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Salmon Creek Ranch

97%

1309 reviews

· Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California

400 acres hosted by John & Lesley B.

1 lodging site · 3 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Best treehouses: 1st place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Family-friendly

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

Best farmstays: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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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97% Recommend3389 ratings · 1309 reviews

Kim G.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Beautiful area.

Tent ·

Creekside Camp #2

Site #2 was nice, right next to the road and a Honey Bucket. Couldn't find the trail to the animals. Difficult finding the campsites. Not much help from hosts. But still such a beautiful area, you can't go wrong. Sites clean and quiet.

Elizabeth D.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Unforgettable trip

Eagle's Nest Treehouse Farmstay

Absolutely incredible stay. The place is incredibly cozy, the amenities are beautiful and very functional and the property itself is a lovely place to wander. John and Lesley are fabulous hosts.

Cicely H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Fabulous car/tent camping!

Tent · With pets ·

Redwood Camp #3

We stayed at #3 and it was perfection! The deck made tent camping more comfortable. The location was incredible and we had the place to ourselves for most of our stay. We lucked out with the weather and we were able to enjoy tons of spring flowers. Our dog had a great time running in the meadow. Next time we will bring our own porta potty.

Sylvia C.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Thank you John and Lesley!

Tent · With pets ·

Redwood Camp #3

Such an awesome spot! The campsites are located in a little meadow on a nearly 400 acre farm. I recommend having 4x4 to get down there. The dirt road is pretty steep and bumpy. We had a truck camper on which made it a little sketchier but we got down. Sites are well maintained as is the porty potty. Don’t forget to buy some duck eggs and meats on your way out

Patricia D.

4 reviews

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· April 2025

Beautiful site tucked in Bodega Bay

Tent ·

Redwood Camp #3

We stayed in Site 3; note that this is not the redwood grove in the photos, as that is site 1! But Site 3 was great; it offered privacy, had a deck for a tent (if you prefer that) and was closest to the creek! The only thing is that the toilet is a farther walk, but it worked out fine. John & Lesley gave clear directions and we found our site with no issues! Also - you definitely need 4WD or AWD. It was a lot of fun driving down the path to the campsite! Would love to stay here again!

Dylan H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Amazing campsite!

Tent · Group trip ·

Redwood Camp #2

The campsite was fantastic! It was secluded, clean, and John was nice enough to let our group borrow a pot to use to cook chili! This campsite is great for larger groups as you can reserve more than one campsite. The meadow was great for stargazing and other activities. The trails were nice and had lots of wildlife. I would definitely recommend this campsite and would love to return sometime in the future.

Location

Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California, United StatesTo 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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