Nearly wild camping in California

Joshua Tree Ranch

• Peaceful campsite in a secluded Southern California location
• A 25-minute drive from Lancaster; downtown Los Angeles 90 minutes
• In the Antelope Valley between the Tehachapi and San Gabriel mountains

Sequoia Mountain Farms

• Quiet mountain campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Sequoia National Park
• Kings Canyon National Park half an hour’s drive; Hume Lake 50 minutes
• Stargazing on clear nights; chill-out area and hot shower facilities

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

• Huge site with Sierra Nevada views, 45 minutes’ drive from Fresno
• Riffelhof Vineyards 15 minutes’ drive; Hume Lake 55 minutes
• Off Highway 180, for direct access to Kings Canyon National Park

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

Spirit Walk

• Secluded, private campsite in Sequoia National Forest
• A 10-minute drive from Kernville and Lake Isabella
• Peaceful adults-only pitches on sacred land; no-smoking policy

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

Musick Creek Falls

• Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
• General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
• Private pitches with waterfall views and outdoor activities available

Shared Abundance Organic Farm

Camp Cruz