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Experience Heaven

Hosted by David · La Pine, Oregon
10 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 157 acres
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I am going to be in early this year because of the lack of snow. I am going in March 22nd. I have taken the block off of the Gers and the camp sites. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to end of Sept and the Gers for 2025/2026 winter are blocked out from Nov 15/25 to May 15/26. Pets allowed, toilets on site, campfires permitted when burn ban is not in place. Now up until this year I have provided Free Firewood. I have quit doing that for a variety of reasons, the least being the cost and the work for me. I am encouraging everyone to purchase a Propane Fire Pit if you don't have one by now. I am not to the point yet of saying no big dogs. Talk to me if you think your "big dog" might not fit in. I don't like them running thru other campers sites, so just be respectful. Take them for walks along the lake.. No Yappers, no barking dogs, no pain in the butts. Why would you drive by 46 grocery stores and forget to bring ice? No loud music. I have changed quiet time to 9:00 PM. If you need to listen to the chaos/stressful music I suggest you start a band or become a DJ. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”.

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Site 1 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Still the same beautiful place. One thing that has not changed for sure: NO BARKING DOGS. I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog. You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers, Class B's and for sure Camper Vans.. This is not an enviornment large Travel Trailers/Class A's. Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and there are several bookings which will make it the th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up. We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival. The booking tells me how long you are staying. The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you. It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site. Firewood is provided. I am asking for donations on the firewood this summer, it just costs a lot of money. There is a donation box on a tree next to the firewood pile. Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks. I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances. If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented. There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me. I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues. Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later. I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 9:00PM. We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching moviesand it makes it hard on everyone else. So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption. No smoking. No loud music. No bickering or arguing. No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things. Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary. Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVTs, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings. You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave. If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become. 8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months. My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”. I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here. To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me. When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things. I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”. This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark. After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”. So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 2 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 202.  Everything remains the same. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 3 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 202.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 4 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 6 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 7 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Site 8 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 5 - Experience Heaven

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Looking forward to summer 2023.  I have made some changes.  I will list them: There are only 8 sites to book for camping.  With feed back and observation, now there will be a vacant camp site pretty much between each and every one of the 8 sites.  Now, communicate via messaging when there is the need to utilize an extra site for family/friends/etc.  We can make anything with in reason and common sense work.  By taking the 10 campsites down to 8 campsites, it worked verywell so that will remain the same for the forseeable future. 80% plus of the bookings for summer 2023 will be Hipcampers returning for the 2nd/3rd/4th time.  If you look at the calendar you will see July and August are booking up fast.  June not so much and of course I don't know why September is not used more, for the weather can be very nice that month.  There were very few cancellations this past season.  I don't think there was one instance where we kept somebodys booking fee.  If there was, let me know.  I refuse to keep somebody's money for any reason. One thing that has not changed: NO BARKING DOGS.  I don't care if you bring 100 dogs, one of them barking is not going to work and I have ZERO TOLERANCE for a barking dog.  You will be refunded and asked to leave, no discussion. I try to create a combination of tents, vans, CVT's, Tear Drops and small pop up campers. This is not an enviornment for Class C's/Travel Trailers/Class A's.  Now if you book the entire site you can pretty much configure it anyway you want and have several bookings which will make it the 4th Hipcamp summer, where there are lots of RV's lined up.  We like to message and discuss the circumstances surrounding your situation, how many adults, how many kids, how many dogs, where are you coming from, what time do you anticipate your arrival.  The booking tells me how long you are staying.  The more I know, then when I review the messages a couple of days before your arrival, the better I know where to place you.  It doesn't make any difference what site you book, they are all number "6". There are fire pits at each camping site.  Firewood is provided.  Fires will be allowed only in the fire pits until a fire ban is placed on the area.  This season there will be a "Money Post" to help contribute to the cost of the campfire wood.  It has just got way to expensive and there is no way I can go out and cut it, even on the property. There are water craft available, canoe, paddle boards and kayaks.   I leave it up to all of you to work out the usage. We meet and greet, I place you in the best site for your circumstances.  If you need it, forgot it, ask, because I probably have it. The fishing can be excellent until it warms up. As ever year, there could end up being a fire ban on camp fires, I adhere to the Forest Service rules/fire ban if in fact it is implemented.  There was no fireban last year. Late arrivals, after 9:00 are hard on me.  I understand circumstances are dictated by work and a host of issues.  Just try to leave sooner than later to arrive sooner than later.   I am a big one for practicing the 5 P's, "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". Quiet time is at 10:00.  We gave had a few instances where folks stayed up until midnight talking and watching movies and it makes it hard on everyone else.  So please help out on this. All sites are right on the beach and individually placed with trees separating most sites.. It is quite, private and a no non sense environment. Limited alcohol consumption.  No smoking.  No loud music.  No bickering or arguing.  No screaming children, screaming and playing are entirely two different things.  Please don't drive in and out any more than necessary.  Please unload, set up and then take your vehicle up above and back it in/park it. For the vans, CVT;s, ect I realize it is not possible to take your rig up and park it. There are no warnings.  You comply, act like adults, use common sense or you will be asked to leave.   If you show up rowdy, under the influence you will be asked to leave immediately. If you are unsure about anything communicate with us via the Message system on Hipcamp or you can call me at:  five four one five five zero seven four nine nine.  I check my messages on Hipcamp and on the phone no less than every two hours and when busy more often. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.   My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   This thinking and a huge life style change is where the book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" came from. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

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"The Osprey"

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Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds · 2 toilets
There were very few cancellations this past season.  I appreciate that and thank everyone.  If you did cancel and you didn't get a refund either thru Hipcamp or from me, please let me know. Here are some ground rules and absolutes: No barking dogs.  You can bring 100 dogs and I don't care, BUT NO BARKING DOGS. No older dogs that are overly protective.  I have been bit twice and it was both times older/protective dogs. No over the rediculous alcohol consumtion. NO SMOKING AND THAT INCLUDES NO SMOKING DOPE IN THE GERS.  I absolutely do not allow smoking anywhere on the property in the summer and if you are still a smoker than you need to buy and read my book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" specifically Chapter 33. These are 2 Original Mongolian Gers, direct from Mongolia. They are 1st class and pristine.  I have created an enviornment below glamping and at the same time maintaining comfortablness and magic.  The listing on the Gers was voted #3 in the nation for Glamping, even though I don't consider the experience in the Gers "glamping".  They can accommodate up to 4 adults, it is best 2 adults/w or without kids.    Fall of 2021 I built decks on the front of both of them and put in windows on each side of the doors.  New carpet in The Osprey, reconfigured the furniture/kitchen area in both of them which gives much more room.   Wood stoves in each and lots of fire wood cut to size.  On the cooler mornings/evenings the Buddy Propane Heater works great. Each Ger has a single/twin bed bunk bed style.   There is a sleeper sofa/full size that can accommodate a couple easily.   No one has complained about the mattresses on the sleeper sofa, they are/were both new. There are single air mattresses available.   Reading material and lots of games of all kinds.   I am a big advocate on less is better.  So don't bring everything you own.  If you want, I can provide very nice/warm/comfortable sleeping bags/pillows.  However, you willl need to bring a queen sheet or large sleeping bag insert.    This is semi-primitive.  No running/drinking water.  There is a 5 gallon bucket of water in each Ger out of the lake with a foot pump for washing up and for washing dishes.  The cooking area includes a 2 burner propane stove top/small microwave/small counter top oven/coffee pot/tea pot/all cooking utensils and pots and pans, crockpot, waffle iron, paper plates and paper bowls, paper cups and coffee cups.  There is a BBQ available on the deck of each Ger.  Bring plenty of bottled water.  I always have plenty of bottle drinking water.   There is power to each Ger, lots of lighting.  Lots of daylight coming thru the windows on each side of the door. There is Wifi available and a land line phone in the cabin.    There is an outhouse with a lighted walk way.  No heat in the outhouse, but during the daylight hours, "What a View".   There are also always 3 Porta Pottys down at the lake a very short stroll. No shower facilities. I am a advocate of the "5 P's.  "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance."  So think about what you are doing and plan for it. I COVID spray after each cleaning thoroughly.   If you have any questions please message me. Also read the directions thoroughly, this is an easy place to get to. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.    My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   The book I wrote "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" is an result of that thinking and life style change. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger, but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
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"The Genghis"

