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Mountain Magic

64%

· Naubinway, Mackinac, Michigan

Hosted by Kellie N.

Mountain Magic was purchased 10 years ago to begin an off-grid dream for self-reliant Wilderness Survivalist Kellie Nightlinger of Naked and Afraid fame. Kellie is the top-ranked female survivalist in the world as voted on thetoptens.com/survivalexpertskellienightlinger. Kellie teaches wilderness survival and is building her own log cabin on adjacent property to the HipCamp site. Kellie and her new life-partner Rich would be available to teach Survival and off-grid skills to campers schedule permitting. Kellie searched for the perfect off-grid property for 8 years before buying Mountain Magic. The property is steep mountainous terrain with in hiking distance of the Continental Divide Trail. The property is one of the few properties near the trail as one would traverse from the Canadian border in a sourtherly hike or bike or ride before reaching the second paved road transecting the Continental Divide Trail south of the Canadian Border. There are often Elk, Mule Deer, and occasionally White Tail Deer, Mountain Lion, Black Bear and once in a blue moon a Grizzly Bear on the property. Mountain Magic has a great view down a Long valley leading to the Rocky Mountain Front and the Great Plains. The property is situated between 5400-6000’ in elevation. Mountain Magic can be accessed in non-snowy conditions via a private back-County road that switchbacks up the mountainsides from a paved State Highway. In months with snow this off-grid gem can be accessed via snowshoe, AT Skis, Telemark Skis, Snow Cat, or Snowmobile. Transportation may be available by Kellie or Rich depending upon schedule. Mountain Magic is located behind a private gate. Kellie’s log cabin build is now being completed by The Kellie and Rich Team. Cabin amenities available to HipCampers are up for negotiation and consideration. Some possible amenities provided to HipCampers could be drinking water, campfire wood, cooking campifire greats, other camping gear including but not limited to an all inclusive gear package with tent and sleep systems and cooking systems or Camp Hammock set up. The entire camp could also be set up in advance of a HipCampers arrival upon schedule and negotiation agreement. This is an off-grid paradise with Trout Fishing available 1/2 hour away. The mountains are calling; what are you waiting for? A work-Camp trade can also be a possibility.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Cave

Forest

Hot spring

64%

53 ratings · 38 reviews

Rachel W.recommends

August 19, 2024

Site 1 - Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

Very cute and peaceful! The deck was sturdy and was a great spot for our tent.

Ari S.recommends

August 9, 2024

Site 2 - Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

Wow, Just Wow!

WOW, just WOW! That is all my husband and I could say once we arrived. This spot is the best Hipcamp we've ever stayed at, and we've stayed at a lot! We have a rooftop tent, and the only advice I'll give is to make sure you have levelers to help even out the vehicle if you're sleeping in or on it. If you're in a tent on the dock, that's not a concern because the dock is in great shape and level! Technically, the dock allows 2 groups to be there, but we were alone for our full stay. We loved our stay so much that we extended our trip by a day. The host is incredible; she's friendly, eager to help, and quick to answer any questions. We went paddle boarding on the bay, and the water was always calm and so clear you could see the bottom! We paddle-boarded our days away and felt like we were the only ones in the area. The only thing that someone may see negatively is that the bathroom (we were just thankful to have one) is a portable camp toilet, and technically, the site sits next to a gravel road that may get 10 cars down it a day. We didn't see those things as negative, and we plan to visit this spot multiple times a year as long as the site is on Hipcamp.

Kathie M.recommends

July 7, 2024

Site 2 - Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

Camping under the stars!

Kellie and Juno were gracious hosts. Great explanation of the property and policies. The site was clean, clear and quiet. Firepit was available. Kellie promised a great view of the stars at night, and she delivered. I would stay again and definitely recommend to others!

Alexandra S.recommends

October 3, 2023

Site 2 - Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

Beautiful amazing space, the grassy site for tents we preferred but Kellie is pretty awesome and offers shed campers to set up in the field. Super secluded and lovely

Anna N.recommends

September 12, 2023

Site 2 - Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

I loved camping in this spot! You can’t see any of the other camp sites because there are woods on three sides and the lake on the other side. Falling asleep to the sounds of the night and the lake was sooooo peaceful :-) I definitely intend to come back to this one. It’s affordable and out of the way enough that no one bothers you

Deborah J.recommends

July 8, 2023

Lake MI HammockHang Pup Tent

Really peaceful location. I wound up having the whole place to myself and felt safe and at peace

Location

Naubinway, Mackinac, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Odawa, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Kellie N.

Joined in November 2017

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