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South Facing Ridge With Views

97%

· Comptche, Mendocino, California

30 acres hosted by Cosmo K.

2 lodging sites · 2 Vehicle/Tent sites · 5 tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Cosmo is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Surrounded by cooperate timberland, it feels like there are no neighbors! There is not a house in sight but the the ridge views seem to go on forever! - There is a simple latrine at each site. A full bath house with a flush toilet and hot shower is available next to the main house. A water spigot is attached to the main house. - Spare camping supplies are available by the bath house if you forget something! Ask ahead if you need to borrow a specific item. More about the property: I built my home high upon a southern ridge. Watching the river of coastal fog flow in and out below me is one of the most wonderful views to behold! I have 30 acres of land to explore and camp upon in the surrounding redwood forest. 10 miles east are Montgomery Woods redwood preserve with GIANT trees, and a little farther, perhaps a mile is the famous Orr Hot Springs Resort. If you drive a half hour west from my land you will be in the coastal Mendocino village. We are marijuana friendly!! Thus, we have created more of an adult oriented atmosphere. one last note: We recently made separate listings for different sites. See campsite #1 for reviews. Guests love staying here "What a fantastic experience. I arrived to Cosmo’s super late after a long day going up the coast. It was a last minute book that morning, if I remember right - my campsite had fallen through. His directions were spot on, and very kindly he stayed up to take me to my site and help me get set up, even going so far as to light me a fire. His property was easily navigable in the dark, and my two wheel drive made it fine. We talked for a while - what a cool guy. He was able to give me recommendations from a friend of what to do during the next legs of my trip, which was great and really did make a difference for the rest of my week. I cooked my dinner and sat stunned looking at some of the best stargazing I’ve had in a long time. When I woke up I realized that I had been sleeping next to a mountainside view - this was site 3. Talk about the best surprise I’ve gotten in a while unzipping a tent. The clouds were gathered in the valley and as I ate breakfast I got to watch the sun slowly clear then out. It was unbelievable. Before I left, Cosmo let me use his indoor solar-heated shower and told me all about his projects to build his own home and roads and move towards a more sustainable future. Overall this is really the best of what I imagine hipcamp has to offer - kind property owners & unique individuals who care about their guests while also allowing them to have their own experience. If I’m ever near Mendocino I will gladly make the trip inland to stay at his property again."

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

Redwoods

Mountainous

Field

97%

493 Ratings · 375 reviews

Andrea A.recommends

October 14, 2024

Cosmo's Camp: Campsite #1

This campsite is the definition of a great hipcamp. Cosmo is awesome, full of great stories, and super generous and hospitable. I wish we could have stayed longer. Between exploring around the property and taking in the view, grilling up dinner, enjoying a fire and spending time with the cat residents, we had an awesome stay. I would love to come back and stay longer next time.

Bryant W.recommends

October 14, 2024

Hike in camping experience

Thank You

Awesome place! I will return. Very secluded. Great place for my dogs. Great host. Best night sleep I have had in years. Literally. Took the wife and two dogs. They loved it. We loved it.

Genevieve K.recommends

September 23, 2024

campsite #2, easy access

What a Cool Place!

This place was SO COOL. So many unique little touches and surprises to find! Cosmo was super nice and accommodating. There’s no cell service so he let us share his info with our babysitter at home in case there was an emergency. He even agreed to run down to the campsite in the middle of the night if our sitter tried to contact him! Great place to stay if you’re going to Orr and don’t want to/can’t stay overnight. A+ 5/5 stars.

Ellie K.recommends

September 16, 2024

site 3. Pet friendly with views

Hanging with Cosmo was a delight, he is living a good life on a beautiful property. Loved our campsite, beautiful views. Awesome spot for a big group trip.

Sydney B.recommends

September 15, 2024

Bottom land group campsite #4

Our group had the best time at Cosmos! We’ll definitely be back!

Kelsey M.recommends

September 4, 2024

site 3. Pet friendly with views

We really enjoyed our time at site 3! The space is private and quiet, and our dog loved being off-leash exploring the area. This is a fantastic spot for stargazing, and we saw the Milky Way and some shooting stars. Cosmo is a great host - appreciate that he was able to lend us a weber grill and had everything set up when we arrived.

Location

Comptche, Mendocino, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Northern Pomo First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Cosmo K.

Joined in November 2017

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours

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