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Lost River Hostel

96%

· West Baden Springs, Orange, Indiana

31 acres hosted by Lost River H.

6 lodging sites

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

The Lost River Hostel is a nonprofit arts and cultural center located on a 29+ acre hillside in West Baden Springs, Indiana overlooking a section of the Lost River valley. Lost River Hostel strives to build and maintain an extraordinary space fueled by a constant cycle of generosity and creativity. We hope everyone who stays here will go back into the world refreshed and rejuvenated – wanting to be better people and do great things. Everything we do here is driven by our mission statement: "To provide a sandbox for exploration of goals and growth through nature and human connection." We accomplish this by providing a distraction-free, reflective space that is welcoming of people from all backgrounds and beliefs. A communal dinner with gratitude circle is included in every stay. We also host workshops and events related to music, writing, yoga, organic gardening, cooking, and environmental sustainability.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Paddling

Snow sports

Natural features

Cave

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

96%

24 ratings · 16 reviews

Vue L.recommends

July 16, 2024

Full Size Forest Nest #4

Nice place to settle down. The beds are outdoors covered with mesh to keep the bugs out but nothing is 100% proof. You have to carry your stuff to the sleeping site. You can shower in the hostel or the outdoor bathroom with high ceilings and one wall is open to nature. There is a small lagoon for swimming. Clothing is optional. Communication via Hipcamp messaging wasn’t good. Never got a message from them at all. Only when I called them picked up. There is a worker at the house.

Belle S.recommends

April 21, 2024

Full Size Forest Nest

This was the best trip we've had to date. The staff were very welcoming, the food was delicious, and the property was beautiful. We plan on coming back ASAP.

Alexandra V.

April 9, 2024

Full Size Forest Nest

Good nature, good people.

This was a gorgeous spot with very welcoming staff and more-than-expected accommodations. We witnessed the eclipse here and had some magical experiences. We stayed in a nest (which had a ceiling fan and an outlet!), but there was no way to secure it from the inside while sleeping, which would have made us feel much more secure. Dinner was provided and allowed for a gathering of guests, but the layout of the property and sites made it very easy to keep to yourself, if you preferred. THERE IS AN ART PORCH. And it is just as lovely as it sounds. Also notable: labyrinth, frog pond, fabulous plants, indoor shower and toilet, as well as multiple equipped outhouses, fridge for your things, and a beautiful drive to get there.

Morgan K.recommends

October 10, 2023

Full Size Forest Nest #2

Road Trip

My partner and I were passing through on a road trip. Even though we stayed one night, it was a great experience and we wished we could of stayed longer. Everyone was very kind, accommodating and welcoming. Until next time!!

Lyndsey M.recommends

October 10, 2023

The Pop Top @ Lost River Hostel

10/10 would recommend

Loved the treehouse and overall vibe of this space. Folks were very friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed the gratitude circles so much.

River R.recommends

October 4, 2023

Full Size Forest Nest #4

This is the best place ever.

Words cannot express how wonderful this stay was , but I will do my best . My partner and I went for a weekend and stayed in a Nest ; they come with a very cozy bed , bedding , a ceiling fan and privacy curtains. Depending on where you stay you may have other Nests nearby or people may need to cross in front of yours to get to their own space , but during our stay everyone was quiet , respectful and kind . Scott took us to a hidden gem of a park with an absolutely breathtaking pair of caves , a beautiful swimming spot with water flowing up from below the ground , and the coldest most refreshing water I’ve ever felt . The Hostel itself is uniquely beautiful and lovely in its own right - Close enough to town to get emergency supplies with ease but immersed in enough nature to be peaceful and serene , we were welcomed in to a sunroom full of art supplies and books , they had community instruments , and tons of handcrafted, wholesome, nature themed decor from staff and residents of the past . There is a lagoon a short walk away with a dock absolutely perfect for stargazing , Two sweetheart kitties , and a handful of friendly chickens who will love you forever if you offer them a snack .Most incredible of all was the community there - Guests and Staff alike were all such interesting and thoughtful people , we had some pretty amazing connecting conversations around the campfire after Tracy cooked us an amazing dinner. I love this place and can’t wait to return!

Location

West Baden Springs, Orange, Indiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking