Antelope Basecamp

This was my first Hipcamp experience, and I enjoyed my brief stay at Antelope Basecamp. Thankfully, I arrived while it was still light and was able to get set up before darkness fell. The hostess was helpful and responsive upon arrival. It was a nice quiet rural area, beautiful sunset, the bathrooms were clean and warm. I would stay there again, if in the area!

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· September 2026

The cabin was perfect.for my one night stay. The honor fridge and the store/cafe was a huge plus for me as I was on a motorcycle and unable to fit the food/drink needed.

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· September 2026

Tent

Tent ·

Quiet and very well maintained. We will be back!

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· September 2026

25 ft Class B ·

Easy to communicate with. Great locale. Good sites and access to gravel riding.

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· September 2026

With kids ·

I was just looking for a quiet desert landing pad and this met that need, but then exceeded all expectations! I got to see Saturn through a telescope!! I’ll never forget it, it was absolutely magic. I’m in awe at the generosity and coolness of the telescope library. My kid also enjoyed all the books on space. It was so wonderful and unexpected. What a special place!

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· September 2026

Best Camping Experience This Year

Tent ·

Apart from all the standard positives at this campsite (beautiful landscape, peaceful location, awesome stargazing), it's Brandie and Larry that made this a top-notch stay. They were super friendly, giving us a tour of some of the property and filling us in on some local history; they've added several touches that make you feel safe and welcome; and they also have an awesome vision for the future of their campsite. More than a campsite, staying at Antelope Basecamp is an experience ☺️

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· August 2026

Great Dark Sky Location

I had rented two cabins for the weekend. Lovely place, great hosts, loved all the amenities like a shared fridge, snacks and drinks for purchase. Loved the resource room with lots of astronomy books, guides and telescopes to borrow.

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· August 2026

Great dark sky place

Super cute place! They have a resource room with books and telescopes to borrow, which was awesome! Snacks for purchase and free coffee. Loved the outdoor shower option too. Would recommend!

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· June 2026

We absolutely loved our stay here! It was so comfortable and clean, and we met many wonderful people along our trip. The amenities within the cabins were awesome, and the library was incredible (telescopes, games and books to borrow, and just so many thoughtful details!). We were working on some astrophotography, and this was an awesome place to practice. All four of us, including two older adults, were very comfortable and agreed we liked this spot even more than some of the airbnbs we stayed at on our trip. Will definitely recommend to others and return ourselves. Thank you for doing what you are doing!

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· June 2026

24 ft Class B ·

Brandie and Larry have created a wonderful space. Besides the places to camp, there are plenty of places to gather in small groups and lots of spaces to sit quietly. There's a wonderful small "dark sky library" with coffee and a communal refrigerator. There are great toilets and showers. And Brandie was incredibly accommodating and was a great and responsive communicator. It's just an amazing spot.

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· June 2026

12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Brandie and Larry’s vision for Antelope Basecamp is stellar, but their execution of the vision is out of this world. What a delightful place! 10/10 would recommend!

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· June 2026

21 ft campervan ·

What a great little place to stay in beautiful setting. Clean modern facilities and friendly helpful owners. Definitely recommend

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· May 2026

The cabin was super comfortable and I slept great! The little communal library space was beautifully put together and so many details thought about, showers and bathrooms were sparkling clean. Brandie and Larry have put so much love and care into this property, from the amenities to the mindfulness around stargazing/light pollution. I wish I lived closer so I could come back more often!

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· May 2026

Bike tour hostel A+

Sweet spot. Sleepy small dorf. Thanks for the telescope tutelage! I saw Jupiter's moons. Wow. As a bike rider, it was a lovely spot to catch after some 280 miles. Thank you.

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· May 2026

Quiet and Easy

20 ft campervan ·

It was a very nice location off the busyness of Highway 97. We brought our camper van. It was a beautiful grassy area for us to park.

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· May 2026

With pets ·

Antelope base camp is exactly as they say it is. The host was extremely friendly and helpful with letting me anything I had questions about. The facilities were very clean. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone especially if you’re looking for a quiet place to get night photos like I was able to.

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· May 2026

Good amenities and peaceful

Tent · Group trip ·

Brandie and Larry's place is nestled in remote Antelope. The town itself is a quiet and carries a lot of history. The restrooms and hot shower after a long day of biking was awesome. The day we chose was cloudy but talking to some frequenters it was evident that the star gazing from there is magical. The host were very responsive and helpful

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· April 2026

A hidden gem

Fantastic stay! Loved all the coffee/tea offerings, cozy cabins, wonderful fire pit, beautiful night skies.

