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Serene forest privacy for 4WD

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· Idyllwild, Riverside, California
12 acres hosted by Kate N.
1 RV/tent site
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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Learn more about this land: Beautiful private land. Mostly undeveloped, rugged, forest. 4WD accessible cleared areas for tent sites or Jeep-top tents. Canvas tent available. Container cabin for those looking for a little less rugged accomodations. You can relax, and hike nearby trails during the day (some walking distance, some driving distance), mountain bike, or hit nearby climbing spots. Maybe you want to go into town 2 miles away and enjoy local art, music, or just the eclectic vibe of Idyllwild. Come back and star gaze in the evening. Fires are NOT allowed under ANY circumstances. Propane backpacking stoves or self contained camp stoves only. Composting toilet available in camping area. Bring your own tent or stay in our canvas tent (bring your own bedding). Host on-site or nearby. Wi-Fi not reliable in area.Beautiful private land. Mostly undeveloped, rugged, forest. Cleared areas for tent sites or Jeep-top tents. Canvas tent with full size futon and bunk bed that converts to couch. You can relax, and hike nearby trails during the day (some walking distance, some driving distance), mountain bike, or hit nearby climbing spots. Maybe you want to go into town 2 miles away and enjoy local art, music, or just the eclectic vibe of Idyllwild. Come back and star gaze in the evening. Fires are NOT allowed under ANY circumstances. Propane backpacking stoves or self contained camp stoves only. Do NOT drive past the tent. Steep 4WD road only. Composting toilet available in camping area. Stay in our canvas tent with full size futon, bunk beds, and sink (bring your own bedding). Host on-site or nearby. Wi-Fi not reliable in area.
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Leah C.recommends
September 26, 2023
Site 1: Canvas Tent
Enjoyable weekend “in the pines”
I enjoyed my time at this rustic camping spot, easy to find, clean, scenic. Dogs enjoyed being able to run around off leash with supervision. We saw deer and owls on the property, did some exploring and hiked down to the stream.
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Lisa A.recommends
September 10, 2023
Site 1: Canvas Tent
Excellent private tent camping. We loved exploring the property. It was perfect for our dogs. Also, it’s very nice to be so close to town.
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Jana B.recommends
August 21, 2023
Site 1: Canvas Tent
We absolutely love this place! It’s beautiful and only about five minutes from town center.
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Sabrina W.recommends
July 5, 2023
Site 1: Canvas Tent
Perfect Quiet Escape
This was the perfect, serene, quiet escape from the city we needed. Kate was so kind to check in on us and make sure we had everything we needed. Idyllwild is the quaintest town, and this spot was perfect to explore the trails and town! Highly recommend.
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Lisa C.recommends
June 12, 2023
4WD to Creekside Container Cabin
Had an amazing stay at this unique slice of paradise. The highlight had to be watching our dog have the time of her life running around while we explored the 12 acres that this site sits on. With waterfalls, creeks, and unique rock formations, this site offered a great alternative to local trails that get busy on weekends and where dogs have to be on leash (for good reason!). The site was very secluded, and we only saw other campers on the property once, from a distance. There is a bit of road noise, but the waterfall from the creek right outside your front door drowns it out. The dirt road in was as described - nothing a stock AWD with clearance/4wd couldn't handle, but I'm sure the road conditions change throughout the year. The shipping container was quite cozy and well equipped with dishware, basic cookware, and linens. We brought additional lighting, blankets, and towels (our dog went nuts sprinting around in the mud) which proved useful. Overall, the space was thoughtfully designed and we appreciated all the extra touches! We had grand plans to go adventure elsewhere, but ended up enjoying most of our time right there at camp. It's so rare to find this kind of seclusion so close to town. We used this site as an opportunity to test some new gear knowing all the comforts where there for us if it failed. But this would also be an amazing site for adventure ready kids or trips where you don't want to do a ton of planning.
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Mary S.recommends
June 4, 2023
Site 2: 4WD to BYO tent
Gorgeous forest camping!
Gorgeous forest location right near Idyllwild! We stayed in the canvas tent and also set up a rooftop tent adjacent to the canvas spot. Our kids had a blast exploring the property and finding the little creek. The trees and surrounding area are magical! The hiking trails are steep and a good workout so be sure to bring good boots. We saw deer and enjoyed the little birds that hopped right over to our site. The canvas tent was clean and had a nice sink area for washing up. The compostable toilet area was very well maintained and clean. Driving the roadway loop on the property would be tricky if you didn’t have the right type of vehicle as the roads are very steep, but the host communicated this to us well in advance so we were prepared.
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Idyllwild, Riverside, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kate N.Joined in August 2015
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