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    New Member Griddleporn's Avatar
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    Cambria, CA: A Hipcamp Experience

    This was my first site booked through Hipcamp. I spent a couple of nights at Charan Creek Farm. If you're looking for a KOA or Thousand Trails glamping experience, it isn't for you. If you're looking for an adventure, it's perfect.

    I was the only camper and the only sounds at night were from the stream next to my hammock. Nearby Cambria is beautiful and filled with wonderful shops and restaurants. You're not far from Hearst Castle, the elephant seals at San Simeon, sea otters in Morro Bay, and Firestone Walker Brewery in Paso Robles. And there are more wineries than you can count.

    The site I chose had two trees perfectly spaced for my Amok Draumr. I brought my Tensa4 stand, but didn't need it. That made setup and take down quick and painless.

    Santa Rosa Creek Road is now one of my all time favorite motorcycle roads. Narrow and winding through farm country, I only did about 30 mph. It was easier to avoid the many flocks of wild turkeys. Take your time, enjoy the ride.

    The gates are a PITA if you're on a motorcycle but not that bad. It's a bumpy ride back to the camping area. Be aware that morning and night a sonic cannon is fired to scare away the deer. The area could use a little bit of cleaning up, I'm not sure why they left boxes of tiles sitting next to the campsite. There are vault toilets, but BYOTP (bring your own toilet paper).

    Overall, this was much better than a packed campground full of screaming kids and groups partying until the wee hours. It was a great experience.
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    A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants.

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    Senior Member Rhody Seth's Avatar
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    What exactly is a sonic cannon? Just like a loud noise?

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