Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

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  • 72 Acre animal sanctuary near Sequia Kings Canyon National Parks
  • Horses, Sheep, Goldmine and a mountian with amazing views!
  • Naturist-friendly campground with hiking trails and firepits
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.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Motorhome sites 10
Tent sites 100
Caravan sites 15
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Naturist (nudist) Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

40580 Ruth Hill Road

Dunlap

California

USA

93675

Directions

Timezone

America/Los_Angeles Pacific Standard Time (GMT-08:00)

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.

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Die Lage/Umgebung war supi. Die Dusche fanden wir sehr kreativ und witzig!…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Jördis W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and earth tent, caravan or trailer tent site

Liked: Die Lage/Umgebung war supi. Die Dusche fanden wir sehr kreativ und witzig! Der Besitzer war wohl nicht vor Ort aber eine andere Person stand für Fragen zur Verfügung und war sehr herzlich:)

Disliked: Restrooms

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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