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Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds
There were very few cancellations this past season.  I appreciate that and thank everyone.  If you did cancel and you didn't get a refund either thru Hipcamp or from me, please let me know. Here are some ground rules and absolutes: No barking dogs.  You can bring 100 dogs and I don't care, BUT NO BARKING DOGS. No older dogs that are overly protective.  I have been bit twice and it was both times older/protective dogs. No over the rediculous alcohol consumtion. NO SMOKING AND THAT INCLUDES NO SMOKING DOPE IN THE GERS.  I absolutely do not allow smoking anywhere on the property in the summer and if you are still a smoker than you need to buy and read my book "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" specifically Chapter 33. These are 2 Original Mongolian Gers, direct from Mongolia. They are 1st class and pristine.  I have created an enviornment below glamping and at the same time maintaining comfortablness and magic.  The listing on the Gers was voted #3 in the nation for Glamping, even though I don't consider the experience in the Gers "glamping".  They can accommodate up to 4 adults, it is best 2 adults/w or without kids.    Fall of 2021 I built decks on the front of both of them and put in windows on each side of the doors.  New carpet in The Osprey, reconfigured the furniture/kitchen area in both of them which gives much more room.   Wood stoves in each and lots of fire wood cut to size.  On the cooler mornings/evenings the Buddy Propane Heater works great. Each Ger has a single/twin bed bunk bed style.   There is a sleeper sofa/full size that can accommodate a couple easily.   No one has complained about the mattresses on the sleeper sofa, they are/were both new. There are single air mattresses available.   Reading material and lots of games of all kinds.   I am a big advocate on less is better.  So don't bring everything you own.  If you want, I can provide very nice/warm/comfortable sleeping bags/pillows.  However, you willl need to bring a queen sheet or large sleeping bag insert.    This is semi-primitive.  No running/drinking water.  There is a 5 gallon bucket of water in each Ger out of the lake with a foot pump for washing up and for washing dishes.  The cooking area includes a 2 burner propane stove top/small microwave/small counter top oven/coffee pot/tea pot/all cooking utensils and pots and pans, crockpot, waffle iron, paper plates and paper bowls, paper cups and coffee cups.  There is a BBQ available on the deck of each Ger.  Bring plenty of bottled water.  I always have plenty of bottle drinking water.   There is power to each Ger, lots of lighting.  Lots of daylight coming thru the windows on each side of the door. There is Wifi available and a land line phone in the cabin.    There is an outhouse with a lighted walk way.  No heat in the outhouse, but during the daylight hours, "What a View".   There are also always 3 Porta Pottys down at the lake a very short stroll. No shower facilities. I am a advocate of the "5 P's.  "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance."  So think about what you are doing and plan for it. I COVID spray after each cleaning thoroughly.   If you have any questions please message me. Also read the directions thoroughly, this is an easy place to get to. When I decided to “share” this property that I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the owners of, I had no idea the “Hipcamp” experience was going to transcend into what it has become.  8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers.  The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months.    My intention was to create an atmosphere of more than just “going camping”.  I did not want to create a “glamping” type situation, not my style. I wanted to have people realize, feel, appreciate and experience what I get out of being here.  To be able to live on this piece of “Heaven” has a whole host of special meanings to me.  When I lived up here in a 26 ft tipi for 2 ½ years, thru 2 winters I realized that there was more meaning to life than all the wanting, thinking that more money was the answer, the constant need for more stuff, more things.  I realize now that there is more to life than all of those “things”.   The book I wrote "101 Ways to Tell the World to Kiss Your Ass" is an result of that thinking and life style change. Now, what is most important and paramount. in my life…”is me”. That is not me being conceited, or selfish, or missing the mark.  After all, what matters most is how we treat ourselves. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”.  Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen.  I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven.  The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence.  The best part of “Heaven”.    So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path?  Is what I am doing fulfilling me?  Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them?   Do I really need all that crap I got?  Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger, but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, and if you are not over 40, or there abouts, life goes by in the blink of an eye.  Before you know it, if you are lucky enough to live that long, you are going to be turning 76 years old. What are you going to do with your life between today and then?
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table

