# Salmon Creek Ranch

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- **Location:** Bodega Bay, California, United States
- **Price:** from $120.00/night
- **Rating:** 97% recommend (2379 reviews)
- **Sites:** 8
- **Size:** 400 acres
- **Host:** John & Lesley B.

## Overview

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.

## Highlights

- **Best Hipcamps in California:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Best glamping in the US:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
- **Farm store:** Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **John & Lesley is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback riding, Paddling, Wind sports, Climbing, Surfing, Swimming, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Beach, Forest, Redwoods, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Coastal, Farm, Ranch

## Sites

- **Redwood Camp #1** (rv-tent, up to 8 guests, $140.00/night)
- **Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farmstay** (treehouse, up to 4 guests, $499.00/night)
- **Redwood Camp #2** (rv-tent, up to 8 guests, $140.00/night)
- **Creekside Camp #3** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $120.00/night)
- **Creekside Camp #2** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $120.00/night)
- **Creekside Camp #1** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $120.00/night)
- **Redwood Camp #3** (rv-tent, up to 8 guests, $140.00/night)
- **Redwood Camp #4** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $140.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Very easygoing host and good privacy.
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> - Masoud G., October 26, 2026

> had a wonderful stay! Quiet, private and beautiful spot. Great host, kind and communicative :) everything just as we hoped.
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> - Karolina E., October 25, 2026

> We loved our stay at Creekside camp # 3- it was quiet, well kept, loved the deck to pitch our tent, and getting duck eggs and the beef sausage was a treat. We really enjoyed our stay. My only wish was that it wasn't next to a semi -loud bridge - it is on a country road so not too much traffic, but it would have been ideal w/out the noise from time to time- John was responsive and friendky and we would stay there again.
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> - Krishna K., October 25, 2026

> If you follow the instructions its easy to find your spot. Price is a little bit expensive. Area was good and clean but there is no garbage cans so we bring our garbage back to our home, and everynight we just put our garbage in to the car for keeping animals away from food smells. There is no active host in the camping spot when you thinking about it i think price is little bit expensive for it. But the rest of it was great
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> - Emre K., October 17, 2026

> We stayed at Creek side and it was very good.
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> - Alex L., October 13, 2026