Does Private Oasis In The Forest have toilets?

Yes — toilets are available at every site at Private Oasis In The Forest.

Does Private Oasis In The Forest have picnic tables?

Yes — picnic tables are available at every site at Private Oasis In The Forest.

Does Private Oasis In The Forest have cooking equipment?

Yes — cooking equipment is available at every site at Private Oasis In The Forest. Cook stove by cabin area

Does Private Oasis In The Forest have trash disposal?

Trash disposal is available at 1 of 3 sites at Private Oasis In The Forest. Please haul out if you can. Leave no trace.

How do you get to the sites at Private Oasis In The Forest?

4WD recommended. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.

Are pets allowed at Private Oasis In The Forest?

Yes — Private Oasis In The Forest is pet-friendly. Off leash at some sites.

Are campfires allowed at Private Oasis In The Forest?

Yes — campfires are allowed at Private Oasis In The Forest. Always review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.

What is the check-in process at Private Oasis In The Forest?

You'll head straight to your site upon arrival.

What is the cancellation policy at Private Oasis In The Forest?

Full refund anytime before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at Private Oasis In The Forest?

Check-in at 12pm. Check-out at 12pm.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at Private Oasis In The Forest?

Same-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Stay up to 28 nights.

Is drinking water available at Private Oasis In The Forest?

No — no potable water at Private Oasis In The Forest.

Does Private Oasis In The Forest have showers?

No — no showers at Private Oasis In The Forest.

Does Private Oasis In The Forest have wifi?

No — no wifi at Private Oasis In The Forest. Most carriers have signal at least 2-3 bars

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Private Oasis In The Forest

Hosted by Alex · Irwin, South Carolina

3 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 5.3 acres

96%

189 reviews

Best in South Carolina: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Alex is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Quite undisturbed forest for 1/2 a century, used for duck hunting in the previous owners family for decades. I’ve started building a small cabin that’s unfinished hopefully completing in the coming years. Fishing pond and small seasonal creek flows after lots of rain. Excited to share it with others! Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended! FYI out of firewood at this time

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Tent-only sites

1 site

Big Pine Peninsula

95%

(51)

Tent site · Sleeps 12

This is a primitive camp site on the pond. There's a fire pit/ring with grill and picnic table. You can put tents on Dam or anywhere that's flat. Small fishing pond with dock and row boat available. Walking trails around ponds and small waterfalls on seasonal creek. Pond stocked with bass and bream/bluegill. Great for survival training and scouts learning! Note: firewood available Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended!

Short walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

RV/tent sites

1 site

Dockside Bluff

97%

(126)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 12

This is a primitive one tent site by the dock over looking the pond. There's a fire pit/ring with grill and picnic table. You can put extra tents on Dam or anywhere that's flat. Small fishing pond with dock and row boat available. Walking trails around ponds and small waterfalls on seasonal creek. Pond stocked with bass and bream/bluegill. Great for survival training and scouts learning! Note: firewood available Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended!

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Lodging

1 site

Secluded Forest Retreat

93%

(69)

Cabin · Sleeps 9

Off-grid cabin! Thinking of living off-grid give this camp a try for a couple nights to see! Note: This is more of a shelter with porch and inside area equal in size. Has small outside kitchen hut steps away available by fire pit and picnic table. With outhouse compost toilet nearby. Small primitive unfinished cabin has tin roof and 4 walls up, rustic feel and all rough cut pine. Small fishing pond and row boat. Walking trail around ponds and small waterfalls on seasonal creek. Pond stocked with bass and bream/bluegill. Note: Daylight arrival at least an hour before sunset recommended!

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

Reviews

96%· 247 reviews

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Review summary
Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
This campsite offers a tranquil escape with its peaceful pond and surrounding nature trails, making it ideal for those seeking solitude and a connection with nature. The site's primitive and rustic setup adds to its charm, though it may not suit everyone, as some visitors mentioned minor upkeep concerns. Despite this, the campsite's secluded environment and responsive host have been appreciated by many, making it a favored spot for families and solo campers alike. However, be prepared for potential noise from nearby neighborhoods, as some have experienced barking dogs and vehicles during their stay.
Thomas D.
Camped in a 18 ft rooftop tent at Dockside Bluff with pets, Sept 2026.
Recommends
This place was amazing! My wife had never been camping before, and I haven’t been since I was a kid, so we really didn’t know what to expect. Alex was an amazing communicator and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. There was honestly a LOT more to this site than I expected. We booked the RV/Tent site, where I set up a tent in the back of my pickup. Alex also has a little cabin/shack with a porch overlooking the pond that he offered for us to use. He even let us take his little boat out on the pond, which gave my wife and me some quiet, romantic time together. The property was peaceful, secluded, and felt like our own little oasis. There are other tent sites, but we were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves. Alex also had cooking tools, pots, pans, and other supplies available if needed. You can hear some dogs way off in the distance at night, but it didn’t bother us at all. Getting into the site is a little bumpy, so drive slowly and expect some mud if it has been raining. We went during dry weather with a truck and had no issues. If you want somewhere to disconnect and get away from the world, I HIGHLY recommend this place. We are DEFINITELY coming back and hope to bring our kids when they’re a little older!
Ally G.
Camped at Secluded Forest Retreat, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Extremely peaceful! Most definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience offgrid living!
Louise R.
Camped at Secluded Forest Retreat, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Alex is an amazing host. If you wanna get away, be left alone and completely secluded, this is the spot to go to. We had a little mix up on my part with scheduling, and he was amazing about it he went above and beyond to accommodate us.

Amenities

Fire pitsPrivate fire pit at each site · Firewood provided, Firepit
Portable toilets
Picnic tables
Trash disposalAt some sites · Trash bin
Cooking equipmentGrill over firepit
No potable water
No showers
No electricity hookup
No water hookup
No wifi
No laundry
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

Walk-in access at some sites4WD recommended. Short walk at some sites; drive in at the rest. Wheelchair accessible at some sites.
Pet-friendlyOff leash at some sites.
Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
Cancellation policyFull refund anytime before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 12pm. Check-out at 12pm.
Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Stay up to 28 nights.

Extras

Firewood bundle$10.00 per itemStart your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. 20-30 pieces per bundle. Thank you for helping cover the cost of firewood! Please let me know the amount left over after camping so I can have the firewood restocked.