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Source Mountain Camp

Hosted by Anthony · Laytonville, California
6 sites · RV, Tent · 12 acres
83%
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2 reviews
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sOURce Mountain Camp — Basecamp Beneath Cahto Peak Tucked beneath Cahto Peak in Laytonville, California, sOURce Mountain Camp is a restored 1930s CCC-era forestry camp reborn as a rustic mountain basecamp, creekside retreat, and adventure staging ground. Only minutes from Highway 101, yet worlds away, the camp sits where two mountain creeks meet beneath towering trees and historic mountain roads climbing toward the Mendocino high country. This is not a crowded campground. This is Basecamp. What Makes sOURce Different sOURce Mountain Camp offers direct access to the historic Cahto Peak mountain road, home of the emerging S2S (Signal to sOURce) Mountain Bike Downhill—a four-plus-mile descent from the Black Oak Trail gates back to camp. Mountain bikers, e-bike riders, horseback riders, overlanders, hikers, peak baggers, and creek lovers are welcome. This is real mountain terrain, not a bike park or paved trail. Conditions change with the seasons, and the mountain must be respected. Camp features shaded creekside sites, cold plunge pools, spring-fed mountain water, water troughs for horses and traveling animals, outdoor cooking areas, fire pit zones when conditions allow, and the Bridge Cantina gathering area over running water. Bring your own five-gallon jugs and leave with pristine mountain water. Locals have long known the water here is special, and the same source has supported decades of premium bokashi and fermentation work produced at camp. Originally established during the CCC era, this former forestry camp helped support the original route to Cahto Peak and the emergency communications infrastructure still operating above us today. Over the last twenty years, the land has been slowly restored by hand from an abandoned dump site into a usable mountain refuge. We are located just 2.3 miles from Laytonville services and fuel, with year-round access for vans, trailers, RVs, and horse trailers. We are also neighbors to Mendocino Magic and close to Hog Farm gatherings, the Kate Wolf Festival, and the Lost Coast region. Come for the ride, the water, the creeks, the horses, the mountain silence, the stars, and the campfire people. Welcome to Basecamp.

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Tent-only sites

4 sites
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Tent Campsite 1

Booked 2 times
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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Tent Campsite 2

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
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Tent Campsite 3

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table
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Tent Campsite 4

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
Picnic table

RV-only sites

2 sites
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RV Campsite 1

Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV Campsite 2

Vehicle site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Our campsites at sOURce Mountain Camp are spacious, shaded, and ready for campers to settle in and enjoy the mountain. Each site is adequately sized with room for a tent, comfortable parking, and space to relax without feeling crowded. All campsites are well manicured, mostly flat, and tucked beneath the trees for natural shade and comfort. Guests can hear the sound of running creek water in the background from every site, creating a peaceful basecamp atmosphere day and night. The campground includes adequate lighting to help guests see after dark while still preserving the quiet mountain feel. Campers also have access to a bathroom, cold plunge area, and nearby gathering spaces. These are simple, clean, rustic mountain campsites designed for people who want shade, creek sounds, fresh air, and a real Northern California basecamp experience.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

83%· 3 reviews

  • Jeffrey H.

    Tent camped at Tent Campsite 1, Aug 2026.

    Recommends

    Source mountain is a great location not far from town but feels very remote. The site is between 2 streams that provides a natural cooling effect even during the hottest days of summer. A deep history to this place which our host was very knowledgeable on. We were expecting a more primitive camping set up but they readily had an outdoor kitchen available for our fresh fish we brought from the ocean. Our host even shared with us a jar of homemade probiotic salmon ferment that was next level delicious and we had great conversations around the table. One thing I wish we had done is brought an empty jug to fill up from their fresh water supply. Being welcomed with a complimentary jug of clean water from the land upon arrival was a unique way to feel that you’re not just taking in the air and sights of the property but also the life blood of the land. Wonderful place and host. Hope more people take a chance on this gem, it’s a special one.

  • Grady G.

    Tent camped at Tent Campsite 2, Jun 2026.

    Recommends

    Unique enchanted forest camping area with two creeks babling through property at base of Cahto Mtn. Right outside of Laytonville where there is a great Mexican restaurant and other services. Great host, will visit again some day!

    Anthony B.
    Host replyJun 2026

    Thanks for the Review Grady. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Amenities

  • Communal
  • Portable toilets
  • Picnic tablesAt some sites
  • Wifi
  • Trash disposalAt some sites · Trash bin
  • Cooking equipmentCommunal, Grill over firepit, BBQ
  • No potable water
  • No showers
  • No electricity hookup
  • No water hookup
  • No laundry
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessiblePark at your site.
  • Pet-friendly at some sitesOn leash.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll meet and greet with your host Anthony upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policyFull refund 1 week before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in between 2pm – 10pm. Check-out at 12pm. Flexible check-in available. Late check-out available.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead.

Location

Laytonville, Mendocino County, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Anthony B.Joined May 2026

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