Nevada City, California
Jones Bar Farm
About Jones Bar Farm
Jones Bar Farm is a quiet little seven acre hobby farm at the end of the paved section of Jones Bar Rd in Nevada City, CA. We have 4 alpacas and about a dozen chickens, who free-range all over the farm. The farm is perched near the edge of the South Yuba River canyon at about 2100 ft elevation. We are "above the fog, and below the snow (usually)." Summers are hot and dry here. Daytime temps in July and August are typically in the 90s, and night time temps are in the 70s. Spring and Fall are our favorite seasons. Here is a link to our personal weather station: https://ambientweather.net/dashboard/8b84c175d5842a7d91fe2ba6190ed314 Camping here is a semi-primitive experience, since there is no bathroom, and no garbage service. There is, however, potable water, and the campsites are easy to access and relatively flat. Past our property, the unpaved, and very rough, section of Jones Bar Rd continues down into the South Yuba River canyon for about 2 miles, to a lovely swimming hole. Bicycling and hiking are very popular activities in this area. If you are bringing your dog with you on your travels, you will want to be aware of the many unpleasant sticker weeds that are prevalent everywhere around here. Foxtails, filaree, and hitch-hiker weeds will all find their way into your dog’s fur. The farm is about 6 miles from both Nevada City and Grass Valley. Both towns have lively and interesting down-towns with good shopping and restaurants.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Nevada City, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Jones Bar Farm
Synthesized from 30 review mentions across 4 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Jones Bar Farm offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with lovely sunsets and stargazing opportunities. The hosts, Ann and Ron, are praised for their hospitality and helpf…”
15 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts at this campsite are noted for their warmth and helpfulness, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for visitors. Clear directions and quick responses add to the conv…”
10 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“a two big oak trees on site number two provided ample shade”
3 mentions
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Pet-Friendly
“a lot of dry and prickly things around that we had to be careful of”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Jones Farm was an easily accessible and spacious site. While it was very hot when we were there a two big oak trees on site number two provided ample shade. The farm animals and the unobstructed views of the sky made for beautiful evenings. I can’t wait to come back again.
Beautiful farm. We loved hanging out on the swing bench and watching sunset by the alpacas. Ann was very welcoming!
This was a sweet spot to spend the night. Peaceful, with beautiful sunset and sunrise views, sounds of nature. A great place to unwind. Ann communicated quickly and thoroughly.
Peace and serenity, an exceptional place to stay, with a fully fenced lawn.
Our family had a WONDERFUL stay at Ann's--Jones camping spot! It was just what we needed to catch up on some sleep and have some quality family time. The scenery is beautiful; our 10-year-old loved the swing under the tree and we painted rocks as a family on the picnic bench. The alpacas are super cute to look at! We did hear the rooster, but he was not annoying at all, our roosters actually make a lot more noise 😁. The surrounding land is beautiful and well taken care of and, although we didn't meet Ann in person, we texted and she was VERY accommodating to my family's needs! (THANK YOU SO M…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Jones Bar Farm located?
Jones Bar Farm is located in Nevada City, California.
What types of accommodations does Jones Bar Farm offer?
Jones Bar Farm offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Jones Bar Farm rated?
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