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Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

Hosted by Michael · Milford, California

2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Secluded, remote, quiet and private! The Plumas Headwaters Retreat is set at 5900' with ridges rising on both sides, and a creek that flows through. This property is a unique and evolving habitat and ecosystem restoration project where you can see the rebirth of a forest, following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Headwaters Retreat is a perfect option for finding critters such as mule deer, black bear, an occasional bobcat or coyote, and raptors & upland birds! While more elusive and less frequent, you may even see or hear elk, wolves and mountain lions! Being surrounded by National Forest and gently rising ridges to the west and east, this site is perfect for easy to moderate hikes, mtn biking the forest roads, or doing some dark-sky stargazing from the ridges! New Moon +/- 2 days for Darkest Sky for Stargazing May 26 June 25 July 24 August 22 Sept. 21 October 21 Nov. 19Headwaters Retreat features an outfitter tent with full canopy and covered porch area. The tent is set on a raised platform so you're off the ground. Inside the tent we have a table, 4 chairs, 2 sleeping cots with foam pads, a charging station for your devices, power from the solar system (5am - 9pm), and a wood-burning stove for heat. You'll notice that the tent area is surrounded with an electric bear fence - this is primarily to keep critters (bear, deer, range cattle) from getting cozy with the tent setup while people are away...

What to expect

4WD recommended

A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for best access.

Safari tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Wood burning fireplace. The woodstove in the outfitter tent is excellent for warming and comfort. Bring or collect dead wood for burning in the wood-stove.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We have a "Royal Throne" tent from Davis Tent & Awning, which is the official "toilet tent". We also provide a camp toilet chair, 2 5-gallon buckets, poop-bag liners for the bucket, trash bags for collecting the poop bags, etc... While camp is off-grid and 100% leave-no-trace, we aim to make the "restroom" visits as comfortable and simple as possible.

Pets allowed

On leash

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq. Camp features a small barrel BBQ mounted to the picnic table (see the pictures). It works with wood or charcoal; please bring your own charcoal if that's desired. Basic grilling utensils are provided. Note too, the outfitter tent features a wood-burning stove and a hot-water kettle which can be used for heating/boiling water.

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Starlink Wifi works great and is powered by the off-grid solar & battery system. Power/Wifi is on 5am to 9pm throughout the spring-summer-fall season.

No potable water

Bring your own water. The main creek flows most of the year however cannot be relied upon for consistent cool & clean flows. We recommend you bring approx. 1.5 gallons per person per day.

No showers

Pack it out

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 3 nights

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

4WD recommended

During your trip

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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.

Lodging

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Outfitter Tent @ Headwaters Retreat

Safari tent · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

Headwaters Retreat features an outfitter tent with full canopy and covered porch area. The tent is set on a raised platform so you're off the ground. Inside the tent we have a table, 4 chairs, 2 sleeping cots with foam pads, a charging station for your devices, power from the solar system (5am - 9pm), and a wood-burning stove for heat. You'll notice that the tent area is surrounded with an electric bear fence - this is primarily to keep critters (bear, deer, range cattle) from getting cozy with the tent setup while people are away...

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No showers

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Location

Milford, Plumas, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Michael C.

Joined in May 2025

Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat

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Lodging

Outfitter Tent @ Headwaters Retreat

Location

Hosted by Michael C.

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