The Wonder of Wy’east

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· Pine Grove, Wasco, Oregon

80 acres hosted by Jeff D.

Welcome to our secret getaway. A place where you can go to truly get away from the world to slow down, breathe deep, and rejuvenate. We bought this 80-acre property out of a love affair with the high desert and the peace, serenity, and beauty that comes with it. It has been our own escape after reading Aldo Leopold's "Sand County Almanac." We go here to watch the clouds dance off Wy'est and Pahto (Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams), listen to the passing geese in the autumn and spring and the howl of the coyotes on a summer night. In the winter we come to soak up sunshine, dry out from the rain, and get space from hectic urbanity. The ravens are active and dance on the wind then and it's nice just to be still and look out over the Cascades. In spring the property comes alive with color from all the wildflowers. The summers are hot and dry, but the rivers nearby are cool and inviting. Between May-September be sure to book a Deschutes rafting trip! About the experience: Enjoy total privacy on this beautiful patch of Earth. The campsite is at the far back of the property half a mile from the road where we have a beautiful clearing with spectacular views of Wy'est (Mt. Hood) and Pahto (Mt. Adams). You are welcome to pitch your tent or park your camper anywhere near the vintage airstream on the property. You're welcome to make use of the fire ring, propane fire pit, adirondack chairs, and of course, the outhouse. The experience of watching the sun fade over the mountains and having the brilliant night sky open up before you while you tend to a campfire is a magical experience that stirs the soul and reminds us what it means to be a human being. The best part...there is not another soul around for miles. About the area: Experience the outdoor paradise that is Central Oregon. Relax, unplug and enjoy stunning views of snow capped volcanoes. Explore the region known for world renowned fly fishing, rafting, cycling, hiking and biking. Our property is located 8 miles from downtown Maupin where there is a market that sells food, firewood, and adult beverages, a local fly fishing shop, and other small restaurants. There are tons of rafting and fishing outfitters in town. Unlike campsites that are closer into town, ours doesn't have a train running at all hours of the night creating a somewhat jarring camping experience. Not to mention the sites in town can get crowded.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Desert

Ranch

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Reviews

95% Recommend58 ratings · 44 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2022

The hills have eyes

First and foremost I appreciate the availability of a place to stay in such a remote part of Oregon. I have very mixed feelings though. I hate leaving a bad review but this place really gave me the creeps. It was completely neglected. Even though the directions stated that there are abandoned trailers and vehicles on the property I didn't realize that they were right at the campsite. Being a single women camping alone I had the creepiest feeling being there. Ontop of that the outhouse door wouldn't lock closed and the wind would creak it open then slam it shut all throughout the night so I kept thinking someone was opening doors. I felt like I was in a horror film about to be a victim. On a side note, the view is beautiful and while the picnic table was absolutely destroyed and none of the amenities were usable I feel that with some actual time and care to put this place back together could make it a pretty spot to stay. It just needs a lot of TLC. My current position thought, is at he current price range it is not worth staying the night when there are plenty of creepy places to stay for free.

Jennifer K.

6 reviews

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· July 2022

1 night stop on our RV trip

We had a nice 1 night stay on this beautiful, secluded property. It got really windy at night and through the morning so I was glad we were in an RV and not a tent. Not sure if that is typical for a clear summer night? The highlights were enjoying a spectacular sunset over Mt. Hood on the property and stopping at White River Falls (about 12 miles away).

Cameron P.

3 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2022

The Milky Way, the mountains! Beautiful, secluded high desert setting. We spent the majority of our time watching the pair of Western Kingbirds feed their three babies in the nest near the campsite. <3 Loved them. There's little shade and few wind breaks, so mid-summer high desert weather could be a bit brutal, unless you bring your canopy. We also found that the picnic table and grills were unusable, so bring your own cooktops and table space. We had a lovely time nevertheless and would love to come back another time!

