Mt Rancho (FKA La Montaña Ranch)
142 acres hosted by Karina & Chris S.
3 RV/tent sites · 2 tent sites
Farm store
Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Biking
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Forest
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Purí Camp
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Camp Escondida
99% (35)
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The Range
100% (67)
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Salinan (AWD/4X4 Required)
97% (29)
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Shady Oak
88% (16)
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97% Recommend208 ratings · 172 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Purí Camp
Nice campsite in the hills just outside of SLO. Beautiful hiking and biking right from the site. I would definitely stay there again
Chris W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
16 ft car · Group trip ·
The Range
Second night staying here, different campsite, again excellent site and excellent host! Look forward to coming back again
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David W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Camp Escondida
Great campsite! Very secluded and peaceful with great views, Karina and Chris were lovely hosts!
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Gabriela M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Shady Oak
Great place for camping. Running water. Shower and toilets were great as well!
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Daniel H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
The Range
We loved our stay at The Range. Karina and Chris were gracious host who accommodated all of our needs. I highly recommend this location for anyone looking to escape the crowded campsites at the beach looking to enjoy some peace and quiet in nature.
Telly S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Salinan (AWD/4X4 Required)
Nice location, with great views and lots of privacy.
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Maurice C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Camp Escondida
It was awesome tent camping on Karina and Chris’s property. Everything was well marked and the campsite was quiet and peaceful. The drive up was long and narrow! Would definitely stay again if the opportunity arises.
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Paul H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Shady Oak
Perfect private camping site with easy access to water/bathroom and very easy communication with the hosts. We also got to see some goats!
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Luna R.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp Escondida
Beautiful site, peaceful and the hot shower was so nice!! We caught a beautiful sunset :)
Brittany G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
21 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
The Range
We loved camping at The Range in our tent trailer. We had a group of 9 people (5 kids and two dogs) and there was plenty of room for all of us. We felt like we were literally on top of the world with beautiful views all the way to Morro Bay. It was incredibly peaceful with no one else around and just a short drive to SLO. The kids loved the pigs (especially the little pink one that would run down the hill and greet us every time we drove by), the goats, and all the ranch dogs. We enjoys some fresh farm eggs one morning. It did get a little windy in the middle of the night with some heavy fog, so just come prepared for that. We will definitely come back again!!!
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Erin S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Shady Oak
Amazing campsite. Very peaceful and quiet. Loved watching the goats and sheep graze next to me. Great hikes and views along the road. Karina and Chris were very friendly and helpful in answering all of my questions. Can’t wait to camp here again!
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Kathryn G.
2 months on Hipcamp
We lived tent camping on the farm. The pigs came right up to the edge of camp, several friendly dogs hung out with us by the campfire, and the bees were a pleasure to swe from afar. Karina took us on a walk with the goats and shared some of the history of the place. The nights were very chilly, which made for great campfire weather, and the rolling fog was amazing to watch as it flowed over the valley. The Range is at the top of a hill, so the views are expansive, and though youre only 20 minutes from SLO, you feel like you're much farther out.
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Megan W.
2 years on Hipcamp
The Range was great! Clean, ample water, and we got to visit with some chill pigs, goats, sheep, and dogs!
Pack assuming it's 10-15 degrees colder than SLO and you'll be in good shape!
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Alan T.
3 months on Hipcamp
Site was exactly how advertised, would still recommend 4 wheel drive for this site in particular due to steep grade and small ruts prior to the site. Very timely responses from the hosts accommodating us for the stay. Leveling recommended
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Deryk L.
5 months on Hipcamp
The other reviews did not exaggerate, this is a great campsite, high above SLO with total privacy and 360 degree views all the way to the sea. Karin and Chris were very welcoming and it was fun being in close proximity to their goats, pigs, chickens and sheep.
James V.
3 reviews
It is a beautiful area! The views after hiking to the top were amazing. There was only a tiny view through the trees from the site. It was as described and like the pictures showed. The shower was nice! The neighboring campsite (Camp Escondida) is around 150 feet away, and I could hear the people staying there the whole time. They weren't super loud, and it really wasn't too bad, but at times I could understand what they were saying, and they stayed up late. There was a barking dog that would randomly get worked up, and I don't know if that was a dog that lived there or of a different guest. Overall it was a great place, but it wasn't as quiet as I had hoped.
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Daniel L.
2 reviews
GORGEOUS VIEWS!!! Truly breathtaking. Perfect camping temperatures in mid May—cool at night and not too hot in the day. The drive up is spectacular as well
Clarissa C.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
13 ft travel trailer ·
The Range
We enjoyed our stay very much! It was beautiful, the dogs and farm animals were so friendly and beautiful, and they had honey for sale, made right there on their farm! I would recommend it!
