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Animal Lovers Paradise

Hosted by Kathy · Greenwood, California
15 guests max
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Pitch your tent smack dab in the middle of HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary - some of the most beautiful acreage in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.  Cook a delicious, campfire meal - kick up your heels "a bit" after a long, hard day and then - Whew!  Cop a squat, sit back, exhale and prepare yourself to take it all in.  Silence is golden around here and once here, you will soon come to know – that if you blend in, be quiet, listen and observe – NATURE, in all its glory, will reveal its majesty - right before your very eyes. The 2 acre reflects the brilliance of “harmony” in nature.  The water is pure, clean and abundant with life yet, HartSong Ranch is a pesticide free facility.  Nature, taking care of itself, is truly a beautiful thing.  Yellow Water Iris are in full bloom, spring through early summer.  Dragonflies and butterflies sparkle in the sunshine.  Frogs croak, bats dart here and there and big mouth bass become airborne in search of dinner in the early evening hours.  Blue and White Heron visit the pond often – gracefully soaring over the pastures and pond in search of a safe place to land among the Iris.  Watching them calculate a strategy to catch a meal, while appearing to stalk in slow motion – FASCINATING! Upwards of 40 Canada Geese goslings are hatched yearly on the grounds of HartSong.  It’s absolutely adorable to watch the little ones as they frantically paddle along behind their moms.  In addition and if you’re an early riser, you will most certainly feel blessed to observe the loving, yet stern, communications between Canada Goose parents (life- long mates) as they teach their young to fly - every morning at sunrise in the spring. head of cattle (that have never known anything other than kindness), graze the pastures beyond the pond.  Yes, they all have names and yes, they are all as sweet as can be.  Their tranquility is contagious. The "one and only" ALP campsite is large enough to accommodate 9+ large tents.  Only one camping group occupies this campsite. Amenities at the site include... *Porta Potty/Outhouse *Hand washing station - hand soap, hand sanitizer and hand towels provided *3 Picnic Tables with table cloths *Extra Large Dining Tent with Screened Sides for Ventilation *Wood Rounds for Seating, Lighter, Fire Starter Sticks and filled Water Buckets *Warming propane fire box (4' long).  This unit is approved to use during high fire season and provides enough of a flame to roast marshmallows, make s'mores and provides incredible ambiance at the campsite during the nighttime hours.   *Propane BBQ Grill - available to use during high fire season *BBQ Utensils - Large Spatula/Turner, Large Pronged Fork, Wire Bristle Grill Cleaner/Scraper *Shade sail - 1  *Life Jackets (2 child) *Row Boat with oars *Coleman Heavy Duty Water Jug (5 Gallon) *Clean, Fresh Drinking Water from HartSong's Well *4 Adirondack Chairs with Side Table *Hammock *Swing *Emergency First Aid Kit *Fire Extinguisher *Solar in Ground Lights for easy navigation during the nighttime hours The canal (said to have been built by the Chinese workers during the Gold Rush) winds through the entire property. HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary, a 30-acre facility, is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) non- profit organization and home to 60+ rescue [xxxxxxxx] are blind - others have physical challenges - most are trauma survivors. Our mission is to provide a landscape of quiet and tranquility for the animals that live within our gates – a sanctuary where they can enjoy nature, peace of mind and suffer no more. Off the ranch adventures are also abundant in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounding HartSong Ranch. *The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park – a 14 mile drive from your campsite, features a museum, restored historic buildings and costumed volunteers.  Gold was discovered here at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. *The American River Confluence (North Fork and Middle Fork merge) – a 10 mile drive from your campsite.  The drive down the canyon to the American River is beautifully picturesque.  Over 100 miles of hiking trails, pristine swimming holes and white water opportunities are available for those of you in search of adrenaline laced activities. *Coloma, California – world famous for its white water rafting excursions – a 14 mile drive from your campsite. *Lotus, California - The Coloma-Lotus Valley is the major destination of the South Fork, shaped by the American River today as in 1848. Three riverfront parks provide opportunities for family picnics and wading, and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park brings California’s history to life.  While in Lotus, please make a point to stop in at Sierra Rizing Bakery, Coffeehouse and Cafe – located in the beautiful Coloma & Lotus river valley just steps from the South Fork of the American River. They feature small-batch local artisan-roasted coffees, fresh bakery goods, breakfast and lunch fare, as well as specialty drinks, beer, and local wines.  They also offer a beautiful outdoor patio that is dog friendly.  Dogs are also welcome inside the cafe. For those interested to tour the sanctuary grounds, meet many of the rescue animals living within our gates(see EXTRAS to book a private tour). HartSong co-founders, Jim and Kathy Hart, are both former professional musicians so there’s nothing more delightful to our ears than to hear acoustic kumbaya moments around a campfire.  We do, however, most graciously request “quiet time” at the campsite after 10PM.Pitch your tent smack dab in the middle of HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary - some of the most beautiful acreage in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.  Cook a delicious, campfire meal - kick up your heels "a bit" after a long, hard day and then - Whew!  Cop a squat, sit back, exhale and prepare yourself to take it all in.  Silence is golden around here and once here, you will soon come to know – that if you blend in, be quiet, listen and observe – NATURE, in all its glory, will reveal its majesty - right before your very eyes. The 2-acre pond reflects the brilliance of “harmony” in nature.  The water is pure, clean and abundant with life yet, HartSong Ranch is a pesticide free facility.  Nature, taking care of itself, is truly a beautiful thing.  Yellow Water Iris are in full bloom, spring through early summer.  Dragonflies and butterflies sparkle in the sunshine.  Frogs croak, bats dart here and there, and big mouth bass become airborne in search of dinner in the early evening hours.  Blue and White Heron visit the pond often – gracefully soaring over the pastures and pond in search of a safe place to land among the Iris.  Watching them calculate a strategy to catch a meal, while appearing to stalk in slow motion – FASCINATING! Upwards of 40 Canada Geese goslings are hatched yearly on the grounds of HartSong.  It’s absolutely adorable to watch the little ones as they frantically paddle along behind their moms.  In addition, and if you’re an early riser, you will most certainly feel blessed to observe the loving, yet stern, communications between Canada Goose parents (life- long mates) as they teach their young to fly - every morning at sunrise in the spring. Five head of cattle (that have never known anything other than kindness), graze the pastures beyond the pond.  Yes, they all have names and yes, they are all as sweet as can be.  Their tranquility is contagious. The "one and only" ALP campsite is large enough to accommodate 6 large tents/9 pup tents.  Only one camping group occupies this campsite. Amenities at the site include... *Porta Potty/Outhouse with TP, urinal, toilet seat protectors, light *Hand Washing Station - hand soap, hand sanitizer and hand towels provided *3 Picnic Tables with tablecloths *2 Water-filled buckets (fire safety) *Warming propane fire box (4' long).  This unit is approved to use during high fire season and provides enough of a flame to roast marshmallows, s'mores and provides incredible ambiance at the campsite during the nighttime hours.   *Propane BBQ Grill with Propane provided plus cook station table *BBQ Utensils - Large Spatula/Turner, Large Pronged Fork, Tongs, Wire Bristle Grill Cleaner/Scraper *Shade Sail - 1  *Life Jackets (3) *Rowboat with oars *Large Dining Tent with Screened Sides for Ventilation *Coleman Heavy Duty Water Jug (5 Gallon) *Clean, Fresh Drinking Water from HartSong's Well *5 Adirondack Chairs with Side Table *Hammock *Swing for the little ones *Emergency First Aid Kit *Fire Extinguisher *Solar in Ground Lights for easy navigation during the nighttime hours Off the ranch adventures are also abundant in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounding HartSong Ranch. *The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park – a 14-mile drive from your campsite, features a museum, restored historic buildings and costumed volunteers.  Gold was discovered here at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. *The American River Confluence (North Fork and Middle Fork merge) – a 10-mile drive from your campsite.  