Reviews

99% Recommend1004 ratings · 541 reviews
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· July 2026
Magical snow in June
Tent · With pets ·
Site 4 - Experience Heaven
Came here three years ago, almost the same period. We are happy to be back and got crazy to deal with the weather. It was sunny during the day and cold at night from our last visit. This time is completely different. We experienced sun, snow, rain, fog, below zero celsius temperature and gusty winds. Snowing is to our surprise. Tried dipping in the lake which was absolutely cold. We set up our tent close to the porta potty which is clean and maintained. Host David and helper Nate has been really on top of everything and accommodating. We got too close to using their Tipi, since the wind is nonstop making the temperature even colder. Always love to be in this peaceful paradise. We hope to come back again with a better, clearer weather on a summer season, which is totally unpredictable nowadays. It’s still fun though.
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Kate F.
14 reviews
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· June 2026
20 ft Class B ·
Site 7 - Experience Heaven
Thank you to Nathan, he checked us in and was very nice!
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Florentino D.
3 reviews
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· June 2026
Camping with the Joven and Kate!!!
20 ft Class B ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
First time for my wife and I to visit. The property is very beautiful, peaceful and quiet. We experienced all 4 seasons in one weekend. Thank you David for even coming to say “hi” Saturday morning. David also supplies FOC kayaks and canoes, PFD’s are also free to use. Thank you again!
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Florentino D.
3 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
Beautiful view, peaceful and nice size site. David was very nice and helpful. Stormy was also very friendly and well behaved!
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Tammy B.
8 reviews
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· June 2026
Better than Soft Bread
18 ft rooftop tent ·
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
Best Camp spot on East Lake. Skip that campground and come check this place out.
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Art A.
2 reviews
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· June 2026
18 ft rooftop tent ·
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
Awesome spot. Lake access with tons to do. Great host as well.
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Conner N.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· June 2026
Excellent!
Tent ·
Site 4 - Experience Heaven
My husband and I have camped here twice and it’s been wonderful each visit. We love to spend time in Newberry Caldera when we travel Central Oregon and this place has to be among the best spots to camp. A quiet, peaceful beach; a welcoming and accommodating host; clean outhouses (always a plus!); and like-minded fellow campers who are there for the same peaceful enjoyment of a beautiful space. Would always recommend, and hope to return soon! :)
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Maggie C.
2 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
One of the coolest camp spots I've been too. David is an excellent host. He has everything you'd ever want for a fun weekend with the family. We loved the access to all the kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, etc. Honestly though, the best part was there wasn't very many people. We could talk and enjoy our scenic paradise uninterrupted
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Dyllan A.
3 reviews
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
Have camped out at David's property every year for the last 5 years and it gets better every year. David is a fantastic host and the property is beautiful. You won't regret staying here.
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Erich G.
7 reviews
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· June 2026
With pets ·
"The Genghis"
Thank you, David (host), for sharing this little slice of heaven with others to experience! David is a friendly, accommodating, and one of the most hospitable and interesting people I’ve encountered. The location is easy enough to navigate and the scenery is stunning. There are secrets around every corner. Highly recommended — you don’t want to miss this one!
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Jeremy P.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
David is helpful and a stand-up guy. East Lake is beautiful.
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Lovenslo B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· June 2026
With pets ·
"The Osprey"
David was a very wonderful and thoughtful host. The year was filled with all the equipment and accommodations we needed to be perfectly comfortable on our daughter’s first camping night (nine week old baby). Couldn’t recommend this place enough.
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Sam S.
2 reviews
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· June 2026
Lovely lake front camping
20 ft campervan ·
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
David has a beautiful lake front property. It is quiet and serene. There are port-a-potties that are clean and stocked. It is a great escape.
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Randi T.
3 reviews
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· June 2026
20 ft campervan · With kids ·
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
David's property was so beautiful and quiet and David himself was a welcoming and helpful host and all around interesting guy! We enjoyed a lovely evening lakeside and a beautiful morning complete with a peaceful paddle. The area around Newberry caldera is awesome. Highly recommend!
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Rachel C.
8 reviews
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· June 2026
With pets ·
"The Genghis"
The setting is spectacular. David welcomes you as a friend and fellow adventurer. This was our last night of a 2 week hiking/ camping trip and a perfect ending. Stormie , a very gentle soul in a dog’s body, greeted us and our 4 legged companion.
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Eva Z.
19 reviews
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· May 2026
16 ft car · With pets ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
We had an amazing time while staying at David and Stormy's property. The weather was crazy, snow, sleet, hail, thunder, lightning, heavy rain and strong winds. Power was out for about 8hrs, but we were snug in the Ger. Stormy was an excellent host to our two dogs and came visiting when the dog treats appeared. David has thought of everything and was prepared when the power went out, supplying us with extra propane and a lantern. What could have been a miserable trip, with all the rough weather, was in fact, very enjoyable. A slow pace, listening to the hail, rain, thunder and watching the lightning lite up the sky. Nature's entertainment. Thank you so much Stormy and David sharing your amazing property. We will return and even bought two t-shirts.
