Happy Pines

Location

Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Pets

Allowed (per listing)

Campfires

no

About

120 acres of ponderosa pine, granite, creekside hangs, and wide-open sky tucked into the Sierra Nevada foothills, about an hour east of Sacramento. One thing to know: 4WD required if you're pulling a trailer or driving a cab-over camper. There is very limited cell service on the property, Verizon is the only carrier with service. Happy Pines sits in a pretty sweet spot between the American River Canyon and the rolling wine country of El Dorado County, which means there’s a lot more to do here than just camp. On the property, you’ll find creek access with seasonal swimming holes worth the drive on their own, private mountain bike trails, long golden sunsets, and a night sky that actually lets you remember what stars look like. Mountain Biking: If you want to rowdy check out Cali Expeditions and ride Gerogetown. The Confulence trail is about a 20 min drive and you can access the Foresthill Divide trail from there, amazing mountain biking! Rafting: The South Fork of the American River is about 20 minutes, offering some of California’s best whitewater, with Class III and IV rapids for both first-timers and seasoned river folks. The Gold Hill and Fair Play wine regions are a short drive south, with small-batch wineries pouring bottles you won’t find at the grocery store. World-class mountain biking in Georgetown is 25 minutes away, Auburn State Recreation Area is practically next door, and Tahoe-area trail systems are under two hours away. Come camp, swim, ride, wander, and stay a little weird.