- Farm Stay Camping
Farm stays near Crescent City
94% (3.1K) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crescent City
Coastal Forest Farm Camp
1. Coastal Forest Farm Camp
97%
(106)
6.6mi from Crescent City · 1 site
Coastal Forest Farm is a 13-acre family farm. The farm is complete with a seasonal pond, open pastures, and a forest. The forest includes ferns, a variety of mushrooms (please don't touch them unless you are knowledgable about mushrooms), flowers, and mossy-covered old-growth Sitka trees. At night you can hear the sounds of the ocean nearby and the frogs in the forest.
Pets
from
$65
/ night
Ossia Village Farm
2. Ossia Village Farm
98%
(312)
7.2mi from Crescent City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Ossia Village Farm is a 5-acre collaborative and ever evolving farmstead with big visions, lots of passion and willingness to try the untried. Explore the emergent veggie and flower gardens, stroll through meadow pathways, pick abundant hydrangeas, feed the farm animals and search for turtles in the duck pool, or take a moment of quiet meditation in the patch of redwoods onsite.
Ossia is playful base camp for adventures to the river, redwoods and ocean beaches. Amenities include flushing toilets and shower in the bathhouse, drinking water, shared electric hot water kettle, mini fridge, charging ports and charcoal grill at the hospitality center (bring your own stove and dishes), and a communal fire pit.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Lower Lake Farm Camp
3. Lower Lake Farm Camp
96%
(163)
7.3mi from Crescent City · 5 sites
Our little farm has full hook-up sites with septic, great water, 30 amp electric, WiFi. We are located halfway between Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA near the Wild and Scenic Smith River, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Kellogg Beach (1.3 miles from camp) on the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful redwoods and Jedidiah Smith State Park are just minutes away. So many outdoor activities available nearby; Kayaking, swimming, surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing, and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. The farm animals are friendly, they love goodies and scratches (kitchen scraps, and Shiloh the horse loves carrots and apples!) Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Please close gates behind you!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Free Your Mind Camping
4. Free Your Mind Camping
90%
(101)
11mi from Crescent City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea.
The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake.
Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road.
The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite.
The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here!
The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Wildlife Glamp
5. Wildlife Glamp
93%
(30)
38mi from Crescent City · 4 sites
Located in the beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon, we offer children and families an interactive environment to learn all about nature as well as recreational activities for everyone to enjoy! The Glamp is located inside the Wildlife Preserve and is suitable for gentle nature experiences.
Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Furnished Glamping tents provided for visitors. Beautiful view, access to the river, family activities, visit the Butterfly Pavilion and Mini Golf Nature Discovery Trail. Hot shower, kitchen, drinking water, microwave, refrigerator, propane grill, electricity are all in the shower/kitchen facility and battery or solar lights in the Glamping tents. One mile from downtown Cave Junction with restaurants, markets and stores. Forty five minutes to Oregon Caves National Monument. Easy access to multiple hiking trails in the Siskiyou and Klamath National Forests.
from
$95
/ night
Cedar Bloom
6. Cedar Bloom
98%
(3031)
39mi from Crescent City · 158 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual women's gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,200 women in just two weeks on the land.
Our beautiful forested land is located in Southern Oregon, in a small town off the 199 Redwood Highway. The land which we call home is 100 acres of beautiful protected forest and sits upon a mile of the Illinois River.
We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere.
This is our home and we are happy to share it with you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Cornerstone Ranch
7. Cornerstone Ranch
97%
(758)
48mi from Crescent City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Cornerstone Ranch is a pristine Ranch of about 500 acres on the Rogue River and against the Pacific Ocean offering too many experiences to count. You can even bring your horse...
FYI, Hipcamps map for site locations is not correct. Two go next to the driveway and the other four follow the creek.
From the South GPS is very accurate to our driveway. Coming from the North, GPS may drop you a few driveways away as that is the property line. Keep driving about another 1/8th mile until you see the large red "Cornerstone Ranch" sign. That is our driveway. Welcome...
