Redwoods Bend Retreat

95%

105 reviews

· Orick, Humboldt, California

38 acres hosted by Ella P.

6 lodging sites · 6 tent sites

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The Redwoods Bend Retreat is a place to get away from it all. Located on the Yurok reservation right on the Klamath River just outside Orick, CA, we are "off the grid", through a Redwood forest and over a mountain down into the Klamath River valley. We have a 5 acre meadow, and orchard with 50 trees, peaches pears, apples, cherries, plums, pluots, apricots and grapes. We are right on the Klamath river. It's a great place to come and recharge your internal batteries. There is no cellphone service and none of our sites have internet service. Our Main House was built in 1952 and retains the flavor of the 50’s. It houses a kitchen, dining hall, a living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Our log-built Lodge overlooks the Klamath River with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, bathroom and wrap-around covered porch. Our Pumpkin and Blue Cottages. They are close to the double Yellow Shower house and toilets, and they have hot and cold running water, a propane cooktop, and a wood stove for heat. We do NOT have refrigeration, and our solar batteries or generator provides us lights at night. Campers who use our Cottages may use their own sleeping bags, but we have beds with mattresses and pillows and clean bedding. We also have an Upper Barn bedroom and half-bath rental. Our two-story Riverview Yurt appeals to folks who want a full kitchen, a private shower and flush toilet overlooking the Klamath river from our 50 x 50 foot upper deck. Luscious to sit outside and watch the river flow by during the day, and to let the water lull you to sleep at night. For families (up to 8), folks who like to fish, or old friends who just want a very special get-away. Each of our six campsites have a picnic table and a fire pit. Our Maple River, Grotto River and Pepperwood River sites overlook the gorgeous Klamath River. Our Morning Meadow, Orchard Meadow, and Deer Meadow sites are close to our 5 acre meadow where blacktail deer graze in the evenings. We have a Yellow double Shower House with two separate sides, each with a toilet, sink and shower and on demand hot water, so folks don't have to wait. There's also a new Camp Shower at the corner of the orchard for our campers, along with two outhouses for camper use, one at the bottom of the road down to the meadow, and another in the woods just past Deer Meadow Camp. We see lots of wildlife; silver foxes, a bald eagle and a family of river otters downstream, vultures, blue heron, occasionally an osprey will fly overhead clutching a freshly caught salmon and call to each other to brag about it! There are rare sightings of timid black bears who run from humans, but sometimes can be seen grazing in the meadow with the black-tail deer. We're surrounded by old logging trails made by the lumber companies 80 years ago when they clear cut the old growth redwood on our side of the mountain, and now it's completely reforested with 200 ft tall Doug Fir, Madrone, Cedar, Oak, other pine species and Pepper wood trees, and we have written permission from the Green Diamond company to allow guest to hike on their adjacent properties.

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95% Recommend146 ratings · 105 reviews

Otter Space offers a serene and secluded camping experience, perfect for those looking to disconnect and enjoy nature. The campsite is well-equipped with amenities like hot showers and clean facilities, though the access road can be a bit challenging. The hosts are known for their warm hospitality, making campers feel welcome and at ease. It's an ideal spot for stargazing, picking wild blackberries, and spending leisurely days by the river.

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Angie M.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Loved!

Tent · With kids ·

Otter Space Maple River Camp

So beautiful and private. Peaceful I recommend if you want a peaceful, beautiful, private space to camp

Chrissy C.

11 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· August 2024

With kids ·

Otter Space Riverview Yurt

Overall we had a great experience. The property was beautiful, really enjoyed the river, fresh blackberries, peaches in the orchard, and the cozy beds in the yurt! It felt very private and relaxing. That said, it is definitely very off grid and remote. About an hour drive from the nearest town, much of which is on a very dusty and winding gravel road. The host did tell me this after I booked, but in retrospect it was not the most convenient location for exploring around the redwoods for a weekend. But beautiful if you don’t mind the drive! I’d go again if I was just planning to stay on the property for a few days, rather than adventuring all around the redwoods. Also a tip: while there is a full kitchen, you are still “glamping” and need to put all food away in the fridge or a cooler or sealed container because we had issues with ants getting into food, even in the cupboards. But otherwise it’s a very nice place to stay with very nice and responsive hosts!

Joshua T.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent ·

Otter Space Deer Meadow Camp

Definitely a beautiful campsite out in the middle of nowhere. Wish we could've had more time to explore but we only stayed one night. If you make the drive out, it's definitely best to stay atleast 2 nights. P.s. if you like solitude, then this campsite is for you.

Erica R.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

Backcountry Beauty and Comforts

With kids ·

Otter Space Otter Suite

This is a great place to stay if you want to be really deep In Klamath River country. It is a a 1 hour trip on a country road and then an unpaved road to get there, so make sure you’ve packed what you want for your stay so there’s no need to run to the little town on the coast. The meadow and Orchard and riverfront are beautiful and the hosts are Very kind. They Only just acquired the property and with their youth and energy have plans to improve things quite a bit. The two tent sites we saw were tucked away in the forest, just off the edge of the meadow, looked perfect. The yurt is stunning, and closest to the river. We stayed in the main house, which is about 7 to 10 minutes walking to the river. You have to go down a little hill and across the meadow and then another little hill. The river is pretty lazy and swimmable at this access point. As of now the main house, which was built in the 40s, is a bit rundown, but it functions reasonably well. It was nice to have a roof and toilet and a kitchen and clean water from the tap to simplify things for our family, we aren’t fancy though. The stars at night on the meadow were spectacular. Blackberries and thimble berries are everywhere.

Shane A.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2021

Great place in a great location

Otter Space Main House

The perfect getaway on the mighty Klamath.

Joseph D.

5 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2021

Otter Space Main House