# Ballard Walnut Grove

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- **Location:** Solvang, California, United States
- **Rating:** 100% recommend (583 reviews)
- **Size:** 22 acres
- **Host:** Mike And Anne G.

## Overview

** It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our Hip Camp sites are temporarily paused. We are working with Hip Camp to expand ordinances and hope to open again as soon as possible. Please check back occasionally for open reservations - we apologize for the inconvenience. ** 

We are a 4-generation family-owned and operated working farm, and have lived here since 1976. We are proud growers for Diamond Walnuts, and also have a busy Farm Stand with walnuts for sale and over 500 Christmas Trees that are sold on Saturdays in December . We love our farm and are happy to open our walnut grove to you and share the bounty and beauty that we have called home for over four decades. Ballard is 2 miles from Solvang, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez. Our Walnut Grove is nestled in the village of Ballard and in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Walking distance to two Tasting Rooms (Rideau and Lincourt), and a Bakery (Bob's Well Bread) open Wed - Sun.

Note that the trees lose their leaves in the winter and will begin to leaf-out in late May. We offer 2 sites the Grove: one that accommodates larger RV's (called "Diamond" - which has a larger area with soft solar lighting, picnic table, fire pit (wood available under add-ons), Weber grill, corn hole game, and a cozy bench for two. (This site also accommodates two RV's -just "add on" in Extras for each night of their stay.)

The other smaller space (called "Chandler") is designed for a single RV or conversion van. Sprinkled with lighting, we include a picnic table, campfire pit (you can add-on firewood for $10), Weber BBQ, bistro table and romantic bench swing. 

The two sites are 200 yards apart (that's two football fields) assuring your privacy. 

(** Please note that because we are a food-producing farm, we are only allowed to accept self-contained units (Trailers, RV's, Conversion Vans - sorry, no portable toilets ). No tents unless they are accompanying a self contained RV).

## Highlights

- **Best Hipcamps in California:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Best RV & van spots in the US:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

## Recent reviews

> Awesome location, awesome campsite, great people. Highly reccomend!
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> - Jaysen J., October 12, 2025

> This is probably our 6th time staying at the Ballard Walnut Farm. Its our absolute favorite place to camp. Mike and Anne couldn't be nicer or more welcoming. There are so many nice amenities at each campsite. There are only two campsites and they are very spread out so it feels like your there by yourself. It's so pretty to camp among the trees. Our dogs love it here too. We love that you can walk to multiple dog friendly wineries and into the cute little town of ballard. Unfortunately they are going to have to stop allowing camping on their property, but we're certainly hoping it's just a tem…
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> - Tawny M., September 21, 2025

> We absolutely love staying on this Walnut Grove! Last time we came we had such a nice time, we invited friends to come with us on this trip. This grove is perfect for privacy and for sharing time with friends. Our friends enjoyed it just as much as us. We explored more of the town and went to Bob's Well Bread for breakfast. This walnut grove is so perfectly located. You can spend all your time on the grove, or venture out to the town for amazing food and wineries. We can't wait to come back!
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> - Kate A., September 19, 2025

> We really enjoyed our stay at Chandler. Mike was very welcoming and it very quiet and peaceful. They have prepped a nicely outfitted spot between the walnut trees so you can forget about the world for a while.
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> - David E., August 24, 2025

> Mike and Anne have thought of everything and spending a quiet night on their walnut farm was magical! Mike gave us a friendly welcome and a delicious gift bag of their walnuts as we arrived to a beautiful clean site with a bbq, picnic table with umbrella, a swing bench, corn hole and fairy lights! We arrived too late in the afternoon to walk down the road for wine tasting so will have to go next time. We did enjoy a morning walk to Bob’s Well Bread for breakfast which was so cute and convenient. We look forward to another stay in the future!
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> - Lisa E., August 21, 2025