The ranch offers 6 different campsites. Campfires are allowed (outside of burn bans), and there is a toilet in off season and Port-A-Potties during the summer on site as well.
Reviews from guests: "During the night we could hear Elk and the nearby nature! When we woke up we got to visit with the horses, use the really clean port-potty, and chat with Bonnie and Chris the Hosts. They have tons of recommendations, but our favorite was the Indian creek cafe across the river. The areas so great and clean and the host cares about their guests! Would recommend!"
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$39
/ night
Meadowview
8. Meadowview
100%
(5)
36mi from Crescent City · 3 sites
Here at Meadowview you will find a stately ring of venerable oaks beside a sweeping meadow vista crowned by Hope Mountain. Sleep under abundant stars, stroll or bike to crystal clear swimming holes on the east fork of the Illinois River, walk to our neighbor's charming farm store for fresh goat cheese, local produce, and wild wines, and explore the National Forest here on the ancestral lands of the Takelma people, 10 miles outside Cave Junction. Take a lovely winding drive to the Oregon Caves, or day trip an hour to the Redwoods and Pacific Coast. We offer many unusual experiences by arrangement, such as trying on real suits of armor, and learning to make felted wool slippers. Be sure to check out our "extras" listings!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$50
/ night
River Medicine Farms
9. River Medicine Farms
67%
(3)
36mi from Crescent City · 1 site
Located in the peaceful alternative artist community of Takilma. River Medicine is a beautiful farm on the pristine upper East Fork Illinois River. Great mountain and river views. Theres good hiking and bike riding from the farm . Your host Travis is a rafting guide and rafting is available too . Come joins us for a delightful time while you recharge yourself .
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$113
/ night
94% (3.1K) • 32 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Crescent City
Coastal Forest Farm Camp
1. Coastal Forest Farm Camp
97%
(106)
6.6mi from Crescent City · 1 site
Coastal Forest Farm is a 13-acre family farm. The farm is complete with a seasonal pond, open pastures, and a forest. The forest includes ferns, a variety of mushrooms (please don't touch them unless you are knowledgable about mushrooms), flowers, and mossy-covered old-growth Sitka trees. At night you can hear the sounds of the ocean nearby and the frogs in the forest.
Pets
from
$65
/ night
Ossia Village Farm
2. Ossia Village Farm
98%
(312)
7.2mi from Crescent City · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Ossia Village Farm is a 5-acre collaborative and ever evolving farmstead with big visions, lots of passion and willingness to try the untried. Explore the emergent veggie and flower gardens, stroll through meadow pathways, pick abundant hydrangeas, feed the farm animals and search for turtles in the duck pool, or take a moment of quiet meditation in the patch of redwoods onsite.
Ossia is playful base camp for adventures to the river, redwoods and ocean beaches. Amenities include flushing toilets and shower in the bathhouse, drinking water, shared electric hot water kettle, mini fridge, charging ports and charcoal grill at the hospitality center (bring your own stove and dishes), and a communal fire pit.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Lower Lake Farm Camp
3. Lower Lake Farm Camp
96%
(163)
7.3mi from Crescent City · 5 sites
Our little farm has full hook-up sites with septic, great water, 30 amp electric, WiFi. We are located halfway between Brookings, OR and Crescent City, CA near the Wild and Scenic Smith River, Tolowa Dunes State Park, Lake Earl Wildlife Area, and Kellogg Beach (1.3 miles from camp) on the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful redwoods and Jedidiah Smith State Park are just minutes away. So many outdoor activities available nearby; Kayaking, swimming, surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, horse riding, bird watching, beach combing, and all the outdoor activities you can imagine. The farm animals are friendly, they love goodies and scratches (kitchen scraps, and Shiloh the horse loves carrots and apples!) Kids should be accompanied by an adult. Please close gates behind you!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Free Your Mind Camping
4. Free Your Mind Camping
90%
(101)
11mi from Crescent City · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea.
