Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3
72 acres hosted by Alyssa N.
2 lodging sites · 222 RV/tent sites
Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Grant Grove Visitor Center.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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87% Recommend55 ratings · 35 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
He had an awesome time camping on this beautiful land. We set up tent next to the horses, hung out with them at sunset and woke up next to them. It was truly magical. The shower was awesome after a long day of hiking and the bathroom was also nice. We stayed here with our 6 year old daughter and felt very safe both nights even though it was a busy Memorial Day weekend. Easy access and fast communication with host.
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Saira B.
3 reviews
Great hidden gem! Loved the communal feeling of this place. Very easy to get to know other campers here and the dogs are nice too. Definitely look forward to future visits again.
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Angel D.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Alyssa’s land was a peaceful and inviting escape! What stood out the most was the feeling of seclusion and quiet—it’s the perfect spot to disconnect and unwind. The property was well-maintained, with plenty of flat space for tents and a beautiful view of the surrounding nature. Host was a warm and welcoming , easy to communicate with and full of helpful local tips One of the highlights was definitely the beautiful horses on the property—they added a special charm and made the experience feel even more connected to nature If you’re looking for a relaxing escape with the bonus of being around gentle animals, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommend!
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Sneha T.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
My sister and I had a good time camping here! It was really close to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks and the view of the mountains around the area is amazing. The sunsets were so beautiful. The animals were also super friendly. We had a magical dinner with the horses and sheep grazing nearby that we will not forget.
The camping is free-for-all first-come-first-serve so arriving earlier is better to find a spot. The ground was also fairly hard where we set up our tent, so we'd recommend bringing an inflatable mattress or sleeping pad. Sound also travels well here, so you will hear your neighbors if they are being noisy.
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Paige M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
removing some horse poop, hard to find a place without to place the tent
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Telma L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
All around an amazing campsite. Matt or Crazy Camphost, was such an inviting and insightful person to be around. The kitchen and shower were clean and well kept. The resident animals were also a pleasure to be around. Campsite is not too far from the Grant Grove entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. I will definitely stay here again for my next trip to sequoia!
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Saul C.
2 reviews
I LOVED this place! Alyssa was extremely communicative through the app and Matt was an incredibly welcoming camp host. There are six (?) horses, a sheep, two dogs and cat that roam freely on the property and are incredibly friendly. There is plenty of land to spread out on and also a common area if you want to interact with everyone. I came for Memorial Day weekend alone so I pitched my tent near the common area but I could have easily had a more secluded experience if I wanted. I cooked over the communal fire/ate raw foods but it is quite equipped for those wanting a less primitive camping experience: grills, a sink with running water, even a microwave. I came to visit the sequoias, (took me about an hour to drive to the park during peak hours on a busy holiday weekend), but honestly had just as good of time at camp as in the park. Already figuring out when I can come back!
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Jamie K.
10 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Pros: very pretty area, was easy to find and enter, I felt safe staying here
Cons: I arrived at around 6pm and it seemed like the area was pretty full and it was confusing on where to find a spot. I had to drive around and up a hill, and the only spot I could find was slanted, so my tent was on a slant.
Rachel F.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
We were very excited about the prospect of an animal sanctuary! Unfortunately, things immediately got off to a rough start when the directions on the app routed us to a random stop in the freeway. When we called the helpline, we were met with an AI assistant that did nothing to help. When we finally arrived, we found the campground full(understandably) and had a hard time finding a spot to set up. Without the host to help, we probably picked a bad spot. Finally, the toilet is literally a home depot bucket located in a shack with cracks so large you can see whoever is inside. We ended up deciding to leave early and find somewhere else to stay.
Overall I think the campground could benefit from designated camping plots with individual amenities(picnic tables at each plot, etc) and a decent toilet.
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Michelle M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
You can land easy here
10 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Matt was an excellent and attentive host. The land is easy to navigate and all the amenities make you feel right at home. Kinda brilliant to wake up to horses around my sight. The shower is hot and the view is amazing. We will go back for all this and we want to support his work!
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Kathleen M.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Absolutely Beautiful place and the host was very cool and friendly. They have horses and a couple dogs running around and a sheep. My wife has an emotional thing with horses so it was amazing I could have her experience this and pet a horse up close. The views from this place are spectacular, lots of mosquitos so just be prepared for something to fight those suckers off. I would love to come back and camp here again but we live in Texas. Thank you for sharing your place and animals with us and doing what you do for them. Say hi to your husky for me, I miss her lol (I have 4 of them)
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Daniel R.
2 reviews
We loved this property. Super fun features from the common area to the shower and all the animals were so so friendly which just kept a smile on our face the whole time. Matt was kind to talk on the phone with. Highly recommend!
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Chesney W.
2 reviews
Gorgeous in the springtime! We came to get away for a night, and it was just what we needed. We enjoyed the fire pit, the Cozy, visiting with the horses, and a walk around the property’s hill the next day. Loved the wildflowers in the spring!
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Tracy V.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Spacious, Peaceful, and Super Welco
21 ft campervan · With pets ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
We had a wonderful experience at Teddy’s Tiny Town! We were traveling with our van and trailer, and the space was more than enough – spacious, clean, and very well set up for large rigs. The full hookups (water, power, and sewer) worked perfectly, and the level gravel surface made parking and setup super easy.
The hosts were amazing – friendly, helpful, and always available when we needed anything. We felt truly welcomed.
The place is peaceful, with beautiful desert views and a great location close to town. No wonder it was a finalist for Best Hipcamp in Nevada! We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!
Daisy &.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Awesome place to stay it was absolutely beautiful.
