# Walden Ranch

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- **Location:** Linden, California, United States
- **Price:** from $30.00/night
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (1032 reviews)
- **Sites:** 2
- **Size:** 300 acres
- **Host:** Alan H.

## Overview

Walden Ranch began with the purchase of a neighboring 20 acres. Couple that with the inspiration of Thoreau's lines and life at the real Walden Pond, the ranch has grown to nearly 300 acres and the small ranch pond has grown to a 5-acre lake with a 3-acre forest and home. Scouts, family and church groups use the site for gatherings. Available are canoes, bonfire, and exploring the ranch's 300-head cattle, llamas, poultry and wildlife.

Fires always allowed at fire ring. You are welcome to bring your own wood.

Pitch your tent in a forest setting alongside a lake on a working cattle ranch. Watch wildlife or hike to smaller lakes on the ranch. Other animals include dogs, llamas, geese, chickens, and horses. The dogs may visit your campsite and have free roam of many parts of the property.

The ranch is within a 20 minute drive to either Stockton or Lodi, CA and is surrounded by vineyards, orchards and pastures.

 Outdoor flush toilets, sink, tables and fire ring available. Forested area is set amidst grazing lands.

 This "Walden" even has willow trees slipped from a tree near Thoreau's cabin near Walden Pond, MA.

Owner looks forward to sharing this peaceful, special spot!

## Highlights

- **Best tent campsites in the US:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Best Hipcamps in California:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **Alan is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Picnic table
- **Activities:** Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, Lake, Redwoods, Swimming hole, Ranch

## Sites

- **Walden Ranch Camping** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $30.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> what an amazing property!!! the host took us on a ride to feed the cows during our stay which was so much fun. i would highly recommend staying here - just make sure you bring ear plugs because the animals are loud at night!
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> - Maud U., October 25, 2026

> Hay ride and feeding the livestock was a highlight
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> - Adam C., October 20, 2026

> Walden Ranch has many features fun for kids - canoeing, farm animals, and the invitation for our family to help feed the cattle via the hay wagon. The large pond is a good place for birdwatching. It appears the farming life does not leave time and energy to maintain the whole camping area. Though the resident dogs were friendly, our dog was taken aback with them all coming out at once. The bathroom was clean with flush toilets. The owner and the others we met were very nice and the feeding of the cattle was a highlight as well as the newborn llama. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the location…
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> - Joy W., October 19, 2026

> We had fun making friends with the llamas and donkeys and just relaxing in a place that felt like a nature preserve. Amazing value and amazing destination; I hope to get a chance to visit again. Alan came by with his dog pals Red and Sparky late in the afternoon and they made sure we had everything we needed, big thanks to him for providing such a nice place for my family to get out of the city and relax for one night on a Saturday. No pictures to share, I was too busy enjoying it that I didn't want to touch my phone at all, I recommend go check it out and do the same.
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> - Reuben D., October 18, 2026

> Alan’s Ranch was beautiful. Took my family of 15 people (7 adults and 8 kids) camping, some for the very first time. Pros: 1. the animals- cows, llamas, horses, dog, peacock, turkey, chickens, rooster, calf, and bunnies 2. Fire wood—$15 for 1 day or $20 for 2 days 3. Large space to camp, play, and hangout 4. There are lights already strung around the camp site, some need to be plugged in near the sink. 5. Alan let us go with him to feed the cows 6. Sunset was gorgeous 7. Affordable and not too far from SF 8. Not too far from the closest city 9. Stargazing 10. Plenty of tables and chairs Cons:…
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> - Eva K., October 12, 2026