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Happy Pines

Hosted by Rachel · Greenwood, California
7 sites · RV, Tent · 120 acres
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120 acres of ponderosa pine, granite, creekside hangs, and wide-open sky tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills, about an hour east of Sacramento. Happy Pines sits in a pretty sweet spot between the American River Canyon and the rolling wine country of El Dorado County, which means there’s a lot more to do here than just camp. On the property, you’ll find creek access with swimming holes worth the drive on their own, private mountain bike trails, long golden sunsets, and a night sky that actually lets you remember what stars look like. Step off property and the options stack up fast. The South Fork of the American River is about 20 minutes away, offering some of California’s best whitewater, with Class III and IV rapids for both first-timers and seasoned river folks. The Gold Hill and Fair Play wine regions are a short drive south, with small-batch wineries pouring bottles you won’t find at the grocery store. World-class mountain biking in Georgetown is 25 minutes away, Auburn State Recreation Area is practically next door, and Tahoe-area trail systems are under two hours away. 4WD required if you're pulling a trailer or driving a cab-over camper. There is very limited cell service on the property, Verizon is the only carrier with service. Come camp, swim, ride, wander, and stay a little weird.

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Happy Pines Hideout 1

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Happy Pines Hideout 1 is a flat, mostly sunny site nestled among the pines with open sky above. The photos for these sites are the same because they are all in the same area. There are no hookup amenities here. Please note there may be other guests visible nearby. These sites are all in a big open flat spot, which means you will see and encounter other guest during your stay. Guests have full access to the property's year-round creek, swimming holes, and walking and mountain bike trails. Creek is about a 15 min walk, 600 foot downhill/climb out along a winding walking path. Guests must be self-contained, pack out all waste, and leave no trace.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Stargazer 1

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Sleep under the biggest sky on the property. Stargazer sits on a wide, flat open field with nothing overhead but open air, making it one of the best spots on the ranch for watching the stars come out one by one after sunset. No canopy, no clutter, just you and a sky full of light. During the day, the field opens up in every direction, giving you room to spread out, set up lawn chairs, toss a frisbee, or do absolutely nothing. A 20-minute walk takes you to four separate swimming holes, each one a little different, so you can spend an afternoon hopping between them or settle into a favorite. The land around camp rewards wandering too, with plenty of wildlife, wildflowers, and shaded trails to explore between swims. Nights are the main event. Bring a blanket, lay back, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust. The Milky Way earns its name out here.
4WD recommended
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Stargazer 2

Booked 1 time
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Sleep under the biggest sky on the property. Stargazer sits on a wide, flat open field with nothing overhead but open air, making it one of the best spots on the ranch for watching the stars come out one by one after sunset. No canopy, no clutter, just you and a sky full of light. During the day, the field opens up in every direction, giving you room to spread out, set up lawn chairs, toss a frisbee, or do absolutely nothing. A 20-minute walk takes you to four separate swimming holes, each one a little different, so you can spend an afternoon hopping between them or settle into a favorite. The land around camp rewards wandering too, with plenty of wildlife, wildflowers, and shaded trails to explore between swims. Nights are the main event. Bring a blanket, lay back, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust. The Milky Way earns its name out here.
4WD recommended
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

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Happy Pines Hideout 2

Booked 1 time
Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Happy Pines Hideout 2 is a flat, shaded site nestled among the pines with open sky above. The photos for these sites are the same because they are all in the same area. There are no hookup amenities here. Please note there may be other guests visible nearby. These sites are all in a big open flat spot, which means you will see and encounter other guest during your stay. Guests have full access to the property's year-round creek, swimming holes, and walking and mountain bike trails. Guests must be self-contained, pack out all waste, and leave no trace.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Happy Pines Hideout 3

Booked 1 time
Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Happy Pines Hideout 3 is a flat, shaded site nestled among the pines with open sky above. The photos for these sites are the same because they are all in the same area. There are no hookup amenities here. Please note there may be other guests visible nearby. These sites are all in a big open flat spot, which means you will see and encounter other guest during your stay. Guests have full access to the property's year-round creek, swimming holes, and walking and mountain bike trails. Guests must be self-contained, pack out all waste, and leave no trace.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Happy Pines Hideout 4

Booked 1 time
Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Happy Pines Hideout 4 is a flat, shaded site nestled among the pines with open sky above. The photos for these sites are the same because they are all in the same area. There are no hookup amenities here. Please note there may be other guests visible nearby. These sites are all in a big open flat spot, which means you will see and encounter other guest during your stay. Guests have full access to the property's year-round creek, swimming holes, and walking and mountain bike trails. Guests must be self-contained, pack out all waste, and leave no trace.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Happy Pines Hideout 5

Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Happy Pines Hideout 1 is a flat, shaded site nestled among the pines with open sky above. The photos for these sites are the same because they are all in the same area. There are no hookup amenities here. Please note there may be other guests visible nearby. These sites are all in a big open flat spot, which means you will see and encounter other guest during your stay. Guests have full access to the property's year-round creek, swimming holes, and walking and mountain bike trails. Guests must be self-contained, pack out all waste, and leave no trace.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review
Recommends
· June 2026
Hidden gem!!
Tent ·
Happy Pines Hideout 1
This is exactly what I hoped for (and more) ! It had the genuine feeling of camping in the wilderness without being in the intimidating backwoods. I mostly hung out in the “lower area” where it’s wilder, lower elevation, and all I heard were birds and waterfalls. I was the only camper during my stay and lucked out with having ample space, privacy and quiet to connect with nature deeply. The Grotto is as GLORIOUS as it is in the photo. In the future I’ll have to check out their more adventurous creeks. As it was my first time camping solo as well as the longest I’ve ever camped, I highly recommend this Hipcamp (esp the Family Beach site) for any females who want to feel safer and more confident with camping. The hosts’ two Pyrenees dogs were so sweet, and very diligent with protecting the land. Rachel and Nate were wonderful hosts ~ friendly, courteous, responsive, helpful, and passionate about the possibilities they can create over time for the outdoors community. I hands down recommend this “pick your adventure” type of place to beginner and seasoned outdoor enthusiasts!!
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Kim N.
2 years on Hipcamp

Location

Greenwood, El Dorado County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Rachel P.

Joined in May 2026
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour

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