Becky E.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Absolute beauty and solitude

This property is absolutely stellar for secluded camping. We encountered nary a soul unless we went into town. Our neighbors consisted or a rather crotchety pair of birds who were caring for newborns (no judgement…been there!) in the tree near where we parked our camper. The view of the mountains paired with the sunsets, moon rises, and sunrises made for a seriously dreamy venue for reflection, meditation, or, as in our case, recuperation. We were there in mid July so it was pretty darn hot and although there are rivers all over, unless you love to rappel or have a river rafting date planned, the water is not easily accessible save for a rather steep trek at the local falls. Our mildewy coastal selves made due with a few hours of AC during the hottest part of the day but also found that a hammock made the most of the breezes as well. We brought our two dogs and though we had heard there was a neighbor dog that likes to visit, we saw no other animals though we did hear coyotes in the early morning. The dogs enjoyed the freedom though I would caution that you check them for grass seed and “foxtails” regularly during the summer, at least. Neal was readily available by text for any concerns or questions (we had none, just wanted to swoon over the sunsets with someone who “got it”) Neal was upfront about there being other vehicles currently on the property that he is working at having removed. Other than occupying a rather shady spot, they detract not a bit from the view

Catherina T.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Top 5 lifetime sunset

Took the family (3 kids and dog) to This is a gorgeous spot. Lots of space and lots of privacy. We watched the mountain during the day and the stars at night. Nice fire ring with comfy chairs at the site. Easy drive to Maupin. Outhouse is clean. And we saw one of the best sunsets ever over mt hood.

James B.

3 reviews

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· July 2022

Beautiful spot. Views of two mountains. Very quiet. Heard coyotes yipping at sunset. Easy to find.

Paula S.

6 reviews

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· July 2022

Remote and beautiful

Very remote, very beautiful. Stars were amazing.

Lee C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2022

Big Views

The views are awesome! The location was perfect for our route and we really enjoyed our stay.

Andew N.

4 reviews

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· June 2022

Beautiful property with amazing views. This was a great escape and I would highly recommend camping here.

Crystal M.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2022

Just overall solid. If you have a small car, maybe not but we had a camper van with only road tires and we were good. Great views!!!

Michael J.

3 reviews

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· June 2022

Great host!

I actually didn’t get to stay due to weather, but the host was super great to work with.

David B.

2 reviews

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· May 2022

Slow down and connect with nature

It was such a delight to stay at Neal’s site. It was exactly as described. Very bumpy road heading in so take it slow! The gnome in the outhouse was a fun touch as well. It was wonderful to wake up to the birds singing and fall asleep to the coyotes greeting the night. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to disconnect from the world and our busy lives. This space creates an opportunity to rest, relax, and restore.

Jackie B.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2022

Relaxing weekend.

We had a very relaxing weekend in our camper van! It was a quick weekend getaway form Portland we just stayed on the property and took it easy. Sadly, the weather didn't let us see all of Hood or any of Adams but it was still beautiful scenery and it smelled great after a rain! The directions were good, the outhouse was clean, no issues at all!

Miles C.

5 reviews

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· May 2022

Awesome camping!

Awesome spot to camp, easy to find, with beautiful views of the stars! The bathroom was very nice as well. Would love to stay here again!

Kent D.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2022

This site is very secluded and private with beautiful views of Mt hood. There are comfortable chairs to set up around the bbq/fire pit, plenty of room and options to pitch a tent, and the outhouse is clean/well maintained. One warning, it is quite exposed and the wind in the afternoon/evening was quite strong. It presented quite a challenge to our large car camping tent.

Toru M.

2 reviews

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· March 2022

Van camping with dogs.

Neal’s land is amazing and what I would call the perfect location to spend a few nights. It’s very secluded, like I’m not sure if anyone was within a few miles. It was very quite and dark. We were there on some perfect days, it did get windy our last night but that was fine. The road from the gate to the camping area was bumpy but should be manageable for any vehicle. We brought our van and 3 small, energetic dogs. They had unlimited sniffs and roamed around freely, they were so happy. Neal was on top of an accidental message and made sure I knew how to get to the site, it’s not too tricky but the gate could be missed, I guess. Just an all around top notch experience, would love to spend some time here again.

