Location: Dunlap, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Gold Country & High Sierra, California, USA (45 minutes to Fresno Yosemite Airport)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
When visiting Sequoia National Park or King’s Canyon National Park, enjoy your lodging in a unique two bedroom cabin located in Squaw Valley and Dunlap. The Rocky Ridge Ranch cabin is located just 18 miles from the north entrance of Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks and 40 miles east of Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Set in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains on a 160-acre private ranch in a secluded location, the fully-furnished, comfortable cabin is perfect for a honeymoon, a relaxing family retreat or an equestrian vacation. The cabin is in close proximity to all the activities offered by the diverse landscape of the Sierra Nevada Mountains including sightseeing, cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, hang gliding, rock climbing, biking, fishing and white water rafting. The ranch borders the Holy Monastery of the Theotokos the Life-Giving Spring near the St. Nicholas Ranch (a ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco). The cabin is located one mile from the Fresno Field Archers and only a few miles to the Dunlap Hang Gliding Flight Park. There is fishing and boating at nearby Pine Flat Lake where houseboat rentals are available. A launching ramp is also available for your own watercraft. In late spring and early summer, enjoy exhilarating river rafting on the King’s river. Close by is the Endangered Cat Haven exhibiting a variety of rare wild cats and the beautiful Squaw Valley Herb Gardens with tours available year round. Three Indian gambling casinos (Chukchansi, Table Mountain and Tachi Palace) are within a 1-½ hour drive and Yosemite National Park is a three hour drive from the cabin. Nearby are the towns of Fresno, Visalia, Reedley and Sanger.
King's Canyon/Sequoia National Park, and the adjoining National Forest, has 4,000,000 acres of some of the most spectacular sights and scenes anywhere in the world. Both parks have soaring mountain peaks, countless lakes, waterfalls, cascading creeks and flowering meadows. The deepest gorge in North America (even deeper than the Grand Canyon) and giant Sequoia trees are both in these very diverse parks. They are truly a masterpiece of nature. Activities in the parks and national forest include sightseeing, hang gliding, hiking, back-packing, world-class rock climbing at Needles and Dome Rock, off-road biking, fishing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and white water rafting.
Although there are three local restaurants, the nearest grocery store is 25 miles so it is advisable to bring your groceries. March and April are wildflower months at the ranch. Depending on the seasons you may see wild turkey, deer, bobcat, wild pig, birds of all species and other wildlife. Our small herd of longhorn cattle wander the ranch, however, the cabin is completely fenced from the cattle.
The cabin is fully furnished with dishes, pots & pans and linens; you need only bring your groceries. Escape the hectic pace of the city and relax in a rustic mountain getaway located at 2000 ft. elevation - above the valley fog and below the winter snow.
Although we occasionally have record high and record low temperatures outside the normal range, the average low and high temperatures are January, low 38, high 54; February, low 41, high 61; March, low 45, high 66; April, low 48, high 74; May, low 55, high 83; June, low 61, high 91; July, low 66, high 97; August, low 65, high 95; September, low 60, high 89; October, low 52, high 78; November, low 42, high 63; December, low 37, high 53. Summers in the last few years have been warmer than average.
(Copyright 2007 Boswell)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Plus ceiling fans in every room.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: A separate fenced area (visible from the cabin) is provided for your RV, boat or horse trailer.
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin AeroBed
- Child Bed: Toddler bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Dish Network.
- DVD
- Video Library: We have a diverse, but limited, DVD collection so please feel free to bring your favorites!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: All appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View: 160 acres of trails for hiking and/or horseback riding; four seasonal ponds.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- If you are interested in riding your own horse on the ranch (liability waiver required) or trailering to the many wonderful trails in the national forest, you may board your horse(s) (feed not included) in two 12 x 12 stalls (visible from the cabin) for $10/per horse per night.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: No house pets (dogs, cats, etc. allowed). Horses stalled in two 12x12 stalls.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Once you have confirmed your reservation at Rocky Ridge, let me help you with the latest information/reservations for your recreational entertainment (hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, rafting on the King’s River, caving, boating, etc.). Activities such as shopping, the zoo, fine dining, cinema, Imax, etc. are in Fresno, 45 minutes away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$149/nt .. $139/nt (3 to 6 nts) .. $875/wk for one to four persons.
Two night minimum; $10 for each additional person per night.
Deposits: A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation.
Refunds: Cancellation with at least 30 days notice - no fee charged.
Cancellation less than 30 days, 50% of your deposit is forfeited.
Cash, checks and money orders accepted.
Check In 3 PM - Check Out 11 AM
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- A view of the main house. - California Vacation Rental
- The cozy ranch cabin. - California Vacation Rental
- Upscale but rustic and comfortable interior. - California Vacation Rental
- Longhorn cattle on the ranch.
- Deer but no hunting!
- Taking a trail ride in the spring.
- Wildflowers in spring.
- Rainbow over Dunlap.
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