Creekside Camping and Mineral Baths

86%

475 reviews

· Cambria, San Luis Obispo, California · 124 acres

Hosted by Charan Springs Farm C.

8 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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

Staff verified

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

We can accommodate tent campers or car campers. Each campsite fits 4-6 people. The price is $40/per person. Kids under 12 are free. Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot. PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a traditional check in procedure. Campsites are first come first serve. Expect a "self-check in process" most of the time. However, there are sometimes people working onsite that you may run into, that are happy to help and lead you in the right direction. You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early. You can park and walk around. There is signage that says "CAMP" with Arrows. BYO water. We have sulfur spring water. Great for your skin, not good to drink! There's a couple outhouses on the property. One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite. You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites. We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage. IMPORTANT INFO Please don't mind our farm junk/tools as you enterGate 1! We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view. Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant. The main photos in the listing are taken from Hipcamp Scouts back in 2018 and they are featuring our Original campsite. This is located past the mineral baths. It's the furthest one to reach, and accessible by foot. I will update photos to depict all the campsites, but please share your photos with us on Instagram and tag @charanspringsfarm to help future campers get a view of what the sites look like with a tent set up! SULFUR MINERAL BATHS Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths. It's $10 per person. PLEASE BOOK THIS AS AN EXTRA AT CHECKOUT. The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing.The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths. They are not located in the main camp zone. Please call ahead to book your time slot and get directions to the mineral baths. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF: You are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping). It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature. This property has been a working farm for decades, which has struggled with hard times. If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored. Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience.**BEFORE YOU BOOK Please read the most current reviews and the entire listing description. DO NOT BOOK if you are looking for glamping** We accommodate tent campers, small RV type vehicles and car campers. The price is $40/per person. Kids under 12 are free. Each campsite fits 6 people. If you have more than 6 people in your group please book another site. If you have trouble booking please reach out and send me a message. Most campsites are accessible by car and all campsites are accessible by foot. Please drive slow once in the property. Children and Dogs at play!! We do not have a traditional check in procedure. Campsites are first come first serve. Expect a "self-check in process." However, letting Mike know your ETA will help with keeping an eye out for you once you arrive. There are people living onsite that you may run into, and they are happy to help you find your spot. We do have signage and a newly maintained road! Follow the signs that say CAMP once you are here. You choose your own campsite so plan to arrive early and look for the signs that say "CAMP" or "Redwood Camp. Some camps have a yellow tent symbol. Sites are numbered on the Hipcamp portal, but we do not have numbered sites, they are all first come first serve. BYO water. We have sulfur spring water. Great for your skin, not good to drink! There's a couple outhouses on the property. One in the main camp zone, one at the far north end of the lower Redwood campsite. You can also bring a shovel and take a walk if you're in the more remote campsites. We have a dumpster outside the gate for your garbage. Fire Ban on until first rain. Propane stoves are ok. IMPORTANT INFO Please don't mind our farm junk as you enter Gate 1. We are slowly working on clean up and relocation of materials from the entry road and away from view. Before you arrive, have knowledge of poison oak because it is a native plant. SULFUR MINERAL BATHS Include in your experience the use of our sulfur mineral baths. It's $10 per person. The mineral baths are 2 funky vintage clawfoot tubs that are pictured in the actual listing. The photos show an accurate description of the Mineral Baths. THEY ARE NOT LOCATED IN THE MAIN CAMP ZONE. When you get to the main camp zone, you will see a foot bridge and sign that says "MINERAL BATHS". Follow that sign! You can pay for this option in the Extra's tab or by cash to Mike once you're here. Please view the photos before you book the sulfur spring bath. Yes, they have stains on them from age, but most people love the experience. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF: you are looking for "Glamping," (Glamour Camping). It's primitive camping on a private property with bonuses like the garden, rustic baths, and beautiful nature. This property has been a working farm for decades. If farm yards/junk piles make you uncomfortable or give you a creepy feeling, don't book because our boneyard is adjacent to the entry road and it can't be ignored. Thank you for reading this whole description and we hope you have a good experience. TAG US ON INSTAGRAM @charanspringsfarm

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 15 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. We do not provide pre cut firewood. You are allowed to harvest wood from your surroundings.

Toilet available

Flush toilet, pit toilet, composting toilet. Minimal options, but there are toilets in certain spots. We also have a couple compostable toilets that are scattered amongst the campsites. We do not provide paper products.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Off leash or on leash depending on your animal and where you are on the property.

Bins available

We now have a dumpster outside Gate 1 that campers can use! Please dispose of your trash at the dumpster. Please don't leave trash at your campsite........

No potable water

Bring your own water. Dispersed spigots at the property. Water is sulfur spring water. Fine for bathing, washing. Not recommended to drink. Bring your own drinking water.

No showers

You can book the Mineral Spa using the Extras tab via Hipcamp! It's $10 per person for hot water. The photos provided on the website show our actual mineral spa. There is a shower in the cabin as well.

Cooking equipment absent

Propane cook stoves are allowed!

Picnic table absent

No wifi

The WiFi is only located in the Barn at the top of the hill. It does not reach the campsites. If you want internet during your stay please let Michael know.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 10:00 AM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Sulfur Mineral Bathexperience

$10.00

Experience a funky sulfur spring bath under the stars! The water comes directly from the hillside and is gravity fed to the baths. The water is heated with propane. The Sulfur Mineral Baths can be viewed on our listing page. They are exactly as pictured.

Reviews

86% Recommend662 ratings · 475 reviews

This campsite offers a tranquil escape with its scenic beauty, nestled by a creek and surrounded by nature. Many guests appreciate the privacy of the sites and the warmth and helpfulness of the hosts, Robo, Mike, and Stephanie. Visitors often mention the unique experience of mineral baths, although some found them rustic. However, a few campers noted the presence of old vehicles and a lack of clear signage, which might detract from the initial impression.

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Ahnauna A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

lovely!

16 ft car

If we could leave a 10 star review, we would!! It was amazing, so peaceful and relaxing. Beautiful property and robo and mike were very kind and really lovely people, wish we lived closer and we would be there all the time!!! Definitely will be back on our next trip through the area! 10/10 would recommend! -Ahnauna and chris

Brandon Y.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Hidden gem 🏕️

Tent

Beautiful hidden gem of a camp site. This was our second time coming back here and it was even better the second time around! Had a great time exploring the deep into the creek, hiking up into the hills and chilling out and cooking at our campsite. Sites are clean, unique and some have their own gate so it can be very private when you get settled in. Definitely coming back again sometime soon, thank you Robo, Stephanie, & Mike ☯️ Also the tubs are worth it 🧼

Olivia B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Unique, Eclectic, Beautiful!

Tent

This spot was so cool. Our campsite felt secluded and private (we stayed in the lower redwood site) and the mineral baths were awesome. Fun relaxing trip!

David N.

2 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Loved it

12 ft campervan · With pets

Loved this place. Chatted with Robert who is awesome. He told us the history of the Mercury mine and told us a few hikes we could go on on the property. The sounds of the creek and the frogs were lovely to sleep to. Met the cat Jersey and the dog Curti who just roam about. Very friendly humans and animals !

Sarah S.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent

Nice property. Read the instructions before you get there, since there isn’t WiFi. My bad! Otherwise, great! I felt safe and cozy.

Callen S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Tent · Group trip

I loved camping at this location. Robo the host was very accomodating and the campsite was beautiful, positioned next to a creek and some wonderful historical minining buildings. There was 5 of us and the campsite easily accomodated all of us.

Location

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