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Ettawa Springs Resort

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· Middletown, Lake, California
100 acres hosted by Nora J.
5 RV/tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Ettawa Springs Resort dates back to the 1920s and 30s like the fashionable resorts in the Cobb area where the rich and famous came to play. But Ettawa was oriented towards families and a more relaxed and rustic atmosphere. We are working hard to restore her to her former glory. We are excited to announce that we have a few campsites ready for use and will be adding more soon. We offer hot showers and flush toilets and some sites with running water. You can hike through our property to the Cobb Mountain Demonstration Forest or just enjoy the clean air and listen to the wind and the birds. On clear nights the stars put on an amazing show. Clear Lake is about 45 minutes away with all the fishing and water sports you could ask for. Harbin Hot Springs are 15 minutes away and they offer day passes for reasonable rates. We are located about 20 minutes outside of Middletown. Be aware that half of the road is dirt (and that's better than the asphalt half) all of it is fine for small cars, just take your time. The last 1/2 mile or so is a one lane road, so please be careful of opposing traffic and uneven surfaces. We cannot accommodate vehicles longer than 28’ on these roads. We offer California camping at its finest. Fresh air, whispering trees, amazing star fields . . . this can mean the less attractive side of nature as well. We have ticks, rattlesnakes, stinging things, poison oak, uneven trails and surfaces, and a bear on one ridge with mountain cats on the other (no sign of either in the campground). We keep the restroom stocked with tick spray and Tecnu for the poison oak, but please watch yourselves and especially children. Dogs are welcome, but should be kept on lead for their own protection and the comfort of others. We are fairly hands off in our hosting approach. Unless there's a question or problem, you likely won't see us. But we have people close by and are only a message away.
Activities
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Canyon
Mountainous
93%
54 ratings · 37 reviews
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Christie B.recommends
September 28, 2024
Tent Site 8
I enjoyed this spot a lot! Bathrooms were nice and I felt quite safe.
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Hanson C.recommends
September 16, 2024
Tent Site 8
Good clean bathroom! Only thing is wish there is a trash can at this site, everything else is perfect!
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Elaine A.recommends
September 15, 2024
The Glade Site 6
We had a good weekend at Nora’s land! It was magical seeing all the bright stars in the sky after turning off the lights at night and waking up with the sounds of woodpecker’s on the trees was a wonderful feeling! Also having a functioning bathroom with shower was a plus!
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Chris E.recommends
August 21, 2024
The Glade Site 5
Nora has a great spot up in the hills! It was clean and well maintained, with equally nice restrooms. We stayed for just one night, but would happily come back again.
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Paul K.recommends
July 9, 2024
The Glade Site 7
Great outdoor experience.
We loved it. Quiet and beautiful at night. A million stars. Only wish was if it wasn't soo hot last week. We saw deer, wild turkeys, prairie dogs and a red fox. Camp site was perfect.
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Julia M.recommends
July 7, 2024
The Glade Site 5
We were in glade site 5 which is a tongue that sticks out from a group of campsites so is more private. We had a 4 person and two person tent and there was just enough flat space for both. Great views and access to power for charging devices and water, trash/recycling. Two picnic tables were on site but not our site specifically so plan accordingly- two of the other sites had campers with families so it would have been helpful to bring our own tables (not a big deal as everyone was willing to share). Convenient to a very clean bath house that had shampoo and soap and it was fun walking around the property and checking out the old campsites that are being restored. About 35 min drive to Harbin. We came up via Cobb so beware of Google changing navigation - we ended up on a made of fire roads that took and hour to get down to Ettawa Springs Road - if you go past the Calfire station on a dirt road that’s the wrong (or perhaps I should say, most adventurous way). Would definitely stay here again!
Location
Middletown, Lake, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Me-Wuk (Lake Miwok) and Miwok First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Nora J.

Joined in August 2022
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