Kristopher K.

7 reviews

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· November 2021

Our stay was absolutely wonderful. This is a special place, and absolutely want to return. We ended our work week there, and left on Sunday totally relaxed and filled with gratitude for being in such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing it with us!

Anna C.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2021

Truly awesome.

Secluded withe Double Mtn Views is aptly named. Oregon dessert with awe inspiring views of Mt Hood. The stars at night are competing with NO other light and are mesmerizing. And Neal couldn’t be any more accommodating. Extended our stay to 3 nights to bike and raft.

David B.

5 reviews

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· October 2021

Wonderful stay and views

Our stay was great-very private and beautiful land. Gorgeous view of Mt. Hood and the birds and coyotes were magnificent. Neal was super responsive and picked up the phone when we had a question. A short drive to Maupin and wonderful day of fly fishing. We’ll be back and can’t wait to see what he does next.

Adrienne K.

6 reviews

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· September 2021

Very secluded!! Views were beautiful for sunset and sunrise! Very clean bathroom. It was a large space and beautiful!

Urysaray S.

3 reviews

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· September 2021

Loved it

Listening to coyotes at night and early morning on this beautiful land was magical.

Amanda G.

2 reviews

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· September 2021

Great experience, beautiful views, and a peaceful setting. I highly recommend staying at Neal's property - Neal was a good communicator, the site is exactly as described, views in all directions, and it has a very relaxing feel to it. The neighbor's friendly dog Loki hung out for hours too

Matt N.

14 reviews

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· September 2021

This is a great place to camp. We loved how quiet it was out there.

Amy M.

5 reviews

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· September 2021

Views and gnomes and coyotes oh my

I loved this property! This was my ideal version of camping: secluded in the middle of nowhere with a store 10 minutes away. The site was well kept thanks to Neal and other considerate Hip Campers and it was so nice to have an outhouse. I especially appreciated the detail of the outhouse gnome who we affectionately named Poop Gnome. My partner is a bearded man who described himself as “standing a majestic 5’ 4” prior to us meeting (Tinder success story lol) and I have always called him my gnome. In the almost 5 years together we come across gnomes in the weirdest places and it tells us we’re in the right place. The views were stunning, albeit a touch smoky, but we would absolutely stay there again. We got to hear a beautiful symphony of coyotes in the morning and it is something I will never forget.

Jisaela T.

5 reviews

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· August 2021

Neal’s property is absolutely gorgeous! Neal was quick to respond to any questions I had and the property is exactly as described.

Jill S.

5 reviews

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· August 2021

A great view with amazing starry night. Enjoyed being alone out in the nature, and still had a good LTE reception (if that's important to you). Like the other reviews said, the drive way is pretty bumpy and uneven so would not be good for cars with low clearance or rear attachments. Stayed for two nights: the first night was very windy & cloudy and lots of sand and dirty blew in over night and the next day while I was away. You may not want to keep much inside the tent (or actually pack up the tent) while you are out and about, so that it's easier to clean the tent when you return . Second evening and next morning was very calm, quiet, and star gazed and saw several shooting stars during the Perseid Meteor Shower season! Definitely recommended for those who appreciate a private stay and beautiful starry nights (check the weather forecast!!)

Junichi S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2021

Love it

Great spot. Went for the Perseid Meteor Shower and it was phenom. Super dark, away from everyone. Second time visiting, would go again

Matthew C.

3 reviews

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· August 2021

Great place secluded to relax. We'll definitely stay there again when we're in the area.

Federico C.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

Desert horizon

After hiking up around amazing Mt Hood with epic views, this site was a pleasant change of scenery. The desert landscape and wide open horizon is gorgeous. It’s easy to find, far enough off a lightly trafficked highway so road noise is minimal. The site is nice and flat and the outhouse is clean and doesn’t smell. There’s a vintage airstream and a camper that don’t look like they’ve been used for decades and plenty of junk around them. If that were cleaned up this site would be perfect.