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Wendy & John Farm

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356 reviews

· Ferndale, Humboldt, California

80 acres hosted by Wendy L.

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

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Wendy is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

My aunt and uncle bought the property in 1947 from itsfirst European settler, Paolo Gabrielli, who immigrated in early 1914 from northern Italy with slips of his grapevine in the lining of his coat. (The grapevine still grows over the back deck.) What can you expect? Quiet, beauty, birdsong, ocean roar, widely spaced campsites (only 5 on the 5 acres set aside for camping), extra stuff to purchase if you need or want it (fresh bread, soup, cobbler). Free firewood, local tips on travel and where to hike or what to visit. Or total solitude. Bring your (most non-cattle-chasing breeds) dogs if you wish (males must be neutered). Starlink internet. Walk to the beach of our wild ocean along a no-shoulder country road. We have no visible neighbors, no ambient light or sound. The air is clean and clear and the water is potable from an artesian spring on the property. No electricity at the sites and no generators allowed. (Charge your electronics at the farmhouse.) We offer homemade soup, cobbler, fresh bread, & morning coffee as $extras; you can order with the booking. The Victorian village of Ferndale is three miles east, as is a beautifully maintained 110-acre town wilderness with hiking trails called Russ Park. A 150-year-old cemetery slopes down a hillside & is filled with 19th century charm and history. Shops and restaurants welcome visitors. There are several bars/a wine bar/and a historic saloon that's as old boy as it was in 1890. A music venue in a restored 19th century church has amazing acoustics and attracts international talent as a top-notch venue (sessions are filmed for PBS) midway between Portland and San Francisco. So, it's a mix of town and country, village and farm, wilderness and bewilderedness. Safe, safe, safe, meaning: you can leave your belongings in your site and when you come back... they're still there :) We welcome the world.

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423 ratings · 356 reviews

Blaine C. T.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Hazelwood: quiet, safe, near ocean

Welcoming! As advertised and very beautiful. Hosts were kind and accommodating.

Shelly C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

20 ft Class C ·

Tent, Q-bed, hot shower, beach 1 mi

Wendy and John were great hosts. They invited us to the Christmas Tree lighting in downtown Ferndale. Their property was very well maintained and close to the beach and downtown.

Louis C.

2 reviews

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· December 2024

Tent ·

Beautiful Creekside

Everything was exactly as described... We were made to feel very welcome and had a great stay.

Kevin M.

9 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Tent ·

Tent, Q-bed, hot shower, beach 1 mi

Fantastic place to stay. Tucked away in the coastal countryside and plenty of space between camp neighbors. Wendy and John are awesome and very accommodating. Bathrooms were also nice and clean with hot water! We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Vanessa D.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

BOOK NOW!

Tent ·

Quiet Private Forest Edge

I absolutely loved this experience. Wendy and John are the sweetest couple ever. The fruit cobbler & soup is a MUST! Sooo delicious. Their property is absolutely beautiful. The water in the shower runs perfectly hot and the bathroom is walking distance from your tent. This was my first time visiting Ferndale and I will be back. Thank you Wendy and John for this beautiful experience. I can’t wait to be back with the rest of the family!! 🤍

Byron B.

3 reviews

Recommends

· November 2024

Really really really great!

Tent · With pets ·

TUCKED AWAY, by stream,ocean 1 mile

Wendy makes you cobbler, they offer dry firewood, the campsites are lovely, Ferndale is a Victorian treat, the beach is right down the road...these aren't opinions, they are facts.

Location

Ferndale, Humboldt, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wiyot First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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