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Sierra Mountain Tranquility

97%

· Placerville, El Dorado, California

50 acres hosted by Pete And Claire J.

1 lodging site · 1 Vehicle/Tent site · 4 tent sites

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Come experience our majestic pine and oak wilderness, all with beautiful vista of Cosumnes River Valley and mountains for miles & miles. Lounge in the peace and quiet. Hang out with our goats, sheep, dogs, chickens, guineas, and ducks during the day! Plus 2 miles of beautiful wilderness trails. Our mission here at Fjellgard Ranch is to create a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere. We started with 10 sites in May of 2021, but have reduced the number of bookable sites to 5. We would rather have less people here and have each site have it's own personal space. Most campgrounds shove you in shoulder-to-shoulder, and you find yourself trying to sleep 5 feet from someone's hammering RV generator! We aren't interested in maximizing our property's capacity, though we could probably make more money that way. We are more interested in creating a tranquil and calm getaway for you, where you can enjoy all that nature has to offer in the Sierra Foothills. Our site is close to many attractions in the area. The area abounds with famous California gold country sites, museums, and historic Downtown Placerville. We are positioned about 20-30 minutes from some of the state's most beautiful swimming, kayaking, and hiking locations. Shenandoah Valley Wineries are a wonderful stop just 30 minutes South of us, and Apple Hill orchards are 30-40 minutes North-East of us. And of course, the ever-popular Lake Tahoe is 1 hour North-East on Hwy 50. We aim to create a peaceful, welcoming, and safe environment. We believe in diversity, inclusion, and equity for all people! PLEASE NOTE before you book: - We do not typically accept reservations Monday-Wednesday (unless holiday weekend) and are closed for those days. If you are wanting to book a longer stay, please contact us and we can evaluate your situation and open the dates for you. - Please book all extras through the Hipcamp App. If you decide later to add on anything after arrival, you can change your reservation to reflect. - All sites come with a fire pit during wetter months (typically Nov-May). Please check site to see if fires are currently permitted. All sites except Site #9 come with a picnic table. If this is during our dry season with high fire danger, we do not allow open wood or charcoal fires. If you have any questions about fires, please feel free to reach out to us. During dry season, propane fires & stoves are permitted and we rent them out in the extras section. - We cannot accommodate camping vehicles larger than 20 feet. We cannot accommodate trailers. We have a very small turnaround and it is difficult to maneuver larger vehicles and trailers in these areas. Site #1 is the only site that you can park at with a vehicle within the site. - Refunds are honored if you cancel before 72 hours prior to your check-in time. If your reservation starts at 2pm on Friday, you will need to cancel by 2pm on Tuesday. We do not refund for late cancellations due to unfavorable weather. Please do your diligence by checking weather reports early and cancel early if you believe you will not want to camp in those conditions. - Because we are in a natural mountain environment, we do have to deal with pests from time to time. During warmer months mosquitos, bees, ants, and wasps will often frequent our campsites, attracted by food. We do what we can to keep them away, but mid-Summer months especially are more difficult. If you feel like this will bother you, please consider booking with us Fall through Spring.

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97%

290 Ratings · 169 reviews

Michael B.recommends

November 5, 2024

Tiamat #6- Amazing View

Nice sites. Quiet. Great view. Friendly hosts. Recommend

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October 31, 2024

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The clubhouse is a charming and cozy place and a perfect home base for exploring the Sierra foothills. We loved the privacy and quiet and beautiful views of the valley. Our host was super-responsive and kind. This is a great place to visit!

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October 28, 2024

Hydra Site #10- Secluded Group Site

Recharging and peaceful stay

This site was wonderfully peaceful, beautiful, and perfectly located between nature, solitude, & proximity to town. The fresh eggs were a great addition, and the free roaming animals were so precious! The hosts are very informative and friendly people. Will be coming back!!

Chris S.recommends

October 21, 2024

Tiamat #6- Amazing View

Great experience! Pete was a fantastic host and has done a great job with his property. Just the right mix of remote yet accessible. Plenty of space to roam and feel alone while having a tidy campsite. He provided a great firepit for roasting mallows. Stargazing in the evening and a wonderfully chilly morning paired with the perfect sunrise. And silence! 10/10 recommend.

Dan S.recommends

October 15, 2024

Tiamat #1- Camping Van/ Car Camp

Great views and warm hosts

This site has great sweeping views from a peaceful mountain top. My hosts, Pete and Claire were attentive and accommodating. I felt welcome and safe during my stay. I was greeted at the entrance by Stevie, their pet dog that has a kind gentle nature. Much to my surprise, this thoughtful member of the family returned the following morning to my tent to say hello. I truly enjoyed my visit and will consider returning.

Jason T.recommends

October 7, 2024

Tiamat #6- Amazing View

Will be back

Lovely Hosts. Really tranquil campsites. Love the goats and dogs that wander up and say hi.

Location

Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Pete And Claire J.

Joined in January 2017

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours

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