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- North Fork
Near Yosemite National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the South Entrance.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
What to expect
Special access
Tent site
4 guests max
Toilet available
No campfires
No pets
Potable water available
Showers available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 10:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Tent-only sites
1 site
Instant book
Jackass Hostel Campsite
98%
(24)Special access
Toilet
Potable water
Showers
Reviews
98% Recommend24 ratings · 19 reviews
Very cozy place tucked away in the mountains right in between Yosemite and Sequoia National parks. Great place to base your visits to either park. Hosts were great and communicated well. Limited tent spots but the facilities were exactly what a weary traveller needs. Hot showers, good wifi, ample kitchen and close to shopping. I was only planning to stay the one night but decided to stay one more night to enjoy the comforts. BBQ joint down the street is walkable and has amazing food. Be sure to get there early or they'll be all sold out of brisket. The outlaw potato is dope! 100% would stay at the Jackass Hostel again, and recommend to anyone travelling through the area. If you girls get some bumper stickers made up lemme know I'd love to add it to the growing collection on my bike.
Thanks for a great stay!
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Chris M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
Amazing place! This is your spot if you coming to Yosemite!! Thank you so much! I had a great time staying.
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Run S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
This place is super sweet!! I highly recommend it. Bring some cash with you to partake of the fun souvenirs they have available for purchase.
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Jenifer C.
5 reviews
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· July 2024
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
Camped out back, tiny but flat tent pad. Directions were a bit tough in the dark but figured it out. In the morning had a nice shower and enjoyed the fresh coffee and chatted up some fellow travelers. It’s basically the backyard of a small hostel, safe and not bad in a pinch and the facilities were really nice.
Kirill G.
3 reviews
Jackass Hostel was perfect! It felt very homey! We had a flat place to put up our tent, the home had everything we needed to cook our dinner and breakfast, and the showers were nice! We were fortunate to meet some very nice fellow travelers and it was a very nice evening of relaxation! Would definitely come back if we visit the area again.
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Rachel C.
3 reviews
This place was super cute and relaxing! The hosts were very friendly and extra accommodating of my requests. It was a unique, local experience staying at this place, highly recommend!
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Joseph A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Staying at Jackass Hostel was a delight. We stayed for a week and met with friendly people and great experiences. I would definitely stay here again!
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Kyle K.
2 reviews
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· October 2023
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
I had a very nice stay with Heather and Kim, 10/10 would recommend and come back again. Very clean and comfortable facilities and lots of amenities.
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Mostafa A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
We really enjoyed our time here. Great location, easy to find, and plenty of space!
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Anne C.
2 reviews
We loved camping at Jackass Hostel! Super clean and easy. The hosts were in great communication with us too. Would definitely stay here again
Bri C.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
My husband and I enjoyed the relaxed feel of the hostel and the land. After camping in the woods for the previous few days, it was wonderful to have such a clean and accessible kitchen and bathroom. We especially liked reading through the guide books that were provided, and being greeted by the friendly neighbor cat. The instructions were all helpful and clear on using the house and land. We had a great stay!
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Alejandra L.
2 reviews
Tent camping at the Jackass was great! I never met the hosts directly but their instructions and signage at the property was plenty enough! Flat ground perfect for the tent. I even had a little bit of Wi-Fi at the tent site so that was nice. Cabin was fully stocked and clean! Was great to be able to use a real bathroom!!
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Christy S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
Felt very safe through out my stay. Host checked in on us to Ensure everything was fantastic. Place was clean and welcoming, would definitely recommend and come back in the future if I’m in the area.
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Miguel A.
6 reviews
Lovely campsite! Beautiful setting, quiet and peaceful, soft ground for the tent, outdoor seating around campfire, fairy lights. Also access to the hostel which has beautiful and clean kitchen and bathrooms, and a wonderful communal lounge area. Perfect for hanging out if it's cold in the evenings in winter/spring. We were coming from having stayed in Yosemite but others we met who were staying hostel were using it as a base to do day visits to Yosemite which it would be perfect for. There's a complimentary drink on arrival, fruit bowl, some basic breakfast foods, books, and Yosemite hiking guides. Easy check in process. Only stayed one night, but I hope to come back again for a longer visit.
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Daniel W.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2022
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
Heather &Kim left clear directions to the location . It was an easy find. There is no cel phone service with ATT but once you arrive there is a fast internet .
Thank you Heather &Kim
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Dr Kimberly J.
2 reviews
The camping was great! Two of us set up hammocks and we also set up one tent. Heather has made nice flat dirt landings for the tent sites. Having the amenities of the hostel itself was very nice. Getting the camping experience while also having access to a nice hot shower after a long day in Yosemite was perfect. One of the neighbors has a dog they leave outdoors that barks a lot but other than that (out of the host’s control) I have no complaints! They’ve clearly put a lot of thought into how to make the stay as hospitable as possible.
Connor F.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent ·
Jackass Hostel Campsite
Tent camping is very good but i REALLY recommend the hostel. Lovely! Hope to return!
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Angie R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Extremely pleasant host and nice atmosphere. If you camp with them you have very nice bathroom and kitchen facilities to use as well. I would gladly stay here again.
Zac T.
3 reviews
Jack and I loved staying at Jackass Hostel so much that we asked if we could stay a second night!! We talked with Kim who was very kind, genuine and accommodating. Loved learning about all the renovations they have done and more to come! It was really nice to have the camping experience in the backyard while still being able to use the bathrooms (showers!!), kitchen, common space & wifi. Jackass Hostel is a GEM. We will be coming back and bringing friends!!!
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Tina H.
4 reviews
Location
North Fork, Madera, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Heather & Kim L.
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