Discover the best cave campgrounds near Downieville, California

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Downieville

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200-acre developing eco-preserv

37 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents200 acres · Nevada City, CA

This extraordinary 200 acres is magical and host a wildness which feels peaceful and secure. It is also the home of the developing Wisdom Retreat Center noted for quality of beauty and silence. Many Indian arrow heads have been found here indicating former residences of indigenous tribes. There are many open meadows and old growth forest to hike and explore.

Green Mountain Farm and Campground

1 site · Lodging18 acres · Oregon House, CA

Green Mountain Farm is in Dobbins ca nestled in the pines at the treeline. Surrounded by 7 lakes and several creeks and rivers recreation is always abound. Fishing, kayaking, gold panning, wake boarding even house boat rentals are all in the neighborhood. Our pet freindly facility inclide 18 gorgeous private acres with a creek, bbq's, horseshoes, kids play area, hiking trails, and free firewood. We host Rv'ers, tent campers, van lifer's, and other travelin folk. Every Friday evening is music circle and most Saturdays is bonfire (seasonal). There are wineries, resorts and museums in the area and we are rich in gold history. Come on out and get next to nature. Wildlife is know to frequent the grounds.

Trank Family Farm and Gold site

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Oroville, CA

We have lived on the farm now for over 19 years. The back part of the property was a stop point for the stage line between Oroville and Bangor during the 1880, Then gold was discovered on the property. There were multiple Gold claims on this property. The Old rock pilings are still there to explore. It is a favorite spot for finding Jasper, Agates and quartz crystals Campers are welcome year-round to this tent site on the old Gold Claim of our 20-acre family farm! Drive right up to this fun-filled, family-friendly campsite, easily accessible by cars and SUVs alike - though 4WD is helpful during the rainy season. This site features two seasonal streams that cross on the property, as well as bushes full of ripe blackberries - if you catch them at the right time, help yourself. You'll enjoy hearing the birds echoing through the trees and could easily see deer tip toeing through the woods. Dogs on leash only. We raise 4H and FFA show and market goats, llamas, and a donkey and a cow, all of whom are very friendly! You'll also see our chickens, ducks, peacocks, and guinea hens. Rock pilings are on the island between the two seasonal streams that cross our land. Gold panning, hiking and creek walking is available on the property. Campers are welcome to stargaze in the field, create scavenger hunts for the kids, or simply sit back and enjoy the tranquility. We also have zip line and a rope course on the property that is closed due to maintenance. The streams dry up in late June and fill up in November when the rains start. Trank Family Farm is 30 minutes from Lake Oroville, 20 minutes from Oroville Wildlife Area and the Feather River - great for kayaking, swimming, and fishing! Be sure to check out the trails and seasonal waterfalls at Table Mountain, 35 minutes away. There are 2 Indian Casinos & Hotels in Oroville, as well as 2 golf ranges - and all with in 20 minutes of the camp site. The college town of Chico is about 30 minutes outside of Oroville. If you want to explore farther, Butte Mountain range and the city of Paradise, CA is 45 minutes away. We can't wait for you to come visit!

Lava Cap Land

4 sites · Lodging100 acres · Nevada City, CA

With over 100 acres of land on the outskirts Nevada County we have 5 once in a lifetime spots that are available for a stay. We welcome you to come and spend a night to relax and rejuvenate your mind body and soul. Whether your looking for a place to get away with the family, a hideaway for one (or two) in your tent, a romantic night in another land or a night sleeping in a glass tiny home under the stars next to a gold mine, we have you covered! Abundant Manifestations is a local Non Profit 501C3 housing and helping families of disaster and women of Domestic Violence. Proceeds of your stay here go to help house and transition them into their next phase of their journey We will welcome you to the pond just below the Castle which hold Amma The hugging Saint's beloved Geese ducks Chinese and African Geese as well as our ducks. With over 40 peacocks that roam the property you are sure to hear and see them. The pond holds Florida Large Mouth Bass so if your looking to fish, you've found the right spot. It really is a secret fishing spot. If you are here at the right time of the year you can always catch the Canadian Geese swoop in for a landing. If you have Gold Fever, we have you covered. Over 33 acres is an old gold mine with all the buildings safes, and processing plant. Pretty amazing part of California history. Nevada County is full of beautiful, and cultural sites and restaurants to check out.

Private Disc Golf Course Camp

1 site · Tent40 acres · Grass Valley, CA

Learn more about this land:Our property is completely cleared of thick vegetation and poison oak. There’s a 25 basket Disk Golf Course on the property. An additional $10 per person for unlimited golf during stay. $20/person if you don’t have your own discs. The Campsite are located in the middle of the course. There’s plenty of property and miles of dirt road to ride bicycles.

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