Mb W.recommendsApril 2, 2022
Site 3 Big picnic table.
Quiet place to stay, way back in the foothills. Thank you for making this great place available! What a beautiful spot!!
Jonathan A.recommendsFebruary 21, 2022
Site 2 cast iron fireplace
Great spot! Loved the quiet and beautiful surroundings. Will definitely want to go back.
Found sites 3 & 4 to be more level for my truck camper than 1 & 2. All were good though. No cell reception on my verizon phone at the camp. I liked the digital detox but would suggest people download their digital maps prior to arrival.
Dumont L.recommendsNovember 29, 2021
Site 3 Big picnic table.
Nice place if you are traveling between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the HWY 101.
Toni R.recommendsNovember 29, 2021
Site 2 cast iron fireplace
First time camping
I picked spot number 2 for the tree, chiminea, and picnic table. It was nice and private as I was the only one to book on Thanksgiving. I met one of the dogs who made my mini doxie feel right at home. I car camped in my Subi and it was so convenient to have the picnic table. Unfortunate we had to leave early as my dog wasn't feeling too well (ended up having a uti) which was totally unrelated to the camp site. Otherwise it was a nice and clean spot. I will definitely return.
Mattias H.recommendsNovember 13, 2021
Site 3 Big picnic table.
Great place to stay
Super nice and convenient place if you are traveling in 101
Nice spots, pretty flat with los of gravel to mitigate dust
Clean pit restrooms
Travis L.recommendsOctober 30, 2021
Site 2 cast iron fireplace
Great camp. Site. Nice host that give you space. Old smaller oak groves surround with a hike. Each spot has an old iron stove wich is great and thehost will supply more wood if needed. We stayed at campsite 2 which has the only develped oak try. I would stay away from campsite 1 as the the grade is rather steep. 3 and 4 for sure if you have trailers. Tent campers be warned the terrain is pretty gravelly. All ans all a great time and the trail by the front gate is worth a hike!
Kyle L.recommendsOctober 2, 2021
Site 2 cast iron fireplace
Beautiful little spot!
Boutique campground feel with handful of sites. I arrived late and left early but would have loved to spend more time there. Thanks!
Neil D.recommendsSeptember 6, 2021
Site 2 cast iron fireplace
Nice spot! Plenty of room for our cars and tents. Our spot was on an incline but it was manageable. Amazing night sky with no lights near by and located in a valley blocking lights from both sides. Super clean portapoty! Thanks so much for hosting us!
Karin M.recommendsSeptember 6, 2021
Site 3 Big picnic table.
We will be back!
Perfect place to set up shop for a long weekend. We took day trips to Lake Nascimento to paddleboard, and Pasa Robles to go to the delicious brewery, and the Cambria to walk around the cute shops! We also highly recommend going to the free wine tasting near the Lockwood market, Marin’s Vineyard! We lucked out and chose camping spots for three and four and we’re traveling with a 32 foot RV and a tent and an SUV, those campsites are flatter than one and two, if traveling with an RV this could be of interest! Thank you so much for the hosts!!! We will be back!
Clark P.recommendsAugust 31, 2021
Site 1 Not Level
Star gazers drlight
Very beautiful spot. The best star gazing I've seen in years.
Ehren F.recommendsJuly 2, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
Beautiful canyon, stars and wildlife. Saw a hawk, deer, vulture. Spots 1 and 2 aren't too level, just FYI.
Cathryn B.doesn't recommendJune 24, 2021
Site 3 Big picnic table.
Meh. The ground was really uneven and rocky, and we struggled to find a place to put our tent. Each site had different things, and only one had a picnic table. The porta-potty needed some attention, too. It was quiet and worked as a place to sleep, but it wasn't very pretty. Not terrible or anything, but it wasn't anything special.
Jessie B.recommendsJune 24, 2021
Site 1 Not Level
This was a great spot to set up camp for a couple nights. We saw one other camper there but the sites are far enough apart it felt very private and the porta potty was probably the cleanest I’ve ever seen.
Christopher B.recommendsJune 20, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
A quiet night
Nice setup with plenty of space.
Ground was pretty level, and setting up the tent was easy.
Thanks!
Airica H.recommendsJune 14, 2021
OUR HAPPY BACK 40, Shuttle or Hike
The Stars!
Last minute gem but well worth the find! The host, including the dog, were more than friendly and accommodating. We got lost so ended up arriving after sundown, nerve wrecking but eventually found the location. This spot is perfect for stargazing and bird watching. BACK 40 is a short hike away from your car and spots are spaced so you truly have privacy. I'd suggest you use GOOGLE MAPS because any other mapping app gets you lost! (i.e. Apple maps, Waze). Overall, our small group had a great time relaxing, watching the stars and have plans on returning!!
Jonathan L.recommendsJune 3, 2021
Site 3 Big picnic table.
Good place to stay
Nice place if your going to be in the area. Easy to find. Plenty of room for tents
Vanessa G.recommendsJune 3, 2021
OUR HAPPY BACK 40, Shuttle or Hike
Scenic, Peaceful, & Remote
We loved our stay in the Happy Back 40. It was such a serene setting with tons of space, it truly felt like we had it all to ourselves. This was due to the fact that you have to trek uphill to the site. Personally, I felt this allowed us a more private, and fulfilling camping experience. If you have a lot of gear, I'd take them up on the shuttle service. The fee is small, and totally worth it!
Kiselle V.recommendsJune 2, 2021
OUR HAPPY BACK 40, Shuttle or Hike
Beautiful stars at night
I booked this place last minute as a Hail Mary because it was Memorial Day weekend and all other campsites were booked up. To say the least, this was a great find! The skies were beautiful at night— star gazing is a must! Even the drive to and from the property was amazing during the morning and sunset. I parked behind the green gate as instructed. To get to Back40, you will need to head back out the green gate after parking and hike up the other side of the property for about half a mile or so. I had some trouble finding back40 so I had to ask the hosts— they were very friendly and funny! Their dogs were very cute as well. The hike is actually steeper than you’d expect and rocky so be careful. They offer a “shuttle” service to bring up all your camp gear so you don’t have to struggle. The service is well worth it for those who dont pack so light, have heavy gear or, just too lazy to take multiple trips up and down the property during hot weathers like me haha. I had a lot of fun here and would definitely come back again. A big thank you to the amazing hosts for sharing their beautiful property!
Michelle K.recommendsMay 31, 2021
Site 1 Not Level
Great place to stay. Beautiful campground. Would go back.
Andrew A.recommendsMay 31, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
Bucolic destination
Lovely location. Great firewood and places to build a fire safely. Roosters, hikes.
Rebecca R.recommendsMay 31, 2021
OUR HAPPY BACK 40, Shuttle or Hike
Great long weekend spot
Great spot and pleasantly surprised that we were able to book last minute on a holiday weekend! Friendly, responsive owner. Easy to find and well marked. Bought some yummy eggs. Clean port-a-potty at the base, near the cars. Short “hike” up to the campsite. We were only staying for 2 nights and are pretty fit so we opted to carry our stuff. It worked out great. Secluded with a nice metal grill for log burning.
Doug S.recommendsMay 23, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
Perfect stay over
What an incredible stay we had here! It is in a super secluded little lot with a beautiful view. It was a great location to spend the night before heading to the Bay Area. We were happily greeted upon arrival and we bought some amazing farm fresh eggs for breakfast the next morning. The fire pits were great and the host graciously gifted us some extra firewood to enjoy the evening. No cell reception but allowed us to enjoy the beauty.
Judy M.recommendsApril 19, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
It was a very nice stay. Quiet and a very nice spot. Didn't have good cell service but that was ok. It's nice to be off for awhile.
Bavar T.recommendsApril 13, 2021
Site 4 Bonfire pit RV
Super quiet place. No phone service.
Its doable for a quick stop.