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Sierra Camping Experience

97%

· Placerville, El Dorado, California

50 acres hosted by Pete And Claire J.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 3 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Pete and Claire is a Star Host

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Family-friendly

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

Come experience our majestic pine and oak wilderness, all with beautiful vista of Cosumnes River Valley and mountains for miles & miles. Lounge in the peace and quiet. Hang out with our goats, sheep, dogs, chickens, guineas, and ducks during the day! Plus 2 miles of beautiful wilderness trails. Our site is close to many attractions in the area. The area abounds with famous California gold country sites & museums and historic Downtown Placerville. We are positioned about 20-30 minutes from some of the state's most beautiful swimming, kayaking, and hiking locations. Shenandoah Valley Wineries are a wonderful stop just 30 minutes South of us, and Apple Hill orchards are 30-40 minutes North-East of us. And of course, the ever-popular Lake Tahoe is 1 hour North-East on Hwy 50. We aim to create a peaceful, welcoming, and safe environment. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equity for all people! PLEASE NOTE before you book: - Please book all extras through the Hipcamp App. If you decide later to add on anything after arrival, you can change your reservation to reflect. - We cannot accommodate camping vehicles larger than 20 feet and trailers. We have a very small turnaround and it is difficult to maneuver larger vehicles and trailers in these areas. Site #1 is the only site that you can park at with a vehicle within the site. - Refunds are honored if you cancel before 72 hours prior to your check-in time. If your reservation starts at 2pm on Friday, you will need to cancel by 2pm on Tuesday. We do not refund for late cancellations due to unfavorable weather. Please do your diligence by checking weather reports early and cancel early if you believe you will not want to camp in those conditions. - Because we are in a natural mountain environment, we do have to deal with pests from time to time. During hotter months, bees, ants, and wasps will often frequent our campsites, attracted by food. We do what we can to keep them away, but mid-Summer months especially are more difficult. If you feel like this will bother you, please consider booking with us Fall through Spring.

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Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Pete And Claire J.Joined in January 2017

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour

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247 ratings · 132 reviews

Kristen M.recommends

October 29, 2023

TIAMAT #2- Group Site with View

Loved it!

This spot was everything I was looking for, very spacious and level with lots of shade. The host was super accommodating when we decided to switch to a wood burning fire pit at the last minute rather than a propane one, which we really appreciated! We also loved being visited by a very friendly horse-sized doggo :) I would definitely recommend this spot!

Kelly M.recommends

October 29, 2023

TIAMAT #6- Amazing View

Such a beautiful site! Easy to get to and a great new outhouse nearby.

Vincent G.recommends

October 29, 2023

TIAMAT #2- Group Site with View

Great hip camp that was spacious enough and secluded. Even though the weather was a bit cold, we were able to stay warm with the wood fired pit. It was also a nice option that we could order farm fresh duck eggs.

Ashlynn B.recommends

October 5, 2023

TIAMAT #6- Amazing View

The communication was stellar! The spot was gorgeous! Highly recommend!

Phillip S.recommends

September 17, 2023

HYDRA SITE #10- Secluded Group Site

It is a pretty spot. Great hiking trail with large boulders to hike up. Secluded. Nice folks running the place. Wasps show up when you start cooking. This is not a problem just at this site. I have stayed at other locations in Placerville with wasps. I would recommend using net for protection.

Kim W.recommends

August 21, 2023

Ridgetop Acorn Clubhouse

Peaceful getaway

Pete and Claire provided very clear instructions. Acorn clubhouse was as described and a good getaway from the main city.

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