The drive down the canyon to the American River is beautifully picturesque.  Over 100 miles of hiking trails, pristine swimming holes and white-water opportunities are available for those of you in search of adrenaline laced activities. *Coloma, California – world famous for its white-water rafting excursions – a 14-mile drive from your campsite. *Lotus, California - The Coloma-Lotus Valley is the major destination of the South Fork, shaped by the American River today as in 1848. Three riverfront parks provide opportunities for family picnics and wading, and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park brings California’s history to life.  While in Lotus, please make a point to stop in at Sierra Rizing Bakery, Coffeehouse and Cafe – located in the beautiful Coloma Lotus River valley just steps from the South Fork of the American River. They feature small-batch local artisan-roasted coffees, fresh bakery goods, breakfast and lunch fare, as well as specialty drinks, beer, and local wines.  They also offer a beautiful outdoor patio that is dog friendly.  Dogs are also welcome inside the cafe.                *Animal Lovers Paradise is NOT a commercial campground* For those interested to tour the sanctuary grounds, meet many of the rescue animals living within our gates and take a short hike to the secret, glorious waterfall, please be certain to book a tour (see EXTRAS to book a private tour). HartSong co-founders, Jim and Kathy Hart, are both professional musicians so there’s nothing more delightful to our ears than to hear acoustic kumbaya moments around a campfire.  We do, however, most graciously request “quiet time” at the campsite after 10PM.
What to expect
Short walk to site
Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
15 guests max
Toilet available
Portable toilet. The toilet is a Porta potty encased in reclaimed wood so as to look like an old fashioned outhouse.
Pets allowed
On leash. Pets can be off leash at the campsite but leashes are required when in/near the barnyard area or while exploring the property.
No campfires
Potable water available
Spigot. Spigot available close to the camp site.
Bins available
Recycling bin, trash bin
Cooking equipment present
Bbq, private, cooking utensils. The campsite is equipped with a shade sail covering 3 Adirondack chairs, two large picnic tables with benches covered by a pop-up shade covering, a dining text, a hammock, a swing, a reflection bench overlooking the lake and a warming fire box (propane driven) with a flame large enough to roast marshmallows,
Picnic table present
Two Picnic tables with benches - easily seats 12 plus a dining tent with windows and a picnic table inside. Most campers, however, use this area to store food items, coolers and camping supplies.
No showers
Bathe in lake, bathe in river or stream. A canal runs through the entire 30 acres - great fresh, clean water for bathing. The pond(actually a lake) - great swimming area or a quick dip to cool off.
No wifi
Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 6 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Animal Lovers Paradise

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Tent site · Sleeps 15
Pitch your tent smack dab in the middle of HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary - some of the most beautiful acreage in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.  Cook a delicious, campfire meal - kick up your heels "a bit" after a long, hard day and then - Whew!  Cop a squat, sit back, exhale and prepare yourself to take it all in.  Silence is golden around here and once here, you will soon come to know – that if you blend in, be quiet, listen and observe – NATURE, in all its glory, will reveal its majesty - right before your very eyes. The 2-acre pond reflects the brilliance of “harmony” in nature.  The water is pure, clean and abundant with life yet, HartSong Ranch is a pesticide free facility.  Nature, taking care of itself, is truly a beautiful thing.  Yellow Water Iris are in full bloom, spring through early summer.  Dragonflies and butterflies sparkle in the sunshine.  Frogs croak, bats dart here and there, and big mouth bass become airborne in search of dinner in the early evening hours.  Blue and White Heron visit the pond often – gracefully soaring over the pastures and pond in search of a safe place to land among the Iris.  Watching them calculate a strategy to catch a meal, while appearing to stalk in slow motion – FASCINATING! Upwards of 40 Canada Geese goslings are hatched yearly on the grounds of HartSong.  It’s absolutely adorable to watch the little ones as they frantically paddle along behind their moms.  