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Desert Rose Private Campground
Desert Rose Private Campground
97%
(17)
38mi from Ochoco National Forest · 3 sites
Welcome to our family's Private Campground - The Desert Rose. A boondocking site for you and your family to enjoy!
We have a Yurt, a cabin, 3 RV/Travel trailer pads and 2 tent sites created here and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space yet be all together. You can book the entire campground, or just one of the units. Whether it's just you, or you're bringing a crew, we know you'll love it here!
Our favorite hikes in the Central Oregon area is Smith Rocks and Chimney Rock. The Prineville reservoir is roughly a 12 minute drive and the starry nights here are something to behold.
Up the road is the most unique petting zoo that we recently found! Find it and you might just be able to hold a baby kangaroo!
Boondocking site means there is no hook-ups or running water so you'll want to bring in your own water and heat if you're here in the colder months.
Your four legged furry family members are welcomed! They must be accompanied at all times and not left on the property alone. The dog run is for you to keep closer tabs on them while relaxing, not for leaving them while going into town or enjoying the area. The dirt is very soft and it wouldn't take very long for them to dig under to get out and go looking for you. The cabin or yurt is also not a pet storage area - with no power or AC, pets are not allowed to be left alone in the dwellings.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Katherine
June 2025
2 nights at Desert Rose Private Campground
To find Jacob's, you'll snake back through a rural "neighborhood" for a while -- but then! Just like that! You're alone! In the middle of nowhere! While not 100% remote, it did feel like we had a lot of space and privacy. The land is divided clearly into different spots, which would make it excellent for mixed group camping (e.g. folks in the group could stay in different accommodation types: tent + yurt + wooden goddess). We stayed in the Wooden Goddess and found it to be clean (no cobwebs or dust), equipped with sturdy furniture (basic futon & coffee table), and secure (windows and doors sealed well from the elements). We brought a table to set up an outdoor kitchen for our stay, and thought an outdoor picnic table nearby would have been nice. (There are some tables around the property, so it's probably just a matter of moving tables around?) We loved our stay, and took astrophotography from the property because it was so dark and night sky visibility was great! We did not have to battle extreme heat during our stay, but be warned: there isn't a lot of natural shade nearby, so keep that in mind if you do book in this area!
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Bethany
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Desert Rose Private Campground
Great place! Clean and tidy spaces and private location
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11 ratings · 7 reviews
Ein toller Platz am See mit herrlichem Blick auf Mt. Hook. Steve ist ein super netter Betreiber. Das gesamte Areal ist bestens gepflegt.
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Wolf R.
3 reviews
Have camped here many times. Small, intimate, and beautiful. Hope to keep it that way. Beware of cougars and bears. They rule the roost out there on occassion.
Amy W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· March 2018
Small remote lake with great swimming and wildlife but not much privacy. Sometimes rowdy campers come here to party but other times it’s quiet. Tent sites are all on the lake with nice views.
Emily S.
3 reviews
August 2017
Situated 8 miles from Smith Rock State park the semi-primitive campground has 28 sites equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. There is no running water and only 2 vaulted outhouses. This campground has little to no view of anything and is almost full on the weekends in the summer when the bivy at Smith Rock is at full capacity. Don't make the same mistake we did by showing up late and disperse camping right outside the campground. There is a closure order in place making disperse camping in the area illegal. You'll wake up at 4 in the morning to a very angry camp host and a field full of cows. Cute cows nonetheless.
Elle H.
8 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2017
The reservoir is not great for swimming - pretty mucky and full of algae. Good amenities at the campsites though.
Libby N.
8 years on Hipcamp
October 2015
Skull Hollow is a good basecamp for Smith Rock climbers and other adventurers. The sites are quite large, especially towards the end of the loop. Expect a terrain of juniper and sagebrush, a firepit, picnic table and great star gazing! There is no running water so be sure to pack in your own.
Anna V.
10 years on Hipcamp
June 2015
Smith Rock State Park doesn't allow car/van/RV camping, but Skull Hollow does and it's only 15 min from the park.
Fresh Off T.
10 years on Hipcamp