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Root's End

97%
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193 reviews
 · Mendocino, Mendocino, California
4 acres hosted by Molly R.
3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site
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Nearly four acres close to town and amenities, yet quiet and secluded. Away from any major roads and on quiet nights, the fog horn from the Big River buoy can be heard. Wildlife on the property include piliated woodpeckers, deer, raccoons, jack rabbits, bears (keep your trash and food inside!), mountain lions, foxes, and of course, our resident ravens. Wild huckleberries and rhododendrons are abundant among the redwoods and fir. A beautiful spot to spend the night!
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Woods Tent Site
97% (47)
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Park and walk down a short path to a secluded tent site. There is a leveled space to pitch your tent, a hand made picnic table, trash can, fire ring, and plenty of fire wood to stay warm and enjoy a quiet evening in the coastal forest. This is a quiet forest retreat where the redwood roots spread far and wide. Within walking distance (20 min.) to the village of Mendocino, the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of outdoor activities including tide pooling, fishing, diving, mushroom hunting, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, & surfing. A short 3 minute drive to Big River Beach and a 15 minute drive to Fort Bragg.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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$70
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RV/tent sites 1 site
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Root's End Tent Site
98% (98)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Pitch your tent, park your camper van, or small RV in our coastal forest and enjoy the surrounding redwoods, rhododendrons, and huckleberries. Get warm with a fire in the provided fire pit and watch the sun set through the trees. This is a quiet forest retreat where the redwood roots spread far and wide. Within walking distance (20 min.) to the village of Mendocino, the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of outdoor activities including tide pooling, fishing, diving, mushroom hunting, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and surfing. A short 3 minute drive to Big River Beach and a 15 minute drive to Fort Bragg.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$80
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Lodging 3 sites
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Fisherman's Shack
97% (52)
Cabin · Sleeps 4
Get cozy in this rustic fisherman's shack and take in the surrounding redwoods, rhododendrons, and huckleberries. Built with a variety of materials including wood felled and milled by the hosts and recycled wood from a water tower built in the early 1900s - all found on our property. A truly unique and inspiring cabin to rest and relax in. Additionally, there is a custom built private pit toilet down a short path from the shack. Bring your sleeping bags or request bedding (see Extras at checkout) to make your stay perfect in this private setting. Our quiet forest retreat, where the redwood roots spread far and wide, is within walking distance (20 min.) to the village of Mendocino, the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of outdoor activities including tide pooling, fishing, diving, mushroom hunting, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and surfing. A short 3 minute drive to Big River Beach and a 15 minute drive to Fort Bragg. On site, enjoy a fire by the picnic table and soak in all that the forest has to offer.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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$135
/ night
for NaN guests
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Tiny House Among the Redwoods
94% (41)
Tiny home · Sleeps 4
A quiet forest retreat where the redwood roots spread far and wide. Within walking distance (20 min.) to the village of Mendocino, the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of outdoor activities including tide pooling, fishing, diving, mushroom hunting, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and surfing. A short 3 minute drive to Big River Beach and a 15 minute drive to Fort Bragg. On site, enjoy a fire by the picnic table and soak in all that the forest has to offer. In the tiny house, there is a full size mattress in the loft and a twin mattress can be added to the lower main room for additional sleeping space. Bedding and bath towels can be provided at an extra cost (see extras). Full kitchen with refrigerator/ freezer, coffee maker, propane stove/oven, and sink. There is a full shower inside and a private pit toilet/outhouse outside.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
No pets
Showers
Picnic table
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$175
/ night
for NaN guests
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Sunset Cabin
Booked 9 times
Cabin · Sleeps 5
Get cozy in this rustic Sunset cabin and take in the surrounding redwoods, rhododendrons, and huckleberries. Built with a variety of materials including wood felled and milled by the hosts and recycled wood from a water tower built in the early 1900s - all found on our property. A truly unique and inspiring cabin to rest and relax in. Additionally, there is a custom built private pit toilet down a short path from the cabin. Bring your sleeping bags to make your stay perfect in this private setting. Our quiet forest retreat, where the redwood roots spread far and wide, is within walking distance (20 min.) to the village of Mendocino, the Pacific Ocean, and a variety of outdoor activities including tide pooling, fishing, diving, mushroom hunting, bird watching, kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking, biking, and surfing. A short 3 minute drive to Big River Beach and a 15 minute drive to Fort Bragg. On site, enjoy a fire by the picnic table and soak in all that the forest has to offer.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
from
$155
/ night
for NaN guests
Reviews
97% Recommend242 ratings · 193 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Great stay and prime location to visit the surrounding areas. Walking distance into town and the beach. Second time staying and it was just as wonderful!
