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James & Patricia's Oasis

Hosted by James · Buxton, Oregon
5 guests max
97%
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105 reviews
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20 years ago James and Patricia purchased land that had been logged multiple time, and built a house to raise a family, and watch the forest regrow. James loves trains and this area had a logging operation in the early 1900's that included railroads, donkey engines and logging camps in the area. In the 1980's several 10 to 20 acre parcels were sold to people who wanted a piece of the country life. James and Patricia now live on one of those parcels and look forward to the next generation enjoying the country life. When James and Patricia bought the property, the previous owner had cut down most of the trees and would mow most of the land. The land was allowed to recover with alder being the first forest which replenished the soil. In a few areas scotch broom (invasive plants) took hold. Not wanting to use toxic chemicals that could leach into the water supply getting rid of scotch broom was a challenge but now there is large meadow with baby Christmas trees growing (marked by the red flags). In many other places douglas fir has planted itself along with new cedar trees. There is beautiful undergrowth that includes thimble berry, Oregon grape, candy stripe and many other wild plants. There is red huckleberry growing in various places and makes a great snack when they are ripe. Speaking of wild, there is a lot wildlife here. Several species of birds live here including family of humming birds. Sometimes you will see grouse, geese, ducks, swallows, red tail hawks, even a glimpse of a bald eagle. There are wild bunnies, gardener snakes, frogs, salamanders. If you go along the trails you might see signs of deer or coyote. There are currently chickens that live near the garage and garden (that's why dogs must be on leash). Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.  
What to expect
Short walk to site
Parking isn't available at the site. You will park a short distance away and walk to the site (1-5 mins)
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
5 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit, private. There is a patio campfire pit at the campsite. $5 per bundle of firewood available for purchase onsite. In order to minimize spread of wood parasites we ask that you use firewood we provide and not bring wood.
Toilet available
Composting toilet. Due to Covid-19 Please bring your own TP so you will not be using a roll someone else has used.
Pets allowed
On leash. There are horses, chickens, a dog and cats on property. We also have baby trees trying to grow that are easily trampled if not aware. Please keep the number of guest dogs to 2, we are not set up for large numbers of extra animals.
Potable water available
Bottled water or jugs
Picnic table present
Small table no chairs.
No showers
Pack it out
Please pack your trash and recycle out with you, unless prior arangements with hosts have been made.
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Coast Range Serenity

97%
(130)
Tent site · Sleeps 5
Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.  
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

