Camp Layman
512 Camp Layman Road P.O. Box 8, Cromberg, Graeagle, CA 96103
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Rustic cabins in the forested Sierras along the Feather River. The cabins are centrally located near some of the region's best outdoor recreation areas. All of the cabins have full kitchens, including dishes and cookware. The newly remodeled bathrooms all have showers. Linens and towels are provided. Guests are welcome to use our fishing gear to try their luck in the river which is located just 75 yards from resort. The camp also features a ping pong table, shuffleboard, basketball hoop, badminton and volleyball area, horseshoes and a play area for the kids. A group campfire is centrally located and we provide the wood. Each cabin also has its own outdoor barbecue.
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512 Camp Layman Road P.O. Box 8, Cromberg, Graeagle, CA 96103
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Campy Layman is a wonderful place to stay. We have been coming for years. We have a rather "loud family" (we have louder voices and laughs) and sometimes receive complaints from other guests on the property. Keep in mind this is a family place, and other people come here to relax. If you're family is loud like ours, make sure the noise is contained by 10pm as to not upset the other guests. If you have louder members in your group, make sure they are not up in the wee hours of the night playing music and laughing, because you will get "in trouble". Basically if you are looking for a "party spot", this is not the place unless you rent out the ENTIRE CAMP.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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I stayed two weeks at Camp Layman during the Dixie Fire. I found the 100+ year old cabins to be neat and clean, the beds comfortable, and the owners wonderful. This place is rustic. These are historic cabins that have been upgraded, but it's not the Hyatt. A great place to relax and enjoy a quiet, restful stay.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Camp Layman is exactly the kind of place you want to park yourself at for a few days if you appreciate rustic and eclectic accommodations, genuine & down to earth service with a smile, beautiful sunsets, the smell of pine trees and the sound of an occasional train.
We rented out the entire site for a family gathering with lots of kids (ages 10 months-11 years) and they were well entertained with the FREE (yes, everyone's favorite price that you rarely hear while on vacation) inter tubes and kid-friendly rapids to float down while the adults sat sipping beverages, reading books, throwing sticks for dogs and overall enjoying themselves at the little river's edge.
Some kid-free adults road mountain bikes to the nearby brewery and raved about it and the guys appreciated taking their poles up the river from 6-9 in the evening to test their skills. Paddle boarding is also available just ten minutes away at a nearby town called Graeagle.
We were graced by a bear sighting at 5am as he attempted to rip into the garbage cans with no luck. A group campfire set in the center of the cabins made for a great place to enjoy s'mores and build memories as well as all of the little decks and porches provided places to rest and get some privacy when needed.
The camp is so relaxed and friendly and well-stocked with things to make sure no one is bored. The surroundings are simply beautiful each and every moment you open your front door.
So if you need to escape your wi-fi riddled life and remember the basic things like fresh air and good company and how they can bring a person back to life..then un-plug, pack some groceries and your fishing pole and prepare to let go... Camp Layman is your place to get inspired and remember what life is all about.
We rented out the entire site for a family gathering with lots of kids (ages 10 months-11 years) and they were well entertained with the FREE (yes, everyone's favorite price that you rarely hear while on vacation) inter tubes and kid-friendly rapids to float down while the adults sat sipping beverages, reading books, throwing sticks for dogs and overall enjoying themselves at the little river's edge.
Some kid-free adults road mountain bikes to the nearby brewery and raved about it and the guys appreciated taking their poles up the river from 6-9 in the evening to test their skills. Paddle boarding is also available just ten minutes away at a nearby town called Graeagle.
We were graced by a bear sighting at 5am as he attempted to rip into the garbage cans with no luck. A group campfire set in the center of the cabins made for a great place to enjoy s'mores and build memories as well as all of the little decks and porches provided places to rest and get some privacy when needed.
The camp is so relaxed and friendly and well-stocked with things to make sure no one is bored. The surroundings are simply beautiful each and every moment you open your front door.
So if you need to escape your wi-fi riddled life and remember the basic things like fresh air and good company and how they can bring a person back to life..then un-plug, pack some groceries and your fishing pole and prepare to let go... Camp Layman is your place to get inspired and remember what life is all about.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip:Â Stay away from the campfire if you want a quieter night's sleep and travel with a rowdy or...
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Camp Layman Resort is being restored to it former glory!!!
It has new owners who have invested a lot of money into the place. The new owners are extremely nice people too! What fun it is to see a part of my childhood come back to the way it once was! Disregard my previous bad review. Camp Layman IS BACK!!!
Camp Layman doesn't have a swimming pool. But why does it need a pool when the beautiful Feather River is right there!
It has new owners who have invested a lot of money into the place. The new owners are extremely nice people too! What fun it is to see a part of my childhood come back to the way it once was! Disregard my previous bad review. Camp Layman IS BACK!!!
Camp Layman doesn't have a swimming pool. But why does it need a pool when the beautiful Feather River is right there!
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Date of stay: July 2010
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Camp Layman is the type of place that you remember from childhood, or wish you'd had the opportunity to attend when you were a kid. It's reminiscent of the 50s rather than being the latest hot spot. Located in a canyon on the Feather River, it's got a couple of rows of cabins facing each other with a community fire pit in the middle, and a few scattered other cabins. My sister and I stayed in one that was small and basic, but clean and perfectly adequate, with nicely working appliances, good shower and so on. The proprietors, Shelly and Dan are extremely friendly, generous and helpful. This is a place to swim, hike, play volleyball, shuffleboard, ping pong, horseshoes, and board games rather than watching the boob tube. They have big fat inner tubes for floating down the river on, and a lovely dog named Samantha. It's a great place for group gatherings and for creating yearly family traditions. Plus, it's located near the fabulous Lakes Basin in the northern Sierras, which has hikes and views that are right up in the top ten gorgeous places on the planet!
One thing to know is that trains go by across the river and can occasionally be loud at night.
One thing to know is that trains go by across the river and can occasionally be loud at night.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Traveled with family
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I have stayed here quite a few times. It is fantastic atmosphere with fantastic hosts. We come back every year. We have gotten our extended family and friends to stay here and they have nothing but excellent things to say.
I love that all you have to bring is food and clothes.
You will love it too.
I love that all you have to bring is food and clothes.
You will love it too.
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Traveled with family
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Camp Layman was awesome! Dan and Shelly were very nice and helpful. The setting was beautiful, the cabin was nicer then expected. The cabin was rustic, but clean and neat. Pleanty to do near by. We will return.
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Date of stay: October 2011Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â We stayed in Oak Leaf on the edge of the camp
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We just returned from a weekend wedding reception celebration at Camp Layman. We had a great time. There was plenty for everyone to do. Floating the river, volleyball, tetherball, a playground, and more. The campfire at night was a hit. When I asked my grandsons (8 and 6) what their favorite part of the weekend was-- they both responded "Everything!". Our extended family is already hoping to return next year.
The owners, Dan and Shelly, were wonderful hosts.
The owners, Dan and Shelly, were wonderful hosts.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I've been going there for 36 years, and it remains our favorite family vacation spot. I call it "lazy man's camping", as you are alongside the Feather River in the Plumas National Forest, but the rustic cabins come equiped with hot/cold running water, bathroom/shower, beds, towels/linens, refrigerator, stove, cooking utensils/plates. Fishing is great; just a 100 yard walk below the cabins, or you can venture 1/4 mile downstream to the 'swimming hole'; other great fishing opportunities at nearby Jamison Creek also. Endless hiking opportunities. Many lakes nearby; many accomidate swimming; others have boat rentals; small pond nearby has small raft/paddle-boat rentals. This place is for the outdoorsman of all ages who enjoys nature.
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Date of stay: July 2008Trip type: Traveled with family
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we have been going to Layman for the better part of 10 years and continue to love it. Yes its rustic, but that is its charm! the owners are very nice and if we have ever had a problem, they have always resolved it with kindness and smiles. I have stayed in 5 of the 10+ cabins and all have been okay. Its a great place for the kids to be able to "camp" and still have a shower, bed and a home cooked meal. It is a bit of a challenge to get to the river with small children, but we always seem to make it work. I have taken my babies there- from the time they were 1.5 to 8. We always take sleeping bags as the nights can get a little chilly, and feels more like camping. The walk to the bridge is fun, and the nighttime skies are to die for! Its small enough so that the kids can go play and we don't have to worry about anyone getting lost in the woods. Its nice to not have a phone or computer either- no cell service! But, who cares, week without it is vacation to me! There are so many things to do in the surrounding area- lakes, river, charming towns, trains- all to be finished off with a campfire at the end of the evening. The owners even host a BBQ and boat race in the river where all campers can participate in racing their home made boat- complete with raw egg that must not break!
we love it there and will continue to make it a summer tradition.
we love it there and will continue to make it a summer tradition.
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Date of stay: July 2007Trip type: Traveled with family
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"The Squirell Cabin is the end unit of the camp facing the forest , super quiet with a king size bed just right for a couple !"Read full review
"The 2nd floor of Pine is like an attic with walls that slant to a peak in the middle. There were three beds up there, I think a double and two twins. In the main room downstairs, there is a double bed, a single bed and a pull-out sofa bed. I must be forgetting an upstairs bed because it will sleep eleven if you have two on the sofa bed."Read full review
"Stay away from the campfire if you want a quieter night's sleep and travel with a rowdy or unknown bunch. Get on-line and check out the cabins as they are all very quaint and accommodate different needs for your party. We stayed in Pine and it was the biggest one."Read full review
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What are some restaurants close to Camp Layman?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cuccia's, Grizzly Grill, and Bread And Butter Food.
Are pets allowed at Camp Layman?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Is Camp Layman accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.