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Blue Moon Orchard Retreat

Hosted by Mark · Lemon Cove, California
8 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 8 acres
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Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Entrance.
Family-friendly
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This place is our sanctuary, our own private slice of heaven.  There is an abundance of love and peace here on the farm...even the animals are full of love and affection.  Some of the Olive Trees in our Orchard have been here for over 100 years!! The soil is rich and healthy. We use no fertilizers or pesticides preferring to let nature do her thing. Learn more about this land: Camp in our Orchard!  We are a small Olive and Citrus orchard and ranch.  There are lots of Olives & Citrus during their seasons. Olives Sept-Dec Citrus Dec-May. The Ranch consists of Chickens, Sheep, Goats, Cats, and our ranch dog Merlin.  2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman.
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The Park Event Area

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Tent site · Sleeps 40
We have a beautiful open grass area surrounded by Olives, Oaks, Redwoods and Sycamore trees. There is a bi-level wooden deck to one side with an optional shade canopy. The area can be well lit at night. Fire pits and picnic tables are available. Parking for up to 20 cars is included. There is also a sound system and event tents, tables, chairs available for rent. 2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman.
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Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
Tent Camping Only, No in-vehicle camping in this tent camping area. We have a well-shaded section of our orchard with a picnic table and communal firepit. The area is nestled within and surrounded by trees as well as a garden and a neighboring pasture just beyond the oaks. The terrain is mostly flat though a rough mix of grass, dirt and wood chips and sticks. Outdoor shoes/wheels are needed to move freely about the space. The Olives and Oaks area is parking up front and open tent camping around the communal area. You can setup where you want within the area. We limit open camping to no more than 4 cars, 4 persons per car max. This space is well suited to groups and solo/duo campers alike. This is open camping and may have mixed groups staying at the anytime. If you arrive late, please be considerate of other campers. This area is not setup to park next to your tent. A cart is available to move gear to your chosen tent spot.
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In the Olive trees RV/Van spot

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 22 ft
Pull right into a lovely Camper van or RV spot (up to 22ft) right next to majestic Olive trees with a lovely view of Citrus, Oak trees and our garden. The RV spot is adjacent to an open communal grass field with shared picnic table and firepit. We are a small Olive and Citrus orchard and ranch. There are lots of Olives and Citrus during their seasons. Olives Sept-Dec Citrus Dec-May. The Ranch consists of Sheep, Goats, Cats, and our ranch dog Merlin. 2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman. Fairly level graded ground pull in spot Hose well water included
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Citrus Trees Car/Van Camping Spot

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 19 ft
Pull right into a lovely Car Camping Van spot (up to 19ft) nestled between the garden and our Citrus trees with a lovely view of the grapes.. This spot is clear and level for sleeping in the vehicle with space to setup a tent. We are a small Olive and Citrus orchard and ranch. There are lots of Olives and Citrus during their seasons. Olives Sept-Dec Citrus Dec-May. The Ranch consists of Sheep, Goats, Cats, and our ranch dog Merlin. 2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman. Fairly level graded ground pull in spot
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Glamping Under the Stars and Olives

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 2 · 3 beds
This lovely bell tent experience is ideal for two but has the capacity to sleep an extra two little ones. The tent is 16.5ft in diameter with a queen bed, two small collapsible foam chair-beds and a variety of games, and books for everyone. This is surrounded by Olive trees in the orchard next to a communal space with access to a picnic table and fire pit. Hand washing sink and porta potties within a short walking distance. AC Power and USB charger are provided in tent via battery pack. This also powers an in tent swamp cooler. We are a small Olive and Citrus orchard and ranch. There are lots of Olives and Citrus during their seasons. Olives Sept-Dec Citrus Dec-May. The Ranch consists of Sheep, Goats, Cats, and our ranch dog Merlin. 2 miles to Kaweah Lake with fishing boats, patio boats available to rent from the marina. 15 miles to the quaint town of Three Rivers...River Rafting, fishing etc. 20 miles to the Visitor Center of Sequoia National Forest. Near Mineral King hiking trails. 37 miles to The General Sherman. Fairly level graded ground pull in spot
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No showers
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Reviews

