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Jug Handle Creek Farm

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1808 reviews
 · Caspar, Mendocino, California
33 acres hosted by Jughandle F.
5 RV/tent sites · 7 tent sites
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
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Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center is a nonprofit with a five minute walk to Jug Handle State Reserve, Jug Handle beach and the Ecological Staircase trail. We offer 11 unique campsites with plenty of space and privacy. Each site has two picnic tables, a fire ring, parking for two cars and plenty of space for your tents. Our 33 acres include a native plant nursery, community gardens, forests, meadows, and nature trails. Our site has lots of nature trails, is peaceful and beautiful and just a 5-minute walk to Jug Handle Beach and the Jug Handle Preserve. Our Mission: We offer a welcoming and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds to explore nature and connect with the natural word. Nature stewardship is central to our non-profit mission and as an organization we are engaged in many nature restoration projects throughout Mendocino County. We also provide a supportive learning environment for nature education for disadvantaged youth during the school year. If you teach k-12 and would like to bring your classroom to Jug Handle contact us about special rates and our immersive nature education programs.
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96% Recommend5112 ratings · 1808 reviews
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Lilly J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
#9 - Walk into Forest
Great, quiet. Close to several amazing places. Loved being right by the beach. I think the restrooms need new locks though.
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Naomi M.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
A wonderful site
Tent · Group trip ·
#11 Large Sunny Group Campsite
The location is wonderful. The large campsite 11 was so awesome. Felt more private than all the others and the bathrooms were still very close and nicely renovated. Our group really enjoyed the space and would camp there again. Some even woke up to walk to the coast and be on the beach. The only hard part was not having large trash bins around. For a group of 20, that made things really difficult. We had to drive around town to find trash bins (Taco Bell bins is what we finally found a few miles out) so as not to have to lug huge trash bags full of trash around inside our vans next to all our gear/bags.
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Kesarah L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
#5 - Play in the Shade
Loved my stay at Jughandle! The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The dishwashing station was a huge plus! Close hike to the beautiful beach. Great quiet spot with privacy:)
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Acacia K.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
#7 - Large Sunny Family Spot
We had an amazing stay at Jug Handle Creek Farm! Would definitely return. We stayed at Spot 7. Tons of room for multiple tents. We were able to walk to the Ecological Staircase, and the beach. George was amazing! When he heard they had sold out of firewood, he brought us an extra bundle, and checked in on us the following night and brought us kindling. A+ service! The only issue - despite having bathrooms with flushable toilets (so nice!), they still have port-a-potties. There were two directly across from our campsite, so we kept getting whiffs of port-a-potty smell. I understand they're probably working on getting those removed since the bathrooms were recently renovated. We'll definitely be returning!
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Keli G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
21 ft campervan ·
#6 - Sunny and Open
Great spot! Easy, clean, convenient! Sheltered from the wind which was a big benefit on our visit!
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Kelsey P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
22 ft campervan · With kids ·
#6 - Sunny and Open
Great, spacious campsites with easy self check in. They recently built bathroom facilities which is a welcome upgrade from the port-o-potties! The nature trails and being so close to the beach were added bonuses. Would recommend!
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Caspar, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jughandle F.

Joined in September 2015
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