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Trank Family Farm and Gold site

Hosted by Robert · Oroville, California
4 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 20 acres
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We have lived on the farm now for over 21 years. The back part of the property was a stop point for the stage line between Oroville and Bangor during the 1880, Then gold was discovered on the property. There were multiple Gold claims on this property. The Old rock pilings are still there to explore. It is a favorite spot for finding Jasper, some Agates and quartz. Campers are welcome year-round to this tent site on the old Gold Claim of our 20-acre family farm! Drive right up to this fun-filled, family-friendly campsite, easily accessible by cars and SUVs alike - though 4WD is helpful during the rainy season. This site features two seasonal streams that cross on the property, as well as bushes full of ripe blackberries - if you catch them at the right time, help yourself. You'll enjoy hearing the birds echoing through the trees and could easily see deer tip toeing through the woods. Dogs on leash only. We raise 4H and FFA show and market goats, llamas, and a donkey and a cow, all of whom are very friendly! You'll also see our chickens, ducks, peacocks, and guinea hens. Rock pilings are on the island between the two seasonal streams that cross our land. Gold panning, hiking and creek walking is available on the property. Campers are welcome to stargaze in the field, create scavenger hunts for the kids, or simply sit back and enjoy the tranquility. The streams dry up in late June and fill up in November when the rains start. Trank Family Farm is 30 minutes from Lake Oroville, 20 minutes from Oroville Wildlife Area and the Feather River - great for kayaking, swimming, and fishing! Be sure to check out the trails and seasonal waterfalls at Table Mountain, 35 minutes away. There are 2 Indian Casinos & Hotels in Oroville, as well as 2 golf ranges - and all with in 20 minutes of the camp site. The college town of Chico is about 30 minutes outside of Oroville. If you want to explore farther, Butte Mountain range and the city of Paradise, CA is 45 minutes away. We can't wait for you to come visit!
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TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
A private RV campsite , wooded with oak trees and open pasture on an old 1800’s Gold Claim. Doesn't flood during rainy season, and No snow. Includes a 8 foot round suspended teepee tree tent for 2 adults or 4 kids. The pasture is shared with our goats, donkey and Llamas, they are all friendly. Bring bug spray, just in case.
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TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 6
A private campsite next to a seasonal stream, wooded with oak trees on an old 1800’s Gold Claim. Doesn't flood during rain, but spectacular to watch. No snow. Bring bug spray, just in case.
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TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 2

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Bell tent · Sleeps 6
A private campsite next to a seasonal stream, wooded with oak trees on an old 1800’s Gold Claim. Doesn't flood during rain, but spectacular to watch. No snow. Bring bug spray, just in case
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TRANK FAMILY FARM Vintage Trailer

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Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 4
1972 Vintage Remolded Travel Trailer , sleeps 2, Kitchen Table can be converted into a 3rd bed, Electric and Gas,  with running water Hot & Cold, bathroom with sink & Shower Bathtub. The Camp toilet is in an out door outhouse next to the trailer, and Electric refrigerator, Microwave , 3 burner stove top & gas oven stove. Electric heating and Air condition. Kitchen ware and cooking supplies provided.  Our goats, Donkey , Llamas and cow share the pasture with our campers and are very friendly.  This is set on 20 acres with seasonal stream, wooded with oak trees on an old 1800’s Gold Claim. Doesn't flood during rain, No snow. Electronic Insect and rodent repellent in trailer, but bring bug spray, just in case. Trailer is on our pasture which can get dusty at times. We do make a point of cleaning and vacuuming between guests. We also wash the dishes and silverware between campers. If they appeared dirty, that is the normal country dust.
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94% Recommend54 ratings · 43 reviews
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· September 2025
35 ft Class A · Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
We enjoyed our time at the camp. Robert was really awesome with showing us to the camp site and making sure we had everything we needed. The animals were so sweet. Be careful driving on the gravel roads if you have a low vehicle. The speed limit is 15, but in our Prius we went probably 5 mph.
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Laneya Y.
2 reviews
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· June 2025
With pets ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 2
Robert was a great host and the site was a nice place to camp. The donkey was so sweet and Robert was very responsive.
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Robbie H.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
19 ft Class B · With pets ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Must love animals! Site is private with freedom to explore the farm. Robert was available and attentive to our needs but allowed privacy. Close to Lake Oroville and the Feather River.
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Caren F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2024
30 ft Class C · With kids ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
This is one of those rare places. We were welcomed by Robert and Riley and felt home immediately. We loved the animals on the land. We woke up with the little calfs in the morning and Riley joined us for dinner every night. The kids loved playing on the land. We would definitely come back.
