Hosted by Brian D.
Vehicle site
· 6 guests max
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Brian is a Star Host
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All to yourself
96% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs allowed
Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No Campervans and Cars
Electrical hookup available
Sewage hookup available
No water hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Reviews
96% Recommend36 ratings · 29 reviews
Brian's campsite offers a serene getaway in a secluded environment with the convenience of electric and sewer hookups. Guests appreciate the privacy and peacefulness, only occasionally interrupted by nearby wildlife or distant neighbors' sounds. Some reviews mention challenges with accessibility, such as maneuvering trailers on dirt roads, but the overall experience is positive with mentions of friendly local dogs and beautiful surroundings. The campsite's proximity to charming towns and outdoor activities adds to its appeal, making it a favorite for return visitors.
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Recommends
· July 2025
17 ft travel trailer · With pets
Great find! Beautiful, secluded spot close to the Gold Lake Highway scenic route. 30A electric, great outdoor space set up for eating, cooking, sitting and a nice fire pit with wood. Zero water on property so come with full fr a water tank. Host is responsive and helpful. Will definitely come back.
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Shawn W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Amazing!!
24 ft travel trailer · With kids
We loved staying on Brian’s land! Our kids loved it so much they didn’t want to leave. Asking us to stay “just one more night.” The set up of the property is very quaint & relaxing. We enjoyed hearing the chickens, turkeys, & sheep nearby. Our favorite was the bonfire pit & it has excellent views for stargazing. The property is very close to Blairsden-Graeagle (our favorite little towns).
We would 110% recommend Brian’s Hipcamp & we will be back! Unless we buy our own property because we want to replicate exactly what he has going on 🤣.
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Samantha B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
23 ft travel trailer · With pets
Awesome place to set up an RV and enjoy some amenities without people around. Saw a couple of deer on the main road the first day we were there. Lots of ants and bugs so bring some repellent. We got a visit from a dog named Misti who was very friendly. Would definitely stay again
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Tyler S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Private lovely campsite
26 ft travel trailer · Group trip
Great secluded site with electric and sewer hookups. Close to all the activities in Graeagle. Beautiful covered picnic area, nice fire pit, and barbecue.
We stayed for only one night for a wedding so we didn’t have a lot of time to chill but it was nice site. Wish we had time to play horseshoes. Thanks for letting us stay for the night.
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Kimberly C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Great Private Escape
30 ft travel trailer · With pets
Stayed a few nights with my wife, adult son and his girlfriend. Very private, easy to find, very well appointed and well maintained. Dirt road was kinda a bummer after winter, but doable. A little tight backing my 30’ trailer in, but we managed. Will likely stay again!
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Rudy V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
20 ft campervan · With pets
We enjoyed our time at Brian's property. It was clean, quiet and secluded, making it the perfect place to stay after a long day on the road. Having electric hookups was also a huge plus. Would highly recommend!
Connor N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
20 ft travel trailer · With pets
I don't recommend arriving at night because parking your trailer can be quite tricky if you can't see much, but other than that it was a great campsite, in a mostly very quiet spot.
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Angela D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Amazing Private Camp!
19 ft Class B
Fantastic spot under the Ponderosa trees! Lovely views, and nice to have the pavilion and lights! Having the place to ourselves with no neighbors in sight was luxurious! Dogs roamed freely and we felt safe and comfortable. The barking guard dogs down in the meadow were the only concern… they didn’t come to camp and that’s great. No problem hearing the roosters. We would highly recommend this site!!
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Janet L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
35 ft travel trailer
Beautiful Site. Not very quiet when we were there due to dogs barking and some logging equipment. Plenty of privacy, space and very well kept.
Shannon F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Just Perfect
26 ft travel trailer · With pets
Great place - exactly what we needed. We enjoyed the quiet, great facilities, lack of neighbors and excellent communication from the host made this a memorable experience.
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Deborah S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
30 ft travel trailer · With pets
This was a perfect place to visit. We loved that we had the place to our self’s. We are already planning another trip. The camp was well kept and just as described.
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Melissa B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Camping in the Mountains.
26 ft Class C · With pets
We stayed at Forrest Retreat over a long weekend and it is absolutely lovely and quiet. Within a few miles of some pretty decent restaurants and several historic towns. As well as tons of hiking cycling and other opportunities. Being at elevation the site is surrounded by forest and very quiet and peaceful. We will be back. Highly recommended.
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Steve C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
20 ft travel trailer
Such a cute site! Beautiful views. Tons of extra perks you don’t find at bigger sites. The best part is the privacy you have. We have a lot of dogs so it was soo awesome not having to worry about others rallying them up.
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Julie G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
Private Location with advantages.
17 ft travel trailer · Group trip
This was our second visit to the Forest Retreat. We love the area and the privacy of the location and having the electric and sewer hook ups. It was cool weather and there was a fire ban but propane pits were allowed with a permit which was easily obtained online. It was a relaxing getaway.
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Cindy V.
7 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
28 ft travel trailer
It's a nice quiet place to stay. Barking dog once in awhile and sounds of roosters in the morning. Lights hanging from tree to tree very nice. There's horse shoes and corn hole games.
You will need to back in through the gate. Over all I would certainly go back.
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Rick L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Secluded & Quiet
32 ft fifth wheel
We loved our time at Brian’s Retreat and the occasional visits from sweet gentle Mindi, a neighbors dog, was a bonus.
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Monica T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
5 star site!
28 ft travel trailer · With kids
We absolutely loved Brian’s property! It is very well taken care of and extremely clean. It was nice to have power and sewer. During the day we went on an hike and into Graeagle. The is a really nice brewer that is dog friendly and kid friendly 10 mins away from the site called the Brewers Lair. We are already planning our next stay to Brian’s property. I highly recommend staying there.
Jessica B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Just perfect…
16 ft travel trailer · With pets
This was our second visit here. Love the addition of the horseshoe and corn hole games. It was a quiet and relaxing weekend.
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Jen A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
32 ft travel trailer · With pets
Great spot to take the kids and dogs to for a couple nights! Very peaceful area with almost no car noise. The kids loved seeing the deer stroll through both nights we were there.
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Travis B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2023
Great secluded spot, very accurately described and amazing communication from the owner.
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Le Ana M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
Best of both Worlds
17 ft travel trailer · With pets
I loved staying at Brian's property. It was fairly secluded yet accessible and had electric and sewer. The area is a dispersed residential area. There are homes in the area, that you can see from a distance but far enough away for privacy. The property is spacious and has several picnic areas and sitting areas and a nice fire pit area and a horse shoe set up. To us, this is was the best of both worlds, secluded with amenities. I loved the lights that are already set up. It was a perfect glamping experience.
The directions for check-in were easy to follow. We found the property easily using Apple maps.
We were alone at the site and really enjoyed that but the property is large enough if the other site is occupied by Brian. I am not sure how the fire pit area works if there are others there. I assume that the space would be shared, which is not an issue for us, but if it is your concern over shared space, I recommend reaching out to Brian to see how that works.
There is a house down the hill with dogs and turkeys, during the day we could hear them barking at times and gobbling. It was not a concern for us, it was very quiet at night.
I had to wait to post this review until I decided what dates I wanted to come back. Hopefully everyone enjoys Brian's land as much as we did. This is my favorite Hip Camp I have stayed at.
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Cindy V.
7 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
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Patti S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2022
24 ft RV
It was relatively quiet and it had electricity, that is the only good thing that I can say about this site. Getting to the site is awkward. We had it booked for two nights but only stayed one because we were not comfortable with the weird set up.
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Linda K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2022
22 ft Class C · With pets
Great location, super nice neighbor, exactly what is listed. Would definitely visit again.
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Debbie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Exceptionally peaceful and quiet
25 ft travel trailer · With pets
After a week of being squeezed into a tight RV park and a crowded forest service campground, Brian’s property was the perfect end to our trip. The setting is very beautiful and peaceful, with only a couple of neighbors nearby. All we heard was nature and the occasional barking dog and train. The fire pit area is perfect for relaxing as the sun goes down. The site was nearly level and hookups were great. No water, but we were able to fill our water tank at the Graeagle Chevron, which has plenty of room to pull our 25 foot trailer in and out. Will definitely be back!
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Rachel M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
18 ft travel trailer · Group trip
Excellent setup on this property. Sewer and electric hookups. Beautiful views and so peaceful.
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Jeremy Q.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Lives up to its name.
16 ft travel trailer · With pets
The space lives up to its description. Quiet, tucked away and clean.
It was a pleasure just relaxing listening to the rooster nearby and watching the wild birds.
The lights strung outside add some nice ambient lighting. I could see gathering the family or close friends for an intimate time.
You are only a few minutes away from hiking and the lake.
We would definitely do this again.
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Jen A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Private campsite in a pine forest
17 ft travel trailer · With pets
We enjoyed our stay. We were the only ones there so it was very quiet. The site was in a beautiful pine forest. We definitely would stay there again!
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Sherry M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Peaceful and quiet
13 ft travel trailer · Group trip
This is a beautiful, quiet spot in the Ponderosas. The owner is doing some improvements but we were all alone for two nights. A neighbor, Kristian, is great: he brought us fresh eggs and water. He has goat's milk, too.
Comes with electrical and a septic for RVs.
Electrical hookup and sewer.
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James H.
3 reviews
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