- La Pine
Experience Heaven
Hosted by David · La Pine, Oregon
10 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 157 acres
Best Hipcamps in Oregon
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Oregon: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
I am going to be in early this year because of the lack of snow. I am going in March 22nd. I have taken the block off of the Gers and the camp sites.
8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.
The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to end of Sept and the Gers for 2025/2026 winter are blocked out from Nov 15/25 to May 15/26.
Pets allowed, toilets on site, campfires permitted when burn ban is not in place. Now up until this year I have provided Free Firewood. I have quit doing that for a variety of reasons, the least being the cost and the work for me. I am encouraging everyone to purchase a Propane Fire Pit if you don't have one by now.
I am not to the point yet of saying no big dogs. Talk to me if you think your "big dog" might not fit in. I don't like them running thru other campers sites, so just be respectful. Take them for walks along the lake.. No Yappers, no barking dogs, no pain in the butts.
Why would you drive by 46 grocery stores and forget to bring ice?
No loud music. I have changed quiet time to 9:00 PM. If you need to listen to the chaos/stressful music I suggest you start a band or become a DJ.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.
Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.
I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.
Then there is the silence.
The best part of “Heaven”.
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RV/tent sites
8 sites
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
99%
(106)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Still the same beautiful place. One thing that has not changed for sure:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers, Class B's and for sure Camper Vans.. This is not an enviornment large Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and there are several bookings which will make it the th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. I am asking for donations on the firewood this summer, it just costs a lot of money. There is a donation box on a tree next to the firewood pile. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.
I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 9:00PM. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching moviesand it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVTs, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.
This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
100%
(90)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 202. Everything remains the same.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
100%
(71)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 202. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 4 - Experience Heaven
100%
(58)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 6 - Experience Heaven
100%
(50)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 8 - Experience Heaven
100%
(41)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 7 - Experience Heaven
100%
(40)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Site 5 - Experience Heaven
100%
(39)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023. I have made some changes. I will list them:
There are only 8 sites to book for camping. With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites. Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc. We can make anything with in reason and common sense work. By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future.
80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time. If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast. June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.
There were very few cancellations this past season. I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee. If there was, let me know. I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason.
One thing that has not changed:
NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion.
I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.
We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6".
There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood. It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property.
There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage.
We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it.
The fishing can be excellent until it warms up.
As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year.
Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.
I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance".
Quiet time is at 10:00. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this.
All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites..
It is quite, private and a no non sense environment.
Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it.
There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.
If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately.
If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at: five four one five five zero seven four nine nine. I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Lodging
2 sites
"The Osprey"
99%
(109)Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds · 2 toilets
There were very few cancellations this past season. I appreciate that and thank everyone. If you did cancel and you didn't get a refund either thru Hipcamp or from me, please let me know.
Here are some ground rules and absolutes:
No barking dogs. You can bring 100 dogs and I don't care, BUT NO BARKING DOGS.
No older dogs that are overly protective. I have been bit twice and it was both times older/protective dogs.
No over the rediculous alcohol consumtion.
NO SMOKING AND THAT INCLUDES NO SMOKING DOPE IN THE GERS. I absolutely do not allow smoking anywhere on the property in the summer and if you are still a smoker than you need to buy and read my book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" specifically Chapter 33.
These are 2 Original Mongolian Gers, direct from Mongolia. They are 1st class and pristine. I have created an enviornment below glamping and at the same time maintaining comfortablness and magic. The listing on the Gers was voted #3 in the nation for Glamping, even though I don't consider the experience in the Gers "glamping". They can accommodate up to 4 adults, it is best 2 adults/w or without kids. Fall of 2021 I built decks on the front of both of them and put in windows on each side of the doors. New carpet in The Osprey, reconfigured the furniture/kitchen area in both of them which gives much more room. Wood stoves in each and lots of fire wood cut to size. On the cooler mornings/evenings the Buddy Propane Heater works great.
Each Ger has a single/twin bed bunk bed style. There is a sleeper sofa/full size that can accommodate a couple easily. No one has complained about the mattresses on the sleeper sofa, they are/were both new. There are single air mattresses available. Reading material and lots of games of all kinds. I am a big advocate on less is better. So don't bring everything you own. If you want, I can provide very nice/warm/comfortable sleeping bags/pillows. However, you willl need to bring a queen sheet or large sleeping bag insert.
This is semi-primitive. No running/drinking water. There is a 5 gallon bucket of water in each Ger out of the lake with a foot pump for washing up and for washing dishes. The cooking area includes a 2 burner propane stove top/small microwave/small counter top oven/coffee pot/tea pot/all cooking utensils and pots and pans, crockpot, waffle iron, paper plates and paper bowls, paper cups and coffee cups. There is a BBQ available on the deck of each Ger. Bring plenty of bottled water. I always have plenty of bottle drinking water.
There is power to each Ger, lots of lighting. Lots of daylight coming thru the windows on each side of the door.
There is Wifi available and a land line phone in the cabin.
There is an outhouse with a lighted walk way. No heat in the outhouse, but during the daylight hours, "What a View". There are also always 3 Porta Pottys down at the lake a very short stroll.
No shower facilities.
I am a advocate of the "5 P's. "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance." So think about what you are doing and plan for it.
I COVID spray after each cleaning thoroughly.
If you have any questions please message me.
Also read the directions thoroughly, this is an easy place to get to.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. The book I wrote "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" is an result of that thinking and life style change.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger, but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Picnic table
"The Genghis"
98%
(92)Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds
There were very few cancellations this past season. I appreciate that and thank everyone. If you did cancel and you didn't get a refund either thru Hipcamp or from me, please let me know.
Here are some ground rules and absolutes:
No barking dogs. You can bring 100 dogs and I don't care, BUT NO BARKING DOGS.
No older dogs that are overly protective. I have been bit twice and it was both times older/protective dogs.
No over the rediculous alcohol consumtion.
NO SMOKING AND THAT INCLUDES NO SMOKING DOPE IN THE GERS. I absolutely do not allow smoking anywhere on the property in the summer and if you are still a smoker than you need to buy and read my book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" specifically Chapter 33.
These are 2 Original Mongolian Gers, direct from Mongolia. They are 1st class and pristine. I have created an enviornment below glamping and at the same time maintaining comfortablness and magic. The listing on the Gers was voted #3 in the nation for Glamping, even though I don't consider the experience in the Gers "glamping". They can accommodate up to 4 adults, it is best 2 adults/w or without kids. Fall of 2021 I built decks on the front of both of them and put in windows on each side of the doors. New carpet in The Osprey, reconfigured the furniture/kitchen area in both of them which gives much more room. Wood stoves in each and lots of fire wood cut to size. On the cooler mornings/evenings the Buddy Propane Heater works great.
Each Ger has a single/twin bed bunk bed style. There is a sleeper sofa/full size that can accommodate a couple easily. No one has complained about the mattresses on the sleeper sofa, they are/were both new. There are single air mattresses available. Reading material and lots of games of all kinds. I am a big advocate on less is better. So don't bring everything you own. If you want, I can provide very nice/warm/comfortable sleeping bags/pillows. However, you willl need to bring a queen sheet or large sleeping bag insert.
This is semi-primitive. No running/drinking water. There is a 5 gallon bucket of water in each Ger out of the lake with a foot pump for washing up and for washing dishes. The cooking area includes a 2 burner propane stove top/small microwave/small counter top oven/coffee pot/tea pot/all cooking utensils and pots and pans, crockpot, waffle iron, paper plates and paper bowls, paper cups and coffee cups. There is a BBQ available on the deck of each Ger. Bring plenty of bottled water. I always have plenty of bottle drinking water.
There is power to each Ger, lots of lighting. Lots of daylight coming thru the windows on each side of the door.
There is Wifi available and a land line phone in the cabin.
There is an outhouse with a lighted walk way. No heat in the outhouse, but during the daylight hours, "What a View". There are also always 3 Porta Pottys down at the lake a very short stroll.
No shower facilities.
I am a advocate of the "5 P's. "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance." So think about what you are doing and plan for it.
I COVID spray after each cleaning thoroughly.
If you have any questions please message me.
Also read the directions thoroughly, this is an easy place to get to.
When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.
My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style.
