The Yuba Yurt

99%

59 reviews

· North San Juan, Nevada, California · 5 acres

Hosted by Kathy O.

Yurt

· 2 guests max · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

The Yuba Yurt is "glamping", or an idyllic remote working location, at its best. Carefully appointed "simplicity" immersed in Nature, but with stable high speed internet, situated equidistantly between the three forks of the "wild and scenic" Yuba River. Enjoy! THE SPACE Venture to the heart of Yuba river country and experience the rustic comfort of glamping in a 30’ pacific yurt. A remedy for “Nature Deficit Disorder”, this is your opportunity to taste the magic of simple living in the round. Located on the North San Juan ridge at the edge of Tahoe National Forest, endless outdoor activities abound. Enjoy incredible hiking, crystal-clear swimming holes and world-class mountain biking trails during summer and pristine snow-play areas away from the crowds during winter. Take in gorgeous scenic drives and numerous points of historical interest--including Malokoff Diggins--from California gold rush period. Discover the active gold mining town of Allegheny, the scenic beauty of Downieville or soak the afternoon away at Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville. The village of Nevada city--with all it has to offer--is just 20 minutes away. Or simply relax... As much a nature blind as a dwelling, the yurt is located on 5 peaceful acres of mixed oak and madrone woodland with a filtered view of the Sierra foothills, a claw foot bath tub under the stars and much more. Light and airy with both propane and wood heat, the well-designed interior features a spacious kitchen, a comfy queen bed and a full bathroom. The kitchen is stocked for a cook with quality cooking equipment and is supplied with oils, sauces and spices. Tranquil and rustic, but with WiFi and a small streaming set-up, there are also games and plenty of good books. A perfect anytime retreat! THE AREA RiverSea East is located on the San Juan Ridge, an area near Nevada City and Grass Valley that extends about 24 miles between the south and middle forks of the Yuba River. A small Nevada County community far removed from town, modern day North San Juan is part hippie, part isolationist, part new age and part conservative.It's only a 20 minute drive from downtown Nevada City, but since you have to drive up and down the heavily forested, windy river-canyon road, it feels rather remote. When you get there, it consists of less than ten businesses scattered around the mountains, a bushel of dreadlocked hippies, a bunch of pot farms, a vineyard, and LOTS of empty, undeveloped wood, making North San Juan a really beautiful place, surrounded, as it is, by forested mountains and rivers. North San Juan is a great place to explore. There's all kinds of hidden spots, neat places to go, river access with good swimming holes and little stores and cafes. This area is spotted with little organic farms, beautiful little houses and the occasional run-down looking trailer.Farm, house OR trailer, because North San Juan and the Ridge are so sparsely populated, every residence seems to have acres of property that the people are free to plant, enjoy or neglect at will. OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF PETS: Your well-behaved dog is welcome with advanced permission and agreement to our pet policy for an additional $10.00 per night. As this is a wilderness area with abundant wildlife, do not let your dog wander outside at night unattended. NEVER leave your dog unattended at the yurt or let them roam unleashed in the woods. Neighbors will report dogs who bark incessantly. PARTIES and extra visitors are not allowed. Quiet time in the neighborhood is 10pm SAVE OUR ROAD SPEED is 10mph at all times.Located on the North San Juan Ridge at the edge of Tahoe National Forest, endless outdoor activities abound. Enjoy incredible hiking, crystal-clear swimming holes and world-class mountain biking trails during summer and pristine snow-play areas away from the crowds during winter. Take in gorgeous scenic drives and numerous points of historical interest--including Malokoff Diggins--from California gold rush period. Discover the active gold mining town of Allegheny, the scenic beauty of Downieville or soak the afternoon away at Sierra Hot Springs in Sierraville. The village of Nevada city--with all it has to offer--is just 20 minutes away. The nightly rate includes a 10% county tax as well as a cleaning fee. When booking the request, please let us know if you'll be bringing any pets with you. Happy camping!

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

PETS: Your well-behaved dog is welcome with advanced permission and signed pet policy for an additional $10.00 per night. Dog are NEVER to be left unattended at the yurt or to roam unleashed on the property. Do not allow your dog to bark incessantly. Neighbors WILL complain.

No campfires

This is an extreme fire danger area. No open fires or flames of any kind The wood stove is not to be used May through October SMOKING AND FIRE DANGER: There is absolutely no smoking permitted inside any of the structures. Residents are on high alert regarding wildfires and during fire season folks readily report any sign of smoke to the authorities. (And don’t place anything on top of propane heater.)

Potable water available

Tap, hose

Showers available

Hot water

Cooking equipment present

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Pack it out

The yurt does not have garbage service. (We do have a supply of extra garbage bags to help you "pack it out". If you smoke outside, please extinguish butts in water and dispose of them in the main trash bin.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

Speed limit is 10mph. There are several spots you will need to go slower. It's accessible by 2WD vehicles, but pay extra attention if you vehicle is especially low to the ground.

During your trip

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Leave it better

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Reviews

99% Recommend75 ratings · 59 reviews

The Yuba Yurt offers a serene and secluded camping experience with a touch of luxury. Guests consistently appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cozy wood-burning stove, and the unique outdoor bathtub, which remains a favorite feature. The surrounding area provides beautiful nature trails and proximity to local attractions like the Yuba River, making it easy to blend relaxation with exploration. While mostly positive, some reviews mention the presence of bugs and critters, which is typical for such a natural setting.

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Adrienne C.

2 reviews

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· January 2025

We have been to the Yuba Yurt twice now and have had an excellent experience both times! The yurt feels super secluded and the bathtub outside gets hotter water than at my own house. The nature around the yurt is absolutely gorgeous, especially with all of the manzanita. The full kitchen is super convenient for if you don't leave the yurt but still want home cooked food. We first went for new years of 2022 right after a snowstorm. The fireplace in the yurt kept us warm enough we didn't even notice the few inches of snow outside. Our most recent trip earlier this January had beautiful weather and it was great to be able to explore the nearby hiking trails. Both Nevada city and grass valley both have excellent food as well. Tuscany gardens and brewhause both were great restaurants and treated my partner and I great for her birthday. All in all we've loved coming to the yurt both times and definitely plan to return again.

Crow L.

3 reviews

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· January 2025

This is our second stay at the yurt, but our first stay in the winter-- loved it. The wood-burning stove was a hit, and kept the space warm and festive.

Darcie O.

9 reviews

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· December 2024

Quiet reprieve in nature

With pets

We loved the yurt and the wood burning stove. Everything we needed was there. Plenty of instructions so you can feel fully self-sufficienct as you're definitely out there. Bed was comfortable, shower was hot, and our dog enjoyed the space, too.

Jamie R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

We loved it!! It was perfect for my husband and our dog Otis. We loved swimming in the yuba river. Will definitely be back again!

Matt S.

4 reviews

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· August 2024

The surrounding property was peaceful and the space was very beautiful. There was clearly a lot of thought and organization put into the setup. The informational binders had local history, food recommendations and detailed directions to local swimming holes. The outdoor bathtub was a treat! We slept well, cooked some delicious meals, ate outside while listening to thunder in the distance. We would definitely recommend and will visit again. Thank you so much!

Crow L.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

I have to admit, my partner and I fell in love with the yurt-and the location! The yurt was cozy, had was very well-stocked with kitchen supplies. The outdoor tub was stellar even in mid-August, it was totally usable and relaxing. The location is honestly pretty great, there is cell service and its close to local haunts like Mother Truckers (6 min drive), Ananda deli (7 min), and the South Yuba river. We'll definitely be coming back to enjoy again!

Location

North San Juan, Nevada, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Nisenan First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking