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Musick Creek Falls

98%

· Sacramento, Fresno, California

40 acres hosted by Shandie F.

4 RV/tent sites

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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%

169 ratings · 133 reviews

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!

Colin C.recommends

August 29, 2024

Musick Cove

Hosts were incredibly kind, site was immaculate. We were lucky enough to have the entire place to ourselves so I would suggest booking for the middle of the week if possible. Very serene and creek has plenty of small pools to sit in and escape the heat.

Johna V.recommends

August 23, 2024

Musick Cove

Really beautiful! Great views, nice host. I'd definitely visit again.

Terri O.recommends

August 23, 2024

Musick Cove

This place is very special, it’s like having your own Garden of Eden. Being up so close to the falls and with the perfect amount of shade we were never uncomfortable with the heat. Morning dips in the pools and sunset dinners with amazing views. I will definitely be visiting this gem in the near future. Shandie is a great host giving us the intel on the area, a huge barrel of wood and providing us with so much space we didn’t know if they were around or not. Outhouse/compost is the cleanest I’ve seen. Even got to leave the door open one morning knowing no other campers were around. Rex (74lb dog) had his first camping experience and absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this place. ❤️

Bry S.recommends

August 22, 2024

Upper Falls

Perfect

Amazing hosts that really put in alot of effort to make sure you have everything you might need or want. Beautiful land! This was our second time camping at this property, and there were many noticeable improvements since our last visit. The canopies, solar lights on the outhouse trail and the loungers by the swimming hole are great additions. Even with all sites occupied, there is plenty of privacy. Be very mindful of your footing exploring the stream through the upper falls as it stays pretty shallow and it is very slippery in spots. I'd take the trail to the lower falls if you have kids wanting to play in the water. Can't wait to come again!

Alex G.recommends

August 22, 2024

Midway Lookout

Our first time out camping with our little ones. It was fun, the water was refreshing! Although the fire did burn most of the place but still had good views. Will return when the Littles are a little older though.

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