Luxury waterfall camping near Dorrington

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Dorrington

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Camp Nauvoo

24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents86 acres · Placerville, CA

Camp Nauvoo was originally bought by the LDS church in the 1960's for a girl's camp. The camp was owned by the Boy Scouts from 2011-2015. The Rose family bought the property in 2016 with the intent to continue the tradition of tent camping as well as creating opportunities for exclusive events i.e., group/family reunions, weddings and corporate events. We are a small privately owned small campground (20 sites only) located on the outskirts of Placerville. The property features 86.5 secluded Tahoe like acres with beautiful year-round Weber Creek. The camp sites are placed along the creek or the bluff overlooking the creek. We have traditional dirt camping, canvas tents on platforms, teepees and glamping tents for those that want the comforts of home. We are tent camping only with only one site that allows a small travel trailer or van. (#14) . We are dog friendly and allow dogs in all but 5 glamping sites. We do enforce camp rules especially our quiet time between 10 PM and 7 AM (please review). We’ve been told that we have a “family camp” vibe. We are a great place for families wanting a safe environment for their kids but also several group sites for those that want to hang out together with multiple families. We are also a great base site for those wilderness enthusiasts with access to all the El Dorado National Forest including Desolation but want a hot shower at the end of the day. We have a lodge that is stocked with games and a ping pong table. The lodge has a microwave, Keurig machine and a hot water kettle for those hot drinks (BYO Cups).We have several tables set up for those that want to eat inside as well as multiple picnic tables along the side of the lodge with overhead protection. We have electricity at the at the lodge for small appliances and charging phones. We have a compressor on site to blow up your air mattresses or float toys. We’ve been told that our bathrooms are the “cleanest” ever and have changing tables and diaper pails. We offer nice flushing toilets and hot showers! We have many extra amenities including a compressor to use for your air mattresses, For outdoor activities we have basketball, volleyball, pickleball and cornhole not to mention the playground with swing sets, seesaw and tractor play. We have hiking trails throughout the property. Our highlight is a camp fire bowl with bench seating with a stage to display camper talent which is perfect for the evening fire and roasting s’mores (bring the fixings). The creek starts out in spring looking like a rushing river featuring many fishing and swimming holes. As the summer progresses the water level falls but is still great for water play and fishing. We have propane BBQs (we provide the propane for BBQs) located throughout the property. We also have a propane grill and charcoal BBQ located in the common area for all to use. There is a dutch oven pit also in the fire bowl area. We do not allow wood fires at the individual sites but each site has a propane firepit for ambiance (not cooking) that requires you to purchase a 20 lb. propane cannister on site (add in extras) or pay cash on site. No internet service. There is limited internet only available for purchases at the setore. We require a 3 night minimum for the major holidays - Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. We do not do checkins on Sunday but do allow camping over Sunday night. We do exclusive events so you may need to explore multiple weekends to find the right reservation. We are located in the foothills so we are a short hop to many local attractions that include river rafting, gold mines, wineries and historical towns with great eating establishments. Tahoe is less than an hour away and there a many hiking trails within 20-30 minutes. We have a limited number of items to rent i.e, tents, cots, camp stoves, etc. We rent a battery pack for those that use a cpap. We also have a small store on site for those items you forgot and a good selection of ice cream and ice. We take venmo or cash. CHECKIN IS BETWEEN 4 AND 8. IF YOU ARE COMING FROM THE BAY ALLOW 4 HOURS - YOU MUST LEAVE BY 3:00 IN ORDER TO ARRIVE DURING CHECKIN. IF YOU GET DELAYED, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE OTHER CAMPERS YOU MAY CONSIDER WAITING AND ARRIVING THE NEXT MORNING. THERE ARE NO CHECKINS AFTER 9:00.

Treehouse Geodome In The Sierras

2 sites · Lodging10 acres · Mountain Ranch, CA

Come experience the beauty of the Sierras nestled amongst the trees in our Treehouse Geodome. Our 550 sq ft, well insulated dome boasts a king bed, queen bed loft, outdoor bathtub with a view, indoor kitchenette and outdoor gas grill. You have seasonal access to our pool and the opportunity to get up close with our barn cats, hens, alpacas and goats. Locally, you can pan for gold, hike to waterfalls, explore the largest cave in CA, wine taste, and visit Big Trees State Park. Other things to note *During winter months, we provide propane for overnight heating (1 tank per day). Any additional tanks needed will be charged $30 per tank and must be requested* We are happy to offer Starlink highspeed internet- please note though: due to tree lines, connectivity is not solid in the dome so we have a comfortable outdoor workplace available by our pool with strong connection. (In colder months, we have a large outdoor heater there)

Quiet Home near American River

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Garden Valley, CA

Welcome to our unique dome retreat nestled in the serene Sierra Foothills! If you're seeking a tranquil getaway surrounded by nature's symphony, privacy, and breathtaking views, look no further. Our dome offers a peaceful escape where the only sounds you'll hear are the wind rustling through the trees and the delightful chorus of various birdsongs. Located amidst the natural beauty of the Sierra Foothills, our dome provides a secluded oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

