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Forest at Sand Mountain

Hosted by Aron · Trenton, Georgia
3 sites · Tent · 22 acres
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22 acres of Private, Magickal forest spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain. The mountain has several natural terraces and flat areas suitable for campers to choose from including a nice spot overlooking a rock garden. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a cave. It has a colorful collection of lichen growing in it and we have named it our 'Mandala cave'. The cave is great for meditation. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available upon request. This is raw land & raw forest. If you enjoy bush craft, there is plenty of material for you to build a lean-to, tipi, or structure of choice. Trees range from poplar to multiple species of oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy as we've never seen any predators, but there is a slight chance there could be some around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle.
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Wooded camp with Mountain view

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Tent site · Sleeps 10
Camp 22 acres of Private, Magickal, land spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain and is only 20 minutes from Chattanooga. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a few caves. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available free upon request. The cave has a colorful collection of lichen & is great for meditation. We've names it our 'Mandala Cave'. If you enjoy bush craft, the forest provides plenty of downed material for you to build a lean-to, tee-pee, or structure of choice. Trees range from Poplar to multiple species of Oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy, as we've never seen any predators, but we have reports of foxes on the property & other predators could be around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle. This site has been cleared of vegetation and is fairly flat with a fire ring already made. It's about a 5 minute easy walk past our earthbag build site, where gear can be dropped off. Amenities When we are blessed with rain, we have running water in the form of small streams and waterfalls. Otherwise we have rain water for showering & cleaning. It has been lightly treated. We're less than 5 miles away from multiple grocery stores that sell water. There is also a spring at Murphy's Hollow (off the Slygo exit) that produces fresh, cold, and free water year round. We have a shower & tub with hot water that you can use. If that is further away from your campsite than you like, we can provide a black solar heated shower bags for an outdoor shower that will need to be returned. Water may not be available during the summer and droughts. Please use only bio-degradable soaps & pack out your trash. Recycling is available. Fires prohibited except in fire rings where brush has been cleared 1 ft away and after fire safety talk at check in. Any dead wood on the ground may be burned. There will be a fire safety talk upon arrival. Please don't start a forest fire. A tripod camping grill can be provided upon request but will need to be returned. You can use the bathroom anywhere, but we can also provide a portable camping potty. This place is perfect if you are looking for a 'digital detox'! While we are within range for cellular service, there is no wifi unless you bring it. Return to mother nature & become one with the life force of the universe here! There are no electrical plug ins. Parking  Parking is limited. Do everyone a favor and combine vehicles. There is room for 4 cars at the bottom of our land but there shouldn't be any problem parking on the street. There is a steep unpaved, rocky dirt road that goes up 1/3 of the mountain behind a gate. If you have 4 wheel drive, we can unlock the gate when you arrive and you can park up there. There is room for 1 vehicles there. 4 wheel drive should also be used in the lower parking area if it is wet. Near the bottom the road looks easy but it gets much steeper & rockier as you go up. If you are in a sedan you will not be driving up the road. There are big rocks and you WILL hit the bottom of your vehicle against them. We will not be held accountable for vehicle damage. If you are in a sedan we can pick you & your equipment up at the bottom & drive you up the road. Things To Do We are a few exits down the highway from the TN river where you can fish, paddle, & swim. There is also fishing in the lake inside the Cloudland Canyon State Park, which is less than 5 miles away. 8 miles away, on top of Lookout Mountain is a famous hang gliding school so you can mark that off your bucket list. Bouldering and rock climbing can be done on Lookout & Signal Mountain & Chattanooga has one of the best climbing gyms in the country. Please do not climb our cliffs, we have not tested their structural integrity, will not provide climbing gear, and will not be held accountable for injuries. While you're welcome to mountain bike on our land, we have no developed trails for it. If you want trails, we recommend going to the next mountain over, Racoon Mountain. The Racoon Mountain TVA has trails maintained by SORBA. Speaking of Racoon Mountain, there is a cave system in it much more extensive than ours. There are multiple routes and tour options including wilder cave "spelunking" that are available for a fee. There is also a wild cave to spelunk inside Cloudland Canyon. Please no hunting or rock climbing on this property. All are welcome to stay & congregate in peace on our holy land!
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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Secluded Grove

