I had the privilege of retreating to Blue Belly for my birthday trip to Lassen. It was our first Hipcamp experience (we are heavy Airbnb users), and I was not expecting much, but the cabin was cozy as can be, well appointed, clean, with so many artistic touches, homey touches (good towels and soap and plants) and nooks to tuck into. We slept al fresco out in the living room on a cushion/mattress topper with the doors all open and fans on, letting in the air and nature chorus. I sat outside with not a human sound to be heard, only woodpeckers and hawks and distant coyotes (saw a fox cross the lawn!). The sky was big at night, with solar twinkly white lights outside, chill chairs to relax in, things to draw and smell and behold. We went to Lassen via both entrances (one day apart), and got to see both sides of this wonderland national treasure.
I needed a silent remote getaway from humanity, and Blue Belly delivered. Grateful and refreshed. 🌲🌲