Farm: Campgrounds in Western USA

Camping at Quail Run

• Wild camping on a working ostrich ranch near Lake Hughes, California
• Shadowland Foundation 10 minutes’ walk; Castaic Lake 15 minutes’ drive
• Firepit and barbecue, ostriches, hayrides, and archery lessons on site

Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds

• A peaceful 126-acre wildlife haven with miles of walking paths
• A 20-minute drive from Millersylvania State Park swimming beaches
• Within walking distance of a river and waterfall

Shared Abundance Organic Farm

The Eyrie Farm

• Farming homestead with poultry in an agricultural neighbourhood
• A five-minute drive from Ramona wineries; 35 minutes from Julian
• Horses and other animals on site; cafés, shops and restaurants nearby

Mountain View Winery

• Quiet, peaceful traditional farm among the Colorado mountains
• A few miles from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Local produce, farm fruit and veg and vineyard wine all for sale

Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

• 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

GoodVibes Ranch and Farm

Cross D Bar Trout Ranch

• Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
• Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
• Snack bar and free wifi

Goose Creek Ranch

Diamond M Ranch Resort

• Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
• Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
• Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged

North Country Christian Campground

• Quiet, remote and rural campground half an hour from Oroville
• Within easy walking distance of Mary Ann Lake
• One-acre woodland site with games room, play area and wifi

Birds and Barrels Vineyards

• Small, simple site on a family-run winery in the Willcox area
• Chiricahua National Monument and Fort Bowie within 45 minutes' drive
• Tours and tastings on site; several more wineries a short walk away

Lothlorien Woods - Abodes of Middle Earth

• Small and peaceful luxury resort in the forests of Washington State
• Rafting, fishing and hiking on the Colombia River Gorge within 30 mins
• Half an hour's drive from White Salmon's microbreweries and wineries

Allicins Ranch

• Pitches on a small organic garlic farm in the Kootenai Valley
• Forest setting 45 minutes' drive from Canadian border
• Volunteering opportunities, plus pond with rope swing

Casini Ranch Family Campground

• Riverside campground, minutes from the Pacific Ocean
• Lots of opportunities for wine tasting, easy access to Redwood Grove
• Boating and swimming nearby