Grass Valley, California
Love Creek Sanctuary!
About Love Creek Sanctuary!
Love creek sanctuary was founded in 2016. It all started with Stu the steer and his best friend Petey the goat, from there we have rescued over 90 animals, 45 make their home here at the sanctuary. Our camping areas are fenced from the animals but you are free to explore our 12 acres and interact with the animals during your stay here. We ask that children under 10 stay outside the animal areas and children over 10 are accompanied by a grownup. We have plenty of art and child friendly activities, just ask and we can set you up. We have a no dog policy because the chickens and birds are free ranging, unfortunately we have had several bad experiences with dogs attacking the birds and other animals. If you have a dog that has been around farm animals and is well behaved, let's talk about it. We have 5 dogs so the birds have NO FEAR of them. ---- We are a working farm - PLEASE READ----- There are donkeys, roosters, dogs and peacocks that make noise, sometimes at night and always early in the morning. Please be aware that you may hear the donkeys bray (usually lasts about 30 seconds), roosters crow, guinea fowl chirp. It is startling and will wake you up. We do our best to keep the dogs hushed but we cannot stop the donkeys, roosters and peacocks from doing their thing. If you are a light sleeper, please bring earplugs or select another wonderful Hipcamp in our area, thank you! In addition to the interesting sounds you will hear, you will encounter dirt, poop and spiders. Since we are a working farm, things get dirty. We spray all high traffic surfaces twice a day but things get dirty and when it rains it is muddy. Please plan accordingly. We are centrally located between Grass Valley and Auburn, giving you access to endless recreational activities, wineries, breweries and restaurants. We have 50 or so rescued farm animals, you can interact with our pig Hank, Mojo the goat or Teddy the alpaca. NOTE: Starting Memorial Day each year, we have replaced all of our wood fire pits with gas fire pits. We have increased our prices to help cover the costs of propane. Thank you for choosing us!
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Grass Valley, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Love Creek Sanctuary!
Synthesized from 41 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Staying at this campsite offers a unique experience with a variety of animals roaming freely, which is a hit among families and kids. The host, Shanna, is often praised for her wel…”
14 mentions
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Host & Communication
“The hosts, Shanna and Garth, are consistently praised for their friendliness and willingness to help. They go out of their way to ensure guests feel at home, providing a warm welco…”
12 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“The kids absolutely loved the animals—it was easily the highlight”
5 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“they supplied lots of furniture to sit on and eat”
4 mentions
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Cleanliness
“the bathroom and room entry to bathroom were shockingly dirty”
4 mentions
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Amenities
“wish there was fly traps and some citronella set up”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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The place needs a little work to be as accommodating as it sounds. It was a beautiful drive, and wonderful animals on site! There are a few things I wish I would have known beforehand -such as: ants, and lack of shade, being the biggest issues for us. On the other hand, Shanna was -extremely- kind and helpful in trying to mitigate the issues that presented themselves. I would return (more prepared) just due to her hospitality and kindness. Thanks Shanna!
The camp was fun for the kids overall, they enjoyed feeding the animals , the lady was nice and hospitable. Plenty of seating. Picnic tables which needed to be wiped down as the birds get on it looking for food.. My oldest was not fond of the wake up call by all the farm birds lol or the tons of flies constantly sitting on us , I wasn’t so fond of the flies either as they wouldn’t leave me alone, got bit by mosquitos as well. wish there was fly traps and some citronella set up around the tent area, as we forgot our bug spray.. nice shadey area underneath orchard trees, had power, lights, and w…
We love Shanna's friendly laid back vibe. The animals are always a big hit with my kids but the best part is just watching them frolic about in nature.
Amazing stay! Shanna & Garth were incredible hosts, so kind and accommodating. The farm animals were the highlight and there’s lots of freedom to roam and feed them. Highly recommend for anyone needing a reset, the perfect peaceful getaway
We loved staying on the farm with all of the rescued animals. We even got to feed them. Our kids loved petting the animals and spending time on the farm. Host Shanna was very welcoming and kind. She even provided us firewood and helped with some electrical issues with our RV. Beautiful sanctuary farm away from the hustle and bustle! We are already looking forward to a return visit in the near future :)
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Where is Love Creek Sanctuary! located?
Love Creek Sanctuary! is located in Grass Valley, California.
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Love Creek Sanctuary! offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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