The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake.
Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road.
The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite.
The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here!
The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$41
/ night
Wildlife Glamp
5. Wildlife Glamp
93%
(30)
38mi from Crescent City · 4 sites
Located in the beautiful Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon, we offer children and families an interactive environment to learn all about nature as well as recreational activities for everyone to enjoy! The Glamp is located inside the Wildlife Preserve and is suitable for gentle nature experiences.
Located in beautiful Southern Oregon. Furnished Glamping tents provided for visitors. Beautiful view, access to the river, family activities, visit the Butterfly Pavilion and Mini Golf Nature Discovery Trail. Hot shower, kitchen, drinking water, microwave, refrigerator, propane grill, electricity are all in the shower/kitchen facility and battery or solar lights in the Glamping tents. One mile from downtown Cave Junction with restaurants, markets and stores. Forty five minutes to Oregon Caves National Monument. Easy access to multiple hiking trails in the Siskiyou and Klamath National Forests.
from
$95
/ night
Cedar Bloom
6. Cedar Bloom
98%
(3031)
39mi from Crescent City · 158 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual women's gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,200 women in just two weeks on the land.
Our beautiful forested land is located in Southern Oregon, in a small town off the 199 Redwood Highway. The land which we call home is 100 acres of beautiful protected forest and sits upon a mile of the Illinois River.
We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere.
This is our home and we are happy to share it with you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
Cornerstone Ranch
7. Cornerstone Ranch
97%
(758)
48mi from Crescent City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Cornerstone Ranch is a pristine Ranch of about 500 acres on the Rogue River and against the Pacific Ocean offering too many experiences to count. You can even bring your horse...
FYI, Hipcamps map for site locations is not correct. Two go next to the driveway and the other four follow the creek.
From the South GPS is very accurate to our driveway. Coming from the North, GPS may drop you a few driveways away as that is the property line. Keep driving about another 1/8th mile until you see the large red "Cornerstone Ranch" sign. That is our driveway. Welcome...
The ranch offers 6 different campsites. Campfires are allowed (outside of burn bans), and there is a toilet in off season and Port-A-Potties during the summer on site as well.
Reviews from guests: "During the night we could hear Elk and the nearby nature! When we woke up we got to visit with the horses, use the really clean port-potty, and chat with Bonnie and Chris the Hosts. They have tons of recommendations, but our favorite was the Indian creek cafe across the river. The areas so great and clean and the host cares about their guests! Would recommend!"
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$39
/ night
Meadowview
8. Meadowview
100%
(5)
36mi from Crescent City · 3 sites
Here at Meadowview you will find a stately ring of venerable oaks beside a sweeping meadow vista crowned by Hope Mountain. Sleep under abundant stars, stroll or bike to crystal clear swimming holes on the east fork of the Illinois River, walk to our neighbor's charming farm store for fresh goat cheese, local produce, and wild wines, and explore the National Forest here on the ancestral lands of the Takelma people, 10 miles outside Cave Junction. Take a lovely winding drive to the Oregon Caves, or day trip an hour to the Redwoods and Pacific Coast. We offer many unusual experiences by arrangement, such as trying on real suits of armor, and learning to make felted wool slippers. Be sure to check out our "extras" listings!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$50
/ night
River Medicine Farms
9. River Medicine Farms
67%
(3)
36mi from Crescent City · 1 site
Located in the peaceful alternative artist community of Takilma. River Medicine is a beautiful farm on the pristine upper East Fork Illinois River. Great mountain and river views. Theres good hiking and bike riding from the farm . Your host Travis is a rafting guide and rafting is available too . Come joins us for a delightful time while you recharge yourself .
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$113
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Alexia
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
Thr stay was great the host was accommodating, nice and welcoming, the dome was clean and enjoyable, definitely bring a heating blanket during your winter stay and the fire place was nice to have and ready to use.
