Lake Camping Near O'Brien, Oregon, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

O'Brien is packed with over 570 lake camping options, where you can wake up to the sound of water lapping nearby for an average of $55 a night—sometimes as low as $40. You’ll find campsites like Redwood Retreat (286 reviews), Lane Creek Reserve (232 reviews), and Camp Jade River (199 reviews) lining the shores. Campfires are allowed, and most sites offer showers and toilets, so you won’t have to rough it. Swimming, climbing, and hiking are favorites here—expect clear water, rocky outcrops, and miles of trail. Bring solid shoes and a sense of adventure. The lakes around O'Brien aren’t just for views; they’re an open invitation to get out and move.

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Top-rated campgrounds

O'Brien is packed with over 570 lake camping options, where you can wake up to the sound of water lapping nearby for an average of $55 a night—sometimes as low as $40. You’ll find campsites like Redwood Retreat (286 reviews), Lane Creek Reserve (232 reviews), and Camp Jade River (199 reviews) lining the shores. Campfires are allowed, and most sites offer showers and toilets, so you won’t have to rough it. Swimming, climbing, and hiking are favorites here—expect clear water, rocky outcrops, and miles of trail. Bring solid shoes and a sense of adventure. The lakes around O'Brien aren’t just for views; they’re an open invitation to get out and move.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Yale Creek Ranch

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38mi from O'Brien · 8 sites · Lodging · Jacksonville, OR

Located in the beautiful Applegate Valley, Yale Creek Ranch seeks to create a beneficial and respectful environment for visitors to have meaningful experiences. There are six cabins and one dome and a main house on the property, which gives the ranch has a community feel while being spacious enough to provide privacy. The ranch is a great place to relax because of the beautiful landscape, lack of internet and cell service, and comfy lodgings. There are also many things to do in the nearby area, including visiting excellent wineries or hiking the Sterling ditch mine trail. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is Mt. Ashland for mountain biking, and the Rogue River for boating. Despite having the feeling of being away from city life, Ashland is only 45 minutes away. Popular things to do in the city include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or spending time in Lithia Park. Despite having the feeling of being away from city life, Ashland is only 45 minutes away. Popular things to do in the city include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or spending time in Lithia Park.

2. Redwood Retreat

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29mi from O'Brien · 3 sites · Lodging · Crescent City, CA

We acquired the property in 2015, out-competing a logger who wanted to cut the grove for timber. We want the redwood grove to show the value of trees preserved in their natural state. You are helping us do that by staying in our woods!

3. Camp Jade River

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28mi from O'Brien · 1 site · Tent, RV · Crescent City, CA

The rugged terrain of far northern California is one of the few mostly untouched places left to retreat to. Come dwarf yourself under the magnificent giant redwoods and be struck with awe by the mesmerizing jade colored Smith River. The property is a mere 20 minutes from some of the world's tallest trees. Come check out Stout Grove, a rarely crowded gem of the Redwood National and State Parks. The grove is a part of Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park which is the least developed and most impressive park of the four. From your campsite you will have a lovely view of a large bend of the Smith River. It boasts impressive runs of chinook and steelhead, and is host to many other native species. Keep an eye out for bear, mink, and otters! And secure any food or attractants at night. Our property gives you the chance to disconnect from daily life and recalibrate. Use our site as an extended getaway for some peace and quiet, or a launch point to the variety of local attractions.

4. Resort at Lake Selmac

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14mi from O'Brien · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Selma, OR

Located in beautiful southern, Oregon just over the California state line is the Resort at Lake Selmac. This lake has great fishing and is stocked annually with trout. You can fish largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch and panfish and Oregon record bass has been caught in Lake Selmac. A great place for family reunions and events. We do require a 3-day minimum on Holiday weekends, Memorial Day-Independence Day- Labor Day. Lake Selmac offers a lot of outdoor activities to all ages, including hiking, boating, fishing, and relaxing. Call today to ask us about your event. Country store The store is well stocked and conveniently located within walking distance from all our campsites. You’ll find firewood and kindling, coffee, ice-cold beer and beverages, wine, fishing bait, tackle, and day fishing licenses. We have a lot of your favorite snacks, ice-cream, candy, and meals, as well as, camping supplies, Propane, kites, and fun water toys. Anything you forgot; we should have. NEW!!! Do it yourself dog wash is available. Boat and watercraft rentals are available here too available Feb.-Oct. Feel free to visit us and ask about local activities and places to visit nearby.

5. Free Your Mind Camping

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23mi from O'Brien · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gasquet, CA

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.

6. Hidden Forest Get-away

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40mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Rogue River, OR

Elk Haven Ranch consists of 40 acres at the base of a mountain range that is BLM federal land. There is an elk herd and of course deer on the property. This property is a haven for them, no hunting is allowed. If you are looking to throw a Frisbee with your dog in a forested and meadow setting, without tons of campers right next to you, then this is your place. Room to roam, fresh water April through September and easy access to a common electricity plug-in where you can charge your cell phones and air mattresses on the electric pole by the entry gate. If you are looking to play games, just ask us for the corn hole or horse shoes, or help yourself to the games already out and available. Let us know what your goals are and we will do our best to accommodate for your stay.

7. Lower Lake Farm Camp

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29mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · RVs · Crescent City, CA

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!

8. Serene Spot for Design Lovers

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36mi from O'Brien · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Jacksonville, OR

When I closed my Glamping Business in Big Sur, CA, in 2016 I was looking for a new place to call home and the universe told me to check out Southern Oregon. Being German, I fell in love with the Applegate Valley because it reminds me of the German Alp Region of Algovia ("Allgaeu"). We are a tiny community here on my 7 acres of land including a couple of sweet dogs. My favorite spot ever since I discovered this property has been the barn and I have finished renovating it during Covid Lockdown. I am looking forward to hosting people who love nature and the quiet, who would like to unplug from the urban bustle and who have a passion for design and unconventional living spaces. I think you will love staying here and enjoying the amenities that are waiting for you. I look forward to welcoming you! Learn more about this land: NEW 2024: SMALL INTEXT POOL TO COOL OFF in the Summer :-)) Mountain Views on Private Property in the Heart of the Applegate Valley. Only minutes drive from restaurants, Canytrall Buckley Park with River Access, The Applegate Lake (Swimming, Paddleboarding), Hiking Trails, Wineries, a small supermarket and a famous paragliding spot. Come park your camper van or trailer on my 7 acre property. I am an Interior Designer and have converted the former mule Barn into an Outdoor Summer Living Space with dining room, living room, kitchen and patio. Attached to the barn are an outdoor shower with hot water as well as a composting toilet. Al Fresco Dining, Showers in the Sunset and occasional outdoor movie nights are waiting for you here on the Hill in the beautiful Applegate Valley. If you play the guitar, feel free to bring it along, we have had fun times with small gatherings in the evenings on the patio. Please note: I live here and so you will see me around daily, usually I tend the gardens or you can find me around the barn. However, I will respect your privacy! The dogs who live on the property are usually free roaming and they will for sure come visit you, they are all friendly. I am emphasizing this, because if you are scared of dogs, are not used to dogs or do not like dogs, my place (unfortunately) might not be the right spot for you :-(.

Camper favorites near O'Brien

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Resort at Lake Selmac

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14mi from O'Brien · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Selma, OR

Located in beautiful southern, Oregon just over the California state line is the Resort at Lake Selmac. This lake has great fishing and is stocked annually with trout. You can fish largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch and panfish and Oregon record bass has been caught in Lake Selmac. A great place for family reunions and events. We do require a 3-day minimum on Holiday weekends, Memorial Day-Independence Day- Labor Day. Lake Selmac offers a lot of outdoor activities to all ages, including hiking, boating, fishing, and relaxing. Call today to ask us about your event. Country store The store is well stocked and conveniently located within walking distance from all our campsites. You’ll find firewood and kindling, coffee, ice-cold beer and beverages, wine, fishing bait, tackle, and day fishing licenses. We have a lot of your favorite snacks, ice-cream, candy, and meals, as well as, camping supplies, Propane, kites, and fun water toys. Anything you forgot; we should have. NEW!!! Do it yourself dog wash is available. Boat and watercraft rentals are available here too available Feb.-Oct. Feel free to visit us and ask about local activities and places to visit nearby.

Free Your Mind Camping

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(101)

23mi from O'Brien · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Gasquet, CA

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.

Hidden Forest Get-away

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(357)

40mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Rogue River, OR

Elk Haven Ranch consists of 40 acres at the base of a mountain range that is BLM federal land. There is an elk herd and of course deer on the property. This property is a haven for them, no hunting is allowed. If you are looking to throw a Frisbee with your dog in a forested and meadow setting, without tons of campers right next to you, then this is your place. Room to roam, fresh water April through September and easy access to a common electricity plug-in where you can charge your cell phones and air mattresses on the electric pole by the entry gate. If you are looking to play games, just ask us for the corn hole or horse shoes, or help yourself to the games already out and available. Let us know what your goals are and we will do our best to accommodate for your stay.

Lower Lake Farm Camp

96%

(163)

29mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · RVs · Crescent City, CA

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!

Serene Spot for Design Lovers

98%

(57)

36mi from O'Brien · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Jacksonville, OR

When I closed my Glamping Business in Big Sur, CA, in 2016 I was looking for a new place to call home and the universe told me to check out Southern Oregon. Being German, I fell in love with the Applegate Valley because it reminds me of the German Alp Region of Algovia ("Allgaeu"). We are a tiny community here on my 7 acres of land including a couple of sweet dogs. My favorite spot ever since I discovered this property has been the barn and I have finished renovating it during Covid Lockdown. I am looking forward to hosting people who love nature and the quiet, who would like to unplug from the urban bustle and who have a passion for design and unconventional living spaces. I think you will love staying here and enjoying the amenities that are waiting for you. I look forward to welcoming you! Learn more about this land: NEW 2024: SMALL INTEXT POOL TO COOL OFF in the Summer :-)) Mountain Views on Private Property in the Heart of the Applegate Valley. Only minutes drive from restaurants, Canytrall Buckley Park with River Access, The Applegate Lake (Swimming, Paddleboarding), Hiking Trails, Wineries, a small supermarket and a famous paragliding spot. Come park your camper van or trailer on my 7 acre property. I am an Interior Designer and have converted the former mule Barn into an Outdoor Summer Living Space with dining room, living room, kitchen and patio. Attached to the barn are an outdoor shower with hot water as well as a composting toilet. Al Fresco Dining, Showers in the Sunset and occasional outdoor movie nights are waiting for you here on the Hill in the beautiful Applegate Valley. If you play the guitar, feel free to bring it along, we have had fun times with small gatherings in the evenings on the patio. Please note: I live here and so you will see me around daily, usually I tend the gardens or you can find me around the barn. However, I will respect your privacy! The dogs who live on the property are usually free roaming and they will for sure come visit you, they are all friendly. I am emphasizing this, because if you are scared of dogs, are not used to dogs or do not like dogs, my place (unfortunately) might not be the right spot for you :-(.

Public campgrounds near O'Brien

Little Falls Campground

11mi from O'Brien · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Josephine Campground

11mi from O'Brien · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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Grayback Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

The top of Bolan Lake, around a 3.5 mile round trip hike.

Bolan Lake Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Chinquapin Group Campground

13mi from O'Brien · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Cave Creek Campground

14mi from O'Brien · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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North Fork Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest

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River Bench Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 8 sites · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

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Sixmile Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 4 sites · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

Store Gulch Campground

15mi from O'Brien · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

West Branch Campground

16mi from O'Brien · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Klamath National Forest

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Patrick Creek Campground

16mi from O'Brien · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Six Rivers National Forest

Stories from the community

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Robin

October 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River

Beautiful spot right along the water! So pretty with the falls colors. Nothing nearby (including cell service) so be sure to stock up before you get close.

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Jordan

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Camp Jade River

Beautiful camping site with a good view of the river. would book again.

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Holly

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Camp Jade River

Loving this beautiful campsite, peaceful and over the water.

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Jenn

September 2025

4 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Camp Jade River

Our 2nd time here. Awesome place, beautiful river.

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Bryan

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Free Your Mind Camping

We really enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful, private, and only 20 minutes from the Redwood Forest. We’re so happy we found such a nice place to camp for two nights!

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The Inked Agent

September 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Lower Lake Farm Camp

This was a great place to stay. Jose was responsive to my questions and it was Very quiet

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Cheryl

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River

What a gorgeous spot!! Easy to find. Several areas to enjoy ourselves. Huge area for the dogs to run and play. Lots of shade. Wonderful view of the river from the deck. Comfortable seating in several places. Property is very well kept. Even the outhouse was the cleanest I’ve ever been into! Can’t wait to find the time to go again !!

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Nicole

September 2025

Tent

With pets

5 nights at Camp Jade River

Absolutely the best place to camp - hands down my ALL TIME NEW FAVORITE! Beautiful area, gorgeous river, lots of trees for shade, enough room to fit a huge family reunion of people comfortably and we only had 5. Yes the path down to the river was tricky, not difficult if you are steady on your feet but if you are not, you may find the path troublesome. I found the little outhouse to be scarier than the river trail. If you have your own portable toilet, bring it. It will save you lots of scary moments with spiders and bees. The only thing I wish we would of had but didn't, were some SOLAR LIGHTS to put up along the path down to the deck. It would have made the walk much easier in the dark. All in all, it was a wonderful 6 days! Looking forward to booking my spot again for next year soon as I don't wanna miss out on camping here again. I'm sure as soon as word gets out how great it is here, booking a week-long reservation will be hard to do! Thank you Tyler for sharing your amazing property with us. We made some awesome memories! It was an unforgetable adventure!

Devon

September 2025

24 ft Class C

2 nights at Lower Lake Farm Camp

We loved our stay at Carolyn’s place! 1 miles from the beach and close to great hiking. The farm animals and pups are fun too ☺️

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Mary

September 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lower Lake Farm Camp

Quiet, family farm like vibes. Safe and secure. Carolyn was an attentive host.

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Giselle

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Camp Jade River

Such an awesome weekend! Incredible beautiful, pictures don’t do it justice. My cousin proposed to his girlfriend here and she LOVED it. Feels like you’re in a movie, the water wasn’t as cold as we thought it would be. 10/10 recommend, we’re definitely going back!

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Isaac

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Free Your Mind Camping

Excellent tent camping out of the way wilderness spot for a low key private feeling camp!!!

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Vincent

August 2025

20 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lower Lake Farm Camp

The campsite was great, close to the beach and to the redwood national park. Jose and Carolyn were very helpful and responsive. We had the camp to ourselves, could be crowded if fully booked, but the location is perfect and the hosts very nice!

Debi

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Camp Jade River

We always love our stay at Tyler's magical Camp Jade River!!

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Jackie

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Yale Creek Ranch

I love Sunrise Cabin. It is conveniently located by the loo and shower house. The beds are super comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. I hope I get to come back very soon and I think my friends feel the same. Thanks for everything!!!!

Karin

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Yale Creek Ranch

From the drive down the gravel road, the intentionality of function and sustainability, the rooted in place of understated quiet design is delicious. Sunrise Cabin's territorial view of this small valley, seen through the glass doors opening to the deck has a spaciousness that soothes. We Had everything we needed, beds were comfortable, bathhouse was spotless and had good towels and it is very quiet at night. Property is beautiful. will definitely return to explore the area more, one night was not enough.

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Michaela

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Jade River

Tyler’s place was perfect for our family camp trip. It was spacious, clean, fairly private and has a beautiful private swimming hole. Highly recommend!!

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Kenna

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Camp Jade River

Absolutely perfect spot on the river!! Easy to get to and plenty of privacy.

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Terry

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hidden Forest Get-away

Tent camping here was surreal. My fiancé, mother and I stayed here just for the night while on our way to California from Washington and it was lovely. Rebecca was very kind and gave perfect directions for anyone who would struggle getting to the property. They even had lights hung up in the camp sites which gave the whole place an amazing vibe.

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Loron

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Lower Lake Farm Camp

We absolutely can recommend staying here. About 1.5 miles to a public beach that had few people and miles of beach to walk. About 10 minutes to the Jedidiah Smith Redwoods National Park visitor center. Quiet location and welcoming hosts.