# True North Retreat

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- **Location:** Cedarpines Park, California, United States
- **Price:** from $19.20/night
- **Rating:** 100% recommend (6 reviews)
- **Sites:** 2
- **Size:** 2 acres
- **Host:** Tom G.

## Overview

Nestled in the San Bernardino forest, True North is a 2-acre forest sanctuary where you can connect with the natural world. Surrounded by towering Jeffery Pines and majestic Engelmann oaks, the chorus of birds welcoming the dawn, the crisp mountain air slowing your breath, and the quiet awe beneath a canopy of stars create the conditions for something modern life rarely allows: space. Space for the nervous system to settle, for the heart to breathe, for the mind to listen, and for the quiet wisdom within to gently emerge.

True North exists as a place where the natural world becomes an active participant in your experience. Here, the forest teaches. The mountain air heals. The quiet restores. Our campsites are positioned along the cardinal directions, inviting you to venture deeper into the landscape at your own pace. North Star is your threshold to the more remote discoveries that await beyond.

Built by a NASA engineer/filmmaker to go beyond camping, this is an entry point to a growing community of builders, healers, and explorers. Where healing happens through real work, genuine connection, and remembering what it means to be human. Visit truenorthretreat dot org to learn about our Waypoint events (like The Ascent on September 29th).

## Highlights

- **Nomadic camping:** Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
- **Private sites:** 100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets
- **Terrain:** Forest

## Sites

- **North Star: Mountain Forest Sanctuary** (tents, up to 4 guests, $24.00/night)
- **South Haven: Mountain Forest Sanctuary** (tents, up to 6 guests, $39.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Had a last minute trip and booked this location. As a east coaster it was definitely a nice drive too and a good stay. If you are last minute needing peace and quite.
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> - James G., November 7, 2026

> Private and beautifull. I regret that it started raining on my trip and I couldn't stay the weekend. I will book this place again when the weather is more predictable. Host is very accommodating and quick to respond to messages.
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> - Deb R., November 1, 2026

> Campsite is relatively private and quiet. Liked that water and and a shovel were provided. Would definitely recommend for a quick get away.
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> - David F., September 13, 2026

> You will fine peace and quiet on this land as the only sounds are the birds and wind all around you. It’s definitely a place to go to recharge after being in the city. Will be going back whenever I can. Thank you for being so accommodating Tom.
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> - Josh B., September 8, 2026

> Perfect spot! Clean, super private, quiet, safe and clean. Bring a hammock if you have one 🙂
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> - Mireille L., August 24, 2026