Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant
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Write a Review 24505 West Dorris Ave. Coalinga, CA 93210 559-935-0717 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.2532, -120.2363
Overview of Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Winestream on 11/26/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Class A)
Reported by As The RV Rolls on 6/5/2022
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 426 ft / 129 m
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Reviews of Harris Ranch Inn & Restaurant 52 people have reviewed this location.
“Bucket List Item Checked! - Quiet and Free Overnight Dry Camping off I-5 in Central Valley, CA”
Reviewed 4/17/2016
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 30' |
We stayed here February 2015, dry camping (boondocking) in a 30 ft gas Class A with towed after we called the Inn to confirm we could boondock in the parking lot that's between the restaurant and the inn. Not only did they say Yes, there is a designated (with signs) area specifically for RV overnight parking! It is located in the very ... more
We stayed here February 2015, dry camping (boondocking) in a 30 ft gas Class A with towed after we called the Inn to confirm we could boondock in the parking lot that's between the restaurant and the inn. Not only did they say Yes, there is a designated (with signs) area specifically for RV overnight parking! It is located in the very back of the parking lot - just look for the posted signs for RV parking. To approach the overnight area, it might be easier to drive behind the restaurant, using the delivery lane/driveway that semis use to drop off restaurant supplies. As there's no reservations, you'll take your chance to find room as it's first-come-first-served. It's quiet with lots of trees, situated enough off the highway to minimize the traffic noise. We stayed one night and we slept well. The restaurant is actually a facility with a formal ($$$$) dining room where we spent top dollar to dine on Harris Ranch's famous steaks (yum!). It also has a very nice sports bar, a family cafe ($$$ - great breakfast menu), and a wonderful bakery with many baked-on-site items. Oh, and a sweet shop (candy). For many years we've purchased Harris Ranch beef products in grocery stores so dining here was a Bucket List item for us. We were pleasantly surprised to learn self-contained, dry camping RVers were warmly welcomed. Our Verizon 3G cell service at 3 bars was strong for checking email via our hotspot. We didn't ask anyone at Harris Ranch Inn and Restaurant about WiFi as we didn't need it for one night. We will definitely dry camp here again for an overnight, but spend less at the restaurant. Needless to say, our free boondocking site cost us "mucho dinero" because we chose to have drinks at the bar then we dined on quality prime rib and filet mignon in the dining room (no dress code, but we cleaned up and wore our best blue jeans). The next morning, we had a farm-fresh breakfast in the family cafe'. Regrets? None. Worth it? Absolutely. For horse lovers, 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome was foaled at the ranch's horse division, and the Harris Ranch staff proudly talk about him if you ask.
MoHobyDick would stay here again
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“Comfortable and safe overnight parking”
Reviewed 3/30/2016
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Great free parking lot with plenty of room and 24-hour security. This sure beats Wal-Mart or a truck stop! No hookups, but the area felt very safe, and was quiet overnight. If you're not familiar with Harris Ranch, it's a sizeable hotel, restaurant, and gas station that even boasts its own airport. The restaurant is great for any ... more
Great free parking lot with plenty of room and 24-hour security. This sure beats Wal-Mart or a truck stop! No hookups, but the area felt very safe, and was quiet overnight.
If you're not familiar with Harris Ranch, it's a sizeable hotel, restaurant, and gas station that even boasts its own airport. The restaurant is great for any meal and the staff is really helpful (I had to mail a package before we hit the road and they provided me with packaging and an stamp, free of charge).
For anyone traveling from Northern California/SF Bay Area, this makes a great half-way point if you're headed to the southern part of the state.
lostrivets would stay here again
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Parking Lot Boondocking: Harris Ranch, Coalinga, CA – Two Plus Lu
Harris Ranch, AKA the halfway point on I-5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles, is an inn, restaurant, and shop located smack dab in Middle of Nowhere, Central Valley CA. We had begun the trek sou...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- big rig
- pull thru
Facilities
- general store
- propane
- restaurant
- restrooms: flush
- security
- trash
Pets
- pets
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