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Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3

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· Squaw Valley, Fresno, California
72 acres hosted by Alyssa N.
2 lodging sites · 35 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Grant Grove Visitor Center.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Camp ikigai is a 72 acre farm/ranch stay near Sequoia-Kings (SEKI) Canyon Nat'l Parks. Rescued/EOL horses, sheep, chickens, and ducks freely roam the property. The property has a communal clubhouse with a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, firepit, hot/cold showers, compost and pit toilets, and an above ground swimming pool. Our business is committed to inclusivity and respect for people from all backgrounds and a safe space for solo female and LQBTQIA+ travelers. 30 minutes from park entrance, 20 min from nearby lakes, 50 minutes from Fresno. 3 hrs from SF, 3.5 from LA. We have running hot/cold water for our outdoor shower but NO flushable toilets. We have pit and compost toilets filled with cedar shavings for now! Our priorities: 1. Wildfire prevention 2. Community building 3. Environmentalism and Sustainability If you're coming July-Mid August please know it is HOT (95 average/75 night) and wildfires are a consistent threat. With that, wildfire prevention is a high priority. We have a lot of projects we have started and could use all the help we can get! Some of those are: - invasive species management - tiny home building - gardening/greenhouse building - event space building - vertical agriculture - chicken farming (underway and we have a lot of eggs to eat and share!) - raising livestock - medicinal plant growing + onsite apothecary - bus conversion site - tool and machinery share/rental Come book a cabin, park a bus, bring a tent, bring your cat/dog! We know the world is dark right now and we are just trying to bring a little light.
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21 Ratings · 16 reviews
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Shuhong Q.
December 4, 2024
Birdhouse
Many surprising. All the animals’ eyes are soft and warm. They came to our side lightly to smell and sense.
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Shelby R.recommends
December 1, 2024
Tent Camping
Quaint spot with furry camp mates!
Camping here was great! Easy access and we got in when it was dark with no problem! Very quiet and the views are awesome! Plus there was a really awesome outdoor shower. The hosts were very nice as well. Also a plus we got to see some horses and a sheep. I highly recommend if you are in the area or cruising through!
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Myah P.recommends
November 23, 2024
Tent Camping
Camping with animals! Very private.
It was nice once we got there! Great property with unique landscape and plenty of trees/coverings. We didn’t receive arrival information prior so that was the only hiccup, as it was hard to contact the owners with little service.
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Brooke E.recommends
October 18, 2024
Tent Camping
Great hidden gem about 30 minutes outside of sequoia.
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Brett L.recommends
October 8, 2024
Tent Camping
Excellent camping with animals
The campground has everything advertised and more. The hosts went out of their way to speak with us and make sure our stay went as well as could be. We had full access to the communal kitchen and were provided free firewood for our campfires. The animal life was a great addition to the experience.
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Chi K.recommends
October 4, 2024
Cozy Cabin
It was nice meeting Matt and learning about his idea for the farm. We had a pleasant experience with the animals and being back with the nature. We had all the amenities needed. Highly recommend for those who need a reset and time to reconnect with the nature.
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Squaw Valley, Fresno, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nyyhmy (Western Mono/Monache) and Yokuts First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Alyssa N.

Joined in July 2024
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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