54 acres hosted by Lance H.
Activities
Hiking
Horseback riding
Climbing
Natural features
Desert
Mountainous
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15 Ratings · 12 reviews
Spencer P.recommends
December 14, 2020
High Desert Isolation
The Campground fits the total isolation feel, as soon as you get off the highway (in my case I went a bit more on highway 8 to get gas at acorn casino, which is very nearby) and get to old highway 80 you feel your getting a bit more into isolation. Getting to the campground you drive through a locked gate which the host gave good instructions on how to enter and you drive up a somewhat washed dirt road to where you would camp (for me there was a fair amount of humidity so the dirt road was fairly compacted, so any car can get through though you would be hitting some bushes if you come in with a large car (RV) to get to campground).
The campground is primitive (no bathroom, no water/electric hookups, be self-sufficient), but in my case, since I was meteor shower watching and astrophotography I welcomed the isolation and solitude. You get a good mixture of a little light from far away cities but your the right distance you get to see many stars in the sky. Even at night I felt perfectly safe running around the grounds setting up the camera for some night time photographs (though have your headlamp handy so you don't step on anything that can bite back).
The host Lance was very helpful and message me making sure I made it to the campground as well as told me about the old water tank that held water for washing, I also saw a nice couple which I am not sure if they were associated with the host (or neighbors) but were very nice and made sure I was alright and I knew the owner so camping here felt pretty safe as there were great people around.
The experience is mainly your on your own, but the host and people are always nearby as well. So if you want the total isolation feel you could pretty much come in camp and leave without seeing anyone (especially for COVID fears right now I can understand), but the host and good people nearby always make you feel your safe in isolation. Great Host and campground would definitely check it out again if need a campground in that area (or just wanting to see the stars).
Julian S.recommends
August 24, 2020
High Desert Isolation
As Advertised!
This is exactly as described... not much to say! Someone had rigged up a little bench and fire pit before me, which was nice. There were ants.... which is to be expected in nature. They didn't pose any problems, after I made sure I didn't put my tent directly over them. I felt safe with the gate and overall remoteness. Host was responsive to questions.
Lesly W.recommends
August 13, 2020
High Desert Isolation
Really enjoyed this site, nice views and very isolated. The directions were super helpful and made it easy to find the location. Appreciated that some land was cleared made sleeping without a pad comfortable.
Terry S.recommends
July 19, 2020
High Desert Isolation
Very private and spacious
Site was great. It’s very open and provides amazing views of the surrounding terrain. The sunset is awesome from this spot. Very secluded with no sign of civilization by sight. Only thing you can hear at night are crickets and the sound of cars on the freeway off in the distance. Stars look amazing
One annoyance is that most of the area is covered in red ant hills which made pitching a tent risky for me but if you can find a work around the place is perfect.
Philip M.recommends
June 17, 2020
High Desert Isolation
It is certainly a nice spot! There are two sites in total. The only hiccup was that the directions I was given, were to the other site. So that caused some confusion so just check with Lance on the directions.
Hanna F.recommends
June 15, 2020
High Desert Isolation
Perfect group site outside of SD
We ended up staying at site 2 after some confusion with the other group of campers that had booked for the weekend. Double check with the host on which site you should be headed to and how to get there. The sites are about 3/4 mile apart. The directions weren’t very accurate, but it’s really easy to get to from SD. About an hour East on the 8.
Overall we had a great weekend! The site is pretty private, a little closer to the road than we would have liked but the road isn’t highly traveled. The view is great. Stars brights and beautiful.
We had 8 people and 4 cars and it was the perfect amount of space. We probably could have fit one more car/tent but anything over that would be pushing it.
The area is extremely sandy and one of the 2wd cars got stuck trying to back out. 4wd not required but be careful.
The site is completely primitive. No table, no fire pit, no water. We loved it and were prepared for it but bring some tools to dig a pit if you want fire.
Highly recommend for group camping. Peaceful, beautiful, over all great weekend. You did it again, hipcamp!
Hosted by Lance H.Joined in August 2018
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