Outdoor Living on the Tule River, California

Purchased in 2008, this 12-acre property matched perfectly with the habits and vision of Mehmet and Xico as they reflected the Land's beautiful settings in everyday living. First and foremost, it is their home and the home of the animals and plants of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Along the way came many friends, ceremonies, outdoor leadership trainings, and Hipcamp. It is nestled in Blue oak woodland habitat in the foothills of the Giant Sequoia National Monument ad sits between very large properties including the Giant Sequoia National Monument (275K acres) and the Boher Ranch (2K acres). Offering the ultimate in privacy, river living, and dark night skies, the Land extends on both sides of the Tule River which runs for 1/4 mile through the property. There is more....

We offer various campsites - please see individual listings for specific information on each.

All our camp sites are outdoors and spaced at least 100 feet apart. Commons areas are generally closed or are used in staggered and limited occupancy. Campers are encouraged to bring all gear needed to stay out at the campsites and enjoy truly lovely wildflower blooms in spring, hot rainless summers, colorful fall, and mild winters.

Xico, Mehmet, and the people who come here respect the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.

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Upon confirmation, we ask visitors to register online at www.wildplaces.net for more details and a liability waiver. We ask each member of a visiting group to complete this online waiver.

Toilets are composting or chemical and the hotwater shower in tucked inside the magestic caopy of a live oak tree. The toilets are located near the house which is a 5 minute walk or less from the site.

Use your own camp stoves and opt to stay clear of the house entirely for maximum seclusion.

You provide tents, tent footprint (tarp), lights, sleeping bags, food, insect repellant, camp stove and other stuff. There is an outdoor, hot water shower. NO SOAP of ANY KIND IN THE RIVER. CARRY WASH WATER 5 FEET AWAY From THE RIVER.

Guided Activities:

RECREATIONISTS PLEASE NOTE that we offer guided road bike and mountain bike excursions that can be catered to you! We can put you on world-class single track, technical and road bike trails!

I. Enjoy a 40 mile round-trip road bike ride at 7,200 feet along the majestic Western Divide Highway in the Giant Sequoia National Monument and literally see the top of the mountain. The ride will take you through high Sierra meadows, Giant sequoia groves, Quaking Aspen forests, iconic granite outcroppings, all under perfect blue skies with clean air to breath (Yeah, remember that?). We will transport your bikes from the Land to the start point on the Western Divide, and provide

healthy, simple snacks along the way, and transport back down to camp. Cost is $40/person.

II. Single track, technical mountain bike rides can be launched from Camp Nelson Trail in the GSNM (technical) or rides that launch right from the Land onto foothill trails that double as the route for the Fat Tire Classic occurring in October (moderate, technical).

We will transport your bikes from the Land to the start point on the Western Divide, and provide healthy, simple snacks along the way, and transport back down to camp. Cost is $40/person.

III. (Spring and winter only) Also, we offer the ultimate RECREATION EXPERIENCE by guiding you, our guests, in meaningful habitat stewardship projects either on the Land near your campsite or within the nearby Giant Sequoia National Monument. All stewardship projects are free of charge though we do invite you to become a member of WildPlaces, the non-profit arm of our Land and that has been protecting and conserving wild places in the area for 20 years.