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Meg
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
My partner and I spent a weekend at Cedar Bloom’s Gnome Dome and it was absolutely amazing! This quirky, whimsical accommodation was the perfect base for our redwood adventure.
The amenities were outstanding – we loved the river access, the sauna (such a treat after hiking), and the fire pit where we made s’mores under the stars. The whole property felt thoughtfully designed for relaxation.
Location-wise, it’s perfectly situated for exploring the area. We hiked the incredible Jedediah Smith Redwoods (about an hour away), and coming back to the dome to unwind by the fire was exactly what we needed.
This is the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe deep, and actually be present. We left feeling completely refreshed. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique, peaceful escape surrounded by nature!
We will definitely be returning again.
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Humbuildt
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
Amazing setup, we loved the River Dome.
Even in the middle of winter it was a cozy escape from the daily hustle and bustle.
The well kept accommodations and grounds were inspiring for anybody would likes to connect with nature and experience the potential for community
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nicole
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
We booked the gnome dome at the last minute and so glad we did! It was a very cold winter night but we were warm and cozy inside. The hosts were responsive and friendly. It was a very easy process.
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mallory
December 2025
35 ft travel trailer
Beautiful campsite and very responsive/kind host. Close to a lot of activities and things to do. Our 35 ft trailer was a snug fit in turning around but we were able to make it work and had so much space for our dogs to run and explore within the safety on the fence. We even got to feed/pet the highland cattle and mini horses on our last day which just topped off the trip for my daughter and I. ❤️
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Bryn
December 2025
Tent
I car camped at the farm and had a wonderful night. I will definitely go back! The farm is beautiful, the animals are sweet, and it was very peaceful. Highly recommend.
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alexa
November 2025
Tent
My boyfriend and I camped here with the intent to visit Brookings OR, the campground was so beautiful we didn't end up going lol! Dar, the campsite host, was super friendly and welcoming. The animals are really friendly and we loved staying here. Amenities included flush toilets, hot showers, kitchen area with power, shared firepit. We're already planning our next trip here!
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Deva
October 2025
19 ft campervan
pasturelands. Calm, quiet, peaceful, with the burble of a creek and beautiful horses to gaze at.
Great facilities, nearby and fantastic communication with Bonnie and Chris.
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Kerry and Kevin
October 2025
21 ft campervan
I absolutely love this Hipcamp! It's so private (you have your own driveway and gate) and feels very safe. Surrounded by trees and farmland. Lots of cute little amenities to enjoy while there. The ground is level enough that you can just pull right in and set up. The host is very kind and responsive. Also, I think there's an owl that lives here, and he was a joy to listen to. Highly recommend.
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Bonnie
October 2025
With pets
Stayed in one of the A-frames with my two small dogs for a weekend and had a lovely time. It was a stormy, rainy couple of days in October, so I didn’t get to explore the property or surrounding area much, but that ended up being perfect since I had just come to relax anyway. Once I got set up inside (with some string lights, a hot water bottle, and a good book), it felt nice and cozy. I was glad to have brought the hot water bottle and a couple of extra blankets, b/c the temps inside were roughly the same as they were outside.
The transparent panels make it feel like you’re sleeping among the trees, and the sound of rain on the roof was wonderful. The roof is corrugated steel, so the first time an acorn pinged off it I just about jumped out of my skin, but we got used to it quickly. Ultimately I think those noises were part of the charm. Saw some beautiful deer and lots of wild turkeys.
As a woman camping solo, I felt very safe. The property isn’t completely remote (it’s tucked next to a neighborhood and there’s a private residence onsite) but it still has a peaceful, wilderness feel, especially in late October when there were fewer visitors.
For anyone curious (since I couldn’t find this info beforehand), each A-frame has its own fire ring and picnic table.
Thank you for the great weekend!
