Dark Star Cellars

Staying on the property with a gracious host, Michael, allowed us to feel comfortable in this intimate vineyard.

John E.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Stay at a winery? Yes, please!

Tent ·

Mostly quiet, somewhat secluded camp site with honeybees. Camping out at a winery was a fun way to experience Paso Robles. There are several wineries within walking distance of Dark Star, so an ambitious visitor could easily get a few tasting in without worrying about driving or getting a ride. The day I arrived there was a vendor selling scrumptious pizza baked fresh in the onsite pizza oven and a cover band playing, so I planted myself with my book and enjoyed the award-winning tasting menu at Dark Star. Later, I went for a peaceful walk around the vineyard and down the quiet road while the stars came out. All of the winery staff is friendly and helpful, especially Adrienn. Micheal checked in a couple of times to make sure I had what I needed and my stay was going well. Two things campers should know, and Michael said he’d update the listing to include: 1. The site is close enough to the production facility at Dark Star and a neighboring winery that you will hear the compressor cycling on and off all night. You will also hear road noise from Highway 46, including big trucks. Bring earplugs if that’s going to bother you. 2. There’s a honeybee hive within 75 feet or so from the Tent 2 site. They’re docile, cause they’re honeybees, but accidents happen, so if you’re allergic or scared, you should have this info. I am mildly allergic and was stung and Adrienn was very helpful. Overall, I would stay again and be better prepared.

Landa R.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

20 ft travel trailer ·

RV Site 2

It was so peaceful and lovely aside the grape vines.

Maureen L.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2026

Tent ·

The Teepee was a beautiful spot looking over the winery. Quiet and easily walking/drive down to Dark Cellars to enjoy a glass of wine and the live music as we arrived. Short drive to Downtown Paso, Firestone, and Downtown Atascadero; definitely a great center-point, would recommend!

Melissa G.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

Tent ·

Just what we needed in terms of convenient campsite. Michael was great - friendly and accommodating. Dark Star itself was great. Love music, great wine tasting.

Chris W.

2 reviews

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· April 2026

Tent ·

I arrived late and had not communicated this to Michael (my bad). As such, I didn't camp in the assigned spot due to a lack of clear direction. However, the setting is very nice and the spot I camped beautiful. The access to Paso Robles is quick (10 minutes or less). There are various noises throughout the night (compressors, road noise, etc.) that was a bit distracting, but nowhere near onerous. I'd camp there again.

Dyke A.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· April 2026

15 ft pop-up camper ·

RV Site 2

Very fun and very relaxing, quiet morning and enjoyed the scenery.

Michael R.

3 reviews

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· April 2026

25 ft Class C · With pets ·

Very nice, calm and perfect for a quiet get away. Owner is very polite and easy going would highly recommend.

Michael R.

3 reviews

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· March 2026

15 ft campervan ·

Very friendly staff and clean restroom. We were there one night and it work perfect for us.

Pam G.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2026

Perfect location

17 ft campervan ·

Michael was so hospitable. Very interesting, welcoming and owns the lovely vineyard with room for a couple of campers. He makes fabulous wines too! Great overnight stop for us who dry camp.. as there is a bathroom! 5 stars.

Trish L.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

We had a wonderful family trip to the teepee at Dark Star Cellars. The location was family friendly, with scooters, baby chicks, and games. The kids loved sleeping in the teepee! Would definitely return.

Sara D.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· January 2026

26 ft Class C · With pets ·

Mike is awesome and made us feel right at home. Property is gorgeous and very private. The wine was phenomenal too!

Zachary L.

5 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· January 2026

16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

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.

Laura V.

3 reviews

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· December 2025

Tent ·

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.

12 reviews

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· November 2025

16 ft campervan ·

Camped out in our Tesla here. The host was super friendly and runs a beautiful vineyard.

Alice S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

Tent ·

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 ·

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.

Greg G.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

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.

Dominick G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Nice spot!

Tent ·

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 ·

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.

12 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2025

Very windy at tent site 1

Tent ·

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.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Great hospitality, campsite, & wine

Tent ·

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.

Rodney C.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Awesome location, Michael was great, easy to work with, got back right away, place was just what we needed.

Jen R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Nice location in Pasa Robles

Tent ·

Great location, pretty views at a vineyard location. Access to single bathroom at tasting room a little bit of a walk from both sites.

Geralyn W.

8 reviews

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· July 2025

12 ft campervan ·

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!

Taylor F.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

18 ft travel trailer ·

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.

Francesca R.

10 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent ·

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.

Michael S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

38 ft Class A · With pets ·

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!

Cissy C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Private and Family Friendly Spot

Tent · With kids ·