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Michelle N.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Fisherman's Shack
The fisherman’s shack and property was beautiful, very special space enclosed with trees and flowers, made with care. We shared the bed and our dog fit in her crate perfectly. Hosts were responsive and helpful! Also so close to town, and easy access to the 1.
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Brooke S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Fisherman's Shack
Quiet nice spot very close to the small town of Mendocino and the sea
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Lily S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
We will be back
Tent · With pets ·
Root's End Tent Site
Our stay at Roots End was so enjoyable. Very close to the Mendocino beach. We had the perfect set up. Picnic bench, trash can available, nice bathroom set up. FYI, leave your food in your car if you’re going somewhere; we had a critter go through some of our trash and food left out in the picnic table.
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Kirsten L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
19 ft campervan · With kids ·
Root's End Tent Site
Be sure to use the provided GPS coordinates to find the right driveway! The street address will get you close enough, but the number you're looking for is hidden behind another mailbox. It feels a little weird effectively driving deep into someone's back yard, but the campsite is set off a good distance and the landscaping partitions it well. It's still a lot more private than most public campgrounds. The firepit is cleverly set up with a removable makeshift grill, wood is provided nearby, and I'm being completely serious when I say that the composting toilet is the classiest outhouse I've ever used. And while I did, my wife snuck a look at some of the host's other sites and said that they definitely look worth visiting too. The walk into Mendocino is nice and takes just under half an hour. It's worth noting that Little Lake Road isn't flat and there's no sidewalk, but we managed fine with a stroller.
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Rusty G.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Nice space.
Fisherman's Shack
Owner was very easy to communicate with! Beautiful property however we stayed in our van instead of the fisherman’s home that we rented. We were unaware it was not a completely sealed space and there was a significant draft even with proper bedding. Restroom/ outhouse was impossible to get to as the lights strung were not on. Would return and stay in van on tent site but not in the fisherman’s shack. Beautiful shack but not equipped for windy or chilly nights regardless of bedding. Very drafty.
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Brittney A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Great place to land!
21 ft campervan ·
Root's End Tent Site
Quiet and quaint. Little meandering paths to tent sites. Outhouse super impressive--more like a lovely greenhouse. Thanks for the great stay and thoughtful touches!
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Carolyn H.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Secluded and charming
With pets ·
Sunset Cabin
Overall great experience - the location was amazing. Mendocino is a gem! The cabin was perfectly secluded behind lots of trees and shrubbery, but we could still hear other campers from our site. The cabin and bathroom was tidy. There was no heating inside, so a bit chilly. Had to bring our own linens, cooking supplies, etc. There was cut firewood to use in the pit outside. All in all comfortable stay, but I don’t think it warrants the price tag for what’s offered as far as glamping accommodation goes.
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Lauren L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
the tiny home was perfect for the two of us and the hot shower felt amazing after many nights at more, rustic, stays!
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Dusty C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Root's End Tent Site
Close to town and bike trails. Private. 👍👍👍👍 Easy to find.
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Jeanne S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
stay at the cabin, it is the best!
Sunset Cabin
beautiful place and the firewood was provided free of charge.
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Asem E.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Mendocino Gem
Tent ·
Root's End Tent Site
One of my favorite hip camps! Very convenient and close to town but still feels like you’re in the middle of the forest. Molly the host is also really nice and welcoming. Will be back next time!
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Por Phol M.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Woods Tent Site
This was a nice clean campsite in the woods with trash can and firewood. Unfortunately, firewood was too wet to use. I would consider staying again, but the price just felt a bit high for camping. Very convenient to town.
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Anna B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Great spot for camper vans
Tent · With pets ·
Root's End Tent Site
This spot is slightly more exposed than the tent site, which makes sense since you can drive your camper right in! It's well maintained and still fairly private as you face into the wooded area. Loved the fire pits and the peaceful vibe!
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Jessica V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Serent and peaceful
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Lovely private spot with a lot of tree coverage. This is probably the most private spot of the camp sites with the Fisherman's shack being the second most private. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean, our stay was great!
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Jessica V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
We loved our stay amongst the redwoods! We would absolutely stay again. The tiny house is comfortable and the kitchenette well-stocked with dining ware and tools for cooking. We loved the string lights. The only thing to note is that the tiny house is very close to the main house and there is very little privacy.
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Amy A.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Lovely escape
22 ft campervan ·
Root's End Tent Site
This was our 2nd time staying here. It was a wet weekend that kept others away so felt very private. Listen to the ocean in the background. Relax in the trees. Appreciate having a trash can--as I mentioned last time, it's amazing how hard it is to find a place to deposit your trash in the area. Love the outdoor compost toilet. And the proximity to Big River and nearby hiking and mountain biking.
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Tianna M.
39 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
What an amazing spot
16 ft car · With kids ·
Root's End Tent Site
What a great place to stay and the hosts are amazing, they made sure that we had all we needed and that there was space enough for all our rigs. We will definitely be staying here again!
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Eric S.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Fisherman's Shack
Beautiful little spot! And surprisingly insulated, especially during the winter! The camp came with free fire wood, and the bathroom was very clean. Highly recommend!!!
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Morgan O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Molly's place was awesome - ft. a fully stocked little firewood hut, and a super clean composting toilet. The woods tent site felt super private and beautiful despite being so close to town. Definitely would come again!
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Catherine C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
It's a great little place. It was raining the whole time we were there and it was rather majestic sounding in the tiny house.
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Nicole N.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Great secluded camp site only a few minutes from Mendocino! The owner was very responsive and accommodating.
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Paul T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Thanksgiving at the Tiny House!
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
Our family celebrated Thanksgiving at the Roots End Tiny Cabin in Mendocino, and it was an experience we’ll always cherish. The cabin’s location was perfect—secluded yet close to the town and beach. It was cozy but spacious enough for our family of four (including a 9- and 16-year-old). The well-equipped kitchenette and comfortable sleeping setup were great, though I’d recommend bringing sleeping bags as it gets chilly at night. Cooking over the fire pit made our Thanksgiving meal extra special, and the propane range was perfect for morning coffee. The outdoor space, lit with patio lights, was charming, though the pit toilet took a little getting used to. For a unique holiday or peaceful family getaway, the Roots End Tiny Cabin is an amazing choice! Tips for Traveling to Mendocino During the Holidays: - Plan your itinerary and pre-book rides at least a week in advance, as availability can be limited. - Call ahead to reserve tables at Mendocino’s quaint restaurants—they’re lovely but have limited seating. - Don’t miss dining at The Waiting Room; the hospitality and ambiance are incredible! - Stop by Goodlife Cafe—the food, service, and ambiance are amazing! It can get crowded quickly, so plan ahead—or don’t—but it’s worth the wait!
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Dia R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
10 ft travel trailer ·
Root's End Tent Site
Beautiful site surrounded by redwoods! Host was responsive and insightful with all questions and help we needed. We’d definitely stay here again, though not during rainy season. It was very close to the other sites but luckily no one else was staying at the tent site. Important note that I didn’t realize: this site shared a toilet with the neighboring tent site.
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Martha C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Very serene
18 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Root's End Tent Site
Beautiful and quiet. Host was there on arrival to check us in and answer any questions.
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Nicholas V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Great location, helpful host
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
Molly was super responsive and helpful and the property descriptions were accurate and worked for our needs. Sink, stove, refrigerator, and shower in the tiny home were nice glamping perks. The shack was a cool little shelter with its own super private fire pit and table area. The outhouses were clean and stocked with the necessities. I rented both the Tiny House and the Fisherman's Shack, which were adjacent and only about 20 paces from each other. As a result, it felt like we had a large yard area to ourselves, which was fun for our kids. Both sites are within view of Molly's home and within 50-100 yards of the other sites on the property. Loved how close the whole property was to downtown Mendocino (about a mile, just across the highway), which made for easy exploring of the area.
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Jeremy R.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2024
With kids ·
Tiny House Among the Redwoods
The tiny house among the redwoods was a cute small cabin. It fit my family of four just fine. Packed with all the necessities, we had a good stay. Molly was very kind and warm. My only complaint is the lack of privacy. There isn’t much. It’s fairly close to the rest of the sites and the main House. But if that doesn’t bother you make sure to check this one out. It’s literally about 3-5 minutes away from the Big River which was absolutely majestic!
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Mario G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Magical campsite!
Tent · With pets ·
Woods Tent Site
I loved our stay on Molly's land! The walk to tent site was so secluded and magical. The bathroom was very clean as well. We definitely will come back - it was perfect for exploring the Mendocino coast!
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Meghan T.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Woods Tent Site
Perfect directions and instructions! Cool property close to town.
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Jim W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
18 ft campervan ·
Root's End Tent Site
We loved the location! The site was as described, with a fire pit and wood available for use. Responsive host, dog friendly, would return.
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Laura R.
2 reviews
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Mendocino, Mendocino, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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