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    MsMrn D.

    Super neat and clean camping sites. Attentive and prompt response for inquiries. Clean campgrounds and awesome place. Greg gave us an awesome tour of the area. We definitely recommend this place for kids or any outdoor venue

    The largest of the two teepees here.
    Danielle Y.

    Camp Nauvoo is a quaint and tranquil place to glamp while leaving me feeling as if I'm somewhat roughing it! The grounds are kept up very nicely by friendly hosts Laurie and Greg. Located just 2.5 hours from the SF bay in the town of Placerville, It's a nice and easy weekend get away. There are clean bathrooms and showers, gas and barbecue grills, safari style tents with bunks & cots for four, two teepees on site, a cottage with ping pong, board games and books and magazines-wagons to transport your gear... There are a total of 16 sites all near a running creek side. What makes this place extra special are the small touches. Little gnomes adorn each tent...so cute! Saturday nights there is a bonfire in the small amphitheater in which Greg provides the goods for good ole s'mores. I highly recommend Camp Na

    Avelina V.

    We just went camping with another family and this place was awesome. Private, safe & serene It had all the amenities,hot showers,clean bathrooms (huge plus) you could need for a "glamping"experience". The owners take pride in this place and it shows. Thank you Greg "grandpa" for being a wonderful host! We can't wait to come back next year. - -Vernon's

    Had to get a photo with our new lifetime friend. We want to come here every year! Greg is such a warm hearted & fun host! He's kid magnet!
    Thena D.

    This place was just as cute in real life as the photos! This tippee number 3 tent is huge! Perfect for 2-4 people. We had sleeping mats, a night light, fresh sheets, towels, toiletry, and COFFEE!!! :) Greg and Laurie definitely thought things through when they opened this place up. There is another very detailed review on HipCamp that gives you a good idea of what this place is all about, I suggest reading the FAQ as well. I spent 3 nights here with my two boys 8 and 10. They cannot wait to come back to hang out with Greg. We really felt cared for here. Such a great vibe and we will be coming back every year and for longer! I think 5 nights would be perfect for us, it's so relaxing here. I suggest booking for 3 nights if you can swing it. Check in is 4-8pm so don't try and rush. If you're coming from the Bay Area, give yourself 4 hours because there will be car accidents and traffic unless you are lucky. Better to relax and not rush. Side note, American River which is about 30 mins from the camp, was such a fun time! Cold water but it's nice and clear. You can rent boats/tubes and float down the river. It is a long adventure so be prepared for 3-4 hours. We love you, Greg! And we look forward to meeting Laurie next time!

    Anita C.

    My family and I camped for two nights this past week. We stayed in the Shoshone canvas tent which had a set of bunkbed cots, and two full sized cots. Pros: The campground grounds are very well maintained with a beautiful creek, multiple canvass tents, two really awesome teepees, and multiple tent sites. We really enjoyed playing ping pong in the lodge as well as the huge assortment of board games available. There are propane grills in front of the lodge and in various parts of the campground for cooking. Cons: 1. The ladies room was not very tidy. I get it, it's camp! But the gross hairs in the sink and in the showers were gross! 2. It kinda sucked that you had to pay $35 to use their propane to utilize the campfire ring even if you brought your own from home. I understand that it was policy so we went with it. Just sucked to pay when we just filled ours. 3. Now this was a major one for me and even though I really enjoyed the campsite I do not think I'll come back... I did not appreciate the camp host/owners sarcasm towards me. Every time I passed by him, or he passed by me he directed a comment toward me that I took offense to. Such as: "I see you're making him do all the work huh?" (referring to my husband pulling a cart of our camp supplies to our site when I was clearly carrying other items...) my husband said he was just messing around so I let it go. The next encounter was the following day when the host was showing other guests to their sites on a golf cart. My family and I were minding our own business enjoying our day sitting in a circle in our lawn chairs passing around a bag of chips. Then the host stops right in front of us. I'm thinking he's going to greet us, say hi, ask how we're enjoying our stay so far, etc. Nope. He stares right at me and says, "every time I see you you're eating!" And I'm just thinking, yeah it's camp whatever guy! So I was still not gonna let this ruin my day but I actually hid my plate at dinner when he rolled around again because I was scared he was going to comment again :(. Fast forward to the evening when I brought my girls to wash up for the night and we came out of the restroom, it was dark out, and my husband who was supposed to be waiting for us was not in sight. So I told my girls that dad must have walked back to camp. No big deal. But guess who was sitting outside and overheard? Mr. Camp host who just had to say, "you probably made him hide from you" Maybe he was just being sarcastic and meant no harm, either way I took it as such.

    Bill G.

    Fabulous! My daughter was married last weekend at Camp Nauvoo. She wanted, and got, a wedding venue where her friends and family could meet and get reacquainted over 3 days. Approximately 80 of her friends camped on site, in a variety of tent cabins, teepees and flat ground. A stream goes through the center of camp and the sound, late at night, is magical. The kitchen is very close to a commercial kitchen, with large fridge and freezer space and a huge cold room. The grounds are so, so, so well maintained and there are showers with hot water. Greg and his wife, Laurie, run the camp and are meticulous. The wedding was a huge success and everyone is exhausted from 3 days on celebration. And we all wish we could go to Camp Nauvoo next weekend and do it again.

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    Alanna M.

    A few 20 somethings decide we want to go camping. It was a fabulous time. Family friendly, quiet and well sorted out. We had a great secluded campsite so we wouldn't disturb the families. The water was low due to the drought, but overall it was a great time. The highlight of my stay was the afternoon meadow sunlight. Good vibe only.

    Mini glamp site 10

    We had an amazing vacation here! We stayed Monday- Friday so we were able to take advantage of the weekday discount. On arrival we were met by Greg who had showed us around and helped bring out stuff to the mini glamping site 10. We were the only ones there all week so we definitely got more than what we paid for. It was relaxing scenery and a nice view. We got to see lots of frogs, birds, and some ducklings. Definitely recommend for anyone who wants a getaway.

    Beautiful relaxing river
    Josh M.

    Spectacular campsite! This was the highest quality campgrounds I have ever been to. The inside of the glamping tents reminded me more of a hotel room than an actual tent! The beds were so comfortable, I don't think I ever want to use a sleeping bag again! I was so pleasantly surprised! Extremely clean bathroom facilities. Many campgrounds I have been to in the past were dark, dirty and infested with bugs, but Camp Nauvoo has set a new standard in my eyes! I've been camping here two different times and both times it was phenomenal. Greg is very helpful and friendly, made us feel right at home. I would recommend this to everybody who wants a hassle-free, relaxing camping experience where you can just show up and have everything ready to go! You can tell every inch of this campsite has been handcrafted with love and attention. It was so peaceful falling asleep right next to the sounds of the river. Exactly the kind of vacation I've been looking for.

    Kids relaxing before getting in the water

    Our little get away. Our first time camping so we did forget quite a few things but it still worked out. Greg was a lovely host and kept everything well maintained for all of us to enjoy. Camp site has the cooking tools we needed, hot water for the hot chocolate and coffee. I thought Greg was joking when he says the light goes out after 5min in the shower LoL so I didn't say anything to hubby. Of course hubby takes a shower at night and the lights went out, luckily he had brought the lantern. Oops LoL We loved listening to the relaxing water stream at night. I wished we had brought more activities for the kids, but for our first time camping...it was quite pleasant.

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    Ask the Community - Camp Nauvoo

    Is there a freezer or refrigerator where we can store the food ? Or do we have to bring our own ice box and use that? We are staying in safari tent 2. Also is there outlets if…

    There is no freezer refrigerator access but we do have a cool room to store your coolers at night if you prefer. The Family Safari tents have electricity.

    Is this camp ground pet friendly?

    While we do allow pets in most of our sites, some sites do not allow pets. Pets are required to be on lease at all times.

    Is there a picnic table for each tent cabin? I have my own propane stove. Am I allowed to use it?

    Hello Mark, Yes each campsite has a picnic table. And yes you can use your own propane stove.

    Do you share the camp with people or can you be left alone can you also hunt here?

    You can do either if you book the site that is separate or close to others. Our website has a map of campsite locations.

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    Review Highlights - Camp Nauvoo

    “On arrival we were met by Greg who had showed us around and helped bring out stuff to the mini glamping site 10.”

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    I had my wedding at the Davies Family Inn at Shadow Ridge Ranch and it was absolutely amazing! The…read moreplace itself is gorgeous without any decoration. Linda was so great and easy to reach if we had any questions or concerns, and was very hands on during the reception. She was extremely helpful. The bartender Beka was so sweet and did an amazing job. Everyone absolutely loved her! The cabins were very clean and so cozy. Having everything all in one place for the wedding was so much less stress and Shadow Ridge Ranch was the best place to do it. I can't thank them enough for making our day so beautiful, special and fun. The reception was a BLAST and we danced the night away. The way that the property is set up was perfect! It is a weekend that my husband and I will remember forever. Thank you all again SO much!!

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    Brookshire Gardens

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