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- Laytonville
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 25 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
4WD recommended
RV/tent site
30 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 8 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
Follow the
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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.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Instant book
River View
94%
(60)4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
95% Recommend73 ratings · 53 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
This was exactly the kind of campsite we were hoping to find—peaceful, secluded, and surrounded by incredible views. The campsite sits among beautiful oak trees with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. We watched the sunset turn the hills pink, enjoyed a campfire under the moon, and woke up to an amazing sunrise. It was one of those places where you just want to sit outside with a cup of coffee and take it all in.
The site had plenty of space for our tent and vehicle, and the large trees provided welcome shade during the day. It felt private and quiet, with nothing but birds, the breeze, and nature around us. The views changed throughout the day, making every hour feel a little different.
If you're looking for a peaceful escape with beautiful scenery, this spot is hard to beat. We'd definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys camping, photography, or simply getting away from the crowds. Just be prepared for warm, dry conditions in the summer and bring plenty of water
The only thing we couldn't do was make it down to the river, our truck is a little wide for the same road that had tight turns going down. Im sure it would have been worth it though. If you have atvs, or dirtbikes itd be easier.
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Kelsey W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Secluded in the best way, with great views and access to the river via short drive and hike. We were both well taken care of and left alone most of the time. Would definitely consider going back. Thanks, Heidi (and especially, Matt).
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James H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
River View
The River View campsite was spacious, private, and had an amazing view. It was easy to find spots for everyone's tents, cars, and even a group kitchen/lounge with still plenty of room left over. And Heidi's smoked brined chickens were incredible!! We hope we get to come back again soon!
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Travis T.
2 years on Hipcamp
What a wonderful location! This place is for folks who want to be off the grid and surrounded only by nature. The views from the campsite are stunning complete with giant oaks providing shade. The PPTP was clean and easy to use. If you’re a camper worried about bathroom situations, I can confidently say you’ll be alright here. The Eel River is worth the adventure down as well, especially since you’ll have it all to yourself. Lastly, get the chicken. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Heidi for a wonderful time and we are coming back….soon. We had that much fun.
Meghan S.
15 reviews
This was our second time here and honestly it was even better than the last. Heidi and Matt are so responsive and sweet and make the experience so wonderful and seamless every time. We had some first time campers with us and even they loved it. This property is just so amazing and perfect for having a beautiful weekend to share with friends in raw nature. I can’t recommend this stay enough! The site and spending time in the river is the absolute best although I HIGHLY recommend checking your tires before summitting the rough terrain and steep hills of the property. We got a little stuck but were able to maneuver our way out from the river. Despite that I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend in such a beautiful and serene location. We’ll definitely be back next year too!
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Olivia V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
16 ft car ·
River View
We had a fabulous time at Jack Rabbit ranch. The site was breathtaking and we really had all the privacy we wanted. It was a great spot to just get away. Communication was clear and timely. All wheel or four wheel drive with some ground clearance will make getting to the site much easier. We hope to come back for another stay!
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Mike J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
River View
Beautiful, spacious property. Definitely off the grid. You will want a car with all wheel drive for your commute.
Shane J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
River View
My god. What can i say about heidi and matts little slice of heaven that they haven’t already covered. First. The view.. spectacular! The stars. Oh wow. The peace and quiet. Unmatched. We had a couple hickups there. One being my truck had just had a tom of work done and on our third day something happened, truck wouldn’t start. Matt(certified mechanic) was on it. Took him 30 minutes to get her running. Told me what issue was and what to get once i got off the mountain. He said no charge but he SAVED us and for that we took care of him(hopefully matt😂). We will be back again. Just not with a one ton truck with no 4wd. Kudos to Heidi and Matt. Your place is magical.
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Matt L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
River View
We had a great time camping here! The place is exactly as described. We had the whole place to ourselves.
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Jipsy O.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
25 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
River View
We loved the spot! The views are amazing from there. Super nice host and conductor! The road to the river is really cool and be ready for some adventure. Would not recommend FWD or RWD. One of our friend had a hard time rolling the hills with FWD. So I agree with host regrading awd/4x4 recommendation.
We would love to come back one day 🤘
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Yauheni H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
River View
The views were beautiful. The group fire pit was perfect. Trip to the river was a little harder than expected. All in all we had a wonderful time. Heidi was a great host. Fire wood and toilet paper were very much appreciated.
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Mark C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
River View
For a couple with dogs who love to camp away from it all, River View was an amazing backcountry adventure. Communication with Matt was easy and we had no issue finding their gate; read their instructions and route via Google Maps. The camp sites were spacious and because it was only just us, we utilized a couple sites/views for a sleeping area (the most level), chill area (the most shaded), and then evening stargazing by the fire pit. We were given plenty of firewood and it was nice to have Matt check on us in the morning to ensure we had everything we needed. We preordered the smoked chicken - simply delicious and worth the splurge! For late summer, the river still had an impressive flow and lovely rock pools. We definitely could return here again and it’d be our top setting for a group camp out.
Joslyn T.
6 reviews
This is an incredible spot! The stargazing is unmatched and we had the whole river to ourselves. It feels very private so you get the true camping experience. We had an amazing weekend here and would definitely come back. Also, Heidi is super responsive very friendly.
Couple notes, there is a lot of driving on dirt roads to get here. The 4x4/AWD is very helpful for getting to the campsite, but one of our cars was a regular 2WD sedan and managed getting to the campsite (but not without bottoming out a bunch of times). Getting down the river is especially tricky and they're not kidding when they suggest a 4x4/AWD for getting there since the dirt roads are certainly steeper and trickier. We managed it just fine in our Kia Sportage. Also, Google maps had some suggestions that weren't correct - for starters, it suggested a clearly labeled private road to get to the school mentioned in the post, but the private road was very steep so we ended up going a different way which was much easier. Also, we passed the "lock gate" mentioned in the directions so pay attention to people waiting near gates for you since it's likely them picking you up! We knew we had probably passed them when Google, once again, suggested driving private land that looked like a dumping ground lol. It was certainly an adventure getting here, but totally worth it and part of the fun!
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Roque M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
River View
Heidi’s land is amazing! Yes it’s back country and an adventure to get down to the river but that’s what makes her place unique. The river is wild and beautiful. We even got to see a bear run up the side of the hill. You’ll need to bring your own shade to the river as there’s no trees. Be prepared to walk a bit on the train tracks to the steep steps down to the river. There’s lots of animal noises including array of birds. Heidi was super friendly and hilarious! She led us to the site and gave us all the info we needed and let us be duration of our stay.
Mihyun J.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
River View
This hipcamp is otherworldly. I couldn’t recommend it more. We came with two young kids and they had the weekend to remember! The views and nature are incredible . The hosts are so unbelievably generous and kind. The smoked chicken was to die for! Thanks for a magical weekend and escape from the busy city life.
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Rachel Y.
6 years on Hipcamp
Had a blast on Heidi's property! It's true that you will need an AWD or 4WD vehicle to make it to the camp, or at least to the river, but I would say it was worth it for our group. We went on a 100 plus degree weekend and were grateful for having the entire beautiful river to ourselves. It was also deeper than I was expecting, which was great, maybe 5.5 feet high in the deepest parts and around knee-waist high in others. The campsite was also very nice- great view, some bees and other bugs but not terrible, and very secluded. Heidi was also incredibly nice and helpful. Would recommend for those who won't mind the drive in!
Sam C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
River View
Beautiful and remote campsite! Google maps took us on a bit of a detour on the drive in, but we made it to River View in time to catch the sunset. The river and natural pools were perfect on a hot day. Can’t wait to visit Heidi’s land again soon!
Connor B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
River View
Heidi’s river view camp was peaceful, private and had beautiful views of the surrounding hilly landscape and a glimpse of the river. It was a bit tricky to get to but Heidi was able to find us and guide us to our site once we found signal. We camped under an old tree for shade and for cooking and hanging out there is an open space with a fire pit. The scenic gravel/dirt road was fun to drive down and no problem for our AWD vehicle. Exploring and hanging out at river was magical and totally worth the drive. There were beaches and natural pools for the kids to safely play in and around. We even arranged a smoked chicken for dinner one night at it was so delicious! Thank you for the special memories.
Jonathan I.
3 reviews
We tent camped and it was awesome! perfect weather ! great visibility of sunrise. Very quiet , only saw a few people driving by the entire time. Large area all to ourselves. The river is beautiful and nice to take a dip in. Perfect private camping spot
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Mackenzie B.
2 years on Hipcamp
What an incredible stay! The road in definitely has some pretty rough spots between rock and erosion so be sure that everything is strapped down really well. My truck is only RWD but I have some decent all-terrains on it with 350-400lbs over the rear axel and had no problem getting there. Other than that… it’s a beautiful and rowdy ride to the campsite. I can’t even describe how incredible the stargazing is up there… you have to see it for yourself. The river was also such an incredible part of the trip. Up stream from the clearing you walk down from is a killer little 8 ft. Rock jump. The campsite was very clean with plenty of room to set up tables, cooking areas, cornhole, etc. I will definitely be coming back here.
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Trevor C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
16 ft car ·
River View
Heidi's land was absolutely amazing. When you're here, you're committed - bring what you need including lots of water & ice. We stayed here for two nights and it was amazing. The views are beautiful and it's so peaceful. The "peepee teepee" was super clean and well stocked. She left us with plenty of firewood and the firepit was really nice. Stargazing was stupendous. Really, I cannot say enough good about camping here. We were there when it was particularly hot and we didn't find swimming on the river to be ideal. We were very grateful that we brought a shade with us while we hung out at the campsite. There were also several nice shade trees.
