Novato, California
The Olive Farm
About The Olive Farm
Excellent Group Site! We only host one group at a time so you can be with your family and friends in a large, flat and private space. Choose between the campground, the cabin, or both! You can add the cabin to your campground stay under "extras'! The land was originally purchased in the 1980's. Since then, it has been used by four generations of the family as a place to gather, relax, camp and even celebrate. I had my wedding on the property in 2010. For a few years we held an annual music festival with the very inventive name of Samapalooza. Up to 400 people would attend the day filled with live music, food and drinks. You will still find the stage and bar we built as an outdoor kitchen and dining area. Around 2008, my father and I planted our first olive trees. Many have been planted since which has gifted the land the timeless sense of purpose it deserves. My father dedicated his last years to tending the young trees and now I have taken the mantle to carry the farm forward. 'The Property', as it is known amongst family and friends has always been a place to camp. I have sat around the same fire ring for decades, rain or shine. I hope that fellow hipcampers can find the joy that my family and I have experienced here. This is a very private camp on a small olive farm. Geographically close to highways and the town of Novato, Sonoma and Napa wine country, this camp feels remote and secluded. Only one camp on the property to keep it private and special. You basically have your run of the land. We have just updated the land and made some nice improvements. Located on ten acres, you will drive past a small olive grove before reaching the spacious and open campground. Just up the hill from the camp is a private pond where you can fish, take out a small boat or just sit and watch the birds. It can be great swimming on hot summer days. This spot has been used by the family for decades and is now open to share with fellow nature lovers. Just a note: While the majority of the time you can expect complete privacy, this is a working olive farm. From time to time you may run into me (Sam) or someone else associated with the land. We will always do our best to respect your space.
Accommodations on the property
- Cabin
- Primitive site
Location
Novato, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at The Olive Farm
Synthesized from 29 review mentions across 5 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“Set amidst serene landscapes, Sam's Olive Farm offers campers a peaceful retreat with a generous dose of privacy and space. Visitors consistently speak of spacious grounds ideal fo…”
15 mentions
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Family-Friendly
“They loved the lake and all the exploring they could do.”
5 mentions
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Amenities
“The amphitheater setup with all the necessary amenities was perfect for our group!”
4 mentions
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Cleanliness
“everything was well kept and clean”
3 mentions
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Comfort & Sleep
“The little rustic cabin was super cute!”
2 mentions
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Recent reviews
[hipcamp aggregate summary]
This was the perfect site for a big group trip! We rode out on the little boat and made s’mores on the fire. Totally idyllic
Great spot for a getaway! Our toddler had the best time, it was a paradise for him. Rowboat, bugs, fishing. S’mores!! A hidden swing and all of it to ourselves. The life jackets were a nice touch and the cabin. Was very cozy. We would love to return.
This campsite was really awesome! Very well maintained and secluded. This would be an excellent group campsite with several friends. Beautiful bit of land to have a peaceful night out.
The land was very secluded for being right next to the road. Great for groups as the camp-able space is not that big. The string lights, running water and clean porta potty were awesome.
We had a great time camping here. We used it as a base camp for adventures closer to Point Reyes. It was a lot of land and would be a great group spot. Having the sink was really nice too!
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Olive Farm located?
The Olive Farm is located in Novato, California.
What types of accommodations does The Olive Farm offer?
The Olive Farm offers Cabin, Primitive site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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