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Down-to-Earth Ecoshire

99%

· Riverside, California

35 acres hosted by Jim R.

3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in California: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Private 35 acre Private Land Restoration Project surrounded by rolling hills, mountain views and open sky. Unlike most campgrounds, our sites are spread far apart to give all visitors a private experience in Nature. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular year round. Stars and open skies that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in southern California. Just 15 minutes from Temecula wineries, 40 minutes from the alpine, artsy town of Idyllwild in the San Jacinto Mountains, and just 15 minutes from the 215 in Menifee toward Hemet. Best to visit from early autumn to lush springtime where we have great wildflower blooms. Cooperative managers Jim and Dawn host visitors who want to enjoy nature, participate in regenerative gardening all while off-setting their travel footprint. Fees go to our not for profit land restoration which includes planting trees, improving aquifers and enriching the soil. The property is a owned by a restorative co-op (turning a former illegal dump into an oasis of hope) where we invite you to participate in creative local solutions to our larger global problems. * If your group is larger than six adults, pease visit our group listings page. If your group needs special privacy and sound requirements and you'd like to reserve the entirer property, you will need to contact us directly. * Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. * Our visitor support pricing is $20 for the first person and $15 for all additional adults. Kids 6 - 12 are $10 per night. We don't want to charge for kids 6 and under, so do not include them in your booking. Thanks! * Campfire rings are only in common clearing, designated and permitted areas. Please check for seasonal fire restrictions.

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1854 ratings · 753 reviews

Don A.recommends

January 1, 2025

East Cove

Great Host and amazing location, Jim is very welcoming and a wealth of knowledge.

Miranda H.recommends

December 28, 2024

West Cove

Great place, great host

Lovely stay! Jim was very friendly, helpful, and laid back. He even offered us a better site when we checked in. Will camp here again when we’re back in the area!

Clint A.recommends

December 27, 2024

Hillside bluff

Jim is a great host. He cares deeply about the land and does everything he can to make sure a great experience is had by all campers. Jim has obviously put in a lot of work on the property. He also allowed me to stay in a campsite that wasn't advertised just yet. But, it checked all the boxes for me so I asked about it and he was totally fine with the last second change. A lot of campsite choices for single campers all the way to big groups. It was nice and quiet even with 2-3 other campsites being occupied during my stay. There was plenty of space available. Overall, great hipcamp.

Dawn J.recommends

December 17, 2024

Hillside bluff

Will return

Beautiful property, so much more to learn about. I was there visiting a friend who was camping and it was a very cool camp spot, I would definitely book with this very accommodating host. Thank you

Steve S.recommends

December 14, 2024

Trial member camp @ EcoShire Co-op.

What a great campground!

This is the camping site of all camping sites in in my view. Fantastic people running the grounds that lead with kindness and sincerity. I’m recently retired, and I’m looking to to become a member of Eco-Shire. I definitely recommend to anyone who camps or who’s new camping to check this place out.

Kenneth F.recommends

December 9, 2024

Hillside bluff

There is nothing like looking

"There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something." The Hobbit, or There and Back Again To those of you who are reading this review and wondering if you should give it a shot - Yes. I could ramble about what brought me to this location, the amenities, the people, etc and it would sound like every other review you have read. Really what you need to know is there is something special happening at The Shire....and what is happening at The Shire is not what's happening everywhere else. Which is a bit of a shame because there is a part of me that believes it should. Thank you for your hospitality and inspiring conversation Jim.

Location

Riverside, California, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ɂívil̃uwenetem Meytémak (Cahuilla) and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking