Scenic 70-Acre Film Location With Forests, Trails, Cliffs, And A Historic Gold Mine Caves
Dutch Flat, California
No insurance required
About This Space
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Step into a filmmaker’s dream landscape — a sprawling 70-acre private property in Dutch Flat, California, packed with visual drama and historic character. This location offers a diverse and cinematic outdoor canvas ideal for film shoots, photo productions, and immersive storytelling.
The property features towering pine forests, winding dirt trails, natural rock cliffs, and open clearings perfect for staging scenes or crew setup. One of the most unique features is the presence of authentic gold mine cave entrances, carved into the hillside and surrounded by rugged terrain. These historic elements add a layer of rustic charm and period authenticity, ideal for Westerns, adventure films, or dystopian narratives.
At the lower end of the property, a waterfront area with a natural swimming hole and sunny shoreline provides a peaceful, photogenic contrast to the wild terrain above. Whether you’re filming a tranquil lakeside moment or a gritty chase through the woods, this land flexes to your creative vision.
Key features:
• 70 acres of private land with full access for crews
• Forested areas, scenic trails, and natural rock outcroppings
• Historic gold mine caves and mining-era features
• Open clearings for equipment staging or drone shots
• Lake/swimming hole with sunbathing boulders
• Minimal visual intrusions – no power lines or modern structures in frame
• On-site vehicle access and flat areas for basecamp
• Optional: outhouse-style restrooms and gear storage
• 10 minutes off I-80, but completely private and remote in feel
Whether you’re shooting a historical epic, survivalist thriller, fantasy sequence, or a nature-based brand campaign — this location offers unmatched flexibility and cinematic variety.
We welcome location scouts and directors for walkthroughs by appointment. Come see why this hidden gem in Dutch Flat is quickly becoming a go-to destination for creative professionals seeking the raw beauty of Northern California.
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Cancellation Policy
Standard
Productions may cancel their booking up to 5 days before their production start time and will receive an 80% refund (excluding Set Scouter Fees) of their rental price. Productions may cancel their Booking between 5 days and 24 hours before the production start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Set Scouter Fees) of their rental price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the booking start time are not refundable. Learn more
Flexible
Productions may cancel their booking up to 24 hours before their production start time and will receive a full refund (excluding Set Scouter Fees) of their rental price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the booking start time are not refundable. Learn more
Firm
Productions may cancel their booking up to 14 days before their production start time and will receive an 80% refund (excluding Set Scouter Fees) of their rental price. Productions may cancel their Booking between 14 days and 7 days before the production start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Set Scouter Fees) of their rental price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the booking start time are not refundable. Learn more
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