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Bobbie M.
11 reviews
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· May 2026
It was heavenly
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 4 - Experience Heaven
This place was perfect for our larger group with some people who had never camped before. Vibes were high and David was a lovely and attentive host. The community boats were a nice feature, we paddled all the way across the lake! I would absolutely stay here again.
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Heather C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 4 - Experience Heaven
Quiet & beautiful… kind host and good vibes all around.
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Carol C.
5 reviews
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· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
David has such a special piece of land that we adore. This was our second trip and we would love to be back soon! It is beautiful, peaceful, and David and the other campers are so kind and warm. Magical trip, as always.
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Meredith K.
2 reviews
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· May 2026
16 ft car ·
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
Laid back vibe with focus on nature equals perfect!
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Scott B.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2026
Fly fishing paradise
16 ft truck camper ·
Site 5 - Experience Heaven
We had an amazing time camping in our truck tent by the lake. The water was perfect and the view was outstanding. David was a more than gracious host and obviously spends a lot of time ensuring the land remains in pristine condition. We spent our days fly fishing and exploring the area around the site. We will be back!
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Brian C.
2 reviews
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· May 2026
Quiet, peaceful, PERFECT!
Tent ·
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! If you’re looking for peace and quiet, David’s piece of the lake is the spot for you. Not only is the view stunning, but the bathrooms are clean and well kept, the sites are nicely spaced, and it is plenty close to hot springs, a plethora of trails, and great fishing. I plan on coming back ASAP! One note for any future groups is this is not the place for loud partying, but quiet retreat. The sites are not spaced quite enough for that type of fun to not be intrusive. Lastly, David is very sweet and kind. Very thankful to him and Nathan!
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Brady D.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
Beautiful, quiet, isolated, yet easy to find spot on East Lake. Close to Bend and LaPine. Lots of ducks and other birds, chipmunks, and we could hear other critters roaming around at night. David was a lovely host. Would definitely stay again.
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Heather D.
9 reviews
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· September 2025
Adventure in the Ger
With pets ·
"The Genghis"
We had so much fun sleeping in the yurt at East Lake. David was a welcoming host, and he was so unique and fun to talk with too. His property is so special. The boats and paddleboard were fun and it was fun letting my dog run. He loved it; definitely in his element as a lake dog. The yurt was well equipped with everything you could need to cook and it was clean and comfortable. Obsidion speckled the roads and was fun to collect. May daughter and I walked along the edge of the lake all the way to the resort, which was so peaceful and fun. The camping area seemed so fun too- lots of space. The energy was really special. We want to go back and stay longer! Hopefully next summer!
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Mandy O.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Idyllic Ger Camping at Paulina
With kids ·
"The Genghis"
Everything about our stay at David's was incredible, starting with him. After pre-arrival instructions/how-to from him, he greeted us upon arrival to give us a lay of the Ger along with a lay of the land. He is a kind, straight-shooting man with an INCREDIBLE story (I'd encourage a chat with him). The Ger and the land were amazing. We had everything we needed for an elevated and unique camping experience within the Ger. Outside, David stewards a prime lakefront beach property, idyllic in so many ways, not the least of which is it's quite serenity. I'll definitely be coming back and encourage you to visit.
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Ashton E.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Comfortable and cozy!
With pets ·
"The Osprey"
We had an amazing time during our stay. The location was perfect for the summer with the lake nearby. Everything was clean and comfortable. We found everything we needed ready for use. We would definitely stay here again!
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Grecia G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
20 ft campervan ·
Site 3 - Experience Heaven
I had such a relaxing time at David’s little slice of heaven! Porter potties were clean, there was canoes, paddle boards, and little boats to borrow as well. David lent me a wine opener and checked in on me after the storm that rolled through. Highly recommend!
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Mandy G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Site 6 - Experience Heaven
First of all the land is absolutely beautiful. We had the most magical time 🙏 The hosts are so wonderful, attentive, and kind. I wish I could stay here forever. It’s just so dreamy !
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Samantha A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Truly Fantastic
Tent ·
Site 1 - Experience Heaven
We had an absolute blast at David's incredible property. The lake is gorgeous, and the entire area in and around the Newberry Caldera is stunning. We're a mid-forties couple (no kids) and prefer a quiet tent camping experience - David hooked us up with a lovely, isolated campground at the far end of his sites, which was perfect for us. There were a number of spaces on the other end of the beach which were excellent for families, groups, larger vans, and pop-up campers. Something for everyone! The available watercraft loans were a fantastic perk. We were there for a week, and were able to get both ice and propane resupplies from David when we ran out, rather than driving into town (which isn't far - we just didn't want to leave!). The bathrooms were clean and incredibly well-maintained. 10 out of 10. We will most definitely be back!
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Greta G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Site 2 - Experience Heaven
Such a quiet, peaceful, beautiful site. David is a very hospitable host, his dog Stormy is very sweet, porta-potties are clean, and we enjoyed getting to use the kayaks and boats available on the beach. We look forward to coming back!
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Ivy C.
2 reviews

Location

La Pine, Deschutes, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by David S.

Joined in July 2020

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