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Smith Ranch

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46 reviews
· Bradley, San Luis Obispo, California
1100 acres hosted by Bandy And Rosalie S.
1 RV/tent site
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Settled by Thomas James Lynch in the mid to late 1800's, the Lynch Ranch originally ran sheep along Tierra Redonda Mountain. It transitioned into a cattle ranch in the early 1900's when Archie Smith married into the Lynch family.  The Smith family continues to raise cattle on the ranch and enjoys all that the Smith Ranch has to offer.  Learn more about this land: Spend a night on a working cattle ranch with history dating back to the late 1800's. Once the original Lynch Ranch, the Smith Ranch offers a primative, dry camp with easy access down a dirt road and plenty of privacy. Tucked back in the Oak trees, you'll have views of Tierra Redonda mountain and the Coast range. (Cow camp is just over the hill from Hearst Castle but takes an hour and a half to drive to the coast and San Simeon.) The ranch also offers some of the best star gazing this side of the Sierras!Cow Camp (site 1) is our original site. It has plenty of space for multiple families and RV's. We hung lights here for our son's 18th birthday party last year. They can be plugged into a portable generator and lights up a nice common space. There's also a few trees close by to hang a hammock or two.
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100% Recommend108 ratings · 46 reviews
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Keith N.
10 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Deer Camp
This was a great place. Came here with my dog and two kids and had a great time exploring the area. We will come back here.
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Yuliana M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Definitely would come again
Tent ·
Cow Camp
This was such a gorgeous ranch and I loved the privacy and safety offered. The Cow Camp was perfect and we got to relax and watch the cows graze during breakfast and dinner. My dogs were tethered by a 50ft leash and anchored to the ground, my dogs absolutely loved the open space and ability to explore safely also. Feeding the horses was a great experience also I loved talking to the family about their animals, land, and hobbies.
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Natalie U.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
18 ft travel trailer ·
Cow Camp
Beautiful quiet property. Responsive hosts to our communications.
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Gary L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
Tent ·
Cow Camp
Very nice safe place no litter at all and that's the way I like it we went to Cow camp thank you Bandy and Rosalie!
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Bradley E.
3 reviews
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· October 2023
Fun camping with cows
18 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Cow Camp
The camp was exactly what I was looking for. Private. Large property. Beautiful. And cattle everywhere.
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Inés G.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2023
14 ft campervan · With pets ·
Deer Camp
Great secluded camping spot! Directions were easy to follow
Location
Bradley, San Luis Obispo, 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 Bandy And Rosalie S.

Joined in January 2021
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours

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