Unfortunately, not a good experience at all.
- The campground is first come first serve, which is not indicated anywhere. The host mentioned this a couple days before our arrival, when it’s too late to cancel or make other plans.
- There’re two spots with picnic tables, both were occupied when we arrived. The site we ‘reserved’ through hipcamp was occupied. The host allowed us to stay in a different area, it has a picnic table and a fire pit, but is located next to his friend’s 3 trailers.
- The next evening that friend came and told us to move our tent and stop using the picnic table.
We ended up moving our camp to the middle of the field.
- When confronted the host repeatedly mentioned he has 83 acres and we can camp anywhere. Which is fine, but it’s not what I paid for. If I wanted to stay in the middle of nowhere with no amenities I would camp on public land for free.
- The host also isn’t available nearby to help fix any issues. Every problem needs to he solved by phone, but there’s no connection.
This place could have been lovely if:
- the host was upfront about the sites being first come first serve, I just wouldn’t book it in that case, but it might work for some people.
- site description should be truthful, if there isn’t a picnic table on every site - just don’t list it in the description.
There are many listings on hipcamp that clearly show you’ll be camping in the middle of nowhere, and at least this way you know what to expect.