99% (378) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Nipomo
Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
1. Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
99%
(1141)
36mi from Nipomo · 38 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!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$75
/ night
Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
2. Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
98%
(311)
23mi from Nipomo · 5 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, 32 chickens, 3 pigs, 4 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. :)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$54
/ night
Hazel Homestead- Central Coast Farm
3. Hazel Homestead- Central Coast Farm
100%
(99)
0.6mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
We are a small farm on a 1 acre gated property that has two RV spots and a bar shed. We have full hookups in both sites.
Our town is rural but it's still close to HWY 101. We do live on the property, close enough if you need anything but far enough for privacy. We host happy hour for campers who are interested. Although the hours depend on arrival and our availability.
We have a common area between the two sites that offered a nice fire pit. Our farm has 3 goats, 2 pot bellied pigs and 20 chickens that lay fresh eggs daily. We LOVE animals but we CANNOT ALLOW PETS.
Also, sorry no tent camping. RV's only. We do not provide bathrooms or showers on site. Don’t have an RV? RENT OURS! We have everything you need for your family. Enjoy a weekend on the farm and glamp in our RV. We have all the amenities of home.
Coming to enjoy the area? The property is just a few mins off the 101 freeway on the Central Coast. We are only 15 mins South of Pismo Beach, 30 mins south of San Luis Obispo and an hour North of Santa Barbara. The beach, wineries and shopping are all very close. Or if you are looking for a quiet retreat with some super sweet farm animals stay here and enjoy the farm.
We do rent both sites out at the same time so if it’s privacy you are looking for please message us. Or If you would like to camp with friends or family we can accommodate two additional trailers. Again please message us to arrange this.
Come stay awhile! It doesn't get any better than this!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Camp Dirt
4. Camp Dirt
97%
(231)
31mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Camp Dirt! We're so excited to welcome you to our corner of the world.We offer an expansive dry mowed field with cottonwood trees and riparian habitat next to seasonal river. Our sites are very private next to working ranch vineyard. Keep in mind our sites do have dirt road access only and can have spotty cell reception. During fire ban propane fire pits are available and are complimentary.We have great amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and trash bins. Pets and generators are also allowed but only vehicles under 30 ft are allowed at our sites.Our guests love us too! "It was really nice to camp in the vineyard. Beautiful views, shade, great firepit with wood, picnic table and grass. Clean bathroom and even a kitchen sink!"
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$99
/ night
The Howard Ranch
5. The Howard Ranch
91%
(11)
47mi from Nipomo · 2 sites · Lodging
Our two rental units sit on our 22 acre property. We have a full farm with 50 animals, bees, large garden and orchard, and a mile long track for walking and jogging. We offer tours of the farm and sell seasonal produce, eggs, and craft goods that we made from farm items.
The airstream has a west facing view that has glorious sunsets almost every evening.
The Ranchette is located on its own private acreage. and private driveway.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$144
/ night
Happy Gray Coyote
6. Happy Gray Coyote
97%
(48)
139mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · RVs
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
99% (378) • 18 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Nipomo
Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
1. Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
99%
(1141)
36mi from Nipomo · 38 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!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$75
/ night
Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
2. Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
98%
(311)
23mi from Nipomo · 5 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, 32 chickens, 3 pigs, 4 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. :)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$54
/ night
Hazel Homestead- Central Coast Farm
3. Hazel Homestead- Central Coast Farm
100%
(99)
0.6mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging
We are a small farm on a 1 acre gated property that has two RV spots and a bar shed. We have full hookups in both sites.
Our town is rural but it's still close to HWY 101. We do live on the property, close enough if you need anything but far enough for privacy. We host happy hour for campers who are interested. Although the hours depend on arrival and our availability.
We have a common area between the two sites that offered a nice fire pit. Our farm has 3 goats, 2 pot bellied pigs and 20 chickens that lay fresh eggs daily. We LOVE animals but we CANNOT ALLOW PETS.
Also, sorry no tent camping. RV's only. We do not provide bathrooms or showers on site. Don’t have an RV? RENT OURS! We have everything you need for your family. Enjoy a weekend on the farm and glamp in our RV. We have all the amenities of home.
Coming to enjoy the area? The property is just a few mins off the 101 freeway on the Central Coast. We are only 15 mins South of Pismo Beach, 30 mins south of San Luis Obispo and an hour North of Santa Barbara. The beach, wineries and shopping are all very close. Or if you are looking for a quiet retreat with some super sweet farm animals stay here and enjoy the farm.
We do rent both sites out at the same time so if it’s privacy you are looking for please message us. Or If you would like to camp with friends or family we can accommodate two additional trailers. Again please message us to arrange this.
Come stay awhile! It doesn't get any better than this!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$75
/ night
Camp Dirt
4. Camp Dirt
97%
(231)
31mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Camp Dirt! We're so excited to welcome you to our corner of the world.We offer an expansive dry mowed field with cottonwood trees and riparian habitat next to seasonal river. Our sites are very private next to working ranch vineyard. Keep in mind our sites do have dirt road access only and can have spotty cell reception. During fire ban propane fire pits are available and are complimentary.We have great amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and trash bins. Pets and generators are also allowed but only vehicles under 30 ft are allowed at our sites.Our guests love us too! "It was really nice to camp in the vineyard. Beautiful views, shade, great firepit with wood, picnic table and grass. Clean bathroom and even a kitchen sink!"
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$99
/ night
The Howard Ranch
5. The Howard Ranch
91%
(11)
47mi from Nipomo · 2 sites · Lodging
Our two rental units sit on our 22 acre property. We have a full farm with 50 animals, bees, large garden and orchard, and a mile long track for walking and jogging. We offer tours of the farm and sell seasonal produce, eggs, and craft goods that we made from farm items.