I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. The book I wrote "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" is an result of that thinking and life style change.
Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”.
That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves.
What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear.
Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.
So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here?
My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger, but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.
If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old.
What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Picnic table
Reviews
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Review summary
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David's campsite is a tranquil haven embraced by nature's beauty. Guests continuously praise David's exceptional hospitality and the well-kept surroundings, making it feel like a step back in time. The stunning lakefront and array of activities, like kayaking and fishing, enhance the experience, while the peaceful setting ensures a restful escape. While some mention the remote location and lack of cell service, it adds to the off-the-grid charm.
- Merritt S.
Camped in a 20 ft campervan at Site 3, Sept 2026.
Recommends
David is a very gracious host! Property is beautiful. What a privilege to be able to stay on such an amazing spot!
- Heather C.
Camped in a 18 ft campervan at Site 3, Sept 2026.
Recommends
The campground is well maintained, quiet and is seated against an absolutely stunning backdrop. One note - be sure to plug in the coordinates to your map guide. There is no cell service and it’s out there a bit but the coordinates take you where you need to go. The host “camp dad” does a wonderful job of welcoming guests to this special place and it feels like you are stepping back in time (in the best way). Thank you for the hospitality!
- Christina K.
Camped at "The Osprey" with pets, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Loved the Ger, and David even ensured it was warm upon our arrival on a chilly afternoon. Great hospitality. This land is not only peaceful, we were one of two couples there at the time so it was extra quiet. While we weren't able to stay more than a night, we took long walks on the property with our dog along the lake; and hope to come back again.
Amenities
- Fire pitsFirewood provided, Firepit, Wood burning fireplace
- Portable toilets
- Potable waterAt some sites
- Picnic tables
- Wifi
- Trash disposalRecycling bin, Trash bin
- Cooking equipmentAt some sites · Private, Oven, Stovetop or hot plate, Pizza oven, Fridge, Freezer, Cookware, Cooking utensils, Dishware, Cutlery, Basic seasoning and oils
- No showers
- No electricity hookup
- No water hookup
- No laundry
- No hot tub
- No playground
Things to know
- 4WD required at some sitesDrive in at some sites. Wheelchair accessible.
- Pet-friendlyOff leash okay at some sites.
- Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
- Check-in processYou'll meet and greet with your host David upon arrival.
- Cancellation policySuper Flexible at some sites; Super Strict (30 Days) at the others. Full refund anytime before check in time starts.
- Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.
- Booking windowBook up to 15 months ahead. Same-day bookings at some sites; the others need 1 day's notice.
Location
La Pine, Deschutes, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Your Host
David S.Joined July 2020
Frequently asked questions
Yes — toilets are available at every site at Experience Heaven.
Potable water is available at 2 of 10 sites at Experience Heaven. If you have a purifyier you can use the lake water/when it isn't frozen in the winter, or the snow. Bottled drinking water is provided in adequate quanaties.
Yes — picnic tables are available at every site at Experience Heaven.
Cooking equipment is available at 2 of 10 sites at Experience Heaven. 2 burner propane stove, table top oven, microwave, crockpot, toaster, coffee pot, tea pot, waffle iron, pots, pans, utensils, coffee mugs, pots for washing dishes. If you get here and need it and it isn't in there I have it.
Yes — wifi is available at every site at Experience Heaven. It works down at the lake depending on where you are standing/sitting/situated. If you walk up towards the cabin, I have a booster in the shop and it works great in the Gers, so one doesn't need to come all the way up.. No cell service here, but everyone is using Whatsapp and I see them talking on their phone..
Yes — trash disposal is available at every site at Experience Heaven.
4WD required at some sites. Drive in at some sites. Wheelchair accessible.
Yes — Experience Heaven is pet-friendly. Off leash okay at some sites.
Yes — campfires are allowed at Experience Heaven. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
You'll meet and greet with your host David upon arrival.
Super Flexible at some sites; Super Strict (30 Days) at the others. Full refund anytime before check in time starts.
Check-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.
Book up to 15 months ahead. Same-day bookings at some sites; the others need 1 day's notice.
No — no showers at Experience Heaven. Lake can get as warm as the bath tub.
No — no laundry at Experience Heaven. No