In addition, and if you’re an early riser, you will most certainly feel blessed to observe the loving, yet stern, communications between Canada Goose parents (life- long mates) as they teach their young to fly - every morning at sunrise in the spring. Five head of cattle (that have never known anything other than kindness), graze the pastures beyond the pond.  Yes, they all have names and yes, they are all as sweet as can be.  Their tranquility is contagious. The "one and only" ALP campsite is large enough to accommodate 6 large tents/9 pup tents.  Only one camping group occupies this campsite. Amenities at the site include... *Porta Potty/Outhouse with TP, urinal, toilet seat protectors, light *Hand Washing Station - hand soap, hand sanitizer and hand towels provided *3 Picnic Tables with tablecloths *2 Water-filled buckets (fire safety) *Warming propane fire box (4' long).  This unit is approved to use during high fire season and provides enough of a flame to roast marshmallows, s'mores and provides incredible ambiance at the campsite during the nighttime hours.   *Propane BBQ Grill with Propane provided plus cook station table *BBQ Utensils - Large Spatula/Turner, Large Pronged Fork, Tongs, Wire Bristle Grill Cleaner/Scraper *Shade Sail - 1  *Life Jackets (3) *Rowboat with oars *Large Dining Tent with Screened Sides for Ventilation *Coleman Heavy Duty Water Jug (5 Gallon) *Clean, Fresh Drinking Water from HartSong's Well *5 Adirondack Chairs with Side Table *Hammock *Swing for the little ones *Emergency First Aid Kit *Fire Extinguisher *Solar in Ground Lights for easy navigation during the nighttime hours Off the ranch adventures are also abundant in the Sierra Nevada foothills surrounding HartSong Ranch. *The Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park – a 14-mile drive from your campsite, features a museum, restored historic buildings and costumed volunteers.  Gold was discovered here at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. *The American River Confluence (North Fork and Middle Fork merge) – a 10-mile drive from your campsite.  The drive down the canyon to the American River is beautifully picturesque.  Over 100 miles of hiking trails, pristine swimming holes and white-water opportunities are available for those of you in search of adrenaline laced activities. *Coloma, California – world famous for its white-water rafting excursions – a 14-mile drive from your campsite. *Lotus, California - The Coloma-Lotus Valley is the major destination of the South Fork, shaped by the American River today as in 1848. Three riverfront parks provide opportunities for family picnics and wading, and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park brings California’s history to life.  While in Lotus, please make a point to stop in at Sierra Rizing Bakery, Coffeehouse and Cafe – located in the beautiful Coloma Lotus River valley just steps from the South Fork of the American River. They feature small-batch local artisan-roasted coffees, fresh bakery goods, breakfast and lunch fare, as well as specialty drinks, beer, and local wines.  They also offer a beautiful outdoor patio that is dog friendly.  Dogs are also welcome inside the cafe.                *Animal Lovers Paradise is NOT a commercial campground* For those interested to tour the sanctuary grounds, meet many of the rescue animals living within our gates and take a short hike to the secret, glorious waterfall, please be certain to book a tour (see EXTRAS to book a private tour). HartSong co-founders, Jim and Kathy Hart, are both professional musicians so there’s nothing more delightful to our ears than to hear acoustic kumbaya moments around a campfire.  We do, however, most graciously request “quiet time” at the campsite after 10PM.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Reviews

99% Recommend225 ratings · 176 reviews
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
My family and I loved camping at Kathy and Jim’s place. It’s a beautiful campsite with plenty to keep the kids entertained. With the creek right on site and great amenities, you can’t beat the comfort. My kids especially enjoyed floating down the creek. Jim was extremely accommodating — we’ll definitely be returning!
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
Kathy and Jim were amazing hosts! Great communication and they were very accommodating. The campsite is beautiful and they were very respectful of our space. Lots of shade available plus a screened dining structure. We loved play in the canal and rowing around the lake. Jim even brought our whole party popsicles during a hot afternoon! We had a great time and I'm sure we will return!