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Tent site · Sleeps 12
Camp 22 acres of Private, Magickal, land spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain and is only 20 minutes from Chattanooga. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a cave. It has a colorful collection of lichen growing in it and we have named it our 'Mandala cave'. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available free upon request. The cave is great for meditation. If you enjoy bush craft, the forest provides plenty of downed material for you to build a lean-to, tee-pee, or structure of choice. Trees range from Poplar to multiple species of Oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy, as we've never seen any predators, but we have reports of foxes on the property & other predators could be around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle. This site has been cleared of vegetation and is fairly flat with a fire ring already made. It's about a 15 minute steep walk past our Earthbag Sanctuary build site, where gear can be dropped off. Pack light. Amenities When we are blessed with rain, we have running water in the form of small streams and waterfalls. Otherwise we have rain water for showering & cleaning. It has been lightly treated. We're less than 5 miles away from multiple grocery stores that sell water. There is also a spring at Murphy's Hollow (off the Slygo exit) that produces fresh, cold, and free water year round. We have a shower & tub with hot water that you can use. If that is further away from your campsite than you like, we can provide a black solar heated shower bags for an outdoor shower that will need to be returned. Water may not be available during the summer and droughts. Please use only bio-degradable soaps & pack out your trash. Recycling is available. Fires prohibited except in fire rings where brush has been cleared 1 ft away and after fire safety talk at check in. Any dead wood on the ground may be burned. There will be a fire safety talk upon arrival. Please don't start a forest fire. A tripod camping grill can be provided upon request but will need to be returned. You can use the bathroom anywhere. This place is perfect if you are looking for a 'digital detox'! While we are within range for cellular service, there is no wifi unless you bring it. Return to mother nature & become one with the life force of the universe here! There are no electrical plug ins. Parking  Parking is limited. Do everyone a favor and combine vehicles. There is room for 6 cars at the bottom of our land but there shouldn't be any problem parking on the street. There is a steep unpaved, rocky dirt road that goes up 1/3 of the mountain behind a gate. If you have 4 wheel drive, we can unlock the gate when you arrive and you can drop gear off there. There is room for 1 vehicles there. 4 wheel drive should also be used in the lower parking area if it is wet. Near the bottom the road looks easy but it gets much steeper & rockier as you go up. If you are in a sedan you will not be driving up the road. There are big rocks and you WILL hit the bottom of your vehicle against them. We will not be held accountable for vehicle damage. If you are in a sedan we can pick you & your equipment up at the bottom & drive you up the road. Things To Do We are a few exits down the highway from the TN river where you can fish, paddle, & swim. There is also fishing in the lake inside the Cloudland Canyon State Park, which is less than 5 miles away. 8 miles away, on top of Lookout Mountain is a famous hang gliding school so you can mark that off your bucket list. Bouldering and rock climbing can be done on Lookout & Signal Mountain & Chattanooga has one of the best climbing gyms in the country. Please do not climb our cliffs, we have not tested their structural integrity, will not provide climbing gear, and will not be held accountable for injuries. While you're welcome to mountain bike on our land, we have no developed trails for it. If you want trails, we recommend going to the next mountain over, Racoon Mountain. The Racoon Mountain TVA has trails maintained by SORBA. Speaking of Racoon Mountain, there is a cave system in it much more extensive than ours. There are multiple routes and tour options including wilder cave "spelunking" that are available for a fee. There is also a wild cave to spelunk inside Cloudland Canyon. Please no hunting or rock climbing on this property. All are welcome to stay & congregate in peace on our holy land!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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Remote Mountain Hideaway

Tent site · Sleeps 20
Camp 22 acres of Private, Magickal, land spanning the bottom valley all the way to the top of Sand Mountain and is only 20 minutes from Chattanooga. As you ascend Sand Mountain, the vegetation thins revealing spectacular views of Lookout Mountain especially in the fall & winter months after the leaves have fallen. At the very top of the property are 30+ ft high cliffs with a few caves. Rejuvenating guided hikes to the cliffs & caves are available free upon request. The cave is great for meditation. If you enjoy bush craft, the forest provides plenty of downed material for you to build a lean-to, tee-pee, or structure of choice. Trees range from Poplar to multiple species of Oak. Natural wildlife include deer, wild turkeys, scorpions, and ticks. You're welcome to bring fluffy, as we've never seen any predators, but we have reports of foxes on the property & other predators could be around. A lost animal on the mountain could be near impossible to find. We have 2 male cats. Unfortunately, the Earth does what she wants and weather forecasts can't be relied upon. We've had sunny days that have been forecasted to rain and un-predicted downpours. It can be raining at the top or the bottom of the mountain but not at the campsites in the middle. This site has been cleared of vegetation and is fairly flat with a fire ring already made. This is the losest camp site to our cliffs and caves. It's about a 30 minute steep walk past our earthbag build site, where gear can be dropped off. Pack light and arrive with enough daylight to hike up there. Amenities When we are blessed with rain, we have running water in the form of small streams and waterfalls. Otherwise we have rain water for showering & cleaning. It has been lightly treated. We're less than 5 miles away from multiple grocery stores that sell water. There is also a spring at Murphy's Hollow (off the Slygo exit) that produces fresh, cold, and free water year round. We have a shower & tub with hot water that you can use. If that is further away from your campsite than you like, we can provide a black solar heated shower bags for an outdoor shower that will need to be returned. Water may not be available during the summer and droughts. Please use only bio-degradable soaps & pack out your trash. Recycling is available. Fires prohibited except in fire rings where brush has been cleared 1 ft away and after fire safety talk at check in. Any dead wood on the ground may be burned. There will be a fire safety talk upon arrival. Please don't start a forest fire. A tripod camping grill can be provided upon request but will need to be returned. You can use the bathroom anywhere, but we can also provide a portable camping potty. This place is perfect if you are looking for a 'digital detox'! While we are within range for cellular service, there is no wifi unless you bring it. Return to mother nature & become one with the life force of the universe here! There are no electrical plug ins. Parking  Parking is limited. Do everyone a favor and combine vehicles. There is room for 4 cars at the bottom of our land but there shouldn't be any problem parking on the street. There is a steep unpaved, rocky dirt road that goes up 1/3 of the mountain behind a gate. If you have 4 wheel drive, we can unlock the gate when you arrive and you can park up there. There is room for 1 vehicles there. 4 wheel drive should also be used in the lower parking area if it is wet. Near the bottom the road looks easy but it gets much steeper & rockier as you go up. If you are in a sedan you will not be driving up the road. There are big rocks and you WILL hit the bottom of your vehicle against them. We will not be held accountable for vehicle damage. If you are in a sedan we can pick you & your equipment up at the bottom & drive you up the road. Things To Do We are a few exits down the highway from the TN river where you can fish, paddle, & swim. There is also fishing in the lake inside the Cloudland Canyon State Park, which is less than 5 miles away. 8 miles away, on top of Lookout Mountain is a famous hang gliding school so you can mark that off your bucket list. Bouldering and rock climbing can be done on Lookout & Signal Mountain & Chattanooga has one of the best climbing gyms in the country. Please do not climb our cliffs, we have not tested their structural integrity, will not provide climbing gear, and will not be held accountable for injuries. While you're welcome to mountain bike on our land, we have no developed trails for it. If you want trails, we recommend going to the next mountain over, Racoon Mountain. The Racoon Mountain TVA has trails maintained by SORBA. Speaking of Racoon Mountain, there is a cave system in it much more extensive than ours. There are multiple routes and tour options including wilder cave "spelunking" that are available for a fee. There is also a wild cave to spelunk inside Cloudland Canyon. Please no hunting or rock climbing on this property. All are welcome to stay & congregate in peace on our holy land!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table
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for NaN guests
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95% Recommend49 ratings · 37 reviews

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Trenton, Dade, Georgia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Aron G.

Joined in April 2019

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