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Humboldt Hideaway

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5 reviews

· Blue Lake, Humboldt, California

10 acres hosted by Sacha H.

1 lodging site · 2 tent sites

Near Redwood National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Thomas Kuchel Visitor Center.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Humboldt hideaway is a small intimate SHARED space with residents. The outdoor kitchen, deck with a view, and campfire ring are all connected to the main resident house. There are places of seclusion, but much of it is shared outdoor space. Humboldt Hideaway is a small off-the-grid LGBTQ+ queer land project in Northern California. It is set on 12 acres of hilly terrain in the mixed fir and oak woods of Humboldt County, a half-hour east of Arcata. Back in 2001, when it was established, it was undeveloped with nothing on it. It has since been built up with the scrappy efforts of amateur creative dreamers. It is a home and resource to extended LGBTQ+ communities by being a small-scale rural resource for learning and sharing useful rural living skills and being a destination for visits, artist and activist retreats, and host to small groups and events. Anyone is welcome at Humboldt Hideaway, but please understand that it is an intentional place committed to anti-oppression values. It is important that it remain a safer space for people identifying as queer and/or transgender, as well as a supportive space for women and people of color to freely be. Please make sure you do not anticipate any concerns/problems with this. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: The property is conveniently located midway between the coast/redwoods and the Trinity River/Trinity Alps backpacking. It is a 45 minute drive to the coast of Trinidad, which has some of the most lovely coves and beaches and Patrick's Point State Park. It is a half hour drive to the coastal Ma-le'l dunes. And it is a half hour drive inland to swimming holes on the Trinity River. OFF-THE-GRID: The place is off-the-grid, no internet, only limited solar power, an on-demand propane water heater, and heated by woodstoves. Structures are a combination of natural building, salvaged, and new materials, with a mix of low-tech alternative technologies- all built with lots of love and help from friends. BOOKING A GROUP: There is potentially both cabin space and camping spots. The property can accommodate a group of up to 10 people. If you wish to book a group, please get in touch and we'll have you book all of the spaces- including some that are not currently listed, as they are in the shared lodge space. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is a guest room in the shared lodge space if you want to have a wheelchair accessible room. The lodge has a ramp for accessible entrance. This room is not listed, but get in touch if you want to book it.

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The Parlor Cabin

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Humboldt Hideaway is a small off-the-grid LGBTQ queer homestead, but anyone is welcome. This is a small intimate place, closely entwined and SHARED with residents. The outdoor kitchen, deck with a view, and campfire ring are all connected to the main resident house. But the Parlor Cabin is tucked away and somewhat secluded. The Parlor Cabin is a 12 x 12 one-room private sleeping cabin in the woods. It has a woodstove for heat and full size bed. A screened porch with a rocking chair. You will use an outhouse and outdoor kitchen along with the one-room cabin. The cabin is a short walk from the parking and to the outhouse composting toilet and main lodge structure, which has an outdoor kitchen for your use, an indoor shower in the resident's space, and wrap around deck that is shared with residents. There is no internet. There is no electricity in the cabin. There is limited solar power in the lodge. Just ask if you need to charge a phone. The deck, outdoor kitchen, campfire ring, and surrounding outdoor areas are open for your enjoyment. The indoor lodge is only for accessing a shower, as needed. You can bring your own cook stove or we may have a 2-burner campstove in the outdoor kitchen for use. There is drinkable running water at the outdoor kitchen sink. But you have to be sure to use the filtered water faucet- not the regular tap faucet, which needs to be purified. There is a cooler if you need it, and a large ice block as well. Bring your own wood for the woodstoves/fire ring or you can purchase wood onsite for $10 for a 1.5 x 1.5 sq ft bundle There is bedding and blankets provided for the Parlor cabin If you would like to bring an animal friend, please check-in first Pee anywhere outside, poop in the outhouse composting toilet Please pack out all of your trash as we don't have onsite garbage/recycle bins There can be a lot of ticks and mosquitoes in the summertime Groceries and general shopping are a half hour away in Arcata --------------------------- BOOKING A GROUP: If you have a big group of people, book multiple spots. There is room for 2 in the Parlor cabin, a guest room in shared space that can accommodate 2, and dispersed campsites that can handle up to 6 people. A total of 10 people. Get in touch if you want to book the whole place. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is a guest room in the shared lodge space if you want to have a wheelchair accessible room. The lodge has a ramp for accessible entrance. This room is not listed, but get in touch if you want to book it. Anyone is welcome at Humboldt Hideaway, but please understand that it is an intentional place committed to anti-oppression values. It is important that it remain a safer space for people identifying as queer and/or transgender, as well as a supportive space for women and people of color to freely be. Please make sure you do not anticipate any concerns/problems with this. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF HUMBOLDT HIDEAWAY PROPERTY Humboldt Hideaway is set on 10 acres of hilly terrain in the mixed fir and oak woods of Humboldt County, Whilkut indigenous unceded territory, a half-hour east of Arcata. It is a home and resource to extended LGBTQ communities by being a small-scale rural resource for learning and sharing useful rural living skills and being a destination for visits, artist and activist retreats, and host to small groups and events. The place is off-the-grid, no internet, only limited solar power, an on-demand propane water heater, and heated by woodstoves. Structures are a combination of natural building, salvaged, and new materials, with a mix of low-tech alternative technologies- all built with lots of love and help from friends. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: It is conveniently located midway between the coast & redwoods and the Trinity River & Trinity Alps backpacking. It is a 45 minute drive to the coast of Trinidad, which has some of the most lovely coves and beaches and Patrick's Point State Park. And it is a half hour drive inland to swimming holes on the Trinity River.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

