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40min to Pinn/Song of the Ancients

97%

469 reviews

· Paicines, San Benito, California

40 acres hosted by Veronica S.

4 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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35 miles to Pinnacles, about 13 miles to Mercy Hot Springs! and only 6 miles to Panoche Valley, in one of the globally important migratory bird routes! Dark Skies at night for galaxy cruising and Panoche Valley for Hot Springs. Spring! Warm days, bright greens, flashes of bright flowers, birds, and butterflies. Cool evenings by a roaring fire with dark skies streaming planets and galaxies. In the oak studded world of the Diablo Mountain Range, the ocean influence sends gentle breezes winding their way through the oaks, offering shade and cool evenings as a respite through the warmth of the summer sun. Use this as a home base and spend days at Pinnacles, the hot springs, the beach, Monterey, Carmel, the Central Valley, and so on or...you can rest and relax the world away, this is a place to regain your balance; come with your cares leave clear and regenerated. This is a place to sing and dance, to talk late into the night as the night sky fills with stars and the campfire dies down. We are perfect for group gatherings, and can accommodate your large party as easily and comfortably as we accommodate families. What we provide is: outdoor hot shower, flush toilet, clean clear water from faucets, and at your campsite, a fire pit and grill to cook on, picnic table with benches, and the blue oak savanna. Firewood for $15/bundle, fire starters -first two free in the winter then $0.50/each. Our firewood is sustainably harvested from downed trees and branches. We sell it for a neighbor. No healthy live trees are harmed in order to produce firewood. No native trees are felled in order to plant fast growing hardwood for fire or anything else! Pitch your tent or park your camper amid the ancient Blue Oaks of California. Warm yourself by your campfire as you drink in the dark skies. Shake the dust off your work worn spirit. Let the celebration begin. Dance to the music in your heart sing along with the songs of the ancients. Regenerate. Breathe and hear yourself breathe. A safe place in the shade of the blue oaks. It's time to take time. Time to play and enjoy with friends and family. A place to bask in opulent starlight and absorb the sounds of darkness. Brought to you by wildfarmers/spif, a not for profit, IRS designated 501c3.

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Song of the Ancients - 4 Ravens

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 20 · Vehicles under 35 ft

Campsite 4 is a spacious site with expansive views of dark skies, meadows, and mountains. Like the other sites it is equipped with a fire pit and a grate to cook on and a picnic table with benches. Bring your own comfy chair to relax in. Site 4 is closer to the facilities than any other site. The dark sky views are amazing. Plenty of trees for shade and hammocks, and a very large meadow for taking advantage of our dark skies.

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Song of the Ancients - 2 Pumas

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 14 · Vehicles under 34 ft

Site 2 is spacious with ample shade from oak trees and open areas for sunning. The views of the night sky are spectacular and meadow and mountain views uplifting. Each campsite has so much space you can always find privacy. There is a firepit with a grill and a picnic table at the site for your use.

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Song of the Ancients - 3 Coyotes

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 16 · Vehicles under 35 ft

If you like spectacular views of dark skies our Coyote Camp is the site for you. Very private and quite large at the end of the road. Here, it is easy to turn your back on the rest of the earth and kick back and enjoy the stars. A great site for large groups, families, and solo camping. It comes equipped with fire pit and a grate to cook on, picnic tables with benches, and magnificent views of the mountains, meadows, and starry skies forever. The space around the firepit is large enough for over fifteen people to sit and enjoy the evening. The firepit is in the meadow area people congregate to eat and enjoy the night sky as well. The northern part of site 3 is a small round hill. Most people like to gather their tents together up here as well as set up chairs near the tents and spend their mornings and dusk in easy conversation.

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Song of the Ancients - 1 Bobcat

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 12 · Vehicles under 35 ft

Site 1 is in tucked in under the oaks; the most shade of all the sites, with mountain, meadow, and dark sky views. It has ample shade from the many oak trees yet plenty of sunlight for welcome warmth on a cool morning and plenty of stars at night. It is probably the site with the most shade and the most beautiful of the oaks. This site backs onto a hill which is an easy climb and great for stargazing or just simply sitting. The feeling and the view from the top of the hill is uplifting for the spirit. It has a fire pit with a grate to cook on and a picnic table. Nestled under the oaks it gives a feeling of comfort and privacy. If you are a larger group and need more tables let us know, we have plenty of tables. The nights are cold and the days cool. Dress for cold weather and you'll have a lovely time.

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97% Recommend1062 ratings · 469 reviews

Veronica's campsite, Song of the Ancients, is a serene retreat where nature's beauty takes center stage. Campers revel in the breathtaking sunsets, abundant wildlife, and the quiet, expansive landscapes that make for perfect stargazing. The host, Veronica, is noted for her warmth and deep knowledge of the land, enhancing the camping experience by sharing insights about the local flora and fauna. While the facilities are well-maintained and convenient, a few reviews mention the presence of some clutter and a slightly makeshift shower setup, though these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

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Jeff G.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

22 ft travel trailer ·

Song of the Ancients - 3 Coyotes

Beautiful location and great directions to get there. Amenities are good and Veronica is a great host! We will be going back.

Mia K.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

18 ft pop-up camper ·

Song of the Ancients - 4 Ravens

First time to Song of the Ancients but it definitely will not be our last. Veronica was a wonderful host showing us around and telling us about the surrounding area. Her land is beautiful and silent which was absolutely wonderful!! We will see you again soon!

Skyler B.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Song of the Ancients - 2 Pumas

My partner and I had a lovely time enjoying Veronica’s beautiful land filled with so much life. Being out here really makes you stop to appreciate the little things in life. We were greeted by birds in the morning and ended the days with killer sunsets. Veronica is a lovely host and has so much wisdom to share about the land. Definitely pick her brain about the blue oaks if you can! Would highly recommend checking this spot out!

Loizos V.

8 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Song of the Ancients - 4 Ravens

Even though I only camped 1 out of the two days due to clouds on the first night, I enjoyed my stay under the dark sky and took advantage of it to do some more astrophotography. Spotted a fox a few miles before getting to the site and a family of deer the next morning when I was leaving, so that was great !

Mikko W.

6 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Song of the Ancients - 3 Coyotes

I had a nice weekend camping on Veronica's land. The site number 3 was private, there was a nice small hill to pitch my tent on, and the starry night sky was great. I had my telescope with me, and this was a good place for doing astrophotography, no light pollution. And Pinnacles national park is nearby and a great place to do some hiking daytime!

Michelle H.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Song of the Ancients - 4 Ravens

We had a wonderful time camping here. We brought our two young sons and they loved it. The “volcano” and all the critters were huge hit! Veronica was so kind and had such great knowledge about the land and all the critters as well. We loved how private the site was but also how easy it was to walk to the bathroom, shower and water. The oaks gave us some nice shade during the day, the views over the meadows were stunning and the stars at night really were breathtaking. We cannot wait to come back again! Thank you Veronica!

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Paicines, San Benito, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking