Mariposa, California
Camp with Critters
About Camp with Critters
Sharing my life and property with rescued animals has become a full time job full of joy and lessons learned. What great teachers they are. I began to share the experiences with my animals by offering a unique farm tour called coffee with Critters and I find that I really enjoy sharing this lifestyle with like minded folk. If you love animals and want to camp near them please join me. Learn more about this land: Your campsite will be nestled among animal enclosures, listen to the munching of hay or the snorting of the horse. Your stay will include a modified animal tour and you can engage with horse, goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and more... dogs and cats of course ;). I have a couple of spots but I would be flexible regarding campsite. My toilet is a compost toilet. The outside shower has been upgraded with privacy curtains etc following suggetions from previous campers ;) I have a million $$ view and a modest house. My house is about 45 minutes from the Yosemite park entrance and it's an easy commute back/forth. Flowering vines cover my outdoor porches where we have big dinners when Wwoofers or Couchsurfers are in residence. The property is home to many animals, horse, goats, pigs, chickens, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs - dogs & cats - of course! :-) . The roosters wake us up pretty early so fair warning about that - but I love living with them and it makes the property so much more friendly with all the critters. My house is pet friendly and yours are welcome if they are 1. Fixed, 2. Are social and friendly with my pets, 3. Will not chase the cats and chickens. I can babysit your pups if you go to the park - provided they are compliant with rules above. I work from home. There are loads of trails nearby and 2 pretty ponds and plenty of wildlife, deer, turkeys and more. The property is rolling hills however there are plenty of flat areas for tents. NO FIRES PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON MY PROPERTY APRIL-OCTOBER - non negotiable.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Mariposa, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Camp with Critters
Synthesized from 33 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Host & Communication
“Ruth's campsite is a welcoming sanctuary where her hospitality shines. Guests appreciate her kindness and the chance to interact with a diverse array of animals, from alpacas to pe…”
13 mentions
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Setting & Nature
“Camping with Critters at Ruth's farm is a delightful experience for animal lovers and campers alike. Ruth's hospitality shines through as she welcomes guests to her sanctuary fille…”
10 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“the site was slightly sloped on the first night but we readjusted”
3 mentions
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Value for Price
“she is very knowledgeable about the surrounding area”
3 mentions
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Amenities
“We had access to an electricity outlet and a shower”
2 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“this place is a great fit”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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This was a perfect campsite. Ruth was so kind and welcoming, her hospitality was amazing and she gave us the best tour of her farm and all of her amazing animals!! We held baby goats and rabbits, and got to see her peacock’s mating display. Such a beautiful property and view. Also, her dogs are the sweetest and we became such good friends with them!! Ruth also gave us eggs to take home. Such a perfect place to camp during our Yosemite trip, can’t recommend enough!
Beautiful views and lots of animals. Ruth is very helpful and friendly and really helped us out finding great hiking sites. The experience is relaxing and enjoyable.
Ruth was the most amazing host! We were greeted by her, Danny, and the sweetest dogs. They helped us with backing the RV into place and were more than gracious in offering to help us with whatever we needed. Ruth gave us a tour of her little farm and even had a dozen eggs for us. The views from her place were amazing and she also had the best recommendations on all things Yosemite.
We had a great stay and Ruth was amazing! She was very hospitable, showed us around the farm and even gave us some eggs from the farm. We also had a very nice view from our camp site. Definitely recommend!
Ruth was an excellent host and we were shown the utmost hospitality from the first moment to the last. If you're an animal lover, this place is a great fit. The drive to/from Yosemite valley was about 1h 15m each way, which isn't nothing, but still gave us easy access to the park. We had a 25ft rental RV, and the path up to the property was a bit tight, so take caution with larger vehicles. Also, the farm in on a hill, so bring leveling blocks if you're in a camper or RV. Overall we had a wonderful experience and would stay here again.
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Camp with Critters is located in Mariposa, California.
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Camp with Critters offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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