96% Recommend200 ratings · 160 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Labor Day getaway
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Mark was a great host and so welcoming. The area where we stayed in was really nice and had some shade. Parking wasn’t far from the tents and the wagon that he lets you borrow for your things was really helpful. Would definitely camp here again!!
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Josselyn A.
4 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2025
Not right for us, has potential tho
16 ft car · With pets ·
In the Olive trees RV/Van spot
It is good if you just want the bare minimum but we did not stay the night. It was a last minute booking and I probably should have looked over the description better but the place seemed run down and haphazardly thrown together. The place has potential though to be pretty cool, but just writing this review to help someone decide so that they don’t make the mistake I did. Mark was really nice though and was responsive. But like I said it just was not what I was expecting. Hopefully this helps either another camper or Mark understand the things that need to be worked on. It’s just my opinion.
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John S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2025
16 ft car · With kids ·
Citrus Trees Car/Van Camping Spot
Booked the site for a last minute camp trip to Sequoia. The main tent sites were already reserved so we stayed in one of the RV/Tent site. Pros: Good location - near slick rock, Three Rivers and Park Entrance. Friendly cats and other sweet animals for our kid's to enjoy. Pretty citrus and olive trees. Clean Port-A Potties, and nice sink area to clean-up. Cons: Our site wasn't super private and didn't have a picnic table or much shade (possibly due to it primarily being an RV site?). Fairly close to other campers. Grounds could use a little TLC.
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Victoria K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Super friendly host, pleasant campgrounds, easy to find. Liked it and would stay again!
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Steven T.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Glamping with Ease!
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
Mark was a very responsive and kind host and also has a very beautiful property. My bestie and I booked a glamping experience and we both had a great time. Neighboring guests who were in tents were also respectful during the quiet hours. So we both were very well rested coming from our trip in Sequioa National Park. Animals on the property were kind too and didn’t bother us. The glamping site was also very clean and cozy. I’d definitely do it again. Sad to have only done it overnight. Still a very affordable option and a convenience if traveling to and from both Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks.
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Therese B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
We had everything we needed! Highlights included the extremely friendly farm cat, making friends with the sheep, bats silhouetted against the sunset hunting insects, and seeing shooting stars despite a nearly full moon. Nearby Slick Rock Recreation area is our favorite place to swim when the water level is low in the heat of late summer. It's also a very short drive to Sequoia and another favorite spot, Hospital Rock with ancient petroglyphs and beautiful waterfall. Only downsde was a very loud industrial noise that went on and on Monday morning that woke us up at 2:30am and made it difficult to get back to sleep. Might have been a nearby citrus packing place? Even that wasn't so bad. We got up for a while and enjoyed the moonlight and a campfire.
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Alexis W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Camp in an Olive Orchard!
Tent · With kids ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
We stayed here overnight to get an early start up to the Sequoias. It was a comfortable and private space to set up a tent. The hosts greeted us and gave us the basics on where to find everything, including the porta potties which are not too far from the camp area. My nieces enjoyed the local stray cat and the chickens. We woke up to the roosters crowing which was ok with me as we wanted to get an early start. Although it was hot during the day, it was in the '60s at night during this time frame and it was very comfortable. The town itself is very small but Porterville is not too far away to the South as well as Three Rivers to the North as you make the trek up to the National Park.
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Javier & Belinda C.
5 reviews
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· August 2025
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
We had a great stay in the glamping tent! It is exactly as pictured. Cute and comfy, very private! We loved the serenity of the location and seeing the animals. Oliver, the sweet kitty, hung out with us while we played card games and chatted under the stars! Thanks for a great experience!
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Jennifer D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Mark’s Olives & Oaks campground was great! We stayed for one night but it was exactly what we needed on our way to Sequoia National Park. My daughter enjoyed all the animals. The portable toilets were clean and it was nice having a sink for our dishes. I would recommend it.
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Jerrad M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Awesome Stay!
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
We had an awesome experience here! Mark was incredibly hospitable and gave us some excellent olive tree wood from his grove. All the animals were super friendly as well. Can’t wait to stop by again!
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Cierra Z.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
We loved camping in the Olive & Oaks campground. Mark was very nice. Spotless place. Goats were very friendly, and there were no hidden fees . It is a very peaceful area to camp.
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Violet A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Easy stay
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
It was really easy get to. I was only there for a night and it had everything I needed.
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Susan M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Very cool old olive grove, hosts were helpful in showing us around when we got there. Several friendly cats on the property, which was a big plus in my eyes!!
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Marah M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
We loved the glamping tent. Even though it was very hot, we were happily surprised to have a cooling fan in the tent. We also really appreciated the access to power to charge our phones. Mark was very helpful throughout our stay and we loved seeing all the animals.
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Alicia H.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Camping with animals!
16 ft car · With pets ·
In the Olive trees RV/Van spot
