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Musick Creek Falls

98%

· Sacramento, Fresno, California

40 acres hosted by Shandie F.

4 RV/tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Shandie is a Star Host

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Musick Creek Falls is 40 acres and lies just south of Shaver Lake. At an elevation of, 4800 feet (1.46 km). The land is in a green and lush state of regrowth following the Creek Fire four years ago. Exhibiting novel and intriguing wildflowers such as Sierra Manzanita, sweet peas, Indian paintbrush, and cedars. The terrain is natural, beautiful, and rugged. This property boasts three exquisite cascading waterfalls, hiking trails, rock climbing, mountain biking, and stargazing opportunities. With proximity to Shaver Lake and China Peak Ski Resort, you are just minutes from any outdoor activity imaginable. Including, but not limited to, hiking, water and snow skiing, fishing, boating, stargazing, and sooo much more. The road into the property, although being maintained by us and the community, is still a dirt and gravel road. There are a few potholes and water bars. If you've rented a new Lamborghini, you should probably park on the asphalt, or use the Helicopter pad. The spigot provides excellent spring water. The water is flown in daily, condensed against Musick Mountain and filtered through acres of underground granite aquifers, where the minerals are added, raising the PH to around 9. The high PH helps rid the body of pollutants. I feel it is essential to the whole Musick Creek experience. We want you to leave here healthier and happier than when you arrived. There is trash and a composting outhouse on site. My wife and I stay here on site as long as the dog allows us to serve out heaping amounts of privacy or hospitality. Please explore everywhere. Be sure to check out all three waterfalls and Shaver Lake. Don't stay gone too long, though, as just about every night, there is an unforgettable sunset and the sounds and smells of the Sierra Nevada. The experience is supernatural. There is powerful medicine here, and it is undeniable. The weather is very mild most of the year, where a sweatshirt is perfect most nights and not too hot during the day We have kayaks available for use free of charge. Musick Creek Falls offers an affordable option compared to campgrounds and cabins in the area, which are often booked up and very expensive. Most cell phones have good reception throughout the property. We also have spare tents, camping gear, blankets, etc. if you forget something. Musick Creek borders on a Nature Conservancy. Since nearly all proceeds from your support go to the preservation of the area and its ecosystem, It is crucial that we respect our downstream neighbors. Unfortunately, there was an incident where a large family had trash blowing downstream. I know that this is not the norm for Hipcampers. As we are the most respectful and best looking of all the camping crowd. Though some are better at the leave no trace policy than others. It is critical that we deposit all trash into the receptacle. There are garbage bins for your use next to the shipping container, and one can be put at your site upon request. Sasquatch has been known to rip the limbs clean out of the sockets of campers he/she/it has suspected of littering. I scolded the squatch but when he/she/it tried handing back the arms to the campers... well Im sure you can see the problem there. Please be courteous to our neighbors, as the golden rule is the law of the land. We appreciate your support more than you know, and we are thrilled to share this amazing place with our Hipcamp community. Please be careful during your stay. Rocks can be slick in the water, and when the moon is small, it is very dark. Some nights can be cold, and there are timber rattlers that share the space with us. Timber rattlers are the most timid and shy of all rattlesnakes. If you are too close, they will give you a polite couple of shakes, indicating that they are merely passing through and would appreciate some space. Please be advised that in the winter months of December through April, there will be no host on site, and access will be limited as weather permits. For more info, visit https://musickcreekfalls.com. I just have to add, for anybody still reading, that Hipcampers are truly an amazing group of people. Maybe it's just that I get to meet you when you're on Vacation and down for anything, but I have not met a single Hipcamper I didn't like, which is incredible as I live out in the wilderness because I don't like people. You all have given me a renewed sense of community, and I am grateful for you all. If you are friends of the falls, then you are my family. What's mine is yours, and the Falls is ours. The responsibility of preserving this place and this planet belongs to all of us as well. Thank you for your support, and thank you for being you, exactly as you are.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Cave

Forest

Hot spring

Lake

98%

180 ratings · 140 reviews

Meka G.recommends

September 12, 2024

Musick Cove

Amazing campsite! One of the best I’ve had the privilege to camp at. Thank you for sharing the land with hipcampers! Will definitely be back.

Meredith F.recommends

September 11, 2024

Upper Falls

An oasis in the Sierras

My friends and I can't wait to come back. We had booked Upper Falls, but stayed at the Musick Cove site because Shandi upgraded us for free since no one was staying there. It was INCREDIBLE, truly an oasis. There's a waterfall and pools of water to splash on, and the site feels incredible spacious. there are two fire pits, one next to the picnic table and close to where you set up tent, and another ~20 feet away with room for chairs all around it. We explored all the other campsites and honestly, they're all fantastic and have great views. Shandi and Jesse were amazing hosts - so welcoming and accommodating. We were able to borrow chairs, a grill grate, a lounger, and other things from her which was so helpful. Don't hesitate to book, it's beautiful, serene, and just perfect.

Andrea M.recommends

September 7, 2024

Musick Cove

This place is absolutely magical! It was my second time visiting and I couldn’t get enough still, will definitely be back. Shandie and Jesse are amazing, genuine host I really appreciate them! They let us borrow a few things such as sleeping pads and Kayaks and gave us some awesome recommendations for visiting Shaver Lake. I also love how dog friendly it is here. Thank you Shandie and Jesse! :)

Claudia M.recommends

September 4, 2024

Upper Falls

Long weekend in nature

We camped at the Upper Falls and loved the views and dipping pools. There are 4 sites in total on the land with a lot of space between them. Got a bit windy at night but it was very hot so not an issue, nothing blew away. The compost toilet was very clean and a short walk away. If you need a toilet close by then another site may suit you better. There was plenty of fresh cold water flowing over the falls and the dipping pools were a welcome cool down during the day. It was a peaceful quiet camping experience. There is room for 2 smaller tents or one big tent. The fresh spring water for refilling was really great. There isn’t much shade during the day. Shaver Lake is a short drive away where you can get ice and supplies. I would recommend bringing some water shoes/Tevas as you cross the creek a lot. Overall it was a wonderful few days relaxing in nature and the hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.

Cathy G.recommends

September 2, 2024

Upper Falls

We loved our stay here - the sunsets are truly unforgettable and Shandie and Jesse are amazing hosts. They made sure we were comfortable and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. We’ll definitely be back!

James :.recommends

September 2, 2024

Midway Lookout

Tent camping at this spot was super fun and just what my friends and I were looking for on my birthday trip. So much space between sites really gives you a good sense of privacy. If you haven’t used a compost toilet before, you might be a little scared but it’s clean and well built. Our campsite had a huge canopy and a nice picnic table and two spots to make a fire. Little to no bugs biting. Can’t swim here but can definitely have fun in the waterfalls! The ground in my area was incredibly uneven, so if you aren’t somewhat athletic, or have trouble walking, you would wanna pass on this site. But if you have no trouble getting around you’ll be fine. Beautiful waterfalls, lots of space to explore, wonderful sunsets, Shaver Lake near by and shops that offer food, light groceries, or camping materials you may have forgotten. My only negative experience was my first arrival. Host didn’t answer any of my phone calls and me and my friends kinda just kept driving around until we found it. She did apologize and got back to me as soon as she was available. So if you’re directionally challenged like me, definitely message host before hand for clear cut directions. Overall: I would give this site and host a solid 9 out of 10!

Location

Sacramento, Fresno, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nyyhmy (Western Mono/Monache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking