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Salmon Creek Ranch

97%

· Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California

400 acres hosted by John & Lesley B.

1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites

Best treehouses: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best legacy: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Located within 45 minutes of the wine country and 2 miles from the coast, our property is 400 acres of rolling hills and redwood groves, with a creek running along its base. With miles of trails meandering through quiet woods and meadows, you will be able to revel in the tranquility of a private preserve, without sacrificing easy access to some of Sonoma County's most famous attractions. A hundred years ago, this land was used to graze sheep. Remnants of the old fence lines can still be seen in places, along with old cement troughs. Since then, the land has been left to its own devices, passing through many hands, most famously owned by two brothers in the 1980's who built a truly amazing tree house in the forest which has been featured in several magazine articles. It was revamped and updated in 2016 by a master craftsman, using fallen redwood logs found on the property and is now a unique structural work of art, available for overnight stays. We produce 100% grass fed, dry-aged beef on our certified organic pastures and have a store on site if you would like to purchase delicious steaks, ribs, ground beef for hamburgers or some roasts to take home. Our cattle graze on the native grasses, never grain, and drink only water produced from our own springs. We also raise Kiko meat goats and produce pastured, certified organic duck eggs on a commercial basis. Whether it's surfing at sandy beaches, award-winning clam chowder, a wine tour, horseback riding or a hot air balloon ride you're after, you won't have far to drive if you make our ranch your base camp. You may see a family of deer appear suddenly, or a few Scottish Highland cows which we allow to roam freely over the property. There are over twenty species of wild birds that grace this protected spot, so bring your binoculars! A portion of your fee goes towards protecting native flora and fauna as part of our private wildlife preservation program. A limited number of private, widely spaced camp spots are available for visitors. The Eagles' Nest Treehouse (mentioned above) is very isolated and you may or may not even be aware that there are other people within miles of you. For those who value nature, seclusion, quiet and the artistry of old growth redwood, this is the place for you.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

97%

3355 ratings · 1286 reviews

Sammy N.recommends

October 12, 2024

Redwood Camp #2

Great campsite with a wonderful host, would recommend!

Venkat Charan S.recommends

October 10, 2024

Redwood Camp #2

Beautiful place

We had a amazing time, great place to book When the weather is right!!

Christina S.recommends

October 8, 2024

Redwood Camp #3

Redwood Campsite #3 was perfect. Secluded, comfortable (the platform made for easy tent set up), and beautiful with a canopy of redwoods overhead, a wall of ferns behind you, and easy access to stargaze a few steps away in the meadow. We loved the convenience to Bodega too! Easy to go grab little items we forgot, and explore along the coast. The road down is no joke, definitely take a 4WD car!

Michael C.recommends

October 7, 2024

Redwood Camp #1

Amazing place to camp (note, you really need the 4 wheel drive). Quiet and spectacular views

Keith W.recommends

October 7, 2024

Creekside Camp #1

Fun and interesting place to camp. Great location as its close to beach, etc. Lots of property to explore with the kids. With all that said the campsite is unfortunately way overpriced..... but would otherwise recommend. Thanks John and Lesley.

Anthony K.recommends

October 7, 2024

Redwood Camp #3

Our second time staying here. Lovely as it was before. Site is spacious and peaceful and would highly recommend to anybody with dogs or kids looking for a private getaway for a few days.

Location

Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Graton Rancheria, Miwok, and Me-Wuk (Coast Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking