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Free Your Mind Camping

Hosted by Kirk · Gasquet, California

4 sites · RV, Tent · 120 acres

90%

Near Redwood National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Hiouchi Visitor Center.

Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea. The campground is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake. Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. A locked gate with code access. The road to get there is two and a half miles up the mountain, the first mile is paved and the other mile and a half is gravel. The road is maintained by the county and used daily by others that live and work here. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. French Hill Trail is a few more miles up the mountain road. The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite. The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here! The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.

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4 sites

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Vehicle/tent sites

3 sites

Fisher

94%

(49)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 7 m

Pitch your tent or sleep in your vehicle. FISHER campsite is one of the larger sites with room for bigger vehicles and tents. You will appreciate the open space we offer along with less crowded campsites. Our campsites cater to adult travelers without children. You will be provided a picnic table, water, and a fire ring. Campers will have access to a communal composting toilet and a COLD water artesian shower by the pond. The terrain in the campsites is rocky dirt with pine needles and other forest floor vegetation. We have removed the poison oak from the campsites themselves, but you should know what it looks like and avoid it when exploring the surrounding brush and woods throughout northern California. The area has been the host to mining and timbering over the past couple of centuries. The Endor scenes in "Return of the Jedi" were filmed in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Check out our blog on our website to learn more about poison oak and all things travel-related.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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COUGAR

77%

(11)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 7 m

Pitch your tent or sleep in your vehicle. COUGAR campsite is one of the smaller sites with less privacy than the other sites. It has room for a small tent and one vehicle. Our campsites are ideal for the adult camper that prefers to be in a less crowded campsite than your usually packed state parks. Our campsites cater to adult travelers without children. You will be provided a picnic table, water, and a fire ring. Campers will have access to a communal composting toilet and a COLD water artesian shower by the pond. The terrain in the campsites is rocky dirt with pine needles and other forest floor vegetation. We have removed the poison oak from the campsites themselves, but you should know what it looks like and avoid it when exploring the surrounding brush and woods throughout northern California. The area has been the host to mining and timbering over the past couple of centuries. The Endor scenes in "Return of the Jedi" were filmed in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Check out our blog on our website to learn more about poison oak and all things travel-related.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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$41

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for 4 guests

WOOZLE

75%

(10)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 7 m

Pitch your tent or sleep in your vehicle. WOOZLE campsite is one of the larger sites. It has a long entrance shared with BEAR campsite. Our campsites cater to adult travelers without children. You will be provided a picnic table, water, and a fire ring. Campers will have access to a communal composting toilet and a COLD water artesian shower by the pond. The terrain in the campsites is rocky dirt with pine needles and other forest floor vegetation. We have removed the poison oak from the campsites themselves, but you should know what it looks like and avoid it when exploring the surrounding brush and woods throughout northern California. The area has been the host to mining and timbering over the past couple of centuries. The Endor scenes in "Return of the Jedi" were filmed in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Check out our blog on our website to learn more about poison oak and all things travel-related.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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$41

/ night

for 4 guests

Tent sites

1 site

Bear

95%

(28)

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Pitch your tent or sleep in your vehicle. BEAR campsite is one of the smaller campsites. Enough room for one vehicle and small tent area. Our campsites cater to adult travelers without children. You will be provided a picnic table, water, and a fire ring. Campers will have access to a communal composting toilet and a COLD water artesian shower by the pond. The terrain in the campsites is rocky dirt with pine needles and other forest floor vegetation. We have removed the poison oak from the campsites themselves, but you should know what it looks like and avoid it when exploring the surrounding brush and woods throughout northern California. The area has been the host to mining and timbering over the past couple of centuries. The Endor scenes in "Return of the Jedi" were filmed in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Check out our blog on our website to learn more about poison oak and all things travel-related.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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$41

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for 4 guests

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4 sites

Reviews

90% Recommend99 Ratings · 77 reviews

Kirk's campsite offers a sense of seclusion and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of more crowded campgrounds. Many campers appreciate the clear night skies and the proximity to the Redwoods, which makes it a convenient spot for exploring. However, some found the proximity of the sites to one another a bit too close for comfort, and the unique toilet setup might not be for everyone. Be aware of the early morning rooster calls, as they might not be ideal for light sleepers.

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

BEAR

Beautiful property. I enjoyed my short stay thoroughly. If I were to stay longer, I would stay in Cougar. Bear was perfect to back into, set up a small tent and stay overnight.

Lindsay W.

3 reviews

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· September 2025

Beautiful and Secluded near Refwood

Tent ·

FISHER

We really enjoyed our stay! It was beautiful, private, and only 20 minutes from the Redwood Forest. We’re so happy we found such a nice place to camp for two nights!

Bryan L.

1 month on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2025

Tent · With kids ·

WOOZLE

Overall, everything was pretty decent. I was happy to be able to reserve a site with Kirk instead of gamble on a first come first served site down along the highway. The main drawbacks were that all four sites are pretty close together and the toilet is a little different in that it's in a small tent where you go into a bag that you tie up and thrown into the garbage. Also, there are roosters in the distance that started crowing an hour or two before it got light out in the morning. All in all better than nothing and IMHO, better than camping at a campground next to a highway, but be prepared for the things mentioned above.

Mike K.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2025

Tent ·

FISHER

Excellent tent camping out of the way wilderness spot for a low key private feeling camp!!!

Isaac M.

2 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· August 2025

3 m travel trailer · With pets ·

COUGAR

We were very excited about this place but were chased away by mosquitoes. The sites are small and very close together. Would be great for a group to use all sites. Bring ample repellent!

Craige M.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent · With pets ·

FISHER

Kirk was great! Greeted us at the campsite, gave us great directions to the Redwoods. Over all had a nice stay.

Vanessa H.

6 reviews

Recommends

· August 2025

Tent ·

BEAR

Beautiful place to gaze at the night sky. Will definitely be coming back 👍

Jett S.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Tent ·

FISHER

Beautiful secluded spot up a long dirt road in the mountains above the Redwoods.

Robert A.

4 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

BEAR

Great location close to the redwoods, and we enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas. Kirk was very friendly and helped give us recommendations for what to do, along with making sure we had all our necessities.

Lily B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Forest camping under the stars

Tent ·

FISHER

I loved camping at Free Your Mind campground. The host Kirk was absolutely amazing. A near by pond and stars so bright they can lead the way. The other campers were incredibly lovely, and this place certainly attracts a great crowd. We stayed at the Fisher site and it was perfect and tucked back. 10/10 we will be back.

Katelynn B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2025

Tent ·

BEAR

This site was very quiet and well kept. Will definitely be back when I in the area again!

Dustin R.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2025

Quiet, Affordable Tent Site

Tent ·

FISHER

Great responsive Host, very clean site and easy to find with the directions. The roosters, peacocks, and turkey's nearby might be a un-snoozable alarm to some. Overall a good stay

George L.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2025

Tent ·

FISHER

Great stay up a very remote hilltop! We were the only ones there which was nice. Kirk left water for us to drink and put the fire out which was nice! The outdoor shower was lovely and brisk! A little noisy with the peafowl and roosters but not unpleasant.

Amy M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2025

5 m car · With pets ·

FISHER

Hosts were very welcoming. The place was beautiful and well maintained.

Coleen B.

7 reviews

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· June 2025

6 m pop-up camper · With pets ·

FISHER

We loved the two nights we stayed at Free Your Mind camp site. We also had a wonderful time exploring the nearby Redwood Forest and Crescent City. If your looking for a quiet spot to camp away from the hustle and bustle of the 101 but still close to redwoods - this is the place for you.

Nateo1374 F.

8 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

WOOZLE

We had a great time camping here, definitely would recommend :)

Riley W.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

3 m pop-up camper ·

BEAR

Very close to my chosen Redwood Forest visit. Gracious host, provided all needed services and then some

Rayond L.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

BEAR

Free your mind was a wonderful place to stay when visiting the redwoods. Great fire pit.

Samantha S.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

BEAR

Great quiet, private place to camp for the night!

Julianne Mellas Holmberg M.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Gorgeous site, excellent host!

4 m travel trailer ·

FISHER

Gorgeous camp site on Kirk's private property. Kirk was welcoming and very accommodating of our after-booking requests, and quick to get back to us with information. Thanks for the great time, Kirk! The camp site is up a quite steep dirt road that takes about 15 minutes to reach camp. We pulled a small teardrop travel trailer (33' with our truck) and we're able to fit it into the site. Getting turned around to leave was tough though! Wouldn't recommend anything much larger than this. If you visit, we highly recommend checking out Grove of the Titans and the Boyscout Trail in Jedediah Smith park.

Joshua O.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

FISHER

Very nice camp site about 20m from redwoods! Up higher in the mountains on a dirt road, made it a little colder than planned but everything was fine, nice campsite!

Atticusfinnch K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

6 m Class B ·

BEAR

Directions, codes, site description were all very helpful and accurate. We also appreciated the food recommendations. We ate at Sea Quake and it was amazing! Thank you :)

Erin M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent ·

FISHER

I am very happy experience. Beautiful drive and the location is stunning Went for a walk and watched the sunset and it was beautiful Kirk was welcoming and respectful. Will definitely stop by next time I am in the area.

Masha M.

4 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2024

7 m campervan ·

BEAR

Super small space, and the way things are arranged, you would be right next to other campers. There was only one other guest the night i stayed, but if it had had guests for the other two spaces, it would've been cramped. I also think it's overpriced for a spot with no hookups. Very nice area though.

Cara K.

9 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Remote

4 m campervan ·

FISHER

Beautiful remote site. I loved the dirt road to get there as well! (Don’t rush this!)

Meike W.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Stargazers Paradise

Tent ·

FISHER

This is a completely off-grid campsite that could hold up to four separate campsites which would feel a bit too crowded. We were completely lucky and had the place to ourselves all but one night. Water was provided by water bladders that were kept at the table. There's a wonderful meadow behind the campsites that allowed for an unobstructed gorgeous view of the skies. We spent many a very late night looking at the beautiful sky. The host was great Wood was reasonably priced was there to check in morning and evening but did not overstay. The host suggestions for stopping into the cafe we're spot on. Fantastic all the way around! .

Camille S.

5 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent ·

FISHER

Beautiful night sky. Was able to accommodate the same day. Met the host in person and was kind enough to offer some dried pine ones to help with fire. 3 women visiting from Florida, felt safe in the campground. The bagged toilet set up was quite the adventure but cleaner than many public restrooms we’ve encountered.

Bailey H.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Great place to camp in peace

Tent ·

BEAR

Super nice host, fun to talk to, knowledgeable about the area!

Nathan C.

12 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

Secure, Safe, & Wildish

Tent · With pets ·

FISHER

We chose this Hipcamp because we were looking for what was described. It is secure, private, and in a wooded area. Not all folks would appreciate the 2 plus mile drive up to the top of the hill, but that was fine for us. We did see a bear the first night so this is definitely not a glamorous camping spot. We felt welcomed by the host’s gift of water and drinks; we were out when he stopped by on our second day of camping. The bathroom set up was great! As well as a safe way to have a campfire.

Trish L.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Fun weekend camping in Gasquet CA

Tent · With kids ·

FISHER

I enjoyed tent camping on Kirk’s land. He was friendly and welcoming.

Darren A.

1 year on Hipcamp