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Courtney H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Beautiful place for animal lovers
21 ft campervan ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
This place is absolutely amazing. So peaceful with lots of trails to explore including a gold mine. The animals are so sweet and really make the place special. Because it is an animal sanctuary the gentle horses and one adorable sheepie roam free and will come up and say if you let them. There is also a very friendly cat and a flock of super friendly chickens.
If your dogs are not trained off leash they have a nice fenced area they can play in.
The camp hosts are great and very helpful in suggesting a good place for my RV. They greeted me at the gate through the ring camera which I thought was handy.
I read other reviews before booking and I understood since this place is an animal sanctuary you don't get to have the joy of waking up to seeing a herd of beautiful peacful creatures without a few "horse apples". And the hosts have rakes available if you want to clear a particular area for your camp. It didn't bother me, but I am used to animals wild and domestic and understand what that entails. Real farms are not like Disney movies, they can be a little messy but it is worth it to experience living with the animals that this great place rescued from bad situations.
The restrooms are your basic eco friendly composting toilets and I am an average sized person and didn't find any of them to be too tall. I was a little excited to find this too tall toilet another camper described to feel like a kid again and was a little disappointed to find everything normal sized.
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Roxann J.
8 months on Hipcamp
This campsite was close to Sequoia, and the horses and other animals were cool to see. It was nice that there was a kitchen with a sink. Other than that, I wouldn’t recommend this HipCamp. There was horse poop EVERYWHERE; you’ll definitely step in it. The host messaged us to “camp anywhere,” and so we chose a spot with a campfire pit and table, but there was SO much random junk and trash scattered all over it (horse brushes, a wet and dirty blue tarp, a large box/package, blue ribbon/tape, a shovel, etc.).
We had to tidy it up to feel more comfortable. The listing says that the host will greet you upon arrival, but we never met the host during our entire stay and had to keep messaging to ask where things were (ex: bathrooms, shower, dumpster). Would be nice if the camp hosts greeted guests and gave a tour of the space. Perhaps they can install bigger signs to help campers navigate the space.
This space has potential, but they really have to tidy it up and improve the bathrooms. The bathroom that was closest to our site was a compost toilet, but the toilet itself was so high that it was difficult to squat over it. Perhaps they can put in a small stool and install a bar to hold onto while one “does the deed”? Haha!
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Cindy N.
6 reviews
I loved it here. They are very welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds or identity’s . The animals are sooooo cute. The hosts are sooooo nice. I would stay here again 10/10. The fridge and outdoor kitchen were a plus.
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Olivia M.
6 months on Hipcamp
My friends and I loved camping here! The hosts were super friendly and helpful and the animals make the experience so magical
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Natalie U.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· December 2024
With kids ·
Birdhouse
Many surprising. All the animals’ eyes are soft and warm. They came to our side lightly to smell and sense.
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Shuhong Q.
7 months on Hipcamp
Camping here was great! Easy access and we got in when it was dark with no problem! Very quiet and the views are awesome! Plus there was a really awesome outdoor shower. The hosts were very nice as well. Also a plus we got to see some horses and a sheep. I highly recommend if you are in the area or cruising through!
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Shelby R.
2 reviews
It was nice once we got there! Great property with unique landscape and plenty of trees/coverings. We didn’t receive arrival information prior so that was the only hiccup, as it was hard to contact the owners with little service.
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Myah P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Great hidden gem about 30 minutes outside of sequoia.
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Brooke E.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Excellent camping with animals
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
The campground has everything advertised and more. The hosts went out of their way to speak with us and make sure our stay went as well as could be. We had full access to the communal kitchen and were provided free firewood for our campfires. The animal life was a great addition to the experience.
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Brett L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
It was nice meeting Matt and learning about his idea for the farm. We had a pleasant experience with the animals and being back with the nature. We had all the amenities needed. Highly recommend for those who need a reset and time to reconnect with the nature.
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Chi K.
9 months on Hipcamp
Magical place. It was so peaceful, so quiet. The animals were friendly and welcoming.
Chase P.
6 reviews
I loved tent camping here! We were only able to stayed the one night but it was just beautiful. Everyone there was super welcoming and down to earth. All of the animals were unbelievably friendly and the view from where we decided to set our tent was spectacular, it was only a 20 minute drive to sequoias park entrance. We had the best time ever and will definitely be coming back!
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Abrielle S.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent/Car/Van Camping No RV's
Very helpful, laid back hosts. Great communal kitchen and fire pit area. Nice shower. Pit toilets but odor free with the provided cedar shavings.
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Jon H.
2 years on Hipcamp
We had a great time here! We didn’t have to make our own fire which was really nice for two women travelers with kids. Friendly people at the camp. The animals and the pool were much welcomed! This is real camping, the spaces aren’t all flat. I would bring your own camping toliet and toliet tent if you have one. Stars were absolutely amazing! Short drive to giant sequoias and a really cool old mountain cemetery down the street. Really good hipster/country coffee place nearby. love to come back again!!
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Roz L.
10 months on Hipcamp
This camp is very special. Originally found a site that wasn't shaded and between the heat, my 3.5yr old, and bees, I nearly lost my marbles and left, but luckily found a better site in the shade and I'm super glad I stayed. The community is wonderful. Camp has everything you need, gas grills, heated shower, communal fridge, cooking equipment (cutting board, utensils, plates, etc). Sweet animals everywhere (ducks, chicken, horses, sheep, dogs), communal campfire. My son and I had a great time and are definitely coming back. Matt and the land keepers are wonderful!
Kelly G.
6 reviews
Location
Yokuts Valley, Fresno County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Alyssa N.
Joined in July 2024Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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