Reviews

97% Recommend131 ratings · 105 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Beautiful, Peaceful, and Easy Stay
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
James and Patricia were wonderful and welcoming. The site was private, beautiful, and well prepared. The $5 firewood bundle served me very well, the toilet was nearby and easy to use, and they were kind enough to provide 5 gallons of fresh drinking water right in my site. James and Patricia checked in on me once in the evening to make sure I had everything I needed, and then gave me privacy to enjoy my wonderful, relaxing expirience in their well-named Oasis. I loved listening to the birds at sunset and sunrise, the pond was beautiful, and it there was a wide field for stargazing. I have Hipcamped many times, and this was easily one of the smoothest, most beautiful, most private, and most pleasant places I have camped. Absolutely loved it! I would recommend this place to anyone, and may go back again just for fun. Thanks so much James and Patricia!
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Ray R.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Coast Range Serenity
Cute little place to camp and get away from the city lights and gaze at the stars.
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Kaitlyn S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Coast Range Serenity
They were great hosts! The campsite was spacious and the wood provided was perfect for our stay. Definitely would visit again!
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Reanna M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Beautiful
Tent · With kids ·
Coast Range Serenity
Beautiful spot! You can hear a road with the occasional very loud truck, but the stars at night were 100% worth it.
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Eleanor H.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Cute little spot!! Will return! The site was quiet and really fun
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Bryce C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Private and Peaceful Campsite
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Very peaceful secluded stay for the night! There’s also a little pond
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Nick O.
9 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Quick getaway
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
A fantastic way to spend a weekend away from the city. Patricia and Sacha (sweet puppy) came and chatted with us when we arrived and they were so welcoming and helpful. It was a very beautiful walk in site with great options for tent set up. Highly recommend keeping the fly off the tent for some incredible star gazing 😍😍
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Girija B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Mosquitos aren’t that big of a deal
Tent · With pets ·
Coast Range Serenity
So I was planning on car camping which isn’t really a viable option at this site. But other than that it was perfect for 2 humans and 2 dogs. I came prepared for the mosquitoes but I walked away with 2 bites and the other human with none so it wasn’t as bad as others make it seem. The toilet situation is pretty weird though. It’s just tarps hung on strings with the composting toilet inside. I held it the entire weekend to avoid that. But we had a good relaxing time. Definitely away from civilization. Vernonia is the closest area and it was like 20 mins away.
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Mona I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
We had a great stay at a great lil spot! Folx were nice, set up was good. There's a pond, so make sure you got bug spray! The toilet situation isn't the best, but fine if you're rugged enough.
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Jamison C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Can’t beat it for the price
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
The hosts were really pleasant people. It was super easy to find the place and, with about 20 yards hiking back and forth to the car, get everything set up. The green space was idyllic, the local road made for a great running route, and the site’s proximity to Forest Grove and the coast made it perfect for my needs. I’d definitely stay here again. However, you should know coming in that the toilet is a definitely-broken-and-unmaintained composting toilet. It helps in a pinch, but not great for longer stays. Additionally, the nearby water feature is an absolute mosquito farm (smallish, lots of growth, stagnant). It was still cool enough in the mornings and evenings to make it tenable. I could cut it with a fire and a citronella candle. However, I think I’d avoid the spot in the late summer.
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Philip G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Relax in nature
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Absolutely lovely. Peaceful serenity! Love the pond, birds, trees and calm vibes.
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Alicia V.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Super spot to spend the night. Only an hour from the coast.
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Willem B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
My first Hipcamp experience!
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Fab, relaxing tent camping. My late August trip had only a few mosquitoes, but many butterflies and dragonflies. James & Patricia came up to greet me after I had set up camp. Really kind, genuine folk. Composting toilet didn’t smell strongly at all. Every now and then there was some traffic noise on the gravel road leading up to the location, going by during the day. Mostly quiet, especially at night. A jug of potable water and the firewood I had requested was at the site when I arrived. Instructions are in a mailbox next to the small parking area. I was a little confused by the map at first to find the site. The trailhead is at the small parking lot and mailbox. I really enjoyed my time here. Thank you so much!
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Hamid B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Magical
Tent · With pets ·
Coast Range Serenity
Loved our stay here. nice queit spot in the woods with near to the water, though don't swim. Met james and he warned how deep it was. Otherwise great night. We were greated by a couple deer in the morning as we made breakfast. Truly a unique space.
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Patrick W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Great place to watch the stars! Clear directions and way to get to.
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Brian H.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
James was very friendly and nice enough to bring our fire wood down to our site. The location was great and not hard to get to at all. Would recommend staying here
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Pete B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Coast Range Serenity
I loved camping at coast range serenity. The property lived up to the name with lots of wildlife and stars to enjoy. Nice little getaway.
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Crystal D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Truly Serene
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Serenity is a short walk from your vehicle, so if your setup relies on the use of your tailgate as a counter, then you'll welcome the table provided. Our hosts provided a sizable tank of well water too, and we were happy not to have to sacrifice our drinking water for dishwashing. Initially dubious of the included 8x8 shade canopy, I was especially grateful for it when surprised by a midnight downpour. The setting is private and feels sufficiently isolated, the shush of a gravel roadway rarely louder than the music of the frog pond. One little frog even visited me at the convenient, odorless loo. Other than passive birds, we met no other wildlife. The few white trees around the flat, level ground offered ideal spacings for tent, fly, clothesline, and hammock. Stickers, nettles, and mosquitoes are low in number: Not so many as to be a nuisance, yet just enough to feel natural. Recommend.
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David J.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
These guys are rock stars. I will come back for years to come and I recommend everyone coming through the area to stay here. James and Patricia are rock stars in our world. Very accommodating.
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Tommie Y.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Quiet, peaceful, beautiful refuge
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Beautiful space with lush grasses and colorful flowers. Camp with toilet is a short walk up the trail. Camp was wonderfully quiet, and the sky was full of stars every night! James and Patricia were attentive to every need, and very friendly. We had so much in common it was uncanny!
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Kairos T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Great Night View
Tent · With pets ·
Coast Range Serenity
The camping site was serene and private. James greeted us, bringing a wheelbarrow to help get our things up the path to it. You should be prepared to rough it, as there is no electric or water, and there is a composting toilet, but it worked fine for us. The stars were stunning.
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Cindy T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Flexible and Accommodating
15 ft campervan ·
special extra overflow space
James and Patricia were a godsend for a last-minute accommodation! Looking forward to trying some of their recommendations. It was good to know that if I needed anything, they were right there!
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Kairos T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Coast Range Serenity
It was a nice campsite as described and the hosts were very sweet as well
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Bhavika B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
James and Patricia were very nice to host me last minute. The place is very quiet and clean. It did fit my van but it’s best for a tent. I hesitated a minute to put up my tent to enjoy a great spot but was a bit on a schedule and slept in the van. Recommended
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Fabrice P.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
We hosted a small retreat on this beautiful campsite. The space was private and serene and we saw blue jays, a baby duck, and woodpecker. They had all the amenities we needed and we loved the small trails surrounding the area. We would definitely host a daylong retreat here again.
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Emily M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Lovely Stay
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
We loved the location! It was very spacious with an above ground fire pit and a provided canopy. There was a pond right off the site and was a fun addition to our stay. The camp hosts checked in a couple times, they were very nice but also gave us space. We definitely recommend this site!
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Xyzleena G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Nice, secluded, and quiet camp spot. Enjoyed the fire pit and potable water.
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Meredith J.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
Secluded oasis
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Great site with plenty of room for you and your gear, and super private to boot. We only stayed a night but would be a great spot to stay for 2-3 days +
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Jeff J.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent ·
Coast Range Serenity
Beautiful space for camping, has trails around the property that are great for walking. Water was provided by hosts which was very nice and helpful, as well as bathroom.
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Abijit M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
Coast Range Serenity
Very nice and secluded. Traffic noise until night.
A
Angela M.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Buxton, Washington, 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 James & Patricia S.

Joined in June 2018
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