Camp ikigai Animal Sanctuary 501c3
72 acres hosted by Alyssa N.
2 lodging sites · 35 RV/tent sites
Near Kings Canyon National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Grant Grove Visitor Center.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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88% Recommend25 ratings · 20 reviews
This campsite offers a serene escape with its peaceful trails and interactions with free-roaming animals like horses and sheep. While many appreciate the rustic charm and the presence of friendly hosts, some guests found the site could benefit from tidying up and better signage. The amenities include a communal kitchen and composting toilets, which some found challenging in design. However, the overall experience of being close to nature and the welcoming atmosphere is often highlighted.
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Roxann J.
5 months on Hipcamp
This place is absolutely amazing. So peaceful with lots of trails to explore including a gold mine. The animals are so sweet and really make the place special. Because it is an animal sanctuary the gentle horses and one adorable sheepie roam free and will come up and say if you let them. There is also a very friendly cat and a flock of super friendly chickens.
If your dogs are not trained off leash they have a nice fenced area they can play in.
The camp hosts are great and very helpful in suggesting a good place for my RV. They greeted me at the gate through the ring camera which I thought was handy.
I read other reviews before booking and I understood since this place is an animal sanctuary you don't get to have the joy of waking up to seeing a herd of beautiful peacful creatures without a few "horse apples". And the hosts have rakes available if you want to clear a particular area for your camp. It didn't bother me, but I am used to animals wild and domestic and understand what that entails. Real farms are not like Disney movies, they can be a little messy but it is worth it to experience living with the animals that this great place rescued from bad situations.
The restrooms are your basic eco friendly composting toilets and I am an average sized person and didn't find any of them to be too tall. I was a little excited to find this too tall toilet another camper described to feel like a kid again and was a little disappointed to find everything normal sized.
Cindy N.
6 reviews
This campsite was close to Sequoia, and the horses and other animals were cool to see. It was nice that there was a kitchen with a sink. Other than that, I wouldn’t recommend this HipCamp. There was horse poop EVERYWHERE; you’ll definitely step in it. The host messaged us to “camp anywhere,” and so we chose a spot with a campfire pit and table, but there was SO much random junk and trash scattered all over it (horse brushes, a wet and dirty blue tarp, a large box/package, blue ribbon/tape, a shovel, etc.).
We had to tidy it up to feel more comfortable. The listing says that the host will greet you upon arrival, but we never met the host during our entire stay and had to keep messaging to ask where things were (ex: bathrooms, shower, dumpster). Would be nice if the camp hosts greeted guests and gave a tour of the space. Perhaps they can install bigger signs to help campers navigate the space.
This space has potential, but they really have to tidy it up and improve the bathrooms. The bathroom that was closest to our site was a compost toilet, but the toilet itself was so high that it was difficult to squat over it. Perhaps they can put in a small stool and install a bar to hold onto while one “does the deed”? Haha!
Olivia M.
3 months on Hipcamp
I loved it here. They are very welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds or identity’s . The animals are sooooo cute. The hosts are sooooo nice. I would stay here again 10/10. The fridge and outdoor kitchen were a plus.
Natalie U.
1 year on Hipcamp
My friends and I loved camping here! The hosts were super friendly and helpful and the animals make the experience so magical
Shuhong Q.
4 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· December 2024
With kids ·
Birdhouse
Many surprising. All the animals’ eyes are soft and warm. They came to our side lightly to smell and sense.
Shelby R.
2 reviews
Camping here was great! Easy access and we got in when it was dark with no problem! Very quiet and the views are awesome! Plus there was a really awesome outdoor shower. The hosts were very nice as well. Also a plus we got to see some horses and a sheep. I highly recommend if you are in the area or cruising through!
Location
Squaw Valley, Fresno, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nyyhmy (Western Mono/Monache) and Yokuts 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 Alyssa N.
Joined in July 2024Response rate: 100%
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