Paicines, California
40min to Pinn/Song of the Ancients
About 40min to Pinn/Song of the Ancients
35 miles to Pinnacles, and only 6 miles to Panoche Valley, a globally important migratory bird routes! Dark Skies at night for galaxy cruising and plenty of oak trees for cool shade. Warm sunny days and cool nights. Amazing and invigorating spring weather! Bring warm clothes and throws to wrap in while sitting by a roaring fire under dark skies streaming planets and galaxies. For daytime, dress in layers. In the oak studded world of the Diablo Mountain Range, the ocean influence sends gentle breezes winding their way through the oaks, offering days of dappled sunshine and nights crisp and cool. Use this as a home base and spend days at Pinnacles, Monterey, Carmel, the Central Valley, and so on or...you can rest and relax the world away, this is a place to regain your balance. Come with your cares leave clear and regenerated. A place to sing and dance, to talk late into the night as the night sky brims over with stars, and the campfire slowly dies. Perfect for group gatherings, and can accommodate your large party as easily and comfortably as we accommodate families, singles, and couples. What we provide is: outdoor hot shower, flush toilet, clean clear water from faucets, and at your campsite, a fire pit and grill to cook on, picnic table with benches, and the blue oak savanna. Firewood for $15/bundle, fire starters -first two free in the winter then $0.50/each. Our firewood is sustainably harvested from downed trees and branches. We sell it for a neighbor. No healthy live trees are harmed in order to produce firewood. No native trees are felled in order to plant fast growing hardwood for fire or anything else! Pitch your tent or park your camper amid the ancient Blue Oaks of California. Warm yourself by your campfire as you drink in the dark skies. Shake the dust off your work worn spirit. Let the celebration begin. Dance to the music in your heart sing along with the songs of the ancients. Regenerate. Breathe and hear yourself breathe. A safe place in the shade of the blue oaks. It's time to take time. Time to play and enjoy with friends and family. A place to bask in opulent starlight and absorb the sounds of darkness. Brought to you by wildfarmers/spif, an IRS designated 501c3 public charity.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Paicines, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at 40min to Pinn/Song of the Ancients
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Setting & Nature
“The campsite offers a serene and picturesque setting, perfect for disconnecting from daily life with no cell service. Host Veronica is widely praised for her friendliness and knowl…”
14 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts at Song of the Ancients receive high praise for their warmth and hospitality, often going above and beyond to ensure guests have a memorable stay. Many guests highlight t…”
11 mentions
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Bathroom
“Campers consistently appreciate the clean and functional bathroom facilities, including a flush toilet and hot shower. The convenience of having these amenities on-site adds to the…”
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Amenities
“zero service and limited amenities”
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Comfort & Sleep
“Campsites were spacious”
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Cleanliness
“clean toilet with toilet paper and trash can”
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Recent reviews
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This camping trip was an adventure. A cool place to stay if you're visiting pinnacles or just want a nice getaway. Drive off the beaten path and follow winding dirt roads to a beautiful open valley. Perfects sunset views, plenty of wildlife to watch, and a gracious host. Veronica was such a sweet women, she made sure we had a great weekend, and made us feel welcome to roam and enjoy the property.
Veronica was so friendly and offered her availability if we needed anything. We loved the peace, beauty and non-human life about the place- the plants and animals were lively in Spring mode. Abundant stars, expansive sky and views, enough shade. The shower after our 2 lovely and dusty days in Carrizo Plain prior was heavenly. Coyotes yip-howling around the meadow where we camped were a treat for me. We greatly appreciate hearing Veronica's stories of respect and connection with different wildlife of the place.
Quiet, picturesque campsite near only two other sites. No cell service, so really nice to disconnect from daily life. Very basic toilet and shower facilities…but they get the job done. Host Veronica was very nice and helpful. About 45min drive from entrance to Pinnacles National Park.
Serene camping in a blue oak preserve. This is a great alternative to the crowds at the Pinnacles campground. It's a bit of a bumpy drive getting out there, but well worth it if you're looking for peace and quiet, a friendly host, beautiful scenery and a campfire under a sky full of stars.
I had a great time at the Ravens campsite. Camping description on all sites are accurate and all have reasonable amounts of shade to camp under. I didn’t explore the immediate area too much, but there is plenty of space to stretch out the legs. One thing to note, *if* there are other camping in the neighboring sites, they will need to pass through Site 4 (Ravens) to use the bathroom or get water. It does get lively at night with all the local wildlife making themselves heard. Expect to see near the campsites: ground squirrels, rabbits, birds, various insects, and the occasional toad. As oth…
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40min to Pinn/Song of the Ancients is located in Paicines, California.
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