How do you get to the site at Ranch View Hillside?

4WD recommended. Park at your site.

Are pets allowed at Ranch View Hillside?

Yes — Ranch View Hillside is pet-friendly. On leash.

Are campfires allowed at Ranch View Hillside?

No — campfires are not allowed at Ranch View Hillside. Plan on a camp stove for cooking.

What is the check-in process at Ranch View Hillside?

You'll head straight to your site upon arrival.

What is the cancellation policy at Ranch View Hillside?

Full refund 24 hours before check in time starts.

What time is check-in and check-out at Ranch View Hillside?

Check-in at 3pm. Check-out at 11am.

How far in advance can you book, and how long can you stay at Ranch View Hillside?

Same-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Stay up to 7 nights.

Does Ranch View Hillside have toilets?

No — no toilets at Ranch View Hillside.

Is drinking water available at Ranch View Hillside?

No — no potable water at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have showers?

No — no showers at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have picnic tables?

No — no picnic tables at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have cooking equipment?

No — no cooking equipment at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have a hot tub?

No — no hot tub at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have laundry?

No — no laundry at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have a playground?

No — no playground at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have wifi?

No — no wifi at Ranch View Hillside.

Does Ranch View Hillside have trash disposal?

No — no trash disposal at Ranch View Hillside.

Car/tent camping on the pad with wild berry bushes blooming.

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Ranch View Hillside

Hosted by Clay · Fairview, Wyoming

4 guests max

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26 reviews

Best Hipcamps in Wyoming

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Clay is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Come spend a relaxing time at the base of one of the mountain foothills in stunning Star Valley, WY with a view over a rippling creek below, ranches spread across the valley floor, and watch the sunrise over the mountains on the other side! As the only camper on our 17 acres surrounded by several larger ranches, you will be overlooking part of the old Oregon Trail in the valley below. Above and around you are a rocky hillside covered with wild berry bushes, many songbirds, and larger wildlife like deer, snowshoe hares, elk, foxes, and coyotes. A moose or bear might even wander by. The hillside rises steeply behind you, turning into more mountains as it climbs out of sight. It is generally a quiet rural area about 6 miles from a town with gas, groceries, coffee shops, restaurants, laundromat, camper showers, and other amenities available. There are many trailheads for hiking nearby as well as fishing access to the main river at multiple points across the valley. The Star Valley and Oregon Trail history museums in town provide a fascinating look into the history of this valley. And the largest intermittent spring in the world is a beautiful short hike from a nearby trailhead. In the summer you'll probably hear Red Winged Blackbirds singing in the willows along the creek below and spot brilliant Western Tanagers flitting among the bushes. Bring your binoculars and some patience and you will likely spot a huge variety of other birds as well! This hillside is tucked in the middle of many working ranches so you might see cowboys ride by on horseback, a herd of cows being moved from one pasture to another, or 4 wheelers moving around depending on the time of year. This is a boon-docking site with no water, power, or toilet available. Just lots of nature and views! Plan for pack it in/pack it out and help us keep this spot of nature a place where many people can enjoy the peace of time in the mountains. The parking spot its self is a flat graveled pad suitable for rigs up to a 26 feet in length or tent camping. A small sitting area with a pair of chairs is provided for you to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise if you like. There is a gravel lane that comes up the hill from the paved county road below, and then the campsite sits off to the side of that tucked into a corner of the steep hillside. Family lives in a cabin further up the hillside, but out of both sight and earshot from the campsite. Sadly no campfires due to the danger of a wildfire. Camp stoves are just fine. We love our pets, and yours are welcome! But please keep them on a leash due to the high volume of wildlife in the area, some of which can easily kill a dog. Verizon phones usually have service in this particular spot, other carriers tend to be hit and miss. Plan to check in sometime after 3:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival and check out before 11:00 a.m. so we have a little bit of time in between guests to do any mowing or other maintenance to the site area.Come spend a relaxing time at the base of one of the mountain foothills in stunning Star Valley, WY with a view over a rippling creek below, ranches spread across the valley floor, and watch the sunrise over the mountains on the other side! As the only camper on our 17 acres surrounded by several larger ranches, you will be overlooking part of the old Oregon Trail in the valley below. Above and around you are a rocky hillside covered with wild berry bushes, many songbirds, and larger wildlife like deer, snowshoe hares, elk, foxes, and coyotes. A moose or bear might even wander by. The hillside rises steeply behind you, turning into more mountains as it climbs out of sight. It is generally a quiet rural area about 6 miles from a town with gas, groceries, coffee shops, restaurants, laundromat, camper showers, and other amenities available. There are many trailheads for hiking nearby as well as fishing access to the main river at multiple points across the valley. The Star Valley and Oregon Trail history museums in town provide a fascinating look into the history of this valley. And the largest intermittent spring in the world is a beautiful short hike from a nearby trailhead. In the summer you'll probably hear Red Winged Blackbirds singing in the willows along the creek below and spot brilliant Western Tanagers flitting among the bushes. Bring your binoculars and some patience and you will likely spot a huge variety of other birds as well! This hillside is tucked in the middle of many working ranches so you might see cowboys ride by on horseback, a herd of cows being moved from one pasture to another, or 4 wheelers moving around depending on the time of year. This is a boon-docking site with no water, power, or toilet available. Just lots of nature and views! Plan for pack it in/pack it out and help us keep this spot of nature a place where many people can enjoy the peace of time in the mountains. The parking spot its self is a flat graveled pad suitable for rigs up to a 26 feet in length or tent camping. A small sitting area with a pair of chairs is provided for you to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise if you like. There is a gravel lane that comes up the hill from the paved county road below, and then the campsite sits off to the side of that tucked into a corner of the steep hillside. Family lives in a cabin further up the hillside, but out of both sight and earshot from the campsite. Sadly no campfires due to the danger of a wildfire. Camp stoves are just fine. We love our pets, and yours are welcome! But please keep them on a leash due to the high volume of wildlife in the area, some of which can easily kill a dog. Verizon phones usually have service in this particular spot, other carriers tend to be hit and miss. Plan to check in sometime after 3:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival and check out before 11:00 a.m. so we have a little bit of time in between guests to do any mowing or other maintenance to the site area.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 26 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Back-in site

