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Mendocino Magic

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· Laytonville, Mendocino, California

600 acres hosted by Mackenzie O.

15 lodging sites · 19 RV/tent sites · 5 RV sites · 5 tent sites

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Hike-in sites

Hike-in to some sites at this Hipcamp.

Creature comforts

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

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Mendocino Magic is a camping, fishing, wedding and outdoor events destination in inland Mendocino county, Northern California, just a few miles off Highway 101 in the heart of the Emerald Triangle. This unique sprawling 600-acre property is home to the largest privately-held reservoir in the North Coast region, perfect for swimming and catch & release fishing. We offer tent camping, RV & Car camping, luxe furnished tents, and cabins for your stay. Star gaze from the rolling hills of the Mendocino forest, kayak on our private Reservoir, and show off your BBQ skills with included campground amenities. Reserve your camp site early for the best availability. About half of our 2023 summer weekends are currently sold out. All Mendocino Magic Campers Enjoy the Following Amenities - Central Camp with tables, BBQ grills (propane provided), filtered water, and weekend fire dish run by staff. - Portapotty bathrooms with outdoor sinks. - Outdoor showers with hot water. - Access to Holland Reservoir, our private lake, for swimming, boating, and fishing. Kayaks are available at the lake for no additional charge - first come, first served. Bring your own life jackets if you need them. - Miles of hiking and biking trails through mountainous hillsides and scenic valleys. - Some of the best stargazing in Northern California with frequent meteor showers. - Camping supplies delivered to your camp site (for an additional charge), including cooler rentals, ice. Mackenzie manages the campground with a team of incredible people. In a world increasingly connected in the digital sense, we invite you to come up and get back to your roots, and connect with people the old fashioned way. Come join us for stargazing, paintball, fishing & swimming, weddings & outdoor events, and camping!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

Redwoods

River, stream, or creek

94%

850 ratings · 423 reviews

Lisa S.recommends

August 14, 2024

Site 11 - Car Camping

The magic

I found the magic in nature and the beautiful space they have created here. I loved everything from the outdoor hot showers to the kayaks on the lake. This space allowed me freedom to relax and soak in everything around me.

Mary E.recommends

August 3, 2024

Sawmill Cabin

Found hipcamp gem!

I almost don’t want to share my review bc I want to keep this place a secret! It was a slice of paradise, so quiet with groomed trails and plenty of options for getting on the reservoir. Sawmill cabin was comfy, charming and perfect our needs. Mackenzie was super welcoming, we will bring more family back here soon.

Kirill G.

July 24, 2024

Site 10 - Car Camping

Had a nice quiet night. One other camper here. They have a very nice little lake here with kayaks and canoes and honestly that makes this the reason to stay here. Grounds are well kept, host was super welcoming and nice and facilities were clean and nice. Recommend

Se P.doesn't recommend

July 9, 2024

Lakeside Camp

Hosts were hospitable and helpful. I admire what Mackenzie is doing and hope she succeeds. The campsite I rented is poor value for the money. I was under the impression that we would have two kayaks by the lake near us to use and found out that was not the case when I arrived. They do have lots of kayaks for general use but we would have had to walk a ways in the extreme heat. It would have been a better value to stay at a smaller campsite on the property. There’s no trash disposal. Lakeside Camp is a bit of a hike to get to the parking lot. The upside is that it is pretty quiet at night and you can see lots of stars. Hosts will drive up iced water jugs for free and you can buy propane and ice. Be aware that there are lots of wasps in July so bring a screen room, swatter or other devices to keep them from swarming your food. There are two porta potties near Lakeside camp so you could use one for number 1 and the other for number 2. Hikers passing by can use them too, but we didn’t get too many people passing by. It was quiet enough that you could even change outside your tent.

Mat H.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 20 - Car Camping

Mendo Magic was an incredible spot. Great communication from the host Mackenzie. The site itself was ideal, with a nice little table and close to a tee for shade. We loved canoeing around the lake in the evening, and the path around the lake makes for a nice running trail. Outdoor shower was clean and great. We did not use the grills but the outdoor kitchen area looked well set up too.

Nuthany G.recommends

July 8, 2024

Site 16 - Car Camping

Magical alright

Loved the camping site and the staff were all so so great! Stayed 2 nights with my husband and dog, the area was clean, showers were such a great feature, we were lucky to have really nice neighbours as well and the reservoir looked so so inviting with the kayaks provided - we didn’t use it but definitely on the list for next time. Mackenzie was super welcoming and would check on us periodically, the whole spot felt super safe - especially if you’re a solo female traveler.

Location

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