
Other Things to Note
We are conveniently located less than two miles from historic downtown Paso Robles. As this is a working vineyard, you may hear typical vineyard or farming noises. Additionally, because our location is just off the popular Lake Nacimiento Road, earplugs are recommended for light sleepers. Campfires and parties are strictly prohibited.
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Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
7. Amaya Creek Redwood Campground
79%
(174)
Los Gatos, CA · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to the Amaya Creek Redwood Campground!
We are deep in the Santa Cruz mountains and it’s rustic so be prepared! The road is all paved but it can be narrow, bumpy and steep in some areas. Be sure to follow our directions to bypass the road closure! There is no cell phone service in some areas.
PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a trash service for the campground, we require all campers to PACK OUT THEIR TRASH with them!
We have 40 acres of redwood forest and two creeks running through including the Amaya Creek which serves the boundary of our property at the end of Amayak Creek Trail. There’s also a small waterfall off the Amaya Creek Trail, but it may dry out during the summer. Enjoy hiking, creeks and small waterfall 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 FREE hot water shower, utility shed with sink and hot water, and an outdoor amphitheater. The kitchen and washer/dryer is Staff Only not for campers. .
Most campsites allow 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.
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.
No hookup for RV and trailer, check each site description to see if RV/trailer is ok for that site.
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Arber-Moore's Ranch
8. Arber-Moore's Ranch
93%
(606)
Oak View, CA · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Beautiful natural campsites in the Valley of the Moon (Ojai Valley). Our sites are within an eighth of a mile of walking, running, biking, and riding trails from Ojai to the beaches of Ventura. On many days you can experience Ojai’s famous pink moments. You can hike the trails above Ojai, boat, eat, or picnic at Lake Casitas. Travel to nearby Ventura to shop, fish the pier, or take a deep sea fishing charter or Island charter to Whale watch or fish around the Channel Islands.
Please note the aerial view of the camping area recently placed by Hipcamp is NOT AT ALL REPRESENTATIVE of the current camping sites and shows a photo that is many years old when the site was merely land.
That photo is without any of the existing amenities or improvements. The actual sites are all Larger than Federal Park and Statepark guidelines, with averages of 20'x30' for campsites and 20'x40' for a long RVCampsite.
We have planted many young trees and continue to plant trees and native shrubs around and near the sites. We have picnic tables, table coverings, fire pits, and camping rugs/footprints. There is also an outdoor shower, a shower tent with hot water, and an upgraded porta-potty with a sink.
Note: During times when high heat is predicted, we strongly recommend that our Hipcampers bring pop-up shade tents or canopies for their sites.
The Hipcamp is adjacent to our working ranch, and any photos of old sheds, trucks, a wood lot, or other equipment are NOT on the Hipcamp, but you will drive past that property to get to the separate Hipcamp area.
Wineries, Farmer's Markets, Craft Breweries, dispensaries, and more are within 10 to 15 minutes of our site. Our location allows moments when you may see Hawks, Owls, Geese, Swallows, Robins, Bluebirds, and more.
We offer both tent and RV camping.
The Majority of our Guests love it here:
"Vivian and Dave were exceptional hosts!
Easy to contact and find our way to their property. Also gave us a plethora of places to go and things to do in the Ojai area.
The area was open and spacious, and many trees and upgrades were in the works to make future stays more user-friendly.
Big pluses were the shower and toilet facilities—much appreciated !!"
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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Shiima koh
9. Shiima koh
91%
(128)
Aptos Hills Larkin Valley, CA · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Shííma koh is a beautiful space nestled in the Aptos hills. We are 15 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from town, all whilst being surrounded by redwoods. It’s a quiet place with a beautiful view of the valley and natural spring water. We are a family with a few dogs and livestock who live here. And welcome you to our home.
Emma Wood State Beach
10. Emma Wood State Beach
96%
(29)
State park in California · 93 sites
Fish, surf, and explore WWII ruins at this Southern California beach.
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Seacliff State Beach
11. Seacliff State Beach
100%
(7)
State park in California · 35 sites
Yeah, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just up the coast, but you may not want to leave this sandy haven home to a WWI-era tanker.
Electrical hookup
Sewer hookup
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Santa Margarita Lake
12. Santa Margarita Lake
100%
(9)
Park in California · 57 sites
Do a bit of hiking, fishing, or boat-in camping at this popular California lake.
Electrical hookup
Sewer hookup
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Limekiln State Park
13. Limekiln State Park
99%
(108)
State park in California · 28 sites
A perfect intro to Big Sur, Limekiln serves up peaceful walks, crashing surf, and scenic camping "from the Redwoods to the Sea."
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Felton Open Space Camp Sites
14. Felton Open Space Camp Sites
94%
(578)
Felton, CA · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Next to Historic Winery in the heart of Santa Cruz Mountains in the quaint town of Felton. Located between two state parks, Henry Cowell and Fall Creek. Just 6 miles, up in the mountains, from the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Bay. Half a mile from the famous Roaring Camp Railway. Wine & Cider tasting next door at Hallcrest Vineyards; Dine in Felton, hiking, biking and local shops to explore. Please note when booking that each of the sites are limited to 4 adults only. Children are welcome.
