Beautiful campsites in a
private valley
A magical place in a private valley a mile from the ocean. Five campsites are distanced around four acres in a dog-friendly campus where solitude and outdoor adventures meet comfort and convenience. Three sites have tents with queen-sized inflated mattresses; two await your own gear. All five have firepits and free firewood.
100% positive reviews on Hipcamp!
We call it “Wuss Camp” because you can focus on the fun of outdoor tent camping and still have a few comfortable amenities: Potable artesian spring water throughout site, hot showers, Starlink internet, free firewood, options for homemade soup, fruit cobbler, “desperado dinners,” morning coffee and fresh baguettes—plus plenty of room (acres of woods and stream) for the kids and the dogs to roam — all just one mile from the ocean and five minutes from charming Victorian Ferndale, a half-hour away from the heart of Humboldt County’s redwood forests. Think: hiking, shopping, foraging, beachcombing, birdwatching—or resting, reading, napping in a private place with no ambient light or sound. Oh, and safe: in our farmhouse, we are on site 24/7.
What makes us special
Our camp is situated in the meadows of an 80-acre private wild park that includes meadows, forests, a creek, and primitive, wooded hiking trails. Your guide is our wise and gentle concierge, Louie, a Queensland heeler/Aussie shepherd. In season, forage for wild chanterelles, view nesting great blue herons, listen to the hundreds varieties of local and migrating birds—wake and sleep to the roar of the ocean and the astonishing starry late night skies (no ambient light here!). The land embraces you. Here, we welcome you as friends, part of our family at Wuss Camp.
Prime location
We’re located on forested farmland a mile from the ocean in Humboldt’s scenic Eel River Valley. Few campsites in the area offer such easy access to the rugged Lost Coast; you can walk (or drive) from campdown the county road to Centerville Beach. And we’re conveniently situated near the charming historic town of Ferndale and California’s most famous redwood parks.
John’s hot, homemade baguettes are an “extra” … and are delivered right out of the oven to your campsite in the morning.
Lots of extras
Can’t live without your morning coffee? We’ll bring it to you. Love homemade bread? (Who doesn’t?) Waiting suppers of hot soup and homemade apple cobbler (actually, more of a crumble or crisp, but we mislabeled it and so…)? Learn more about our extras, available when you book through Hipcamp.
Kid & pet friendly
Our property is a safe place for kids to play in the meadow, along (and in) the creek. (Bring plenty of dry clothes!) Non-aggressive dogs (cannot chase beef cattle! or disturb other guests and their dogs) … are welcome. The place is magic for children. We know. We were children here ourselves.
Our Campsites
Choose from five campsites: Creekside (pictured here with a camper’s tent), Hazelwood (comes with a tent), Base Camp (comes with tent), Tucked Away (bring your own gear) and Forest Edge (tent included). Ask us about combining sites group camping—we’ve had Sprinter assemblages, motorcycle riders, prayer groups, family reunions, runners, adventure kayakers and hikers, a gourmet club…it’s a great place for a large gathering (if desired, the entire site can be booked).
What Our Guests Are Saying About Us!
Tent · Group trip ·
FULL SITE RENTAL -- FIVE SPOTS
What an incredible experience! I hosted a group camping trip at Wendy and John’s beautiful farm, and everyone absolutely loved it! The property is gorgeous, with peaceful meadows, beautiful trees, and such a wonderful atmosphere. The facilities were fantastic, and the hot showers were especially amazing after a full day of adventuring! Wendy and John have created such a welcoming, comfortable place to gather, relax, and enjoy the beauty of the North Coast. We couldn't have asked for a better setting or a more memorable weekend. Our entire group had an incredible time, and we will absolutely be back! Highly recommend!
SHANON, September 2026