Recommends
· July 2026
Wonderful place for everyone
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
I do glad I had my first camp with my three kids at Hartsong ranch! All of us loved the place. Kids enjoyed sleeping in the tent and reading books there with the flashlight when was getting dark. Riding boat was a hit during the day, watching horses and other animals. Canal is beautiful and makes you feel like you’re near the river. Please realize it is a farm with birds and animals but not a quiet forest. We loved all those noises. We had a tour that I can’t recommend enough and met all the horses and knew their stories. Kathy and Jim are great hosts. Provided so many recommendations and were very kind and even offered some coffee to me in the morning since I had no one. Hope we will come back in the future!
Recommends
· July 2026
Beautiful camping site/mission
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We loved staying at Kathy's and Jim's. My daughter gave it an 11/10! Beautiful setting, the camp is really clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed having the creek to cool off. Jim brought us popsicles during the warm afternoon and we loved getting to know the animals. They have such love and care for each of them. Thank you for opening your gates to visitors.
Recommends
· July 2026
Paradise indeed
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
What an amazing place! The camp site is incredibly guest-accommodating and stunningly beautiful. Jim and Kathy were very welcoming and nice to chat with. There’s so much beauty to take in from where you camp on their lake and the soft sound of rushing water from the stream next to camp really adds to the serenity of the whole place. I can’t wait to be a guest here again. Ask Kathy about Number 37!
Recommends
· June 2026
Best Camp Site!
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
My friends and I had a great time camping at HartSong Ranch! It was perfect for our group of six. It was so peaceful and relaxing-especially to know the animals at the sanctuary were well taken care of. There was a stream that flows through the campsite that we could cool off in. Setting up our tents overlooking the pond was also a perk. Lots of ducks, geese, and we also saw a great blue heron and an osprey! Also, Kathy and Jim were incredibly kind. We forgot a can opener and they let us borrow one. Jim also brought us popsicles and watermelon during the hottest part of Saturday. Already thinking about going back :)
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
My family and I loved tent camping at Kathy and Jim’s place. They are amazing hosts! Jim was kind enough to bring down popsicles and watermelon for my kids while we were there. The property is beautiful and so much for our kids. My wife loves the vies and privacy of the place. This is second time here and have already scheduled another trip. Animal Lovers Paradise is an amazing site to camp at. And we will definitely be planning some more trips here.
Mixed feelings
· May 2026
Beautiful but not very secluded
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We stayed two nights and enjoyed our trip overall. The location is beautiful, and the hosts were very nice. The amenities such the restroom were also much appreciated. The campsite is closer to the main property than we expected, we were hoping for something a bit more secluded. Additionally, their dog roaming the property destroyed our garbage three times, broke into the tented area where we kept our food and ate most of it. The hosts were very apologetic and issued us a partial refund; it also sounds like they will be taking steps to avoid this in the future.
Recommends
· May 2026
Love this campsite so much
Tent · Group trip ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
I loved camping at Hartsong! It is so serene to sit and watch the cows, horses, ducks and geese. My mom forget her tent, she had a wonderful time camping under the shade structure. I yearn to go back to this wonderful place as much as I can!
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
Kathy and Jim are splendid, gentle souls - salt of the earth - who genuinely care about the animals under their stewardship. That love and attention extends beyond their sanctuary animals to their hipcamp guests. If you are looking for a one of a kind experience surrounded by beautiful scenery and animals, then look no further. This was our second stay, this time with young children - and we'll be back for more.
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
This was by far our families most relaxing camping trip! Jim and Kathy were the most wonderful hosts. Every detail for our comfort and relaxation was thought of for this hip camp site. The location is great and we loved relaxing and watching the animals across the pond all day long. Each morning the friendly cows would come to the fence close to the site to say good morning. Jim and Kathy even included our daughter in helping with the animals during their morning routine. We will definitely be back!
Recommends
· September 2025
Wonderful
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
What a lovely spot with lovely hosts. Perfect place to chill out with a book, paddle around in a row boat or feed the piggies!
