Placerville, California
160 Acres amidst National Forest
About 160 Acres amidst National Forest
Welcome to Slate Mountain where you have access to 160 acres of gated, private wilderness with 360 degree mountain views and exclusive waterfront on Slab Creek. There are two choices of sites to camp: At Site 1 you can park an RV or pitch a tent where you have access to a picnic table, fire pit, vault toilet, and amazing sunset views. At Site 2 you can pitch a tent and have access to a picnic table, fire pit, rocking chairs, and a hammock. Bring your hiking boots or your off-road toys and explore 160 acres of secluded forest filled with wildflowers, butterflies, ancient Pines and Cedars, wild berries, and wild game. Spend the day relaxing, picnicking, and try your luck at gold panning on pristine Slab Creek where not a single human or road exists for miles. Bring your paddle boards and kayaks and spend an afternoon at Stumpy Meadows, a beautiful mountain reservoir a 25 minute drive from the property. Apple Hill wineries and farms are a 40 minute drive. If you bring the off-road toys you also have access to miles of trails throughout hundreds of acres of national forest. Don’t feel like cooking? Smoke on the Water restaurant at Finnon reservoir in Swansboro is a quick 20 minute drive from the property. If you need supplies, a nice restaurant, or a day of wine tasting to break up the grit, downtown Placerville and Georgetown are both a 45 minute scenic drive. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1) To get the most out of your experience, we highly recommend a 4WD or vehicle, ATVs or eBikes. 2) The creek is at the bottom of the canyon, 1.5 miles from the gate at the entrance, and the road down is very steep and lined with blackberry bushes. We highly recommend an off-road vehicle/ATV or eBikes for easy access to creek. 3) Be aware you are in the middle of the forest and wildlife such as bear, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, and tics have been spotted on the property. Poison Oak is also common. 4) The property has cell service in the upper quadrant, however once you drop below the tree line toward the creek there is no service. 5) We highly recommend bringing a chainsaw or hatchet. There is an abundance of dead wood on the property that can be gathered for camp fires. Trees also occasionally fall on the trail which can impede access to the creek.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
- RV site
Location
Placerville, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at 160 Acres amidst National Forest
Synthesized from 39 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Elly's campsite offers a deeply secluded experience with breathtaking views and an untouched natural setting, perfect for those looking to escape into nature. Campers appreciate th…”
16 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Elly is frequently praised for her communication and helpfulness, enhancing the camping experience on her property. Campers appreciate her prompt responses and effort to ensure a s…”
6 mentions
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Accessibility
“Mosquito Rd on the way in is infamous and has some harry spots”
6 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“very level, has some shade coverage, picnic table”
5 mentions
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Value for Price
“the property is clearly well taken care of and a labor of love”
3 mentions
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Bathroom
“This campsite offers a touch of comfort even in the wilderness with its well-maintained bathroom facilities. One review highlights the luxury of a sanitized seat, which adds a mode…”
3 mentions
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If you are looking to get away from it this is the spot. I saw three people the entire time I was there and I had to drive to convenient Georgetown OHV to see them. The property is amazing with 360 degree views and a beautiful creek at the bottom of the canyon. I brought a SxS and was happy I did. The creek is quite a ways down in distance and elevation. I hope this host keeps this spot open for for many years as I plan to add it to my short list of a gems.
My group had a great time. The first site is accessible by standard car and the views are amazing and very private. You will need to bring plenty of water or a way to filter/purify the water provided in the water tank. The restroom is as good as you can expect for such a remote site. The hike to the river is 1.5miles each way and is definitely a serious workout. If you're looking for a secluded getaway with plenty of beautiful scenery that's truly off grid (with cell reception) this is the place. I almost forgot to mention the plentiful blackberries!!! They're delicious 😋
Beautiful views! The trees provide great shade during the day, and the creek is beautiful! definitely need a 4x4 to get down there though. Elly is a very communicative host; would stay again in a different season.
Our stay at Elly's property was amazing! The spot was spacious, we had 6 tents and there was plenty of space between them. I really appreciate how secluded it is -- we didn't see a soul. The water tank and the bathroom stall were very convenient and made the camping experience more luxurious. There is a fire ring but no grill. The gravel path to get to the campsite is a bit rough but not too bad. However, I do not think path to the creek is accessible with a regular vehicle -- we had a Wrangler so it was a fun adventure. We saw a small bear in the surrounding area so we put all our food and to…
Had a great time camping on Elly's land with my 6 yr old daughter. Beautiful location and a great river to hike to and play around.
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160 Acres amidst National Forest is located in Placerville, California.
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