The airstream has a west facing view that has glorious sunsets almost every evening.
The Ranchette is located on its own private acreage. and private driveway.
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$144
/ night
Happy Gray Coyote
6. Happy Gray Coyote
97%
(48)
139mi from Nipomo · 3 sites · RVs
Property has been in my family for 60 years. Hope you enjoy the desert getaway!Learn more about this land:5 acres of open desert. Great views of surrounding mountains. Middle of nowhere, a great spot to get away from it all.. star gaze, and just chill out. Boon dock off the grid. NO Facilities but town has everything you could need and just far enough away... If you plan on having a campfire please obtain a burn permit on line. Its free and a great fire safety precaution. Obviously NO FIREWORKS.
Water hookup
Pets
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Marco
3 days ago
Tent
Beautiful private space to enjoy with a beautiful view of the surrounding areas. Definitely would recommend for others to take this site in.
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Cole
1 week ago
Tent
Loved this spot, Karina & Chris were so helpful and friendly. Got to say hi to all their animals and enjoy the beautiful coastal view from an idyllic ranch in the central coast clouds.
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Alex
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
Karina was very timely with responses and was very friendly during our visit. Their farm animals are so cute!
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Jackson
3 weeks ago
Tent
Our hosts were kind enough to upgrade our campsite and recommend a place to setup the tent to avoid getting wet in the nighttime fog. We loved meeting the sheep’s and pigs and the views were incredible!
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Alex
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Freedog Farms @ Cactus Flower Ranch
We had a wonderful experience staying at Free Dog Farms. The property is stunning and Sierra and Darin were communicative and friendly hosts. Really appreciated the warm welcome and informative tour Darin gave us. It's incredible what they have done with the property. The Airstream camper and site were perfect for our getaway. Can't wait to go back.
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Maziyar
December 2025
23 ft campervan
With pets
We stayed at the range campsite. That was one of our best camping experiences. 360 degree view, top of hill. Karina was great host, very responsive. Highly recommend it.
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Steven
December 2025
Tent
With pets
I had a great site at the top of the mountain. It had beautiful views from all sides with everything that makes a good experience great. Fremont was very impressed and was so happy he was able to run free in the great outdoors. This place has to be seen and experienced by anyone who enjoys Hipcamps. It is without question outstanding and I will definitely be returning.
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Ax
December 2025
16 ft car
With pets
The Range was perfect, with beautiful views and a really peaceful feel. It was great meeting their dog Ria and saying hi to the farm animals. My dogs were so happy to have space to run around and just be dogs. Karina was very accommodating and easy to talk to, which made everything even better. It was pretty windy during my stay, but overall a really nice experience and a place I’d happily return to!
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Francisco
December 2025
Tent
With pets
What an awesome place, and the hosts were amazing. So much more than the pictures can do justice.
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CRISTIAN
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Darin was the most welcoming and genuinely great host I’ve ever had the pleasure to deal with on HipCamp. Their property is beautiful and it was exciting seeing all of the farm animals, especially for my two year old. The fresh chicken and duck eggs were better than you could buy anywhere and the ribeye steak that Darin was so generous to grill and share with the rest of the guests was to die for. I will never forget this experience and sure to come back next spring.
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Carolyn
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Beautiful property! Amazing views and super quiet. Felt far away, but there is a lot nearby. Will definitely rebook!
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Jeff
November 2025
23 ft travel trailer
This is the ideal location for a private (only 2 sites!), relaxing, and comfortable retreat on the beautiful central coast. The homestead atmosphere is thoroughly charming, and the presence of animals has a tangible "de-stressing" effect. Be sure to buy their delicious farm fresh eggs. Despite its rural "feel" it is close to everything you might need. Lots to see and do within a 45 minute radius, from Solvang to Montana de Oro. The sites are clean and well-maintained, and the hosts have a talent for hospitality. Cesar's "happy hour" made for a memorable conclusion to a long travel day. He makes a great "old fashioned", too.
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Seana
November 2025
16 ft travel trailer
With pets
Everything about this place is absolute perfection. Will be coming back again and again.
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Megan
November 2025
Tent
Amazing hosts! Chris went out of his way to bring me wood and kindling for a fire, gave me a tour of the ranch where I got to meet the animals, and was very responsive via text when I had questions. The site was great and had everything you would need (picnic table, fire pit with poker, good trees to set up a hammock). The view from the top of the property is unbelievable during the day and at sunset!
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Farhad
November 2025
Tent
This was my first-ever camping trip, and this campsite was absolutely wonderful! It offered truly spectacular views, featuring a unique panorama of both distant San Luis Obispo lights and surrounding mountains. The site felt private and secluded, providing a peaceful escape. For convenience, access to both water and clean toilet facilities was excellent. This is a genuinely nice and comfortable campsite that I highly recommend, especially for a memorable first-time experience.
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Steve
November 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Quiet, great views, responsive hosts, 4WD/AWD needed
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Cathleen
November 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
We brought our trailer and two dogs. Absolutely gorgeous place with amazing views. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning!
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Nicholas
November 2025
19 ft campervan
With pets
Great Camping Spot! Beautiful drive up the mountain to some amazing views. Hosts were very friendly and the bathrooms were really clean. Highly recommended.
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Emily
November 2025
Tent
With pets
My friends and I stayed at the Range and absolutely loved it! The site was very spacious and had great views. We enjoyed seeing all the animals, and we even bought some honey made by Karina and Chris. I’d definitely stay here again!
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Kegan
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful location and nice and communicative hosts! Definitely make sure you have a 4x4 as the listing says because the last little climb gets pretty steep. Overall, would stay again.
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