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Salty Fox Retreat @ Peaceful Valley
15. Salty Fox Retreat @ Peaceful Valley
95%
(60)
La Selva Beach, CA · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Peaceful Valley Glamping Near the Beach & Redwoods
Welcome to our peaceful slice of paradise—tucked away in a quiet valley just one street over from one of North America’s top-ranked KOAs and less than a mile from the beach (with a walking path to get you there!). Surrounded by state parks, beaches, and scenic trails, our property offers the perfect mix of convenience and serenity.
The land is a mostly flat, open field bordered by a redwood tree line and adjacent to a national wildlife reserve. Neighboring properties have horses and sheep, giving the area a tranquil, rural charm. It truly is a hidden gem—and we're excited to now share it with campers after years of hosting only weddings and private events. Great destination if you want to be close to hikes in the redwoods, access to to some of the most beautiful beaches on the central coast and more. Great fishing along the beaches for striper and perch along with some great surf spots just a few minutes a way.
🏕 The Campsites:
4 available sites – book solo or with friends. Site can accommodate large groups but price set for up to 4 people. These sites are close.
Equipped with fire pits, string lights, bocce ball, horseshoes, and more
Well water available (for fire safety and non-potable uses)
One clean, regularly serviced porta-potty
Sites are primarily self-contained, so please come prepared
🐎 The Vibe:
Our venue is occasionally used for weddings and events, and we can host up to 300 guests if you're looking for a retreat or celebration space. Tables, benches, bars, and decor are available for special bookings—reach out if you'd like to plan something big!
🏡 About Your Host:
The host lives on-site but values privacy and keeps a low profile. You likely won’t run into them during your stay unless you need something.
🐾 Pet Policy:
Friendly, well-behaved pets are welcome—just check with us first. We ask that you fully clean up after them and ensure they get along with other animals and guests.
🔇 Quiet Hours:
Please respect quiet hours starting at 9 PM (Santa Cruz County noise ordinance begins at 10 PM). Be courteous to fellow campers and nearby residents.
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Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths
16. Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths
87%
(760)
Cambria, CA · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
We can accommodate tent campers or car campers. Each campsite fits 4-6 people.
The price is $40/per person. Kids under 12 are free.
Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot.
PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a traditional check in procedure. Campsites are first come first serve. Expect a "self-check in process" most of the time. However, there are sometimes people working onsite that you may run into, that are happy to help and lead you in the right direction.
You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early. You can park and walk around. There is signage that says "CAMP" with Arrows.
BYO water. We have sulfur spring water. Great for your skin, not good to drink!
There's a couple outhouses on the property. One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite.
You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites.
We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage.
IMPORTANT INFO
Please don't mind our farm junk/tools as you enterGate 1! We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view.
Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant.
The main photos in the listing are taken from Hipcamp Scouts back in 2018 and they are featuring our Original campsite. This is located past the mineral baths. It's the furthest one to reach, and accessible by foot. I will update photos to depict all the campsites, but please share your photos with us on Instagram and tag @charanspringsfarm to help future campers get a view of what the sites look like with a tent set up!
SULFUR MINERAL BATHS
Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths. It's $10 per person. PLEASE BOOK THIS AS AN EXTRA AT CHECKOUT.
The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing.The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths.
They are not located in the main camp zone. Please call ahead to book your time slot and get directions to the mineral baths.
PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF:
You are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping).
It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature.
This property has been a working farm for decades, which has struggled with hard times. If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored.
Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience.
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Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
17. Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
98%
(365)
Santa Margarita, CA · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Our ranch consists of 142 acres located at the top of East Cuesta Grade, elevation approximately 2100 ft. We are secluded and it feels like you're far away from city life yet San Luis Obispo is only a twenty minute drive away. We neighbor Los Padres National Forest which has several miles of hiking and biking trails.
On our farm we have 10 sheep, 10 goats, 29 chickens, 2 pigs, 5 dogs and a cat. Interaction with farm animals is common place as most campsites are close to our animal pastures. Bee hives are located on the property as well. Honey, eggs and firewood are available for purchase. :)
Water hookup
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Oak Heart Estate
18. Oak Heart Estate
97%
(118)
Paso Robles, CA · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Does a night under the stars on a mountain top in the middle of Paso Robles Wine Country sound appealing? Incredible sunsets, picturesque views, peace and quiet abound at Oak Heart Estate!
We'd love to share our piece of heaven with you! Escape the bustle of the city find your way to a little spot out of town. You'll find plenty of wineries in every direction you turn!
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Elkhorn Ranch
19. Elkhorn Ranch
96%
(344)
CA · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
Five minutes from the beach, Elkhorn Ranch is home to goats, sheep, wild chickens followed by their baby chicks, and a couple of cows, dogs, and sheep.
In addition to the animals there is a greenhouse and an acre of pumpkins, corn, and beans. A small fruit orchard borders the chicken coop.
Anybody who enjoys small farm life and activity will find this place enchanting. Norris and Roberta are incredible hosts and inclusive to any guests that want to participate in farm life.
Close to restaurants and the cute harbor town of Moss Landing, 30 minutes from Carmel and Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Ranch can be a place to relax or a gateway to explore Big Sur and all the amazing hidden gems of the Central California Coast.
After your stay here if you would like to continue your exploration of the coast, we have a partner who does surfing tours between Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566796147238
Thanks and hope to see you soon!
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Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View
20. Sun/Moon Rise Camp W/ Valley View
94%
(311)
Day Valley, CA · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We created this space for everyone to enjoy.
Water hookup
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Wendy Carol
3 weeks ago
21 ft campervan
With pets
Individual sites for RVs vary in size but all are well kept and surrounded by lush, flowering shrubs for added privacy. So many beautiful glamping sites scattered about along with lovely scenic gathering spots & a beautiful pool too - they allow dogs everywhere except the playground. The hilltop location offers beautiful views. Clean restrooms too. Saddle Mountain is a great campground.
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Jake
3 weeks ago
20 ft campervan
As described and easy for my sprinter van to navigate!
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Michael J
April 2026
28 ft Class C
Great area, wonderful hike, quiet. We would definitely come back.
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Andria
April 2026
15 ft campervan
With pets
This was a fun spot! Very reasonable pricing for the amount of amenities, care, and cleanliness in this amazing space!
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Lindsay
April 2026
29 ft Class C
With kids
Check in was super easy. We got there right before the office closed and they kindly directed us to our site. The site itself was clean and well maintained with a picnic table and fire pit. Hook ups for water and electricity were readily available (the 30A plug was a little wonky but we got it to work). The overall campground was lovely, nestled among the trees on the mountain. There was a nice play area for kids with a small playground structure and games. The pool looked awesome but it was a little too cold to get in it. We did the hike up Saddle Mountain our last morning and were rewarded with gorgeous views of the valley after 2 miles up. The location is close to Monterey if you plan to do activities there or Carmel. Highly recommend staying here!
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Susan
March 2026
25 ft Class C
This is a beautiful campground in the hills of Carmel. We had a great site for our RV and ate dinner outside in one of their gazebos overlooking the valley. Would definitely stay again!
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Eddie
March 2026
14 ft Class B
We were in spot 21, across from the shower and restrooms. The Office isn't far away, but the
Wi-Fi signal was very weak. The shower is spacious and clean. However, adjusting the water temperature is quite tricky. Overall, it's a good place to spend the night.
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Aaron
February 2026
22 ft travel trailer
Beautiful, somewhat isolated location, very accommodating and friendly staff, and close to everything. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
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Eric
September 2025
24 ft campervan
Lovely farm. Great access to Soquel Demonstration Forest for mountain bikers. I would definitely stay here again.
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Chris
September 2025
24 ft campervan
With pets
Quiet, chill, cheep and good tree smells. 25 min mountainous drive to Santa Cruz beaches but beggars can’t be choosers on a holiday weekend!
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Kenzie
July 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Easy to get to and quiet. For larger vehicles I suggest booking the parking lot, it is flat and easier than the woodchips.
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Meg
July 2025
14 ft campervan
Great little cozy place to stop for the night. Absolutely no bathrooms anywhere nearby so that's good to keep in mind. Perfect for what it is, a private stop on your way somewhere else.
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Happy
July 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great spot between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz. Easy in and out. And who doesn’t like Christmas trees! lol
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Michael
June 2025
Tent
Awesome spot, I pulled up parked and pitched a tent right next to my car, quiet and friendly space. I surf in Santa Cruz so it was 20 minutes from town. I’d recommend this to anyone who is simple and just needs a place to pop up a ten or sleep in their rig 🤙🏾
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Catherine
June 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
Nice place to stay its in the middle of Santa Cruz & San Jose. Most nights are quiet aside from cars zooming by the stars are beautiful too. Mornings are quite busy with workers rushing into farm early in the morning for work but this i knew going in as itsmentioned on advertising...Next time ill park further up the driveay at the entrance dirt flies everywhere from employees zooming in. Yes the driveway is at an incline be prepared to bring levelers. Love the Christmas 🎄 Trees.
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Isabella
May 2025
16 ft car
Cute little place, quiet and has pretty scenery even though it is technically a parking lot spot.
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Todd
April 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
The tree farm is an amazing place. Really cool place with very kind and gracious hosts. I couldn’t have asked for better!
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Carson
March 2025
19 ft campervan
Nice open area for parking. Good place to crash and feel safe doing so. Limited amenities but everything one could require for a quiet night of rest.
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