Recommends
· September 2025
Great camping experience!
Tent · Group trip ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We were camping at Animal lovers paradise last weekend. What an amazing experience. This camping site definitely deserves this name! We made it there a group of 11 campers and two dogs. The location is remarkable with a lovely pond where we enjoyed the local paddle boat and our paddle board, The Creeck crossing the campsite is amazing where we all enjoyed walking in the water, snacking on blackberries, and chilling during the day. The campsite has all you need for a good camping experience: a barbeque, toilet, shaded tables, Chairs by the gas bonfire, a swing and a hammock. The owners went above and beyond helping us with anything needed and recommending great things to do. The kids had a wonderful experience tubing in the American river towards Lotus park! Jim was amazing helping us fixing an electrical blown mattress that it’s cable was torn. In summary, if you’re looking for a beautiful location to camp hosted by wonderful friendly people, animal lovers is the place!
Recommends
· August 2025
blissful relaxation
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
Beautiful space, hosts and well thought out area. Kathy and Jim are so generous and kind, offering any support if needed and respectful of privacy. The lake and stream were a dream and the various animals were such a joy to observe and BE. We are definitely coming back, no doubt.
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
My family and I loved camping at Hartsong ranch. The property is beautiful and peaceful. Perfect for my kids to play freely. The site is very private and the amenities are amazing. Kathy and Jim were amazing hosts! Even bringing us popsicles for the hot days. My wife as if this is the best site she’s ever camped at, and can’t wait to go back.
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
My wife and I had a great experience! Fantastic campsite and hosts. Will be visiting again for sure!
Recommends
· July 2025
Peaceful Paradise
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
I am in awe of Kathy and Jim's hardwork creating this beautiful slice of paradise in California. Experiencing the farm first hand was mesmerizing. They have manicured this peaceful ecoystem where the creatures live in harmony. Their love for the farm was infectious. Every creature, plant, and insect were treated with dignity and respect. The kids were overjoyed helping Kathy in the stables and learning about all the creatures on the farm. We loved riding on the lake in the rowboat, playing with their dogs, staring at the stars above in the evenings, and enjoying all that nature has to offer. We are beyond grateful that places like this exist and that Kathy and Jim were willing to share their peaceful slice of paradise with us. It is a trip we will never forget, thank you!
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We always have a wonderful time at Kathy & Jim's property. The landscape, the animals, the setting are all just perfect. We'll be back!
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
There aren't proper words to describe how truly picturesque this little piece of paradise is. I hosted my son's 12th birthday here with 11 of his friends, their parents and siblings! It was an absolute blast and the best part is we never had to leave the farm, there was plenty to do, and these kids did it non stop, including swimming in the pond, rowing the little but, taking out the paddle boards. There was plenty of space for them to play dodgeball, flag football and capture the flag, as well as ample camp space for our many tents (seven total including a couple 10+ person tents!) leaving a ton of hang out space for pop up shade tents and our various kitchen set ups. It was easily the best trip of the year and Kathy and Jim were the most gracious hosts, giving us plenty of privacy and space but being available when needed. They were also just SO VERY KIND! Jim even let the younger girl siblings feed the horses and gave them a mini tour around the farm which was the absolute highlight for them. This will definitely not be my last trip to the Animal Lover's Paradise!
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
This site is so peaceful. It’s nice to be the only group. The surrounding land is so nicely taken care of and the campsite has such great things. The pond and rowboat, the canal, the animals to look at. Love it here!
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
I loved tent camping at HartSong! This is the most beautiful and special place. I love the horses and dogs and all the birds on the pond. It is a joy to spend the day watching the geese, horses and cows spend their day in the pasture. I will be back soon!
Recommends
· April 2025
Serene Animal Getaway
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
A beautiful and clean campsite! An animal lovers dream. Kathy and Jim are so kind and friendly. They greeted us to show us the area and (with our permission) let their dogs greet ours. The site is extremely well maintained and very serene. Excellent communication with the hosts! If you are looking for complete seclusion, this is not quite that, as you can see other workers from a distance on the Animal Sanctuary. But it still has a very private feel and Kathy and Jim are very respectful of giving space. Lots of animal noises throughout the night and day, as you would expect for an amazing place like this. We loved it! Clean toilet with a place to wash hands. Covered kitchen tables and an enclosed dining space. Grill and small gas fire are for roasting marshmallows. Plenty of nice shade and a good flat area to pitch a tent. Short walk down from parking to the site but they have a wheelbarrow to make it easier to set up. Lots of nice hikes within an hour of the property. Our dogs had an absolutely blast. We hope to revisit this great site!
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
The property and campsite were fantastic. It was right there in the most gorgeous setting by the pond and a nice big flat area, with covered tables and seating. The animals all around were awesome, horses, cows, geese, waterfowl. THe highlights were the canal for wading, taking the rowboat on the pond, and just simply enjoying the peace. The hosts were so lovely, it is impressive the care they give all the animals. An amazing weekend.
Recommends
· October 2024
Would come back
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
this camping site is just wonderful, Quite private in the middle of the farm next to the pond and very well equipped, We really enjoyed the presence and sounds of the animals around and the serenity and good energy. Would definitely definitely come again
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We had such a great time staying here. Sounds of nature, waking up to beautiful views of the lake, seeing all the animals at peace, cooling off in the creek. What a special place. And Kathy and Jim are so incredibly nice and truly love what they do. We can’t wait to come back!
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
What a beautiful and sweet spot this is! A group of several families - we had such a wonderful time. The ranch is really pretty and well kept, and the hosts are so friendly and welcoming. They have thought about the little details and work really hard to maintain this animal rescue as well as the campers. Jim was so kind to our kids including a tractor ride all around the ranch, and Kathy helped them feed the various animals which they adored. The pond is really a small lake and allows for mostly floaties, our kids loved spending hours at a time there. Our younger kiddos loved dipping and playing in the creek which has melted snow water and is very clean. The grill with a propane tank ready to go and the gas fire pit for roasting marshmlos and rrlaxing made a big difference, as well as plenry of tables, a screened gazebo with seating and 2 shade structures - crucial for the hot hours. Was also easy to find, the directions were accurate 👌 We loved our stay and are planning to return! Highly recommend this for nature lovers and for those looking for a quiet spot to connect with your family/ friends. Thank you Jim and Kathy!
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· September 2024
Great time by the lake
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
We really enjoyed the campsite. The kids loved riding in the tractor, and they really liked feeding the horses. The lake was beautiful, and we all had fun on our pool floats. I wish we would’ve stayed longer!
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· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
The site was ideal for our group! We had several families with kids of varying ages, and the setup was fantastic. It included shade structures, a propane grill and fire pit, solar lights, a rowboat, and a toilet. Our kids especially enjoyed the animals. The running stream right by the campsite provided a safe spot for the kids to cool off in the water!
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· July 2024
Great camping site
Tent · With pets ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
Kathy and Jim were very welcoming upon arrival and during our stay. It was hot but a very nice breeze during the day and night. The lake was warm and a lot of wild life was around. All her animals have a story which made it so much more meaningful for the work she does. It was amazing and peaceful. Would stay again!
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· July 2024
A MAGICAL PLACE!!
Tent · Group trip ·
Animal Lovers Paradise
Booked this for my bachelorette trip and it was everything I could have imagined and MORE! We all had the most amazing time meeting the animals, hanging out in the canal, chatting with the wonderful hosts, rowing around the lake, and taking in the sights. We couldn’t have asked for more kind or thoughtful hosts and the campsite had all the amenities we could need. It was perfect and I will definitely be visiting again and will book the tour again next time, too! Plus, how many times can you book a vacation while also supporting a non-profit and the amazing people that run it? Such a special experience — thanks Kathy and Jim!

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Greenwood, El Dorado, 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 Kathy & Jim H.

Joined in March 2018

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