5 acres hosted by Will B.
5 RV/tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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41 ratings · 34 reviews
Mary P.recommends
May 5, 2024
Site 1 - Cosmic Cradle
we loved our stay , the view is beautiful and relaxing , perfect for a quick getaway from the city , its a bit windy though , my kids had a great time. Will is very responsive and accommodating, he even lets us change location last minute for our preference. we would definitely come back next time .Thank you so much will
Jesse S.recommends
May 4, 2024
Site 5 - Hilltop Heaven
Primo car camping and stargazing
Overall fantastic camping experience my 4 year old daughter and me. Booked this site to go stargazing, and stargazing we did. Perfectly clear sky, nice and dark, can see so many more stars than in the city. Only point of note is that it was WINDY. I’m sure you can check on an app before coming up (I didn’t)… but may have prepared differently had I known. Luckily we were always planning on car camping so we were unaffected other than having trouble using the camp grill to cook dinner… but had we tried to pitch a tent and sleep all night in it I do think that would have been a challenge. In the car was primo.
Vital W.recommends
May 3, 2024
Site 5 - Hilltop Heaven
Camping in Antelope Valley, CA
Magic Door Stargazer's Retreat is a hidden gem nestled in Antelope Valley, brimming with diverse flora and fauna. During the California poppy bloom season, this place is a sight to behold, though the 2024 season was a bit lackluster in terms of poppy blooms. Nevertheless, I still found joy in spotting those rare golden flowers amidst the desert terrain.
My stay in early May was marked by strong winds, reaching up to 24 miles per hour. Perched atop a hill at Site 5, my tent was buffeted from all directions yet offered stunning 360-degree views. While the desert landscape doesn't offer much shelter, it's a great opportunity to embrace nature's beauty. Be sure to check the weather forecast and avoid windy days.
Getting to the tent sites involves traversing 1.5 miles of dirt roads with some rain washouts, so it's best to have an all-wheel drive vehicle with higher ground clearance. But once you're there, it's paradise for stargazers and astrophotographers. Minimal light pollution makes this place perfect for observing the night sky. Even though the magical door was missing during my visit, the door frame still made for a captivating photo composition.
Overall, my stay at the Magic Door Stargazer's Retreat was wonderful. And Will, the host, was quick to respond and super friendly throughout my stay.
Guy H.recommends
April 26, 2024
Site 4 - Peak's Perch
Great quiet spot. Spot is easy to find but might be hard to access with a low clearance vehicle. Site was clean, secluded and very relaxing. It did get windy but other than that it was awesome.
Christina S.recommends
April 22, 2024
Site 3 - Quail Quarters
Best Wildflower Camping
Beautiful campsite! We chose #3 because it was the site with the most wildflowers. We loved waking up and seeing them outside our tent door.
Some reviewers mention needing a 4x4 vehicle to get there, so we were a little nervous. However, that wasn’t the case. We made sure to take a newer car (2012 mini suv FWD) and it was completely fine. The main thing is to make sure you follow the driving directions provided by the host, which is the smoothest route. If you take a different route, it’s very likely that you could run into difficult terrain. Regardless, we also tried a couple different routes and were able to clear bumps just by going slowly. I would not recommend this location directly after heavy rains if you don’t have at least AWD, because they are dirt roads that would get pretty muddy. It hadn’t rained in a week or two when we went (late spring), and the roads were bone-dry.
Another thing to note is that if you are interested in star gazing, remember to plan your visit during a new moon for optimal visibility. Site #3 is wonderful for flowers, but less ideal for stargazing, due to being the one at the bottom of the hill, with a partial view of minor local light pollution.
Overall our stay was extremely pleasant and beautiful. There were no other guests during our stay and felt very private. Hearing the grasses blow in the breeze and the birds singing made for a very peaceful retreat. Our host was also very quick to respond and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Oscar S.recommends
April 20, 2024
Site 1 - Cosmic Cradle
Clean space and very scenic.
Hosted by Will B.Joined in September 2021
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