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Nico V.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2023
Adequate at 30 amps available
35 ft Class A ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
overall it was a great experience and Robert was a super host. our issue was minor for the weekend as 30amp hookup was adequate due to very mild weather and no need to run both a/c's. However we were expecting 50amp and that wasn't available.
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Lonnie C.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2023
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
I booked it fun place but did not have time to enjoy. I was attending a family gathering and could not stay during my booked time, but I most definitely will book again if available whenever I am in town again.
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Dalane B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Great place to stay and enjoy time with friends.
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Audrey L.
3 reviews
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· April 2023
24 ft travel trailer ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Lovely peaceful setting. Owners very helpful. Quiet and private feel. Last quarter mile on the road very rough but camper made it okay.
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Rachel M.
2 reviews
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· August 2022
A nice guy!
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Unfortunately we had to cancel at the last minute due to a family member testing positive for Covid. Robert was incredibly responsive and agreed to refund us right away. A very pleasant guy and very understanding under the circumstances!
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Marianne W.
7 reviews
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· August 2022
30 ft travel trailer ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Loved the animals.... and loved the property. It was a lot of fun. Bob was a great host. We would definitely come back again.
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Michele S.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2022
First and amazing hip camp
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Bobs place is magical! The donkey and llamas are sweet, gold mining tools awesome, and the site is beautiful! Wake up to beautiful birds and sun peaking through the trees. The site has everything you need and though we were camp novices, we were comfortable! Bob even surprised me with a birthday peacock feather, fire starter and extra bundle of logs. We will definitely be back!
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Lynn P.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2022
Peaceful and Farm Animals to visit
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
We had a wonderful time staying at Bobs HipCamp. This is actually our second time there and we would come back again! We loved waking up to llamas and a Donkey outside our tent window and getting to walk the grounds of his property. Would recommend: )
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Samantha O.
4 reviews
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· March 2022
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Wonderful site! Our children especially loved the friendly donkey!
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Lynne R.
3 reviews
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· March 2022
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
The Trank Family Farm is such a great change of pace. What a bonus to not have to set up a tent to go camping! The tent at camp site #1 is really spacious, a great combination of roughing it and taking it easy. We sure did appreciate having a good sized picnic area complete with table, benches, and room for the camp stove. We made Mac 'N Cheese with camp-fire Kielbasa! Then, we were serenaded by a chorus of frogs and a lullaby of owls, punctuated by the occasional coyote and peacock. The wildlife sounds were truly special. This is a fantastic place to take the kids exploring in a safe environment. You can tramp around in the creek, look for gold and awesome rocks, and try to make friends with the donkey, goats, and llamas. There really is a lot of room to roam around and explore. A special shout-out to Bob for being such a gracious and helpful host. Thank you Bob for a wonderful stay.
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Ryan D.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· January 2022
Wonderful
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Excellent clean and well appointed campsite with such a nice donkey and llamas. Would stay again with Bob definitely!
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John S.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2021
Peaceful and restful
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM Vintage Trailer
Very comfortable and was wonderful
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Noel M.
2 reviews
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· November 2021
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Such a beautiful place. My children had a great time.
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Tiana H.
4 reviews
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· October 2021
AMAZING STAY
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
What an amazing and beautiful spot. Robert met us upon arrival and was absolutely THE BEST. He was a wealth of knowledge about the area and certainly knows his stuff when it comes to rocks and rock hounding. He told us the best places to look for rocks and encouraged our exploring of his land. He has goats, a donkey, lamas and lots of other amazing animals you are allowed to go see and interact with. Robert greeted us with and smile and was super friendly. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. His tents are Very well kept and the land surround it was as well. You can tell he really enjoys this and puts a lot of thought and heart in to his guests and his land.
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Steven T.
4 reviews
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· October 2021
Lovely road trip stop
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
The bed was very comfortable and included a fitted sheet. The tent stayed fairly warm overnight. We only stayed one night during a road trip and got in fairly late, but Bob was so kind and met us upon arrival and led us to the site without issue.
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Sandy F.
2 reviews
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· August 2021
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
It was very private very clean and I feel very safe staying there I would recommend this place to anyone
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Noel M.
2 reviews
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· August 2021
Lots for kids to explore for days!
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
So much fun waking up with Riley the donkey and llamas walking around your tent site! I can't say enough good things about Robert as a host. He was responsive to my many questions about what was available at the site and what wasn't before we got there. He met us at the site to show us around and how to work the toilet and hand pumps for water. He's obviously an adored grandfather as seen by his sweet and respectful interactions with our 9 and 5 year old boys. We came during the summer when the streams weren't running close by but Robert encouraged the boys to find "frog country" along the creek beds where the boys and ourselves had a delightful time exploring/catching/recatchings little frogs. There was an old boat on the hill that the boys explored and pretended they were pirates. The animals were definitely a highlight of the stay, and getting to pet the goats and donkey were adventure enough for us! Robert also gave detailed instructions on where to go gold panning and tubing. Unfortunately there weren't enough days to do all the exploring possible. The air got bad due to fires and we packed up early to go home. A disappointing abrupt end to our adventure, though nothing we weren't prepared for the possibility of. We will be back perhaps in cooling days when the creek is running too, to collect more peacock feathers, and play on the tire swing.
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Jennifer T.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2021
Weather is super hot
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
It was almost 120 F when we visited, crazy hot. The night view is awesome, Wiley and goats are cute and friendly
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Andy C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2021
Rustic, peaceful, nature, serene.
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
Robert was very hospitable and helpful. This is a very rustic outdoor experience and we loved it!!! If you love the outdoors and a little roughen it then this is perfect. Animals and clear star filled sky is a bonus. Perfect quiet get away from the loud city chaos... will be back again!
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Fidel N.
4 reviews
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· May 2021
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
During the 3day weekend, we had a situation that made us not to make it to the campsite. Despite We informed Robert in the last minute, he was able to change our dates to accommodate us on another day. His communication was very quick and efficient and we can not wait to visit his farm next time!
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Sook Hyun C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2021
Got to meet the friendliest donkey!
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Had a really wonderful stay at Trank Family Farm. The host, Bob, was wonderful and made me feel very comfortable and welcome. Even when I accidentally let his donkey Riley escape! Riley, along with the goats, is super sweet and friendly and was a highlight of my trip. It was also cool to see the llamas and walk through the walking paths. No potty (no big deal, I picked up one at Walmart), but plenty of water and even electricity! The nearby town of Palermo is quite charming. Just be warned, the last mile of road to the campsite is gravel and quite bumpy! My non-4WD vehicle made it, but it was a little rattling (both literally and figuratively). Would recommend this site to anyone seeking a peaceful getaway.
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Michelene C.
4 reviews
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· May 2021
Best farm animals ever
Group trip ·
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Bob and his farm animals were just a delight! Went camping on his land with three kids and their reaction to his farm was that it was “epic“. Thanks saying a lot! Our toddler doesn’t say the word ‘epic’ but is still talking about goats, llamas, peacocks, and all the neighboring farm animals. As a parent, any time your kids can run free and be in nature you not only get a break from certain parenting tasks, your rewarded with the feeling your helping them to learn valuable life lessons, which is what I felt during our stay. The animals are just fun to be around... made me feel like a kid again. Only thoughts toward those not used to farm life and nature would be that the area can get hot, so if you go in the summer, plan to spend the day at the lake and enjoy the farm mornings and evenings. Also be aware that it’s a real farm, meaning animals get fed, work must be done, animals are curious, etc. That’s exactly what we loved about our trip, but if your looking for solitude, ‘no one in sight’ kind of a trip, then maybe not the right location for you. Two other canvas tent sites at the back of the property would be better for that. Thank you Bob for opening your land to us and sharing your little slice of paradise!
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Tara B.
3 reviews
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· April 2021
Beautiful farm!
TRANK FAMILY FARM RV CAMPING SITE
Bob was fantastic! Very friendly, showed us around the farm, let us feed the donkey and see the goats, peacocks, and llamas. gorgeous country! He also had RV power which was very helpful. Would definitely stay again!
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Justin L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2021
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 1
We struggled to find it but that was probably our fault. Otherwise very sweet and accommodating. Had a great time.
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Ian M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2021
Incredible place, highly recommend!
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 2
This was top of this list of places I’ve stayed since joining Hipcamp! The property and accommodations were absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway, and the darling llamas and sweet donkey Riley were icing on the cake. Bob was a gracious host and provided helpful information about the property and surrounding area. A must do if you’re planning a trip to the Oroville area!
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Kaetlyn B.
4 reviews
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· March 2021
TRANK FAMILY FARM / GOLD CAMPSITE 2
This was one of the best properties and campsites I’ve visited since joining Hipcamp! Bob is very accommodating and the friendly, sweet llamas and donkey on property are such a delightful touch. My friend and I got amazing rest and thoroughly enjoyed our time. I can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!
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Kaetlyn B.
4 reviews

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Oroville, Butte, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in June 2020
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