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Luke R.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
The Range
It's a great location that's secluded with amazing views! We'd definitely stay there again.
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Marc H.
1 month on Hipcamp
Looks like a great place to camp. I didn't make it there this time, I hope to camp there the next time I'm in the area.
Barbara S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Salinan (AWD/4X4 Required)
I loved the remoteness (but still close enough to go into town for breakfast), the views, and the space. Thank you!!!
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Tedi M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Camp Escondida
Excellent for a quick or extended stay, convenient location, beautiful views and some hiking as well, would certainly visit again.
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Craig D.
2 reviews
A nice escape to a little spot on the top of a mountain. A nice table set up under a solar lit oak tree was very atmospheric for our meals. Water readily available and a compost WC close enough as needed. As animal lovers, we enjoyed a few of the friendly farm animals that came by to visit. Beautiful views. Being on top of the ridge, you may find you're in a morning cloud for certain seasons. Be careful when exiting Hwy 101. If traveling southbound, it is worthwhile heading into SLO to u-turn at Monterey exit to be safer. When exiting northbound, slow down well in advance after summiting Cuesta, as the turn will suddenly appear. Note: this is not a place to considering driving into town from camp routinely due to the challenges of entering and exiting Hwy 101. Plan to spend most of your time relaxing in camp, or exploring further up Mt. Lowe road to the several antenna hilltops and enjoy the amazing views.
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John L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Man! This spot is absolutely AMAZING!! Karina and Chris are sooooo kind and awesome. The site its self is absolutely beautiful and in my opinion a perfect location as well. All the animals we got to hang out with were definitely a perk too! We will 10000% be returning. Thank you for making our weekends so great!
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Ethan P.
2 reviews
One of our favorite hip camp stays so far!
We stayed at Salinan. Amazing views, solitude, and private. We will return!
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Jim N.
42 reviews
Had the most amazing time at the ranch - such a special space. Karina and Chris were the nicest hosts and ensured we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
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Rishabh P.
3 months on Hipcamp
What a special, dreamy place - I think we said “wow” fifty times on the drive up the access road. Nestled amongst the mountain tops, this working ranch offered everything we were looking for and more: views, wildflowers (they’re the reward for the rainy spring weather), free range farm animals, hiking/walks, and peace and privacy. The hosts were so warm and lovely, and treated us more like neighbors than guests. Our four year old is ready to move there (swayed by the pigs and the owner’s fluffy dogs, I believe), and was sad to leave. Can’t wait to come back!
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Julie M.
3 reviews
Our stay at Chris & Karina's campsite was absolutely fantastic! The site is stunning—beautifully maintained and perfectly secluded while still feeling safe and accessible. It came with everything we needed: a clean and well-kept compost toilet, a picnic table, fire pit, fire extinguisher, and a shovel. There was plenty of flat space for our three tents, chairs, and gear, and even a charming little bench nearby that gave us the perfect spot to watch the sunset. We were able to purchase firewood ahead of time, and it was conveniently delivered before we arrived. Chris and Karina were incredibly kind and responsive throughout the entire process. I highly recommend staying at one of their properties- you won't be disappointed!
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Reyna B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Shady Oak
Beautiful place, the host was very communicative, and we enjoyed our time. I would stay there again.
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Diana F.
3 months on Hipcamp
We really enjoyed our time at The Range. The Range is a bit pricier than the other camp sites but well worth it. Its location at the top felt secluded and is so, so quiet. The sunsets were breathtaking; we'd look out toward the ocean and see rolling hills, fog, and the sun setting then turn around and look toward the mountains where we'd see the moon shining bright. It was truly so beautiful! The pigs and goats visiting cracked my kids up, and they enjoyed the animals. Karina and Chris were extremely responsive via text, and would pop on over if we needed anything.
We have little kids who can be quite sensitive to noise etc. and The Range actually comes with a little shed covering that we parked our tent under. A 3 night stay with 2 kids (3, 5 yo) felt ambitious but was only made possible by doing this because it kept our tent cool and we got actual real naps in in the middle of the day, which has never happened with camping before! We loved their campfire set up and the picnic table with chairs. It's such a large area and we can't wait to return! We've told so many of our friends about the location already :) And so near to SLO = lots of hiking, beaches, etc. It is a bit of a trek to get back to the main road since the camping area is high up on a narrow road, but totally manageable.
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Becky D.
2 reviews
Location
Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Karina & Chris S.
Joined in May 2023Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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