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Sheila
October 2025
With pets
I love this place. I’ll stay here any chance I get. It’s lovely. Spacious camp sites. Hot tea and coffee area. The river. The outdoor showers. And the A frames are so cool! But I recommend arriving in the daylight if it’s your first time. I came after dark and I’m pretty sure I would have been lost if I didn’t already know my way around. It’s not well lit at night. Makes for good sleep— but def bring a head lamp.
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Drew
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Easy to book! Needed a safe place to rest during a road trip and found this site.
It was clean and well maintained. Would come again for a longer stay 💗
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Justin
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
Cedar bloom is great! This was my second time staying there and first in the dome. It was cold and having a fireplace was amazing. The community kitchen was well stocked with all the dishes and cookware needed to cook a meal. The bed was comfy, the hosts were very nice and the sauna/shower's worked great. No complaints, I’ll hopefully be back next summer.
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Janellie
October 2025
With pets
We had a fantastic time! We went in October and the weather was cold and rainy. However, everything was so comfy and cozy. The blankets they provide for the A-frame cabins were more than enough to keep us warm all night. The amenities are great: full on kitchen with all you need to make meals, the tea house was well stocked, the bathrooms did not smell and were fairly clean, the showers had hot water, the sauna was amazing. We really want to come back during the summer and enjoy the river and sleeping with the A-frame open. A wonderful and stellar experience.
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Alec
October 2025
Tent
We loved this site. Dar was so friendly and knowledgeable, and the farm animals around the property were delightful. We’ll definitely be back.
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Mickelle
October 2025
2 nights at Cedar Bloom
This is an incredibly beautiful space to spend time in nature. The outdoor showers make it very easy to be in the river or sun all day and still feel clean. The mattress pads for the A-frames were a little stiff (even for someone who likes a firm mattress) so a camping pad would work well for extra comfort. Over all an incredible stay.
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Ann-Marie
October 2025
Tent
This was a great place for us as we camp in a very large tent. It was peaceful, close to town and Bonnie was very responsive and welcoming. We enjoyed hearing the horses and chickens throughout the day. Our dog loved the grassy area in around our site.
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Lindsay
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful property. I enjoyed my short stay thoroughly. If I were to stay longer, I would stay in Cougar. Bear was perfect to back into, set up a small tent and stay overnight.
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Alicia
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
The A frame cabin was cozy and comfortable. Very quiet at night. We enjoyed the outdoor showers, use of the community kitchen, the tea house, and seeing animals (not just the cats on the property, but also wild turkeys and deer).
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Karmen
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Cedar Bloom
Second time visiting and still highly recommend! Great amenities and a perfect place to relax.
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Farm stays near Crescent City guide
Where to go
The California Redwoods
Crescent City makes a great base for exploring the redwood Forest, named for the mammoth species of trees that dominate here, some of which are over a thousand years old. Here you can cruise along the 32-mile Avenue of the Giants to get great views of the forest, hike along the quiet Tall Trees Grove Trail, or even drive your car through a hollowed-out tree.
The California Coast Ranges
The coastal mountains inland from Crescent City Range offer ample opportunities for camping and backpacking, with a mix of deciduous and coniferous forests interspersed with streams and lakes. Much of the northern part of the range is preserved as the Klamath National Forest and the Six River National Forest.
Oregon's South Coast
Crescent City is less than a half-hour drive from the border with Oregon and offers easy access to what's arguably the prettiest stretch of the state's dramatic coastline. Spots worth visiting include the gorgeous Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor and the city of Coos Bay, known for its ample crabbing opportunities.
When to go
Crescent City has a temperate climate, with highs in the mid-50s in winter and in the mid-60s in summer. Winters here are considerably rainier than in the summer months, however, with an average of 14 days of rain in December and barely any showers at all in July and August. If you plan to hike or camp in the nearby redwoods, and don’t want to deal with summer crowds, consider visiting in September or early October.