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Camping at our Earthship/tire-house

Hosted by Solataire · L'amable, Ontario
13 sites · Tent · 4 acres
85%
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32 reviews
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Join us on our property, where we are building our dream home (and earthship) made of tires!!! We have just under 4 acres of land, Where we offer tent camping in our forested property, in the village of L'amable. We are just south of the town of Bancroft (The Mineral capital of Canada). Surrounded by deer, moose, bear, fox, raccoon, rabbit, to name a few, you are sure to see wildlife. When booking with us you will have the ability to choose 1 of 6 campsites, where you will camp in mature forest, immersed in the beautiful vibrations and energy of the minerals that cover the land. If you have children, they are welcome to play with all of our boys, on their trampoline and play equipment, and enjoy the animals that live on our property as well. There are countless amazing local stores, and many natural attractions to visit nearby to rock hound, hike, swim, boat, and fish. There is also, an extensive trail systems to enjoy on your bikes, quads, and sleds close by. We are very child and pet friendly as well! Being newer to hipcamp, our campsites are always evolving and improving. So if you have visited in the past and enjoyed your stay, you can be certain it will be even better this time around :) **DIFFERENT OPTIONS** You have the ability to book a stay with us for either tent camping alone, or camping with a tour of our dream home (currently under construction) Either way we are sure you will enjoy our campsites and the beauty that our property and the surrounding area has to offer. ***Read our fantastic reviews from various hipcampers, as we continually strive to improve and develop our campsites for your continued enjoyment! HAPPY CAMPING!

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Tent sites (dispersed)

13 sites

$20 DISCOUNT CAMP SITES!

88%
(36)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
TENT CAMPING NEAR BANCROFT Our beautiful mature forest will happily accommodate your tents. You will have the ability to choose 1 of our 6 camp sites to pitch your tent and relax, allowing you to roast marshmallows, and cook over an open fire. You will be nestled in to enjoy the songs of the frogs, toads, and birds, and you can enjoy the presence of lots of wildlife that frequent the property such as rabbit, deer, red squirrels, chipmunks, and much more (might even catch a glimpse of an elusive moose). Our sites are not waterfront but there are many lakes, provincial parks, and awesome stores to visit near by. Minutes from Egan Chutes provincial parks beautiful waterfalls Princess sodalite for rockhounding L'Amable dam for fishing, swimming, and boating Eagles nest lookout for photography, rock climbing and hiking.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

WORK EXCHANGE $5 CAMPING/NIGHT

75%
(4)
Tent site · Sleeps 8
$5/night WORK EXCHANGE CAMPING BEAUTIFUL BANCROFT AREA LOOKING FOR A CHANGE OF SCENERY? LOOKING FOR A NEW AND EXCITING PROJECT TO WORK ON STAY FOR A FEW NIGHTS OR A FEW WEEKS.... WANTING TO EXPLORE THE BEAUTIFUL BANCROFT AREA? WE ARE BUILDING A HOUSE HOUSE MADE OF RECYCLED MATERIAL PRIMARILY TIRES AND HAVE $5 CAMPSITES FOR THOSE WHO WANT SOMEWHERE TO STAY IN EXCHANGE FOR HELP AROUND OUR PROPERTY. THINGS LIKE SPLITING WOOD, STACKING WOOD, FEEDING ANS CARING FOR THE CHICKENS, TENDING TO THE CAMPSITES, CUTTING THE LAWN, ORGANIZING THE PROPERTY ETC. $5/NIGHT AND 2 HOURS OF WORK A DAY DURATION TO BE NEGOTIATED ACCESS TO RUNNING WATER OUTHOUSE BBQ FIRE PIT CURRENTLY BUILDING A EARTHSHIP/TIREHOME, TINY HOME/BUNKIES, CHICKEN COOP AND MORE, WHILST MAINTAINING AND RENTING CAMPSITES
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

$30 EARTHSHIP EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU CAMP

Booked 3 times
Tent site · Sleeps 6
$30 per night, learn about the construction of our home and come for a tour while you camp! Have you ever heard of an EARTHSHIP/TIRE HOME? A self-sufficient home with walls made of over 1000 recycled CAR TIRES!!?? Interior walls made with pop cans, and glass bottle walls, with an organic year round green house IN YOUR HOME. The house even collects its own water and electricity! Come have a peak for yourself as our family continues to work away at building our fully self-sufficient dream house! During your stay, our mature forest will happily accommodate your tents, allowing you to roast marshmallows, and cook over an open fire. You will be nestled in to enjoy the songs of the frogs, toads, and birds, and you can enjoy the presence of lots of wildlife that frequent the property such as rabbit, deer, red squirrels, chipmunks, and much more (might even catch a glimpse of an elusive moose). There are many lakes, provincial parks, and awesome stores to visit near by. We are very pet and children friendly, and would love to show you more about how our family lives tiny, as we build our self sufficient eco-friiendly home!! You are welcome to look through our plans and even lend a hand with construction while you are here!
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Reviews

85%· 42 reviews

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  • Review summary

    Generated from real Hipcamper reviews

    The campsite offers a mix of solitude and challenges. Visitors appreciate the wooded surroundings and proximity to attractions, though some find it noisy due to nearby construction and community activities. Access issues are common, with steep paths and unclear signage. The host, Solataire, is noted for being helpful, but the facilities are basic, and vehicle access to sites is limited.

  • Myriam P.

    Tent camped at $20 DISCOUNT CAMP SITES! with pets, Oct 2026.

    It was okay

    I loved the fact that I was alone in a woody area. It would have not been private with other campers there. Sites are rather close to each other. I was a last minute booking and I suspect that's maybe why my host was taken by surprise. Trail entrance was overgrown and I thought I may have the wrong address when I entered the driveway. Solataire is kind, provided me with a flashlight (forgot mine). It was perfect for a night stay. The road leading to the place is stunning.

  • Sonya S.

    Tent camped at $20 DISCOUNT CAMP SITES!, Sept 2024.

    Doesn't recommend

    Booked for 2 nights, but left after one for Algonquin. At least it's only 20 bucks to lose. Campsite itself is pretty good, for the price. It didn't matter as we were the only ones there, but it seems like the path runs directly through the campsites. It's first come first serve for campsite location, so if booking isn't full you can at least spread out. The reason we left was that it was SO loud. I guess it's because they're doing construction, but they started blasting music at ~7am on Sunday morning. You can hear everything from the house, so kids screaming until pitch darkness, music, etc very loudly. It was labour day weekend which means fireworks, so idk if this is the case all the time, but there seems to be a hundred dogs in the neighbourhood barking all night. One stars barking and it sets them all off, and you can't even distinguish individual dogs anymore, it's just a roaring noise. You can also really hear the road. I am sure this is on par for trailer park campsites, but I they make you do an 'about you' writeup before booking and the literal only thing I wrote is that we want a quiet getaway. Parking is a nightmare, even as the only car there - they ask you not to go past a certain point, so you have very little room. You're stuck doing a 7 point turn to turn around, except it's like a minefield of loose garbage, kids toys, kids bikes, a watermelon? etc and the tiniest unleashed dog. It's like they want you to crunch something (we didn't).

  • Yves P.

    Tent camped at $20 DISCOUNT CAMP SITES!, Aug 2024.

    It was okay

    It's quiet when there's no other campers. It's cheap. The path could be maintained better. The steep drop combined with the thorny raspberry plants combine to form a moat that is not the most welcoming. My site came with a hammock but it was unusuable as it was quite moldy. I felt safe leaving my camping equipment on this site as I was spending the days away.

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Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • PlaygroundAt some sites
  • No toilets
  • No potable water
  • No showers
  • No picnic tables
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No trash disposal
  • No cooking equipment
  • No hot tub

Things to know

  • Walk-in access at some sites4WD recommended at some sites. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest.
  • Pet-friendlyOn leash.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policy50% refund up until 1 week before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 2pm. Check-out at 12pm.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead.

Location

L'amable, Hastings, Ontario, CanadaTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Solataire R.Joined June 202160% response rateResponds within 12 hours

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