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· March 2026

Dark sky stay

This place was so cozy. Went with a group for stargazing. Nice red lighting for paths once it got dark. Lovely bathrooms. Very quiet at night. Will definitely be going back this summer Thank you so much for this great place!

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· March 2026

Blood Moon

With pets ·

This place was amazing. A lot of thought has been put in to make it a great destination for stargazers. Can't wait to go back.

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· January 2026

Had a great time in a cozy cabin with quiet surroundings. The hosts were great! Would definitely stay again.

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· December 2025

Wonderful stay in Antelope

We loved staying in a cozy cabin at Antelope base camp. It was cold outside but the room was warm and there was plenty of warm bedding and pillows. The bathrooms & showers were super convenient, very clean, and heated (!) so you never walked into a cold bathroom or shower. The WiFi was great to have. There are so many places to explore from Antelope. We will be back.

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· December 2025

Stargazing in Antelope

The campground in Antelope Basecamp was wonderful. Cabin accommodations and all amenities (bathrooms, showers, pavilion, wifi) exceeded our expectations and made for a lovely weekend of stargazing and exploring. We would absolutely go back.

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· December 2025

We stayed in A-frame #5 in early December. It hovered around freezing for most of our stay, but the room was warm, well-lit, had plenty of outlets, and pretty solid wi-fi. We brought a folding table and some board games and had a great time. The bathrooms and shower were clean and well-maintained. The hosts are building something really special here, and they definitely deserve your support. Check out their website to find out more!

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· November 2025

With pets ·

My second stay for the new moon skies & lucked out again with clear skies for the light show!! We went over to the Clarno Unit of the John Day Fossil National Monument & loved it. Then we drove on over to John Day & looked around a bit before heading back. An extra bonus is the resident herd of mule deer that bed down for the night across the street in a large vacant lot while we watched the stars around the firepit. Will be back!

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· November 2025

Lessons Learned from First Time

We arrived at night, here are my lessons learned: 1. The city block the campground is on it right on the "main drag," in the middle-ish of town. Just drive slow, and look to each side till you see the A-frames. 2. The only time we used our flashlight was to shine it on the door numbers when we arrived. Other than that, the campground is magically lit by red lights (to avoid starlight interruption) and glowy rocks embedded in the paths. Plus moon/stars. 3. If the stars are out, GO THEN! We decided to rest first and by the time we came out later there was cloud cover. (Still lovely.) 4. The heater actually keeps the A-frame warm! It was down to the 30s at night during our stay, and we did not need to bring "back-up" blankets. 5. Bathrooms are also heated, and have private flush toilets and private showers. Yes, you have to walk to them, but it is a very short and easy walk. Lovely and peaceful - will be back!

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· November 2025

This is a great way to see the stars and a slice of history in Oregon. Would recommend for sure

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· November 2025

The hosts we great communicators. The unit was as advertised. The firewood on site was a great deal for a great cause. Bathrooms were clean and well lit. Loved it!

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· November 2025

Starry, starry nights at ABC

With pets ·

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful and unique experience and Antelope Basecamp (ABC) delivered. Brandie was there to greet us and if she hadn't been it would've been fine as she was very communicative, and the information she and Larry sent to us was accurate and very helful. ABC is located in the rural outpost of Antelope, OR. It is close to Shaniko, John Day Fossil Beds/National Monument, including the Painted Hills, and Mitchell where there is good beer and great food. The centrally located firepit and gathering area at ABC is splendid and big enough to get a rip-roaring fire going to warm you to your bones. Though we had times of unusual clouds and rain this wkend, it is typically very clear and sunny in this part of the state. The A-frame cabin that we stayed in had two twin beds with cozy linens and ample heat from the in-wall heater. There was also a mini-frig, coffee maker, and snacks provided. Bottled water and sports drinks for a couple bucks. A separate building had showers on one side and bathrooms on the other - all very clean. This is a work in progress and Brandie and Larry have great vision and some really nice plans to provide refuge whether you are out exploring on your road or mountain bike, motorcycle, or interested in getting away from it all and stay at ABC while you take day trips. There is rich history in this region, and rich landscape, and many simple pleasures - wildlife, geologic wonders, beautiful waterways, and starry, starry nights

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· October 2025