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Salmon Creek Ranch

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· Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California

400 acres hosted by John & Lesley B.

1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 4 tent sites

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Best treehouses: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Located within 45 minutes of the wine country and 2 miles from the coast, our property is 400 acres of rolling hills and redwood groves, with a creek running along its base. With miles of trails meandering through quiet woods and meadows, you will be able to revel in the tranquility of a private preserve, without sacrificing easy access to some of Sonoma County's most famous attractions. A hundred years ago, this land was used to graze sheep. Remnants of the old fence lines can still be seen in places, along with old cement troughs. Since then, the land has been left to its own devices, passing through many hands, most famously owned by two brothers in the 1980's who built a truly amazing tree house in the forest which has been featured in several magazine articles. It was revamped and updated in 2016 by a master craftsman, using fallen redwood logs found on the property and is now a unique structural work of art, available for overnight stays. We produce 100% grass fed, dry-aged beef on our certified organic pastures and have a store on site if you would like to purchase delicious steaks, ribs, ground beef for hamburgers or some roasts to take home. Our cattle graze on the native grasses, never grain, and drink only water produced from our own springs. We also raise Kiko meat goats and produce pastured, certified organic duck eggs on a commercial basis. Whether it's surfing at sandy beaches, award-winning clam chowder, a wine tour, horseback riding or a hot air balloon ride you're after, you won't have far to drive if you make our ranch your base camp. You may see a family of deer appear suddenly, or a few Scottish Highland cows which we allow to roam freely over the property. There are over twenty species of wild birds that grace this protected spot, so bring your binoculars! A portion of your fee goes towards protecting native flora and fauna as part of our private wildlife preservation program. A limited number of private, widely spaced camp spots are available for visitors. The Eagles' Nest Treehouse (mentioned above) is very isolated and you may or may not even be aware that there are other people within miles of you. For those who value nature, seclusion, quiet and the artistry of old growth redwood, this is the place for you.

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3273 ratings · 1231 reviews

Max S.recommends

June 27, 2024

Creekside Camp #2

Will be back again!

This is an amazing piece of property. The location is AAA+++. The owners and super nice and really want to share their special spot in CA. There are two camp areas. We were in Creekside. It was nice, but I think the Redwood campground is better. The hiking around the property is awesome. Bodega and Bodega Bay plus Hwy 1 north are must see. Pro-tip, don't confuse the town of Bodega with Bodega Bay, especially when reading their directions regarding the post office! lol. The price is healthy, but the quality is there. Don't hesitate.

Andrea W.recommends

June 24, 2024

Creekside Camp #3

The location was lovely, the creek great fun for the kids and the hosts were very kind when we went to visit the farm. Great spot!

Raven F.recommends

June 23, 2024

Creekside Camp #3

Beautiful location- creek fun for the kids. Convenient portables and lovely walks throughout.

Megan H.recommends

June 19, 2024

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farmstay

Staying in that tree house was really a perfect dream. The location is so private and the views were wonderful. The treehouse was super cozy and comfortable. We had a great time! John gave us a some lovely recommendations on hikes on the property and all of there animals were such a joy to see when driving past. Would 100% stay there again!

Jeremy O.recommends

June 18, 2024

Redwood Camp #1

Redwood Oasis, Perfect for Families

Third time at this site and had a wonderful time as always. It's a magical area that is wonderful for our young kids, highly recommended.

John N.recommends

June 17, 2024

Redwood Camp #2

Amazing spot! Lesley was very welcoming! We had such a good time, awesome private campsite.

Location

Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Graton Rancheria, Miwok, and Me-Wuk (Coast Miwok) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by John & Lesley B.Joined in October 2015

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