Trank Family Farm and Gold site
20 acres hosted by Robert T.
2 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site
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94% Recommend53 ratings · 42 reviews
Recommends
· 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.
2 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.
2 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
Recommends
· June 2023
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
Great place to stay and enjoy time with friends.
Audrey L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· 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
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.
6 reviews
Recommends
· 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.
4 years on Hipcamp
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
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
Recommends
· 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
Recommends
· 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.
Ryan D.
3 years on Hipcamp
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
Very comfortable and was wonderful
Noel M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2021
Such a beautiful place. My children had a great time.
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Tiana H.
4 reviews
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.
Steven T.
4 reviews
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.
Sandy F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· 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
Noel M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· 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
It was almost 120 F when we visited, crazy hot. The night view is awesome, Wiley and goats are cute and friendly
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!
Fidel N.
4 reviews
Recommends
· 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
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
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!
Tara B.
3 reviews
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
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
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!
Kaetlyn B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· March 2021
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!
Kaetlyn B.
4 reviews
Very much enjoyed the stay! Worth noting that the road gets a little bumpy, but totally drivable with care even in a small sedan, and we were advised of the road conditions. The tent was great, Bob happily explained all the setup and instructions for using equipment. The donkey and goats were friendly, the tent furnace worked great. Would recommend for those looking for a nice getaway!
Dan T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Oroville, Butte, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Robert T.
Joined in June 2020Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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