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Free Your Mind Camping

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· Gasquet, Del Norte, California
120 acres hosted by Kirk S.
4 RV/tent sites
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Near Redwood National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Hiouchi Visitor Center.
Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Where the mountains meet the sea. The campground land is remotely located on private property and perfectly located for excursions to the Pacific Ocean, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, the Smith River National Recreation Area, and the Pacific Coast Ranges and mountain lakes such as the Devil's Punchbowl, Buck Lake, and Raspberry Lake. Relax and free you mind while camping on 120+ acres of private property under starry skies with almost no light or noise pollution. You are not alone on the mountain as other people live here in the wild. You only have access to the campground and a nearby pond. In the surrounding area you can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, surfing, mushrooming, berry-picking, beachcombing, birdwatching, and countless other outdoor activities. The campsites have picnic tables and fire rings, and campers are provided with 5 gallons of potable water. An outdoor, COLD-water Artesian shower, out in the open mountain air with the wild things and an outhouse with a compost toilet are also provided. Bundles of firewood are available for an extra charge when you book your campsite. The campsites are set within a deciduous and pine forest at about 1913 feet in elevation. There is a pond on the property, but its purpose is for wildlife habitat ONLY, so water activities are NOT allowed. NO swimming, NO fishing, NO boating, NO trapping, etc. The wild things live here! The property owner has a dog, three cats, and a menagerie of yard birds such as turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. They do make noise! Kirk has lived off-grid for over twenty years and holds a wealth of information about the Gasquet/Del Norte County area. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the property is that it has had documented Sasquatch encounters over the past twenty years that have been published in "Tribal Bigfoot" (D. Paulides 2009). Kirk can tell you about his experiences with this and other phenomena on the property.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
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64 ratings · 52 reviews
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Camille S.recommends
September 12, 2024
FISHER
Stargazers Paradise
This is a completely off-grid campsite that could hold up to four separate campsites which would feel a bit too crowded. We were completely lucky and had the place to ourselves all but one night. Water was provided by water bladders that were kept at the table. There's a wonderful meadow behind the campsites that allowed for an unobstructed gorgeous view of the skies. We spent many a very late night looking at the beautiful sky. The host was great Wood was reasonably priced was there to check in morning and evening but did not overstay. The host suggestions for stopping into the cafe we're spot on. Fantastic all the way around! .
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Bailey H.recommends
September 1, 2024
FISHER
Beautiful night sky. Was able to accommodate the same day. Met the host in person and was kind enough to offer some dried pine ones to help with fire. 3 women visiting from Florida, felt safe in the campground. The bagged toilet set up was quite the adventure but cleaner than many public restrooms we’ve encountered.
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Nathan C.recommends
August 31, 2024
BEAR
Great place to camp in peace
Super nice host, fun to talk to, knowledgeable about the area!
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Trish L.
August 30, 2024
FISHER
Secure, Safe, & Wildish
We chose this Hipcamp because we were looking for what was described. It is secure, private, and in a wooded area. Not all folks would appreciate the 2 plus mile drive up to the top of the hill, but that was fine for us. We did see a bear the first night so this is definitely not a glamorous camping spot. We felt welcomed by the host’s gift of water and drinks; we were out when he stopped by on our second day of camping. The bathroom set up was great! As well as a safe way to have a campfire.
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Darren A.recommends
August 18, 2024
FISHER
Fun weekend camping in Gasquet CA
I enjoyed tent camping on Kirk’s land. He was friendly and welcoming.
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Mason G.recommends
August 18, 2024
BEAR
Wonderful hosts, great communication. Located in a beautiful area with quick access to the Coast and Jedediah Smith State Park. Easy to get in and very safe. We really enjoyed our stay, they have everything you need. Thanks Kirk and Carolyn!
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Gasquet, Del Norte, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Tolowa Dee-ni’, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians 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 Kirk S.

Joined in May 2022
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