Creature Camp

100%

77 reviews

· Ashland City, Cheatham, Tennessee · 5 acres

Hosted by Brett H.

Onsite RV/trailer

· 2 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Brett is a Star Host

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** For photo/video shoots, please inquire to book on the site AVVAY. Not here. Thanks!! Sleep amongst a variety of wild and weird creature sculptures in a campsite like no other. A secluded hilltop property on 5 acres of trees, an easy 20 minute drive to Nashville. We have great sunsets up here on the hill, a peaceful little dead-end road. The campsite is at corner of our property, tucked just out of sight of our house a couple hundred feet away. You can even get a painted wood cutout version of your favorite creatures from Brett! (see extras and message us for availability) Stay in our camper, a 1963 Shasta, remodeled by us. We removed all of the old broken camper stuff and it is now a simple, colorful room inside, with a full size bed and some fun funky art from our collection. Enjoy an old VHS movie on the little tv, or some classic cassettes in the tape recorder.Sleep amongst a variety of wild and weird creature sculptures in a campsite like no other. A secluded hilltop property on 5 acres of trees, an easy 20 minute drive to Nashville. There are great sunsets up here on the hill, a peaceful little dead-end road. The campsite is at corner of the property, tucked just out of sight of my house a couple hundred feet away. You can even get a painted wood cutout version of your favorite creatures! (see extras and message for availability) Stay in my camper, a 1963 Shasta. I removed all of the old broken camper stuff and it is now a simple, colorful room inside, with a full size bed and some fun funky art from my collection. Enjoy an old VHS movie on the little tv, or some classic cassettes in the tape recorder. The accomodations are minimal but functional. There's electricity, lights and outlets for charging etc. There's a cooler, fan, a electric cooktop, electric teapot, and mini-fridge. Also some cookware and dishes, and press-pot for coffee. Cook up some dinner on the propane grill outside. There is no indoor plumbing, but a large water jug and bucket for washing up, as well as a container for drinking water (we will provide 2 gallons of fresh drinking water in a glass containter upon arrival but you will be on your own after that) Well-water is available at a spigot near the camper. An air conditioner is available to keep you cool, and a space heater to warm you up. There's a firepit just outside with plenty of places to sit. Firewood is available for sale (see extras). The equally wild and weird outhouse and outdoor shower (with on demand hot water!) is just a few steps down hill in the trees. T.P. and soap included. You can buy supplies and food at a big-box store just a few minutes down the road. There are plenty of places to hike etc out this way, our favorites are Beaman Park, Bells Bend Park, and the Bi-Centennial Bicycle Trail in Ashland City. Well-behaved pets are allowed but please keep them leashed. Be sure to give me a heads up to let me know what furry friends will be joining you :) *** WINTER NOTE--- During the winter months, depending on the weather, the shower and outdoor spigot may not be available due to freezing temps. I will try to keep it available as long as possible. I will still provied jugs of water for drinking and washing up, the heater keeps things cozy in the camper, so no worries there. Feel free to check with us about the shower status.

What to expect

Onsite RV/trailer

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Following the methods from the infamous "Humanure Handbook" , I have a simple but foolproof compost toilet. Wood shavings are provided to cover toilet waste, providing a stink-free outhouse. Waste is later composted.

Pets allowed

On leash. *Please send us a message with a heads up on what furry friends will be joining you. Well-behaved pets are allowed but please keep them leashed. The road is quiet but close by, so best to be safe. I have a friendly dog but she tends to keep to herself most of the time.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs. I will provide 2 gallons or so of drinking water in a glass containter in the camper. you will be on your own after that. there is well water available from the spigot, but we recommend drinking elsewhere. Supplies are available a few minutes down the road.

Showers available

Hot water . Shower amongst the trees with hot water on demand via a propane water heater.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Private, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. An electric cooktop is provided, and there's a gas grill outside. There is some cookware, dishes, and a coffee pot. There is no sink, but a large blue water jug with a bucket underneath for cleaning up, and more access to water at the spigot outside.

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Follow the

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Creature Art!good

$75.00

Get a painted plywood cutout version of your favorite creature(s), made by Brett! approx 18in x 18in. Message us for availability :)

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. Plenty of kindling too :)

Reviews

100% Recommend90 ratings · 77 reviews

Ambrosha G.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

We will be back!

We loved Creature Camp! The art is amazing and the camper is comfy and so cute inside. The shower is hot and such a great option! We will definitely be back! And Brett was very responsive.

Ambrosha G.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

This place was magical. The energy from the art carried us through the weekend. Thank you so much for sharing this place!

Faron L.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

I love creature camp so very much. I consider it one of my most sacred spots to visit. As a writer, perching on top of that big hill amongst the trees and heathens is the greatest retreat, the greatest invitation to imagine otherwise. So much gratitude to Brett for sharing that mystical place and spurring artists like to create. Love y’all!

Annmarie W.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

With pets

We had the best experience here. The creatures are really fun and cute. The host was very responsive to messages AND he jump started my son’s car! I absolutely loved that outdoor shower! Showering along side nature was kind of freeing! My only complaint is the interior lighting could use a boost! It will be hard to find a camp ground that is as cool as this place

Taryn F.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2023

Creature Comforts

What didn’t stand out?! The RV was wonderful and spacious, the bed was great, and the amenities for camping were amazing. THE OUTDOOR HEATED SHOWER! - was to die for. The creatures were such a wonderful additive. Our imagination flourished here. The late nights in the RV watching some of the immaculate curated VHS selection on the old school 2-n-1 TV was a throwback to our childhood we didn’t know we needed. Brett was very responsive and thoughtful! We even bought a few of the pieces to remember our trip by! Will definitely be back! Absolutely in love with the space and PEANUT!

Emma C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2023

Great

With pets

I really enjoyed my stay. I was surprised how well the showers worked and how everything worked out.

Location

Ashland City, Cheatham, Tennessee, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking