B:30 Desert Destination
Hosted by Larry · Prineville, Oregon
3 sites · Tent · 10 acres
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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Reviews
97% Recommend129 ratings · 98 reviews
Many campers have found this campsite to be a peaceful and scenic retreat, perfect for stargazing and enjoying the natural beauty of the high desert. The site is well-maintained with essential amenities like propane fire pits, clean restrooms, and an outdoor shower, which add to the comfort without taking away from the rustic experience. While some visitors noted the lack of shade and occasional noise from nearby properties, the overall consensus is positive, with guests appreciating the site's secluded feel and proximity to outdoor activities. It's a great spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some quality time in nature.
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Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Group Site
Amazing! Thank you again, can’t wait to come back.
Anne H.
6 reviews
Definitely recommend. We used it as a rest stop for our trip from Portland to Boise. It was a perfect pit stop. Beautiful stars. Quite and beautiful.
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Kirsten P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Site #1
Wish the moon was less bright to see the stars better! The site was clean and the view was gorgeous. About 25 min from Bend.
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Vanessa H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site #1
My friend and I enjoyed camping on Larry & Gretchen's property. It was very well maintained and low key. Definitely recommend!
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Joel F.
6 months on Hipcamp
Great first experience here. These sites have everything you need for a beautiful and senic camping trip, propane fire pit was an amazing addition to the site. Feels very remote which is a huge bonus but also close enough to drive to some amazing hiking and swimming spots only 20 minutes away. Hope to come back soon.
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Cay Lea S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Group Site
Beautiful area. Great amenities. Highly recommend a canopy of some sort because there's no shade there. Saw lots of little lizards. Beautiful skies.
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Teresa Y.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Group Site
Such a magical spot…we loved our stay and I’ll be back for sure! The outdoor shower, nice bathroom, propane grill, propane fire pit, table, and prep kitchen were such nice amenities. The land is gorgeous. Thank you!
Anne H.
6 reviews
Site delivered exactly on what we wanted - natural setup in the middle of the high desert with a simple but well kept setup.
Description was very accurate. Parking is adjacent to the tent areas, about 200ft between the two. Ample space to pitch a tent. No table is provided, so best to bring some working surface of your own. Propane campfire pit was easy to use.
Night sky is fantastic here - away from the city lights and with very little light pollution in the vicinity.
Good distance for exploring Bend and the surrounding areas as well!
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Eric M.
5 reviews
Tent camping at the group site was peaceful and scenic. The views of the central Cascade mountains were lovely. Even though there were two other campsites they were quiet and respectful. There isn't much shade, so bringing a canopy in the summer months is worth considering. The outhouse is clean and well kept, though they had run out of toilet paper, thankfully I always have some in my camp kit.
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Molly T.
2 reviews
We booked all 3 sites for a friends birthday so we had privacy. The sites are very spread out, graded and graveled, and really thoughtfully designed. There are two composting toilets, a nice little instant water heater shower and grill at the group site, and propane firepits with propane at each site. They even have little lights to illuminate the path because desert nights can get dark! We were there during a new moon so the sky was SPECTACULAR.
I will remind folks that this is an area where people live and work, so you will hear and see them on occasion, but it is FAR superior to staying in a crowded, loud, messy campground.
Thank you L&G for sharing your lovely property with us and creating such a comfortable space.
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Teala A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Group Site
Clean campsites with all the extras you need. Had a beautiful time and loved the dark view of the night sky. It does get windy so make sure you have good tent stakes. 😊
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Kate K.
3 reviews
This site is pretty, with great views of the sunset and the stars. My friend and I were looking for something not too rugged on our way to a very rugged trip in the desert, and this was perfect. We were the only people camping in the tent sites, so we had a lot of privacy and no neighbors. I would imagine you might hear people at the sites next to you if the tent sites are full, but the two small tent sites are separated by a composting toilet, providing privacy. It was also lovely having a propane fire pit since burn bans are in place. It was really nice being able to stay up and stay warm when it got dark and cold and the stars came out. Directions were direct and easy, and we were able to arrive and set up without any hassles. Overall a great, convenient site! I would recommend staying here and will likely return!
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Nichole G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Tent Site #2
We loved being at Larry and Gretchen’s. We appreciated being out in the middle of nowhere. Having the composting toilet was a huge bonus.
