Site Selection Guide

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This page is designed to help individual campers select which of our sites best meets their needs. Below is some general information about all of our sites, followed by a comparison chart and some notes about each individual site.

I get a lot of inquiries from people asking about individual sites. Which one is most secluded, which is best for kids, which is best for a small RV. Each of our sites have individual characteristics, and I am happy to provide as much site specific information to help people make the best choice for their situation.  However, all of our sites are built with some basic principles and goals in mind. So just because I may say that one particular site may be a little better for this or that aspect, should not be construed to indicate that the others are not. For the most part, all of our sites are built with the following common goals and desires:

Oversize & Well Spaced: Early on we determined that we wanted to emphasize quality over quantity. All of our sites are well spaced from one another, and significant in size. Generally speaking our standard sites are approx. ¼ acre in size (approx. 100 X 100 including the cleared area and surrounding buffer). Though the creation of new sites sometimes disturbs the “green wall” between sites, the road, and one another, once created, we actively promote nice green buffers between sites, and we hope that the feeling of seclusion will improve over time for all sites as nature reclaims its space.

Deluxe Sites: A deluxe site will be designated as such for a specific reason. This is due to one or multiple factors that may include: being a little larger than a standard site accommodating more people, being a little more secluded, proximity to a particular feature, and/or a specific amenity (either included, or available as an addon). Often a Deluxe site is designated as such based on a combination of multiple factors. See individual site descriptions for specific details.

Small RV’s: At present and for the foreseeable future, our sites are designed to be off grid (no hookups), and primarily for tent camping. However, most sites can accommodate a small RV (up to 20’) such as a tent trailer, campervan, teardrop, etc… However, it will need to be fully self-contained and may require some creative positioning, and/or self-leveling. Though we have future plans to make more accommodations for small RV’s, we want people who choose to bring them at this time to have properly calibrated expectations. Zen Acres is by no means an RV park, and is not suitable for large RV’s. Some sites are better suited than others for small RV’s, and I will specify them below.  However I don’t want to give the impression that any of the sites are designed primarily for RV’s, I will simply be identifying which ones will be less challenging than others.

The Creek:  Clear creek is a fairly substantial creek.  We own both sides of the creek and the entire campground area runs along it.  Most of the creek frontage is a steep bank varying from 10-16′ down to the creek itself.  The main creek access is at the large clearing near the group area where there is a gentle path leading down to a small rocky beach area, and where one of the small creeks meets it Clear Creek with a small waterfall.  Generally speaking, the sites on the creek side of the road tend to be a little less “adventurous toddler friendly” than those on the non creek side of the road, but all of the sites are well buffered from the creek’s bank.  Conversely, the creek side sites tend to feel a little more secluded feeling, with louder creek sounds.  Again, this is all relative.  Personally I would have camped with my toddlers in any of the sites, but I might have been just a little more relaxed on the other side of the road :P. 

Site Pairings: Though all sites are designed for individual camping, we get a lot of requests from small groups who want to reserve a pair of sites together. We have taken this trend into consideration as we develop the sites, and generally each pair of sites that flank one another across the road are probably ideal for a group that wants to get two sites. For example site 1 & 2 are a nice pairing, as well as 3 & 4, as well as 5 & 6. This trend will likely continue with 7 & 8, followed by 9 & 10.  Again everything is well spaced, but generally speaking if a group wanted to get two sites, it would be best (IMO) to pair them as indicated above.

Site Comparison and Rating Chart

 The following comparison chart is a work in progress offered as a tool to help you select the ideal site for your situation.  As time goes on, and I get more questions and feedback, I will continue to develop this list.  All of the following ratings and information is simply based on my own personal opinions derived from ~40 years of camping experience, concerned at various points with different priorities (young children, vs. privacy, vs. proximity etc..), coupled with the feedback I have received from campers over the last couple years.  

Individual Site Notes

Click on the following tabs for each site # to read a few notes about the above chart