You will need to be able to pull up a sloped gravel lane from a paved county road and then back into the flat parking pad off to the side.

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Generators allowed

A generator is fine, but please respect quiet time from 9 pm to 7 am.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

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:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

4WD recommended

During your trip

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 26 ft

Come spend a relaxing time at the base of one of the mountain foothills in stunning Star Valley, WY with a view over a rippling creek below, ranches spread across the valley floor, and watch the sunrise over the mountains on the other side! As the only camper on our 17 acres surrounded by several larger ranches, you will be overlooking part of the old Oregon Trail in the valley below. Above and around you are a rocky hillside covered with wild berry bushes, many songbirds, and larger wildlife like deer, snowshoe hares, elk, foxes, and coyotes. A moose or bear might even wander by. The hillside rises steeply behind you, turning into more mountains as it climbs out of sight. It is generally a quiet rural area about 6 miles from a town with gas, groceries, coffee shops, restaurants, laundromat, camper showers, and other amenities available. There are many trailheads for hiking nearby as well as fishing access to the main river at multiple points across the valley. The Star Valley and Oregon Trail history museums in town provide a fascinating look into the history of this valley. And the largest intermittent spring in the world is a beautiful short hike from a nearby trailhead. In the summer you'll probably hear Red Winged Blackbirds singing in the willows along the creek below and spot brilliant Western Tanagers flitting among the bushes. Bring your binoculars and some patience and you will likely spot a huge variety of other birds as well! This hillside is tucked in the middle of many working ranches so you might see cowboys ride by on horseback, a herd of cows being moved from one pasture to another, or 4 wheelers moving around depending on the time of year. This is a boon-docking site with no water, power, or toilet available. Just lots of nature and views! Plan for pack it in/pack it out and help us keep this spot of nature a place where many people can enjoy the peace of time in the mountains. The parking spot its self is a flat graveled pad suitable for rigs up to a 26 feet in length or tent camping. A small sitting area with a pair of chairs is provided for you to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise if you like. There is a gravel lane that comes up the hill from the paved county road below, and then the campsite sits off to the side of that tucked into a corner of the steep hillside. Family lives in a cabin further up the hillside, but out of both sight and earshot from the campsite. Sadly no campfires due to the danger of a wildfire. Camp stoves are just fine. We love our pets, and yours are welcome! But please keep them on a leash due to the high volume of wildlife in the area, some of which can easily kill a dog. Verizon phones usually have service in this particular spot, other carriers tend to be hit and miss. Plan to check in sometime after 3:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival and check out before 11:00 a.m. so we have a little bit of time in between guests to do any mowing or other maintenance to the site area.

4WD recommended

No campfires

No toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

Reviews

100%· 36 reviews

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Review summary
Generated from real Hipcamper reviews
This campsite is favored for its stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location near popular destinations like the Tetons and Yellowstone. While it offers privacy and quiet, some visitors note it's close to a road, which can bring some traffic noise, though earplugs can help with that. The hosts Clay and Sarah are praised for being helpful and communicative, ensuring visitors find their way easily. While there are no lavish amenities, the site provides basics like a table and chairs, making it perfect for self-contained campers.
Candice C.
Tent camped, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Great campsite, easy and convenient. Bring earplugs as you are on the road side and would hear some traffic. And the cows and crickets - but that's all part of the experience!
Eileen T.
Camped in a 16 ft car, Sept 2026.
Recommends
Clay and Sarah are very communicative hosts and gave great directions to the site! Small, private camp spot with a beautiful view, I loved seeing the milky way at night and getting to watch the sun crest the mountains and wake up the whole valley. Only an 1hr35 from the Tetons and the drive is well worth it, with beautiful mountain roads following the Snake River. No amenities really but as a self contained car-camper this was perfect for me. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an affordable, quiet, and beautiful spot near the Tetons and Yellowstone!
Doug S.
Camped in a 20 ft travel trailer, Jul 2026.
Recommends
Perfect place for a quick stopover in the area. Nice view of the valley. Easy parking

Amenities

No fire pits
No toilets
No potable water
No showers
No picnic tables
No electricity hookup
No water hookup
No wifi
No laundry
No trash disposal
No cooking equipment
No hot tub
No playground

Things to know

4WD recommendedPark at your site.
Pet-friendlyOn leash.
No campfiresCampfires aren't permitted here — plan on a camp stove for cooking.
Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
Cancellation policyFull refund 24 hours before check in time starts.
Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 3pm. Check-out at 11am.
Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead. Stay up to 7 nights.