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Towering Tamaracks

Hosted by Matt · Baker City, Oregon
3 sites · Tent · 20 acres
95%
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20 reviews
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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Private sites
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Heavily forested mountain property way off the grid in the Elkhorn Mts and borders National Forest. Enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, hammocking, watching wild animals, star gazing, etc. Sorry, no sounds of the city. Host will send you driving directions that need to be printed. There is a short hike (4 to 5 minutes) to each camp site from the Common Parking area, so I suggest packing as lightly as possible. Feel free to use the supplied cart to carry your gear. Campers have also enjoyed kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, and the mountain biking trails at Phillips Lake, which is a little over eight miles from TT. For trails, visit Trailforks.com and search Phillips Lake. Trails range from Easy to Black Diamond. This area used to have train tracks nearby, thus the road name Old Trestle Lane. Legend has it that "there's gold in them there hills". Visit nearby gold mining town, Sumpter (about 45 minute drive), while you're here. There is an authentic gold dredge you can walk through or you can schedule a steam powered train ride. http://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org/index.html If you don't mind the hour drive, explore the history of Baker City and check out the Oregon Trail Museum just outside of town.
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TT2

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
TT2 is accessed from the "Main" trail and is about a 4 minute easy hike from the parking/outhouse area. Feel free to use the trail cart to move your supplies to your camp site. It has two level tent spots, but you can pitch it anywhere you like in the immediate area. All the campsites are far enough away from each other that you won't see other campers on the mountain, but you may see them on the trails. The dimensions of the leveled spots are approximately 12x12 and 9x10 feet. This site gets full late afternoon and evening sun. There are many trees available for hammocking. There is a fire pit with a metal cooking grill on top. TT2 has "fair" cell service (I get one bar).
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No potable water
Pets allowed
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TT3

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
TT3 is accessed from the "Main" trail and is about a 4 minute easy hike from the parking/outhouse area. Feel free to use the trail cart to move your supplies to your camp site. It has two leveled tent spots, but there is plenty of room for a third, so pitch it anywhere you like in the immediate area. All the campsites are far enough away from each other that you won't see other campers on the mountain, but you may see them on the trails. The dimensions of the leveled spots are approximately 15x13 and 10x10 feet. This site gets late afternoon and evening sun. There are trees available for hammocking. There is a fire pit with a metal cooking grill. This site has "good" cell service (I get two bars).
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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TT4