Note that you are out on the middle of nowhere and it takes 30 -45 minutes to get anywhere but that’s what we liked about it. There were several off leash “neighborhood dogs” around so we were glad that we didn’t have ours with us.
Enjoy the stars, the view, and the spectacular sunsets!!!
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Katie T.
6 months on Hipcamp
This was such a wonderful spot! Removed from any town or major road, it truly was a desert oasis. Beautiful views and everything was perfectly clean! Cannot wait to visit again!
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Naomie Lou N.
6 months on Hipcamp
We had a great time staying at this group site! Hosts were super quick to respond when we had difficulty starting the fire pit. The shower was great to have and came in handy on the hot days. Lots of space for our dog to play and chase lizards.
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Shaundra C.
1 year on Hipcamp
It was clean, beautiful scenery, easy to find, and well accommodated......nice site lighting, easy fire pit, garbage, restroom set-up. Next time I'd bring a tent pad for below my tent so the rocks didn't poke it as much (just to protect my tent bottom from tears), but I loved it. I was just there to camp at night, was at the Painted Hills all day so it as nice and cool when I got back to make dinner and hang for the evening.
Already recommended it to several friends! I always have goo dluck with Hip Camp, thank you!
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Abbey C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Group Site
We will definitely be back! Great location and great amenities. Bathrooms are clean, site provides anything you could need for camp cooking. Basically all you need to bring is a tent, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. Great views of sunsets, mountains, and stars. Our whole group had a fantastic time at this spot
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Joseph T.
3 reviews
Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Everything there for your camping needs, just bring your tent and food.
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Sue C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Group Site
Beautiful view and great amenities! Very communicative and helpful hosts
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Britt M.
2 reviews
This location is perfect for star gazing and getting away from it all.
Cell service is strong, if you are into that, but I spent two days alone with a telescope and soaked up some beautiful night skies.
I even saw a massive shooting star streak across the sky!
The bathroom is amazing and by far one of the best and cleanest I have experienced thus far on HipCamp!
I am staying here again.
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Genevieve M.
3 reviews
Larry & Gretchen have done it right! Their place is the perfect glamping getaway and we will certainly be back. Great location in proximity to Bend, Smith Rocks, and the Crooked River. Had everything we needed plus a magical sunset view!
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Ginelle D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site #2
Great site! Wasn't too hard to find at night. The restroom was really clean. The landscape was so cool and exactly what we were looking for on our adventure.
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Brooke A.
5 reviews
This site is a consistent favorite of ours! I’ve tent camped here three times now, and it does not fail to impress. The amenities are fantastic and the location is beautiful. It’s less than an hour into Bend but the site is secluded and the land is wide open, perfect for a getaway.
Hannelore R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site #1
Such a lovely stay! The sunset was absolutely stunning!
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Marin M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Tent Site #2
Excellent campsite in beautiful central Oregon! The sunsets and stargazing here were spectacular. Our Toyota 4Runner had no issue accessing the campsite, and the compost toilet was very easy to use. We brought a wagon to help transport our supplies from the car to the campsite and were glad we did. The propane fire pit was a lovely touch. Would stay here again!
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Sandy M.
1 year on Hipcamp
My second campout here. Great place for stargazing. There was a faint glow above Madras to the west, but skies here are dark enough to see the Milky Way.
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Robert G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Group Site
Tent camping here was lovely overall. The views were beautiful-- sunrises, sunsets and stargazing was unrivaled. The composting restroom was convenient and very clean. There is a path from the parking area to the site, while it Is not particularly long, a rolling cart would have been helpful for setup. I would return again with a cart and some sort of canopy for shade in the summer months.
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Molly T.
2 reviews
I was looking for a place to camp with dark skies and unobstructed views. I was not dissapointed.
The compost toilet was clean, no odor. I didn't make use of the shower, but that's a nice touch if you've spent the day exploring.
I stored my food trash in my car, but still had some field mice trying to rummage through some gear I left outside of my tent.
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Robert G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Group Site
The group had beautiful views of the sunset and sunrise! The site had plenty of room for 3 tents, including one large tent. The grounds were beautiful and it was convenient to be so close to Bend. :)
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Chelsea W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
This location has beautiful views of stars a night!
Lasaundra W.
5 reviews
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Prineville, Crook, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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