Great spot. Great host. They also had some friendly cats and a dog that that came and hung out with us which was awesome. Minutes from the lake and Sequoia. 10/10 would highly recommend.
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Burak A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Great family trip
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
My fiancé, 9 year old, 7 year old, 3 year old and my self LOVED. This property. Great access to the national parks, porta potties were clean, and all the animals were so much fun!
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Kylee P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
A magical stay under the olives!
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
We had such a delightful stay at Marks place! The amenities and farm were beautiful and our daughter had a great time saying good morning to the sheep, getting to know the cats, and even picking a few oranges! The tent was comfortable and had everything we needed, including a power cube to charge our phones. Everyone we met was so friendly and helpful - it was magical staying under the olive trees!
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Laura C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
We got to pick some fruit and say hi to the sheep, which was amazing. The grass was so geeen and the orchard was beautiful. The neighbors were loud.
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Nicole K.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Recommended
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Beautiful place ,quiet and no mosquitoes. Part which my husband appreciated. Very close to Sequoia National Park , restaurants are general store. Highly recommended.
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Tanja T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
17 ft campervan ·
In the Olive trees RV/Van spot
Amazing place to camp! Mark was very nice and the property is beautiful. Lots of cool citrus and olive trees, plenty of cute animals to look at. The orange cat in particular was very cute and fun to play with. The port-o-potty was clean and the sink was nice to have access to. This place is in a great location near Sequoia national park. I highly recommend this spot!
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Colbert H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Private and peaceful
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
In the Olive trees RV/Van spot
I loved visit Marks little slice of nature. Very private and peaceful!
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Pamela S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Loved it. Goats and Olives!
Tent · With pets ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Hidden gem! Mark/Charlie (?) (site manager) were super accommodating for our last minute booking. We got fogged out of Sequoia NP and needed a place nearby to stay the night before going to the park in the morning. Despite the last minute notice, Charlie was kind enough to get us set up with wood (for a fee) and water (the tap water in the area is nitrate rich) for our stay. The site is next to a small creek which can get buggy during sunset but then is fine at night. There is a well maintained portapotty and large outdoor kitchen sink for campers to use. 10/10 stay. Would recommend it to anyone in our situation or someone looking for a unique stay.
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Marcos C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Nice fire pit, cute baby sheep and plenty of fresh oranges! Bathroom was clean, sink available for dishes and campsites were flat and perfect to pitch a tent.
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Chelsea D.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
I loved camping on Mark’s farm. It was a beautiful space and he made me feel very welcome. I felt super safe and comfortable at the campsite. Close to a bunch of beautiful lakes and Sequoia. Perfect!
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Isabel S.
8 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Mark was very friendly and this was the perfect spot to break up the drive to visit Sequoia the next morning. The sunset was beautiful and seeing the farm animals was a nice touch.
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Logan H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Marks farm was nice. We were the only ones there for the weekend and it was perfect. Everything was well kept by the care taker, grass was cut, portable bathroom was clean, Free roam to walk around, dog friendly, Marks dog was also friendly. The farm animals making noise give you that great open country feel of being on a farm again. Nestled about 35 minutes outside of Sequoia national park, it was great seeing the redwoods for the day while coming back to outdoor serenity. Its the best spot to be in if you plan on seeing the parks or hanging out at the nearby lake for a great price!
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Johnathan B.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
19 ft Class B · With pets ·
In the Olive trees RV/Van spot
Our family of 6 + dog had a great 2 nights at Mark’s place. He gave us a tour of the farm where we met sheep, a ram, some very friendly cats, and Merlin the gregarious German Shepherd. We enjoyed walking through acres of mature olive trees and sleeping next to several fragrant, blossoming mandarin trees. In the evening we heard only the white noise of crickets and a few howling dogs in the distance. Mark was very friendly and we learned a good bit about Lemon Cove and the surrounding area from him. Overall a great place for kids and dogs to run around and enjoy a nicely maintained orchard. Quiet, private, beautiful location close to Sequoia National Park but far enough out to be well away from crowds. We look forward to returning.
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Matt R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Would camp again!
Tent ·
Olives & Oaks Open Tent Camping
Lovely camping on Marks land! A beautiful farm that’s well taken care of. Extremely clean bathrooms and safe area to camp. Marks animals were all friendly and Mark is a great host that cares for his guests.
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Monnize S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Sound Bath
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
I enjoyed everything one could! Mark is a wonderful and accommodating host that I highly recommend!!! I attended an evening Outdoor Sound Bath that was amazing, especially nestled in amongst the beautiful regal olive trees…. Loved the goats!!! Was magical and I’m looking forward going back!!
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Patty N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Glamping Under the Stars and Olives
My daughter and I shared the glamping tent over the weekend and we had a wonderful time. There was so much room and it was very clean and cozy. Mark was super friendly and accommodating as well :)
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Angie P.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Lemon Cove, Tulare, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in February 2019
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