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
TT4 is the highest campsite on the property at ~5500' and is the furthest from the parking/outhouse area (about 5 minute easy hike). Feel free to use the trail cart to move your supplies to your camp site. The site has room for two tents, but you can pitch one anywhere you like in the immediate area. All the campsites are far enough away from each other that you won't see other campers on the mountain, but you may see them on the trails. The dimensions of the tent spots are approximately 11x11 and 8x8 feet. This site gets a lot of shade with filtered sun all day. There are many tree options for hammocking. There is one fire pit with a metal cooking grill. TT4 has "very good" cell service (I get three bars).
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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95% Recommend33 ratings · 20 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
TT4
This was a great spot! My husband and I stayed here as a pit stop on our way to Washington and we're so happy we did! The weather was perfect for us and nobody else was camping around, so it was so nice and quiet and peaceful. The directions that Matt recommended we print out made it easy to find, as well. From the communal space, the hike to TT4 only took us 2 mins, but we're avid hikers from Colorado so it was easy peasy. The drive up was also not bad; less than a handful of spots with some dips/bumps/gravel patches that should be easy to navigate even if you don't have high clearance (but if you've ever driven trails in the Rocky Mountains, then this should be a breeze for ya lol). There were even gallons of water and a shovel waiting for us at the campsite, though there were fire restrictions while we were there. All around great spot to spend some time at while passing through!
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Erin S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Towering Tamaracks
Tent · Group trip ·
TT3
So so beautiful- definitely worth the drive. Check your email for instructions, Matt is pretty on top of the communications. Highly recommend printing out the map/instructions, makes for a quicker, safer journey. Overall, great experience!
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Zoey M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Beautiful wooded and secluded area
TT2
This was a gorgeous property with lots of places to hike. Farther from the water than I expected but my time there was short and didn’t feel the need to go. Be warned the pack in pack out is real! I should have listened. Even though I slimmed down my gear it was tough. Should’ve packed like a backpacking trip. The road was not bad. The last mile or two was a little tricky. I feel like with careful driving a passenger car could make it. Overall very peaceful minus the neighbors down the draw logging. Matt answered my questions promptly and was very informative.
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Kelly B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
TT2
Tent · With pets ·
TT2
We really enjoyed camping here and enjoying the wildlife. It's perfectly tucked away from "civilization." There is uphill and down hill hiking both ways to the campsite, but perfectly manageable with the equipment provided. We'd recommend to anyone looking to get a way.
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Jessica K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
TT3
Amazing spot to camp! Big sites, gorgeous views, and a great group camp setup. I'd recommend staying here to anyone passing through the area!
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Megan R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
TT2
TT2
It is tucked back into the forest quite a bit which we loved that off the beaten path feeling. The TT2 site was clean and in its own little valley which made it feel secluded from the others. Recommend to bring the bare minimum for the hike back. If you were to bring a lot of stuff the trail would be very challenging.
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Federico L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Pack in Pack out
Tent ·
TT3
Great property well off the beaten path. Matt is very accommodating and welcoming. Pack light for hauling gear on the trail!
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Bryan A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
TT3
Very private and quiet with beautiful views. The campsite was large with plenty of space and a nice fire pit. Matt was responsive and helpful with our questions before and during the trip. We received detailed instructions on how to get there and it was even a pretty drive.
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Lisa M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Dog freedom
Tent · With pets ·
TT2
Great site perfect for backpacking my dog was happy with the off leash option
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Laura S.
3 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2024
Didn't plant our tent
Tent · With kids ·
TT2
The trail is not passenger vehicle friendly, the signs say that, the host assures you can drive around the bumps. Luckily we took a truck and our friends weren't there yet. Got our first handful of stuff out and started on the trail and turned around The description for TT2 said "easy hike." Narrow goat-like trail headed uphill is not easy. Especially for 6 people worth of stuff. It could have been ok if you were lightweight backpacking. I also asked how the mosquitos were and that was understated as well. It was 75% air 25% mosquitos.
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Ashlynn C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent · With pets ·
TT2
Great site. Private and well maintained. Do be advised and check weather as the last bit into the parking area brings you up a dirt road and back down. If it were raining we might not have made it even with awd.
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Mike S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
TT2
Amazing experience. Matt was very responsive and gave excellent directions and provided assistance with any questions I had. He even researched my 2wd to ensure I can make it to the campsite (no issues). This is a hidden gem. So is Phillips lake nearby for paddle boarding and a lovely shoreline trail. 10/10 recommend.
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Priscilla G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
TT3
If you’re looking for a remote spot that’s beautiful with access to outdoor fun and a host that’s quick to answer and very friendly, this spot is a keeper! My only suggestion would be that, if you have a dog that can only be off leash with a solid bit of distance between sites, these are a little closer together than I expected. Despite having a second night on leash, we had a great stay and would 100% come again.
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Madeleine B.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Towering Tamaracks
It was beautiful up there, but very hard to find and get there.
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Riley W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
22 ft Class B ·
Towering Tamaracks
Great and remote location. We drove a high clearance 4x4 but a capable driver non 4x4 standard clearance vehicle could make it, with cautious and smart driving practices.
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John R.
30 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Towering Tamaracks
My group had the pleasure of meeting Matt and only had kind things to say about him! He provides plenty of information about how to get to the sites. It’s an interesting spot, feels very remote and the nearby lake is quite fun. The walk from the parking spot to the site was definitely an experience but honestly added to it all. This is a great spot with a great host.
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Hilary V.
17 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Beautiful and Remote
Tent ·
Towering Tamaracks
My friends and I loved this site!! The drive up was beautiful, and the site itself was clean, well laid out, private, and had stunning views. We underestimated the commute and made it JUST before dark, but navigation on-site was simple with our flashlights and the motion lights placed on the trail. Trust in Matt’s directions and you’ll get there just fine! I’d say the camp was about an hour from baker city, so be prepared for that drive.
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Maggie A.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2022
Use 4WD... its not pride that hurts
Tent ·
Towering Tamaracks
For starters the location is to die for. If you are looking for back in the woods and all to yourself then pick Matt's place. But let's be crystal clear on the term backwoods... do not think your Civic or 2WD beater will make it, you will not. It is worth every moment of the drive back and short hike to camp. The sites are great size and clear. If the fire ban is lifted, bring your own wood. It is damp in the trees and too far from town for a "oops" drive back. The main site is clean and the outhouse is a God send. The shower works well and has good pressure to quick clean off an item or person if needed. Be clear on your upcoming weather pattern before even driving over the entrance dam, there is spotty cell service but weather will change on a dime. I look forward to going back for sure, it was an adventure to say the least.
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Alex A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
Towering Tamaracks
We enjoyed our time at Towering Tamaracks! It was a nice getaway, and I loved the hippie shower.
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Traci L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Towering Tamaracks
Great Place to stay for the night, very nice site and remote.
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Hezekiah C.
4 years on Hipcamp

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Baker City, Baker, 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 Matt W.

Joined in December 2020

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