Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
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Add your business details- Stay at a 72-acre California animal sanctuary and historic goldmine
- A half-hour drive to Kings Canyon National Park entrance
- Naturist-friendly site with hiking trails and a communal firepit
Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary is a 72-acre animal sanctuary in rural California, about 10 minutes’ drive from the little town of Squaw Valley and 40 minutes from Fresno.
Book your spot here and you’ll be staying among the resident animals at this 100-year-old former cattle ranch and gold mine. The gang includes free-roaming horses, sheep, dogs and cats – they’re a friendly bunch, and even more so if you happen to have a stash of suitable snacks. You’re perfectly welcome to get to know the animals and learn about them, but please don’t put yourself or any children on the horses (and please remember to close gates – they have a reputation for being escape artists…)
This is a fabulous area for hiking, close to trails in both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. As a warm-up for those routes you can follow walking trails around the ranch itself, including a rather steep walk that takes you up to the top of the property, which joins onto 140 acres of BLM-managed land.
Facilities at this property include compost toilet tents (both permanent and temporary), an enclosed outdoor shower and an outdoor eating area that’s got seating, solar lighting and a barbecue with both charcoal and gas grilling options.
Campfires are allowed at the pitches most of the time, except during periods of high fire alert. Two communal firepits are also available and you’re welcome to use these at any time.
Life here is pretty ladiback, so the site welcomes naturist guests but you're under no obligation to shed your clothes if you don't want to.
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Languages spoken
English
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Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Teens' club Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearbyType
Farm Very large (over 200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
40580 Ruth Hill Road
Dunlap
California
USA
93675
Directions Timezone
America/Los_Angeles Pacific Daylight Time (GMT-07:00)
GPS
36.73354°N
119.12592°W
Route directions
If your satnav has difficulty locating Dunlap, please enter 'Squaw Valley' instead.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Project Survival Cat Haven: five minutes’ drive
- Sierra Peaks Winery: 10 minutes
- King’s Canyon National Park entrance: half an hour
- Sequoia National Park: 40 minutes
- Fresno (for the zoo, Forestiere Underground Gardens and Meux Home Museum): 40 minutes
- Pine Flat Lake (walks and fishing): 45 minutes
- Old Town Clovis: 45 minutes
- General Sherman tree: an hour and 15 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Project Survival Cat Haven: five minutes’ drive - Sierra Peaks Winery: 10 minutes - King’s Canyon National Park entrance: half an hour - Sequoia National Park: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: 2 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 2 p.m.