Imagine the memories you can make here

You, your family and no wifi.

Press pause on your hectic schedule and reconnect with your family and nature here at Big Bluff Ranch - 4 hours away from the Bay Area and light years away from city life.

Once here, the 25-acre lake is all yours. No nosy or noisy neighbors in the camp spot next door. The only human sounds you’ll hear are the screams of delight from your kids cannonballing into the lake.

Your cell phone won’t be interrupting you either. Coverage is spotty around the lake and you can legitimately tell your co-workers that you’re going “off the grid for the week.”

What do you want to do first?

Swimming with your family
Teaching your kid how to fish
Sending your kids off in the kayaks
Exploring the lake in our electric motor boats (bonus mission- find the beaver dens)
Hiking the trails and hills of the ranch
Napping with sounds of nature - no digital soundtrack needed
Cooking with that special sauce that only camping can provide

Our screened-in cabana has everything you need for a deluxe camping experience - just pack in your gear and food (in a cooler). Everything else is here.

Your home away from home

Our cabana will be the headquarters for your vacation. The cabin comfortably sleeps 5 guests, equipped with 2 twin captain beds and 1 twin over full bunk bed. If you have more people than we have beds, ask us about additional camping options.

To cook your meals, an outdoor kitchen is available with a gas barbecue grill and a 3 burner camp stove. We provide all the necessities such as plates, bowls, cups and utensils. This cabana is off the grid (meaning no electricity), so bring lots of ice and coolers for your food and beverages.

There is an updated outhouse with a composting toilet and a solar-heated shower head. We provide drinking water from our artesian spring.

Chairs, tables, chaise lounges - all you need for some slow time.

The outdoor patio area. It's where you're going to live on your visit here.

Yeah, the lake really is that close to your bed

All sorts of goodies to make your visit interesting

Pots, pans, dishes, silverware, extra lures, etc.

You can't quite fish from inside but you can certainly dream about it

Outdoor shower - (it's ok, there are no neighbors)

This place is magical.

Ian Hamilton and family

There is no silence like that next to a lake. No cars, sirens, or even neighbors (unless you count the bats)

What's missing in the picture? Random strangers. The only people you'll see are the ones you came with (choose wisely).

hat's the whole experience. Cozy lake side cabana, big ol' lake and you<

Everything you need for a fishing trip - lake, boats, BBQ, and spot to sleep.

If you get tired of water, take a hike around the ranch. Who knows what you'll find?

If the fish have worn you out, here is a nice place to recuperate

We've had big bass out here since before digital cameras

SUP fishing - it's a thang according to Harry

For the fisherman out there, our catfish like to hit the topwater

Father Daughter trip - can't start them too early

20ft from the cabana - fishing isn't hard at our lake

This photo is from the early 90's. He has since grown up, gotten a Phd and is now a professor in Singapore.

Many things can be discussed with a friend, a drink (or two) and a lake in the background

Coffee, and a whole of day of fishing ahead

$500 per night on weekends (Fri and Sat night)

$295 per night during the week

There is no cleaning fee. Please be kind and leave it clean so we don’t have to start charging one.

It depends on your carrier, but you’re better off to assume 0% reception.

There is good reception about 10min from the lake if you need to talk to the outside world.

But forget about ordering pizza…

That’s up to you.

Here are somethings to ponder -

The banks are steep (there is no “kiddie pool” area on the lake)

The mud at the lake edge can be sticky.

We recommend slighter older kids but we leave that to your judgement.

Email if you have any questions about this.

Not as far as you’d think.

The ranch is about 25 miles west of Red Bluff, CA.

Figure on about a 45-60 min drive from town.

Try not to forget anything but if you do, we make the drive all too often

We provide 2 adult and 2 kids kayaks to cruise the lake.

Also, we provide to boats with electric trolling motors.

All included in the price.

Boats - no because there is no safe way to launch them.

SUPS, kayaks, canoes, float tubes - sure, as long as they are clean from invasive aquatic species

If you’re looking for clean fish that aren’t hook-shy, this is your place.

Great for kids and low key fisherman.

But, if you are a fishing person, you’ll have blast because the fish won’t know what hit ‘em.

Catch and release only (except maybe something for dinner)

No problem.

There are miles of trails to hike.

And, depending on the season, our section of Red Bank Creek is an amazing place to explore.

Sure - there is plenty of space for tents near the cabana.

Our upper limit is 10 adults.

There are about 7 miles of gravel road to the ranch, and then a creek crossing to the lake.

All of this is fine in a sedan if you are a bit adventurous. (just drive a little bit slower than us locals).

But if you're in an SUV or truck (4x4 isn't needed) then there is no issue at all.

You can’t use us as an excuse to buy that truck you’ve always wanted - sorry. :-)