Valley Ford, California
The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm
About The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm
The Meadow Grove is a wild and natural pasture with campsites located near the historic Narrow Gauge Railroad bed on a family owned working ranch in coastal Northern California. The camp sites are nestled in a pasture and grove of mixed Eucalyptus, willow and cypress trees. The sites are perfect for tents or camper vans, or small trailers. [When we open in the spring, the grass can be 'slippery' and it is recommended you have 4WD. Around mid-June it is dried out enough for 2WD access to all sites]. Not suitable for RVs It is also, managed and operated by a single mother. Please keep this in mind. Notes about the campsites are: They each come with a picnic table. The grounds are a working ranch, so there is variations of the soil- some lumps and bumps and general natural state of a pasture v. a groomed lawn. Site #1, #2, #3, and #4 have the most level areas for parking and tent-ing. Up until mid-June, we recommend #1 for 2WD access. Campervans that do not have 4WD may have trouble accessing other sites. Please remember this when you book! *Campers who "change sites" without written approval by the host will be charged double!* There is a composting camp toilet, we do not have running water at the campground. The ranch itself is 300 acres of rolling hills pasture, with hilltop views of the Estero Americano valley. The Meadow Grove is home to many varieties of raptors and other birds-providing excellent bird watching. Seasonally there are blackberries to fill your containers, and some hiking. We are mere minutes from the quaint towns of Valley Ford, Tomales, and Dillon Beach, and a short drive from Bodega, Bodega Bay or Marshall, Pt. Reyes Station and Inverness. Nearby attractions include: Sonoma Coast beaches, Pt. Reyes National Seashore, coastal hiking trails, local farm-to-table eateries. Inland attractions include: redwoods, wine tasting, Russian River activities and so much more. The ranch borders Hwy 1, so there is some degree of road noise. Traffic usually dies down mid afternoon, and isn't too much of a disturbance. Virtually all traffic on our stretch of road is daytime traffic. There can be however, some heavy weekend traffic during the day with car clubs and motorcycle riders enjoying the coastal highway. *The Friendly Gray Cat's name is Boots!*
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
Location
Valley Ford, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm
Synthesized from 31 review mentions across 6 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“This campsite offers a mix of accessibility and rustic charm, nestled close to the highway for easy access yet retaining a sense of seclusion with its meadow setting. Guests apprec…”
12 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“head lamps from cars would blast through our tent”
6 mentions
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Host & Communication
“Anna, the host, is often praised for her responsive and welcoming nature, enhancing the camping experience with her helpful communication. Campers frequently mention the clear dire…”
5 mentions
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Bathroom
“The campsite is widely appreciated for its clean and well-maintained bathroom facilities, a rare find in many rustic camping spots. Visitors highlight the ease of access and pleasa…”
3 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“Super friendly cat who says 'Hi' to the campers”
3 mentions
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Value for Price
“it should have not cost as much”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
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Great quiet area except for minimal cars that drive up and down the adjacent road at night. Since it's a main road there are occasional drivers who have noisier cars that rev their engines up and down the road (not too often though). The area had a lot of different spaces to spread out around the designated site, and the trees provided a good amount of shade. The sites also were at a very small incline since it's at the side of a hill (there are decently flat areas for those needing a leveled surface). The campsite is a great space close to Bodega Bay. Also met the campground cat security g…
Site 2 was actually relatively spacious and private for the price - bathroom was clean and had cute lights!!! ALSO A HUGE BONUS was the camp cat Boots who was a fantastic host, welcomed us warmly to the site and hung out all night.
Nice spot close to Dillon Beach in beautiful West Marin. What more could you want!
Great spot! Quiet and beautiful! Close to Point Reyes and Tomales Bay.
We loved the camp cat! Boots was adorable and really good with our kids. We loved hearing and seeing the cows. The sun rises in the fog were iconic. The big downside was the proximity to the highway. At night head lamps from cars would blast through our tent. It seemed like camp site 4 would not have this problem but it is expensive ($95 a night). For the proximity to the main highway, it should have not cost as much. Maybe consider packing in multiple groups into a single campsite to save on cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm located?
The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm is located in Valley Ford, California.
What types of accommodations does The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm offer?
The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm offers Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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