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Flat Camping Spot

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Humboldt Hideaway is a small off-the-grid LGBTQ+ queer homestead, but anyone is welcome. This is a small intimate SHARED space with residents. The outdoor kitchen, deck with a view, and campfire ring are all connected to the main resident house. If you want seclusion, this is probably not a good match. The Camping Platform is 8' x 9'. Pitch a tent on this secluded camping platform. It's a short 3-minute walk up a steep hill from parking and to the outhouse composting toilet and main lodge structure, which has an outdoor kitchen, indoor shower, and wrap around deck for your use. Be aware there is some highway noise at the campsite. The Flat Camp Spot is any flat spot that feels good to you. We can show you a couple options. You can bring your own cook stove or we may have a 2-burner campstove for use. The deck, outdoor kitchen, campfire ring, and surrounding outdoor areas are open for your enjoyment. The indoors is only for accessing a shower, as needed. Please note, the campsite is a 3-minute walk uphill from the parking area. You cannot drive right up to your site. There is limited solar power in the lodge. Just ask if you need to charge a phone. There is drinkable running water at the outdoor kitchen sink. But you have to be sure to use the filtered water faucet- not the regular tap faucet, which needs to be purified. There's a pile of brush on site to use for camp fires, but it is untarped and may be wet There is a cooler if you need it, and a large ice block as well Pets are welcome, but not inside the structures Pee anywhere outside, poop in the outhouse composting toilet Please pack out all of your trash as we don't have onsite garbage/recycle bins Groceries and general shopping are a half hour away in Arcata BOOKING A GROUP: If you have a big group of people, book multiple spots. There is room for 2 in the Parlor cabin, a guest room in shared space that can accommodate 2, and dispersed campsites that can handle up to 6 people. A total of 10 people. Get in touch if you want to book the whole place. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY: There is a guest room in the shared lodge space if you want to have a wheelchair accessible room. The lodge has a ramp for accessible entrance. This room is not listed, but get in touch if you want to book it. Anyone is welcome at Humboldt Hideaway, but please understand that it is an intentional place committed to anti-oppression values. It is important that it remain a safer space for people identifying as queer and/or transgender, as well as a supportive space for women and people of color to freely be. Please make sure you do not anticipate any concerns/problems with this. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: It is conveniently located midway between the coast/redwoods and the Trinity River/Trinity Alps backpacking. It is a 45 minute drive to the coast of Trinidad, which has some of the most lovely coves and beaches and Patrick's Point State Park. And it is a half hour drive inland to swimming holes on the Trinity River. OVERVIEW OF HUMBOLDT HIDEAWAY PROPERTY Humboldt Hideaway is set on 10 acres of hilly terrain in the mixed fir and oak woods of Humboldt County, Whilkut indigenous unceded territory, a half-hour east of Arcata. It is a home and resource to extended LGBTQ+ communities by being a small-scale rural resource for learning and sharing useful rural living skills and being a destination for visits, artist and activist retreats, and host to small groups and events. The place is off-the-grid, no internet, only limited solar power, an on-demand propane water heater, and heated by woodstoves. Structures are a combination of natural building, salvaged, and new materials, with a mix of low-tech alternative technologies- all built with lots of love and help from friends.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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for 2 guests

Camping Platform

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Tent site · Sleeps 4

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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for 2 guests

Reviews

100% Recommend19 ratings · 5 reviews

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· August 2022

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Peaceful and inspiring describes our stay at Humboldt Hideaway. Our kind host, Sacha, welcomed my husband and I to the property upon our arrival and immediately made us feel right at home. During our stay at Humboldt Hideaway, we lodged in the cozy Parlor Cabin privately nestled in the forest. The cabin was impeccably well-maintained, and came equipped with a small wood stove, a comfortable bed, screened in porch, and a fantastic collection of unique literature. We also had access to an outdoor kitchen, tub, shower, outhouse and more. What impressed my husband and I most about this Hipcamp, aside from the beauty of the property, was Sacha’s informed approach to land stewardship. Sound ecological principles form the groundwork of Humboldt Hideaway, and it was truly a joy to learn about Sacha’s approach to oak rehabilitation. If you love nature, this Hipcamp will certainly put a smile on your face. The expansive communal deck has a gorgeous view of a distant ridge-line, and birds can be spotted darting and diving throughout the property. And, there’s nothing like taking a relaxing soak in the outdoor tub that overlooks it all. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Humboldt Hideaway, and would definitely recommend this Hipcamp. Thank you for your hospitality, Sacha. It was a pleasure meeting you.

Virginia P.

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· November 2021

Camping at Humboldt Hideaway

The host, Sacha was very nice and accommodating. The campsite had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves there.

Samuel L.

2 reviews

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· January 2020

Camping at Humboldt Hideaway

Sacha was a great host! The site wasn't too far away from the Redwoods, but still very private. The outdoor kitchen space was awesome!

Morgan H.

3 reviews

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· January 2018

Camping at Humboldt Hideaway

My stay was peaceful and serene. I really enjoyed the host and ideas for site seeing, downtown opportunities etc.

Ted M.

4 reviews

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· November 2017

Camping at Humboldt Hideaway

This location was a great stop for catching up on rest and relaxation on my way from the coast to Redding. The host was there to greet me and took me on a tour of the property, which was well-decorated and had plenty of amenities. I would recommend this site for anyone seeking an area with a great view and privacy from others. There property is easy to explore as well, and has a few hidden gems!