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Top-rated campgrounds near Stonyford
91% (2.4K)
Top-rated campgrounds near Stonyford
Public campgrounds near Stonyford
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Joey
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Peaceful spot, easy driving instructions and responsive host.
Well groomed campsite areas (creekside 1/2) felt safe and comfortable. My cell service was spotty and needed to travel about 5-10min out to get all services available but that’s ok, it’s camping.
The view of the stars and moon were clear, the fire pit and toilet were very nice to have. The care taker was pleasant and accommodating
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Kevin
October 2025
Tent
Elderberry Camp was a nice and secluded stay. We essentially had the entire place to ourselves. Elderberry camp is the furthest away from the other 2 sites on that side of the property, but also note that it is the closest to the road. There isn’t enough traffic for it to be a problem in my opinion but if you are a light sleeper, it may affect you. Unfortunately, the creek was also dry during our stay. However, the foggy nights brought in nice moisture/frost that burned off by 11am. Another plus was the clean outhouse. Thanks, Stephen!
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Nicole
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
We loved our two nights at Stephen’s property. The stars at night were unmatched and even though the creek didn’t have water during this time of year, my pup and I still had fun walking it and checking for cool rocks. He directed us to Eel River and we had an amazing swim and picnic as well. 10/10
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Abelardo
September 2025
24 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Enjoyed the peace & stargazing. Will definitely come back soon during & after rainy season.
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Laura
September 2025
Tent
Stephen was a good host, and we appreciated his hospitality during our Labor Day weekend stay. The property was comfortable, and he was very responsive whenever we reached out. There was a large group staying nearby with three small dogs that barked throughout the day, which made it a little less peaceful than we had hoped. However, Stephen promptly addressed the situation on our behalf, which was appreciated but did little to quiet the dogs unfortunately. He also provided firewood and helpful directions to the nearby river, which—even with the lower summer water levels—was a nice spot to enjoy.
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Meranda
September 2025
10 ft pop-up camper
It’s eclectic! Built in the 50s, this place has that retro charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a postcard. My 20-year-old son, my soul-dog, and I spent Labor Day weekend here, and that little dipping pool was a total lifesaver in the brutal heat.
We brought our trusty popup camper from the 90s (no AC—she’s a vintage gal), so we went full MacGyver with a shade cover, a napping pad, and two “box” fans. Worked like a charm for a solid nap. When we weren’t pretending to be human popsicles, we played ping pong, cornhole, and enjoyed the slower pace. Walmart, gas, and food right across the street made it super convenient.
The highway is close, but it didn’t bother us at all—kind of like grown-up white noise. I’m also terrified of the dark, but here it felt just right: dark enough for an insane star show, but not so dark I thought Bigfoot was lurking.
Fishing was the main reason I booked this place, and it delivered. Each site shares a ramp with one other, small but perfect for casting a line or tying up a paddle board. It’s made for relaxing. I did spot a few teenagers looking bored, but I think they were just in the “too cool for fun” stage.
Lisa was wonderful—helpful, welcoming, and full of history about the place. We had no issues at all, and I’ll definitely be back!
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Emily
August 2025
Tent
This was our second time here and it’s always a wonderful time. Absolutely beautiful, perfect sun, wildlife and very relaxing. The outhouse is clean and being able to have a fire made all the difference for the full camping experience! Stephen was extremely prompt with his responses.
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Benzyl
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
The place was very private and quiet
Has everything you need to feel comfortable
Place is highly recommended
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TAMARA
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
We loved our 3 night stay at Clear Lake Campground! Lisa was the best and our space by the creek was so picturesque. Peaceful with great birdwatching, a fun little pool, catfish & bass fishing and a games area where we played ping-pong & volleyball. The restrooms were clean and the RV hookups easy. We’ll be back : )
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Josie
July 2025
Tent
I loved this property! We stayed at creekside 2, and felt that location was the most isolated. This was important to us because we had a protective dog with us, so staying away from other people and/or other pets that may be there was very important. That said, it should be noted this is the furthest away from the drinkable water on site and the outhouse.
The property was incredibly clean, maintained, beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. Stephen here on hip camp was incredibly attentive and responsive. At the ranch, Monica was very friendly and came by to check on each campsite and answer questions.
This was a great place to be, and I would come here again. Highly recommend this campground, and this exact location on the grounds.
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Jackie
July 2025
4 nights at Forest Haven Trees
What a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived, James was incredibly helpful and welcoming. He met us at the road, guided us in, and provided a radio so we could stay in touch with him and the host, Linda throughout our visit—which made us feel safe and supported, especially while navigating the area or heading out on hikes without cell service.
The setting was peaceful and breathtaking. Absolute silence at night, with stunning views. Watching the sunset and sunrise from the deck was magical, and the bed was one of the most comfortable we’ve ever slept on—seriously, we slept like rocks.
We loved the outdoor space, especially the charming outdoor sink setup. It added to the rustic charm without sacrificing comfort. The main house is just up the hill—close enough in case we needed something, but still far enough to feel totally private and remote.
And a special shoutout to Buddy the dog! He popped by now and then to check on us, which we appreciated. He felt like a friendly guardian making sure everything was good in our little corner of the woods.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for peace, comfort, and just the right amount of adventure. We’d come back in a heartbeat!
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Alex
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Nice spot, lots of room, friendly camp host. Go to the river, that’s fun.
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Taylor
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved tent camping on Stephen’s land! His directions were easy to follow and everything about the camp was very well maintained. The creek was dried up but I was not surprised with the time of year. But we followed Stephen’s directions to Eel River and hung out on the bridge under Hearst Bridge all day and it was perfect! It was amazing being able to have a fire and a picnic table being provided. If I were to camp here again, I would camp in Creekside #2, it was a little more private and more morning shade! Our tents were so hot by 8am. We luckily had the space to ourselves but I think I would have been pretty disappointed if another group was in Creekside #2 as these spots are very close together, best choice would be to bring friends and book both #1 and #2! I’ll definitely return and maybe during spring and hope that the creek is running!
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David
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great spot. Peaceful and clean. All rv hookups worked. Friendly staff, public restrooms clean. We will camp here again!!!
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Deborah
July 2025
30 ft toy hauler
With kids
We have enjoyed our stay at this campground along Cache Creek. The sites are well shaded, level and spacious. Full hookups, clean restrooms, refreshing pool (around 3-4 ft deep), playground, pier, and nice common areas make it a great place to relax and enjoy. It is in a convenient location but remains more private. Sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Wood is available for purchase. Definitely recommend.
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Kerry
July 2025
13 ft travel trailer
What a lovely place on the planet. Understated at first but it didn’t take long to wander a short distance and find the lovely creek, which in early July still held cool water, fish, the biggest tadpoles I’ve ever seen and a few deeper pools to dunk into. Evening echoed with straggling bullfrog songs which gave way to quail, owl, crickets and then the best part - quiet. Some occasional street noise during the day but none at night. No visible electric lights and a fantastic theater for the stars. The campsite viewed a long meadow surrounded by oak and madrone hills. There is one nearish neighbouring site, but other than that it felt private. Oh, except for a midnight raccoon visit.
I was impressed by the tidy and quaint outhouse, clean fire pit and nice picnic table. Directions were easy to follow. Wish I had stayed longer.
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Evan
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Lisa is a wonderful campsite host. The location right on Cache Creek is really quite special as is the small docks for water access from your own campsite. The site is good, though it's a little tight in terms of space between sites. Also, be aware that the southernmost sites can be a bit noisy with the roadway nearby.
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Joel
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Camp Meadow was a great experience, this has been the first time I have been camping in years and it was great. The creek was such a nice place to swim while it was hot during the day and the fire pit was perfect place to get warm in the early morning and late night when it got cold.
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Jenny
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We camped for two nights over the 4th of July weekend. One of the nights, it was only me, my boyfriend and our dog and it was so nice and quiet, besides the occasional passing vehicle.
We loved having access to the creek. Our dog loved swimming and taking dips, the water was very clear and clean. We took walks along the creek a few times a day.
Loved our site! Having shade was nice and the weather was perfect during our stay.
Reminder to campers: Noise does travel. Some folks are here to enjoy the silence of nature. But other than that, the fellow campers were respectful.
Overall, we enjoyed our experience. Thanks Stephen for being responsive and helpful. We'll be back!
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Jennifer
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We needed a quiet place to take our dogs for the 4th of July weekend and were very happy to find Lightworks Ranch. It was peaceful and our pups loved exploring the creek, then we spent the hot hours of the day at the Eel River up the road. Tip: pay close attention to Stephen’s directions to camp - we got there fine but our friends used GPS and didn’t catch our reminder to follow the written directions. It’s really easy to get there from Willits, though!
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