Tammy W.
6 reviews
Heidi is a great host! The property was as advertised.... a solid one hour drive on a dusty and wash boarded dirt road, east of 101. Once you drive up to the peak and drop down on to the other side into the Eel River valley, you feel like you are a long way from civilization. It was incredibly quite and peaceful. The property is completely off-grid as are the other homesteads and "farms" in the area. The camp site was large with plenty of room for our three families to spread out. It was really hot so the big oak trees were our saviors! The view from camp was incredible. The pit toilet was in great shape. The ride down to the river is about 15 minutes as you drop about 2,000 feet. You're not getting your full-size truck all the way to the bottom unless you want some new pinstripes! Otherwise, the road was in great shape. The river was fantastic, especially for our young kids. Getting to the water involves a little trek along the rail-road tracks and down the embankment. We had 4x4 jeeps so we could get as close as possible. As I mentioned at the beginning, Heidi is a great host. The campsite is private and you are welcome to make as little or as much noise as possible. It was great learning about the history, trials and tribulations of "farming" in the area and everything that comes with full-time off-grid living. This is a rough and ready part of the world. Not for camping beginners! Plan accordingly, bring a lot of water (or beer!) and you'll have a great time!
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Will M.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
River View
Heidi is not only an amazing host, but an amazing person for sharing her pristine land with the public. Be mindful that you have to come prepared to be in remote land - bring plenty of water, limit your trash because your packing it out, make sure your car can handle off road for some miles, and plan to enjoy nature in its fullest. We loved the views, hearing the coyotes at night, stargazing, the solitude at camp and being at the river by ourselves! Seriously, no one around for miles!! Thanks Heidi for sharing your land and we hope to come back next year.
Tara B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
River View
Amazing spot! Definitely need a 4x4 with clearance to get in and out but my Subaru handled it fine. A friend with FWD struggled and almost didn't make it out. Besides that, AMAZING VIEWS and river access after a short hike. Heidi was very welcoming and made sure we had our privacy. We made a ton of noise and it was no problem. Would definitely recommend it.
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Jackson M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
River View
Heidi is such a great host! The space is beautiful, clean, and a great private piece of land. If you are looking for a remote camping spot for a large group, this is it.
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Rebekah J.
2 reviews
This HipCamp was awesome. A group of 16 of us came up from San Francisco for 2 nights and had a lovely time. The river was beautiful and a great place to spend the day. This is the perfect place for a private getaway - we had so much land and the whole river to ourselves! Everyone was super friendly and helpful with directions. We saw so much wildlife - quail, deer, and even a bear (from a distance)!
Zoe B.
2 reviews
Wow, I cannot say enough about how much fun we had on Heidi's ranch!!
17 of us drove up from the Bay Area to celebrate a birthday and were so pleased to have an absolutely beautiful campsite with a stunning view all to ourselves. If you've ever wanted a campsite with a lot of capacity, incredible scenery, an amazing host, and enough privacy to be as loud as you want, look no further.
We spent our one full day swimming in the Eel River and hanging out on the bank before heading back up to the campsite for sunset and a dinner that Heidi had prepared — we highly recommend the smoked chickens that she raises herself.
Heidi was so communicative, so generous, and a hilarious, warm and interesting person. We will be back (hopefully with enough people to justify a pig roast).
Our one note on getting there — would recommend that everyone has a 4x4 vehicle and is either crystal clear on the directions or is organized enough to caravan and arrive together. A couple of folks found the gate code rather confusing because it was to a locked box with a key in it that we had to hop over the gate to access (there is another road with a keypad gate immediately to the right that a few of us thought was the way to go).
Oisín R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
First time at this Jackrabbit location and really enjoyed it. Great spots for multiple campers/tents, some under trees and shaded. Sweet fire pit area for the crew, and they supplied a good supply of wood. The out-house facility is about as good as it gets in such a remote location and they keep it clean for you while your there. Heidi, as always, is a wonderful host a treat to connect with.
Scot B.
27 reviews
We had a nice time at River View. Host provided clear directions and met us at gate to escort us to site. Private with amazing vista and access to the Eel River. Would do it again.
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Trevor H.
7 reviews
This is an absolutely stunning campsite with amazing views of the surrounding mountains! About a 10 minute drive down to the river (we could do it fine in our Subaru). We were the only ones camping here at the time, so we had a whole mile of the Eel river to ourselves. Warm water, little/no currents, and shallow water - perfect for kids! I recommend bringing an umbrella or tent for shade to the river, as there is little shade near the river.
Beth N.
4 reviews
Location
Laytonville, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Heidi W.
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