Dark Star Cellars
Hosted by Michael · Paso Robles, California
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91% Recommend23 ratings · 18 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
26 ft Class C · With pets ·
RV Site 3
Mike is awesome and made us feel right at home. Property is gorgeous and very private. The wine was phenomenal too!
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Zachary L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· January 2026
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
RV Spot 1
Overall, the experience was nice, private and as advertised. Although we did not get the space we reserved, we camped on a level paved area which made the set-up super easy. The main draw back was that the restroom which was never served while we were there for 3 nights. And the security light that remained on was hard to block out while sleeping.
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Laura V.
2 reviews
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· December 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site 2
I had the honor and absolute pleasure of spending a night in the newly erected High Plains Lodge at Dark Star Cellars in Paso Robles, California. This is not a typical glamping tent with all the creature comforts; it’s truly a blank canvas, allowing you to make the space your own during your stay.
The two twin camp cots provided were surprisingly comfortable, and I really appreciated the simplicity and thoughtful minimalism of the setup. Outside the natural canvas tent, there are chairs and a picnic table, perfect for relaxing and taking in the gorgeous surroundings.
Future campers should plan to bring warm layers and season-appropriate bedding, as well as portable lighting such as a headlamp or flashlight; these skies are wonderfully dark. Consider removing shoes before entering the canvas lodge to protect the beautiful carpet inside; bringing slippers is a great idea.
The steep drive uphill to the lodge is absolutely worth it; my Sienna van made it up with no issues at all. And truly, the star of the show is the breathtaking 360-degree view of rolling vineyards in every direction. Bathrooms and the winery’s tasting room featuring their yummy local wines are a short walk back down the hill.
This is a very special place, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been its inaugural HipCamper. Thank you, Dark Star, for the unique experience, I’ll definitely be back!
Brandy G.
11 reviews
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· November 2025
16 ft campervan ·
RV Site 3
Camped out in our Tesla here. The host was super friendly and runs a beautiful vineyard.
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Alice S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site 2
I loved camping at dark star cellars and listening to the live music while watching the sun set over the winery from my view @ tent site 2. The walk down to the bathroom was no trouble at all but it was steep and dusty, so be careful! Chickens were very cute and i had a good amount of privacy. Very beautiful and would love to stay here again
Shm A.
4 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site 2
Fun spot, close to a bunch of wineries. Great home base. The winery you are camping on has a cool open-air tasting room and live music.
Nice and level, soft ground, under trees.
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Greg G.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site 2
Camping under the oaks on a hill overlooking a winery made for a quiet break from the heat, and the campsite was easy to find/get to.
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Dominick G.
10 months on Hipcamp
Lovely space with great views, and a laid back, welcoming vibe! The campsite is just right with a big flat area and trees for shade. Also enjoyed hanging out at the tasting room with live music and tasty refreshment!
Anastasiya B.
5 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
High Plains Lodge
I highly recommend camping at Tent Site 1 at Dark Star Cellars! The location is gorgeous, surrounded by beautiful scenery that truly brings you closer to nature. The site itself was level, safe, simple, and private, high on a hill overlooking vineyards in all directions. Yes, there is wind at this time of year up on the hilltops, but I was prepared for it and enjoyed listening to the sounds of the wind through the trees. You can enjoy a yummy wine tasting during business hours, and there are shops about 8 minutes away if you need anything. A special shoutout goes to Adrienn, whose delightful and helpful service made my experience even more enjoyable. Overall, camping at Dark Star Cellars was a positive experience, and I look forward to returning next time I pass through the area.
Brandy G.
11 reviews
The property and area is beautiful. Quiet and secluded. Signage is helpful. Bathrooms are clean and trash bins easily accessed. We didn’t feel extremely welcomed when we arrived. Walked into the wine bar to check in to be greeted with 3 people staring at me. One of them was the host who after seeming confused for a second, helped me get checked in and gave directions to our site. The two campsites are up a very steep hill, which made using the bathroom and cooking area a little bit of a challenge, as they are all at the bottom by the wine bar and patio. We had tent site 1 which is at the very top if the hill. At first it is breathtaking with the 360 degree view. However, my wife and I (who camp regularly all over the country) would not recommend it using just a tent; a camper van would be better. The wind made it almost impossible to set up our tent, and there are no trees or covering of any kind. The position in the mountains causes a vortex with wind coming from every direction. We worried our tent would just fly away during the weekend. Luckily it didn’t. It made it extremely loud and took the relaxing part away. For the price and convenient location to all surrounding towns and beaches, it was nice. But if you were to stay here, we would strongly suggest taking tent site 2 (its half way up the hill with more trees surrounding to covering it) as well as a campervan. A tent might do ok at that site, but definitely not at the other site. I hope this helps.
Justin B.
9 months on Hipcamp
Our stay was perfect. We stayed one night to beat the insane hotel prices during the Cody Johnson concert at the fair. Check in was simple, the tent site was spacious and had a nice flat spot to pitch a tent. The site was shaded and had a beautiful view. Before the concert, we tasted some wine and everyone in the tasting room gave us amazing service. We took a ride share to the concert and back and the pick up and drop off was very easy. The bathroom is very clean and open all night. This is a perfect spot to stay while doing some wine tours.
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Rodney C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
High Plains Lodge
Awesome location, Michael was great, easy to work with, got back right away, place was just what we needed.
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Jen R.
7 months on Hipcamp
Great location, pretty views at a vineyard location. Access to single bathroom at tasting room a little bit of a walk from both sites.
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Geralyn W.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
12 ft campervan ·
RV Spot 1
Dark Star Cellars was a perfect location for our weekend of wine tasting! We could walk to several vineyards and only had to drive 10 minute to downtown Paso. The bathroom on site is clean and available after the vineyard tasting room closed for the evening. The location was quiet with only 2 other camper vans parked at night. Dark Star Cellars itself was a wonderful, laid back vineyard with friendly staff and great wine! I would definitely go back!
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Taylor F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
18 ft travel trailer ·
RV Site 3
Location was great. The people that work there were very nice. The amenities were ok - it's pretty laid back and you're basically parking in a back parking area but the surroundings are beautiful. We were closet to the roosters so that may bother some people. Nice place to taste wine and hang out. I think they could work on the communal areas a little bit.
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Francesca R.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
High Plains Lodge
I highly recommend staying at Dark Star Cellars. The price was very reasonable for the accomodations. I ended up staying in site #2, but was also able to check out site #1. Site #2 is a secluded shady spot nestled in the trees. Site #1 is on an open spot on the hilltop with views of the surrounding vineyards. There are water tanks on the center of the hill, but you can still get good views from the campsites. With both sites, you'll have to walk down to the tasting room to get to the bathroom.
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Michael S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
38 ft Class A · With pets ·
RV Spot 1
Absolutely loved it! You couldn’t ask for a better host! Fabulous & great company! Everybody should go to this winery! We’ll be back! Thank you for the hospitality!
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Cissy C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mike, the host, was very friendly and greeted us when we arrived. He was also incredibly responsive throughout our stay. The space was clean, and the bathroom was lovely—perfect for our family. I felt completely safe the entire time. The views from this site were absolutely gorgeous, especially watching the sunrise over the vineyards. At night, it was nice and dark, with a clear view of the stars. I would definitely stay here again. It’s a very private and secluded spot at the top of the property—a peaceful retreat.
Cristal H.
4 reviews
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Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Michael E.
Joined in June 2025Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 14 hours
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