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Park At Tar Creeks Ranch

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· Ojai, Ventura, California
13 acres hosted by Peter D.
1 RV/tent site
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Near Channel Islands National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Channel Islands Visitor Center.
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Welcome to our tranquil ranch nestled among oak and pine trees, offering a serene getaway with stunning views of the Topatopa bluffs. Our site is the perfect place to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature, with five ephemeral creeks meandering through the 13-acre property. As a Leave No Trace environment, we ask that all guests come fully self-contained. While we don't yet have a compost toilet set up, we do provide a potable water hookup for your convenience. Please be mindful of your impact on the land and practice responsible camping during your stay. There are 4 permanent residents on the land, including me, who are in and out of the ranch daily, and our driveway passes near your campsite. So while you have privacy in the trees, you may have smile-and-wave distance interaction with other humans during your stay. A one-mile trail winds through the property that you are welcome to enjoy. Let me know if you are interested and I will show you were to find the trailhead. The path leads you to fascinating sites such as the caldera of a tar volcano, ancient Chumash cupules and mortars on boulders, and a tar marsh where wildlife thrives. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, botanist, birder, hiker, or simply seeking peace, this land offers something for you. We welcome guests to stay for a maximum of three days, but we're open to accommodating longer stays upon request. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with the beauty of the natural world. We look forward to hosting you!Get off the highway and park safely in a quiet grove of oak and pine trees, and wake up to a view of the 6,300-foot Topatopa bluffs. I don't yet have my compost toilet set up (yet), so this is a Leave No Trace situation. Please only book this site if you are fully self-contained! I have a potable water hookup. Five ephemeral creeks cross the land, which is partly on the valley floor and partly in the foothills of Sulphur Mountain. Stretch your legs on the a one-mile trail that visits sites of interest on the 13-acres, including the caldera of a tar volcano, a boulder with Chumash cupules and mortars, and a tar marsh where you can often find animal skeletons. Guests have access to a water spigot within hose distance of your camping site as well as access to a 1-mile hiking trail on the back acres. Less than a mile from Sisar Canyon hiking trail and three miles from Santa Paula Canyon, both of which flow most of the year—most years, and a quarter mile from The Summit burger stand and amenities at The Stagecoach General Store.
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34 ratings · 29 reviews
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Ray S.recommends
October 15, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Ojai respite
Very peaceful. Some nice mtn biking/hiking nearby.
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Ron B.recommends
October 5, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Wild west camping
Situated in a valley, the sun sets against the nearby mountains that puts a beautiful shade of pink on them. This bare bones site is ideal for open country camping. Quiet and serene with plenty of shade and access to water this site is an oasis.
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Marie P.recommends
September 23, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Great for couples camping
My girlfriend and I loved this site! Special shout out to Peter and his beautiful dogs for being so welcoming and kind to let us camp overnight on land. We were able to hang a hammock and set up our tent with everything we needed. Close enough to both Ojai and Santa Paula that we could set up and go to town to get food then come back. There is no bathroom but the fire station next door has a public restroom which I wish I knew before getting creative about disposing my waste. We heard owls at night and roosters in the morning which was so nice to wake up to in the chill morningness of the day. Thank you Peter and your cutie doggies for the great time!
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Stefan H.recommends
September 8, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Lovely place, very friendly host. We would camp there again.
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Briana C.recommends
September 7, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Found this campsite after a last-minute change of hiking plans, and it turns out to have been the best decision we could’ve made! It was super easy to find, incredibly gorgeous, and Peter was a friendly, respectful, and generous host.
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Isaac A.recommends
September 2, 2024
Park at Tar Creeks Ranch
Exactly what we needed
Just what we needed. Peter welcomed us when we first arrived. The first evening the stars shone bright in the sky and we laid back and marveled at the view. The next morning I watched the horses on the property next to us while drinking my coffee. There is a hiking trail walking distance from the site. *Note: parking is limited at the trailhead so I encourage you to walk to the trailhead. Plus, it gives you a chance to visit the Stagecoach General Store. If you forgot to stock up before the trip or something breaks they probably have what you need. We are already talking about when we will be back. Thank you, Peter. See you next time!
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Ojai, Ventura, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chumash and Ventureño Chumash 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 Peter D.

Joined in March 2024
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