3 Bridges on Love Creek

3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Avery, CA

Guests who stay here describe it as a magical experience to be on this 2.5-acre forest retreat with a year-round spring fed creek running through it. Camp sites are beautifully groomed pads with 6’x 8’ walk in tent cabins. Views onto Love Creek and into the lush canyon are accompanied by the sound of falling water. An outdoor bathroom with shower is available for our guests on the property. At dusk, the artful solar lighting awakens. Surrounded by the vast forest acreage makes this into a unique Off-Grid Island enclave. Its proximity to HWY-4, just 5 paved minutes away, with a 'Day'O' coffee shop at the corner and the fantastic Red Apple bakery with its daily fresh baked goods down the road gives your off-grid experience, choices. The Arnold supermarket is a short 8-minute drive and 70+ tasting rooms with excellent restaurants and shopping just 13 minutes away in Murphys. Big Trees State Park with its wonderful Sequoia groves is a 10-minute drive. For a swim choose one of the many mountain lakes like Utica reservoir, Lake Alpine or close by White Pines Lake just 5 miles away. We are only 1 mile from the end of the pavement and hundreds of gravel road miles. Attention mountain bikers, Jeepers and electric bicyclers. ~IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL GUEST INFORMATION.~ This is a wilderness area. For reasons of safety, NO Pets are permitted. Insects: because we have a creek, and because we are in the forest, we have bugs. Pls bring mosquito repellent. We are in the woods and have Wood ants. They do not bite. They are attracted to water. Guests are encouraged to keep the bathroom and your tent dry and clean in order to keep ants out. We protect our and your privacy, only guests on the reservation are allowed on the property. Please bring: ~Bedding or •sleeping bag •pillow •towel, •queen fitted sheet, those are not being provided. ~We provide you a spacious tent with a comfortable foam mattress pad. ~Bathroom: we offer a shower with warm water, vanity with sink and flush toilet. The bathroom is shared with the other camping guests. We ask our guests to be considerate of other guests and keep the bathroom clean and dry. TP is provided. Soap is provided Pls bring your own towels. ~BBQ: we provide a BBQ and propane. Pls bring your lighter and any cooking utensils you plan to use. ~ pls bring your own drinking water. ~Food: we now offer Bear secure storage for your cooler box with your food. If you plan to BBQ, please make sure only to bring as much as you plan to cook. This is a wilderness area, we do not recommend storing food inside vehicles or tents. ~There are various supermarkets in proximity. On your way up to Avery you will drive through Murphys where you can stop at our Sierra Hills Supermarket. Next to it, there is also an all-organic supermarket. If you rather skip cooking in the wild, we also have a wide selection of great restaurants close by in Murphys, Avery and Arnold. I’ll be glad to share additional information upon your arrival. ~ need a Morning coffee of coffee? We have a drive through ‘Day-O Espresso’ 5 min from our place. ~ fresh baked pastry (the best Apple turnovers in CA) a short drive from our place to the Red Apple on HWY 4. ~Reception: We have limited cell reception with Verizon only. Due to limited Wi-Fi, we suggest downloading any programs on your devices PRIOR to your arrival. ~There is no power source at the camp sites. We are off grid and charge our batteries with a generator. Please bring your own external power source to recharge your devices. ~Fire Pit: during the hot and dry summer months, open fires are not permitted because of high fire danger. Fire pit is available during the months when fire danger is low in Spring and late fall after a few showers have reduced the fire danger. CHECK-IN: Check-in by appointment. Pls let us know your arrival time. It is important for us to have time to check you in, to show you our campsite and facilities. We also like to share information about the area with our guests. If your arrival time coincides with other guests arrival time, we will ask our guests to choose a specific time in order to be able to check our groups in individually. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. RULES: ▪ No shoes inside the tent. ▪ Check-in times are 3 pm to 7 pm. Checkout is 11am ▪This is private property. Only guests listed in the booking are allowed on the property. ▪ Areas around the cabins are private and off limits. Host will share details. ▪ When leaving, pls leave the camping and kitchen area clean and tidy. Any trash needs to be taken out. Pls leave no trace behind. ▪ No loud noise after 10 pm ▪ No food or drinks inside the tents to avoid wood ants. ▪ No parties or events ▪ No smoking ▪ No pets, this is a wildlife area, pets are not safe. ▪ No Children. The Property is not safe for children

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Private Hiking In Gold country

2 sites · Lodging80 acres · Mokelumne Hill, CA

80 Acres of Creeks, Valleys, cascading waterfalls, Panoramic mountaintops, and maintained trails.

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Camping near Dorrington, California with Hipcamp offers over 180 available options to choose from. With campsites like Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews), Camp Nauvoo (546 reviews), and The Meadows at Isleton (514 reviews), you can trust that you're getting quality campsites. The average price per night is $70, with options as low as $20. Popular amenities include pets, potable water, and campfires. And if you're into climbing, wind sports, or boating, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities as well.

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