Camping is for everyone everywhere!

Camping is great.  Many many benefits for campers and community.  I like the grass roots of camping the most!!  

I've worked in the outdoors for 3 decades as a professional guide and we glamp with our teens as much as we can. Camping renews your spirit, reconnects you to the natural world, slows and clears the brain, and helps campers see what is important in their lives. Simple is.

Let's raise awareness that camping on private land not only helps farmers survive, but if allowed in a sustainable way, supports local economy, helps protect our eco-systems, our nature, helps mitigate risks of wildfires, protects wildlife from disruption, reduces harmful pollution with waste (human waste and trash) and enhances all over experiences of visitors. 

We are becoming limited at what we can and can't do these days and to be able to camp somewhere pleasant and not over crowded is a must for just helping us to do something as a family or just to be able to unwind away from the hectic suburban living. 

Council uninterested in communicating and collaborating. I was told to remove a caravan from my land (not sure where to take it, other than another parcel of private land). Council was unsure if/what laws were being broken. Different advice from different staff members. I was told to submit an (expensive) application and that it would most likely fail. Unsure why it would fail. It seems "No" is the default answer.

I bought my land specifically to share it's beauty with others. Drum circles and sound baths under the stars, educating visitors about the surrounding desert wonderland &  meeting people from around the world warmed my soul. But it all came to a screeching halt because I couldn't afford the $14K for permitting. The county violated me & I was forced to stop hosting. Sharing my land was fufilling & my livelihood. I even quit my 9-5. I  dedicated my time and money to making our space tranquil and eclectic and hoped to host full time. Compliance with the county simply isn't affordable or realistic until the law is changed. Guests can bring revenue to the town, they visit the National Park, we teach about leaving no trace & share a safe, unique space. I pray wholeheartedly that sharing our sacred space becomes within reach one day soon. 

I joind Hipcamp around 2019, I had amazing success. I end up retiring very early Relying  on the revenue from the camping and  events . Until 3 months ago I got a visit from the code Inforcement saying I don't have camping permits,  (conditional use permit)the cost is between 30k to a 100k and not guaranteed. Since I own permitted home on the ranch I was able to get short term rental which mean I can't rent the sites by itself, I  have to rent the whole 20 acres with my home, and that's not what camping about. I can go on and on but I'm stopping here. 
anyone has any questions or concern don't hire an attorney or consultant waste of your money just reach out to me. 
peace

Info is knowledge. It's your strongest weapon!

Our county is actively working to lump us campsite host with vacation rentals and put us out of business.  I need all the info I can get to hopefully delay or help prevent that.

As a land owner in California, I am shocked at the lack of freedom, use, and protection I have on my own property.  As an avid BLM camper I can stay in a place for up to 14 days, as a land owner I can only stay on my property for four consecutive days a month.  I also can no longer host campers on my land, but I am constantly dealing with OHV'ers and other tresspassers leaving behind rubbish and even getting vehicles stuck on my land.  

I would rather be sharing the desert with people who appreciate and respect the beauty and serenity of the land.

We run a 600 acre campground and events center in Mendocino County. It serves the future of our local economy to be one of the only vable economic drivers. We care about sustainable tourism and effective outdoor education through responsible camping and recreation. It is important to shape how camping is viewed and practiced in our great state, and Mendocino Magic is ready to work with campers, hosts, and lawmakers locally and statewide to make it so. 

Camping is a wonderful way to get families outside and explore the beauty around us.  Being able to camp on my property and share it with others is very important to me.  I pay my taxes every year and shop local and pay more taxes to support the small town that I am near.  When other campers come up to stay on my property, they do the same, it's a win win.  I understand some restrictions but I think I have a right to camp on my personal property without them.  

We love to share the goodness of our land to give folks a peek at what it takes to have this lifestyle.  They help us and our community succeed with pride.

A jerk neighbor made one call to Kern County who proceeded to shut down my Hipcamp operation.  There is NO provision in existing laws for property owners to host guests on their property.  County officials are difficult and inaccessible to try to engage.  It's not even clear WHO they represent and work for, the County just stonewalls the very idea of hosting campers on one's own property.

There aren't anywhere near enough camping spots in the park so people can enjoy Joshua Tree National park. Let's us open up our open land areas to allow people to come her and have a unique, outdoors experience. 

In California, Many Property Owners need to be able to earn money to make the horrible costs of living in California doable. Campers need more sites in more places, and campers are tourists that drive more money into California, local communities, and California residents. Hipcamps provide ecological solutions and improvements to California environments. 

providing a framework for sensible private camp hosting encourages responsible use of our natual lands,  a strong community with guidelines, and pass on stewardship.

Last year I hosted a very successful hipcamp.   'Hillside holiday' allowed one rv camper family at a time- max 6 (ZERO FIRE ALLOWANCE).  The campers were dreams!!!   The best people and next level respectful!!   
our hater neighbors complained to our county- Mendocino- and the county told me to shut it down.  💔county says I need a $9500 major use permit for running a campground.   
That neighbors can dictate my livelihood on my property is NOT COOL!!!!!   
SIGN THIS PETITION PLEASE!!!!!!!!   💚💚💚

LETS GET CAMPING 

Lets make camping on private properties acceptable