Camp Owl Pine is a dream! Michael and Cat have put so much thought into providing everything you could need during your stay. It was so nice to not pack our entire collection of camping gear for once!

About the camp: The kitchen is stocked with all your cooking essentials (sink, camp stove, pots/pans, utensils, spices, etc). The kitchen deck is spacious and a great place to cook and hang out in the cozy butterfly chairs. The heated outdoor shower is amazing–day or night! Because of the French drain, we appreciated Michael and Cat leaving biodegradable soaps (Juniper Ridge + Dr. Bronner's!) in the shower so we didn't have to worry about harming the trees/soil. We slept so comfortably on the memory foam mattress inside the pop-up. You definitely won't be cold, there's plenty of bedding and a cotton/wool topper. The two large windows allow plenty of airflow in the evenings, too! Strawberry Creek runs through their property and there's a hiking trail you can follow into the main downtown area of Idyllwild. Definitely spend some time wandering the rock paths and exploring the property itself.

If you want to have the full Camp Owl Pine experience, ask for the breakfast scones + coffee and the 18 hour smoked brisket prepared by Michael... AMAZING!

About the location: We had never heard of Idyllwild before we visited Camp Owl Pine, but we quickly fell for its small, mountain-town charm. Across from camp is Cafe Aroma, a fun place to grab a bite + drink while listening to live music. We were able to hear soft jazz music playing from camp, it really added to the calming ambience of the property. Idyology was another great restaurant with live music that's just two minutes away from camp (get the fried chicken!)

This is the perfect place to stay if you haven't been to Idyllwild before. So many great hikes and an interesting history! We can't recommend this place enough. Michael and Cat are wonderful, kind hosts who provide an unforgettable camping experience for their guests.