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160 Acres amidst National Forest

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· Placerville, El Dorado, California

160 acres hosted by Elly O.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Elly is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Private sites

98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Learn more about this land: Welcome to Slate Mountain where you have access to 160 acres of gated, private wilderness with 360 degree mountain views and exclusive waterfront on Slab Creek. There are two sites available to book: At Site 1 you can park an RV or pitch your own tent; at Site 2 a brand new Wall Tent is already set up with cots, chairs, picnic table and a hammock for a turnkey glamping experience. Bring your hiking boots or your off-road toys and explore 160 acres of secluded, magical forest filled with wildflowers, butterflies, ancient Pines and Cedars, wild berries, and wild game. Spend the day relaxing, picnicking, and try your luck at gold panning on pristine Slab Creek where not a single human or road exists for miles. Bring your paddle boards and kayaks and spend an afternoon at Stumpy Meadows, a beautiful mountain reservoir a 25 minute drive from the property. Apple Hill wineries and farms are a 40 minute drive. If you bring the off-road toys you also have access to miles of trails throughout hundreds of acres of national forest. Don’t feel like cooking? Smoke on the Water restaurant at Finnon reservoir in Swansboro is a quick 20 minute drive from the property. If you need supplies, a nice restaurant, or a day of wine tasting to break up the grit, downtown Placerville and Georgetown are both a 45 minute scenic drive. IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: 1) To get the most out of your experience, we highly recommend a 4WD vehicle, or eBikes. 2) The creek is at the bottom of the canyon, 1.5 miles from the gate at the entrance, and the road down is very steep in parts. We highly recommend an off-road vehicle/ATV or eBikes for easy access to creek. 3) Be aware you are in the middle of the forest and wildlife such as bear, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, etc have been spotted on the property. Poison Oak is also common. 4) The property has cell service in the upper quadrant, however once you drop below the tree line toward the creek there is no service.

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

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75 ratings · 61 reviews

Justin S.recommends

November 3, 2024

160 Acres amidst National Forest

My friends and I loved the site, views, and location. Elly was a great host and made getting there easy! We will be back

Jean S.recommends

October 19, 2024

160 Acres amidst National Forest

Very private and beautiful forest. We and our 3 dogs had a wonderful, relaxing time!

Christopher Y.recommends

September 26, 2024

Wall Tent

Camping with views!

The wall tent was just as described with awesome views and full privacy. The tenting site looked really great for a group! Plenty of room. I would recommend. Chris

Nate S.recommends

September 8, 2024

160 Acres amidst National Forest

Great area and easy to get to. I plan on visiting again!

Jeff A.recommends

August 30, 2024

160 Acres amidst National Forest

This was my second time camping on Elly's land. The sunset and scenery was amazing. The campground was pristine and far enough from civilization that only noise was from crickets at night. We did not make it down to the stream this time as the blackberry bushes were fairly thick. I would recommend this site to anyone looking to get out in nature and away from the crowds.

Thomas W.recommends

August 21, 2024

160 Acres amidst National Forest

This was a beautiful and private camp site! The site has a fire pit, pit toilet, picnic table, lots of shade, and a Hammock swing. You do need to bring your own water though. The creek was gorgeous, but the trail was very narrow with blackberry bushes on both sides. Any Car with ground clearance should make it in dry weather, But it will be rubbing up against blackberry bushes. There is several places to turn the car around on the trail.

Location

Placerville, El Dorado, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking