300 acres hosted by Alan H.
2 tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best tent-sites: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Best all-around: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Staff verified
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Activities
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Paddling
Natural features
Forest
Lake
Redwoods
Swimming hole
99% 
789 Ratings · 604 reviews
Duncan B.recommends
October 21, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Best campground I’ve been to. Great price for the area and lovely grounds and animals
John C.recommends
October 20, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Total Ranch experience!
Took all my boys on our 1st camping trip together and Alan’s Ranch did not disappoint. When we arrived we were immediately greeted by the ranch dogs and pig who were very playful and friendly. Alan was a fantastic host and felt more like a long lost uncle than a stranger we just met. He treated my boys and I to a hay ride where we fed cattle and gave us access to wander all over the property. It was a perfect 1st camping and we will definitely be back. Best part was we basically had the whole place to ourselves the whole time. Thanks for the memories Alan!
Allison V.recommends
October 12, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Really fun and beautiful space, and Alan was fantastic! Would recommend, but bring earplugs as the wildlife will get loud early in the morning. Also the farm dogs will be all up in your business (especially the puppies).
Natan K.recommends
October 11, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
It's magical here from the moment you arrive. So many lushes trees, green grass, and the right amount of kitchen, bathroom seating, shade to have an awesome camping trip. Alan the host is a total sweetheart who loves sharing his space with guests.
Devi P.recommends
October 7, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
It is an experience
I loved everything about the camping . It is not just camping it's an experience. We were there for the weekend. The place was cool surrounded by animals and birds. We were welcomed by lammas in the morning. The place has cattle, horses, roosters, peacocks . Alan has an annual potlock event which he consults every year . This is a country party where he has friends and family come over to celebrate. We were glad to be a part of this event. I loved everything about the event. The fireworks the music camp fire and the hay ride where Alan did trips to drive a tractor that carries 25 people across the ranch and throws away the hay to cattle . There are some 100 cows . It is a nice experience for us. Then there was a party followed by fireworks . We brought our dog who got company from pipper
Jamie Lynn F.recommends
October 1, 2024
Walden Ranch Camping
Amazing, dog friendly paradise.
Alan’s ranch was exactly what we were looking for. We were first greeted by a pack of friendly free range dogs, two of which were chunky little puppies and all of which our dogs got along with. The site is nestled near a communal area that had even more amenities than we anticipated - a sink, running water, grills, fire pit, wood, and tables. Nearby are alpaca, horses, donkeys and cows - all of which seem very accustomed people and dogs roaming by. A short walk, lit by string lights, leads you to flush toilets and a sink for hand washing. Alan stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed and knew our way around and was delighted to share his land. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer and explore more of this gorgeous property. Pro tip - bring muck boots and extra towels if you have dogs, as the walk to the bathroom can be mushy in the morning from the sprinklers. Loved Walden Ranch so much and will definitely be back if we are in the area!
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