8 acres hosted by Lee Z.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Paddling
Swimming
Natural features
Swimming hole
Field
Wetlands
Farm
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96% Recommend140 ratings · 62 reviews
Lee was a warm and welcoming host. He was very hospitable and flexible with scheduling. His campsite is beautiful and very relaxing. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pollinator Pond. I would definitely recommend.
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Ceci S.
2 reviews
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· May 2022
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
What an awesome awesome place! Beautiful sunset, perfect layout, and wonderful place for good memories made. We got to chat with the owner, Lee for a while. He is so passionate about his work there! Can't wait to go back!
Angela K.
8 years on Hipcamp
We really enjoyed the host and our time here with family. The host are very catering to any needs you may have which made this stay worth wild. We enjoyed all the trees and scenery here including the pond.
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Crystal H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
What a great site this was!
Albie R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2022
Tent ·
Pollinator Pond
Lee^s place was great! Really beautiful! Our camping spot was perfect! Lee is a wonderful host! The pond was beautiful as were all of the wild flowers! I plan on returning again next time I'm in Waxahachie!
Linda G.
6 reviews
The spot was idyllic, with string lights and a fire pit and a great spot for tent camping. The pond was lovely and the evening was beautiful.
Our host Lee was fantastic and accommodating (he even brought us fresh duck eggs!) and very helpful and friendly. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was pleasant and when we got our car stuck (a surprise heavy amount of rain the night before + city car with no rear wheel drive) he hopped into the driver seat, maneuvered it to a good spot, and then used his truck to tow us out. Truly outside his range of duties and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Overall, would recommend to anyone wanting a chill camping spot with a nice evening view and a great host. Would definitely camp here again.
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Reagan D.
2 reviews
Wild flower pond. Cared for land. A place worth visiting.
Corrie B.
17 reviews
small property, in middle of township, very noisy at night.
People mowing lawn all day and water motor running.
does not give feel that we are outside city life.
House is right in front, and campers have no restrooms.. it is just weired feeling, at least make proper compostable toilet
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Mohan G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2022
Tent ·
Pollinator Pond
Great spot for a little get away for the weekend. Not too far from DFW and close enough to waxahachie if you’re like us and forget important items like food for dinner. You will hear all the wildlife around and gun range close enough to hear the shots, but it wasn’t very loud. We didn’t make it back over to Maypearl but there was a little brewery and BBQ joint off the main drag that looked like fun.
Overall great experience
Garrett D.
3 years on Hipcamp
The experience wasn't the best partially due to the weather being so hot, but also partially due to the fire ants that were around the fire pit. We ended up leaving very late due to reaction to the fire ants only to find that the gate was closed and we had to get out of the car in the dark and find out how to open it. Despite asking earlier in the evening if the game would remain open just in case. We were very close to a number of homes which wasn't bad but the neighbor's dogs were barking the entire night non-stop. This is the end of the negatives however, as given a season where it is green. I bet this is a lovely campsite, the ducks and geese were really fun to watch and we repeatedly got fish from the pond time after time. Time. There are a number of wind chimes around the property that give it a really cool vibe. All in all we honestly felt like it was a bit expensive for a site with no electricity and no water being where it was.
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Melanie Q.
3 years on Hipcamp
I took my son to pollinator pond for his very first camping trip, and we had a great time!
First off, the pond is great. It has ducks, geese, and plenty of small fish to catch. Perfect for kids. The camping spots are separated by about 50 to 100 yards, so you get plenty of room. Small trees offer some limited shade. The tent spots are soft, and free of any significant stones, and you have several options at each spot. Although there is a gorilla cart available to transfer your stuff, it is a bit of an uphill/downhill affair over a minimum of 50 yards, And possibly 200 yards, over pasture-like terrain from the parking spot to your site. It took us several trips just for two people, so be aware, you are not going to just drive up to your spot. All of the spots are across the pond from the owners home.
Lee is friendly, and a great host, who works hard at keeping the pond in good shape.
We used the little paddle boat to explore the pond, and had a great time doing it. My son and I each pulled out several tiny bass just a few steps from our camping spot. It was great too.
That said, I can tell you there is a VERY popular firing range nearby. It opens at 7:30 in the morning, and closes at around 10 PM.
Also nearby, are about 75 nocturnal roosters, who crow in unison, continually. Finally, is what sounds like two or three German shepherds nearby who bark at the roosters for crowing. We still had a great time, but we will stick to the state parks in the future.
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Michael A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Fantastic piece of land and private. It was wonderful waking to the quacking ducks and neighbors roosters. I’ll be back!
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Michael S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
This was a nice campsite situated right next to a pond. Lots of ducks and you could hear the sound of neighboring chicken coops. Considering how close it is to DFW, the night sky was pretty dark. There were some nice fire pits and the host provided firewood. I would definitely stay here again.
John B.
15 reviews
Recommends
· December 2021
Lovely property and yummy honey and duck eggs! Lee is working hard on his property and I’ll definitely stay here again!
Jennifer M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
It was my first time camping and I went with my kids & Lee was great. The views was beautiful and we all really enjoyed ourselves.
Deli D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
Lee was an incredible host. There is some fun fishing, paddle boat, and kayaks for people to enjoy. The property has a lot of random neighbors and unfortunately you could hear their loud parties and barking dogs through out the night so it's not as peaceful as we expected. It's easy to find and about an hour from North Dallas.
Kevin C.
2 reviews
Lee was super accommodating and friendly, campsites were perfect and there was plenty of privacy. The pond and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful.
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Koty H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Lee was the best host so nice and very accommodated the land is absolutely beautiful. If you like tent camping that is the best place to go. I absolutely loved it and will be going back. Thank you Lee see you again soon!!!
Stacey R.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2021
Nice place. Enjoyed the pond and view from campsite.
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Zack B.
2 reviews
Place was great and Lee was super accommodating. Close enough to the metroplex for a quick getaway but far enough for some peace and quiet. Would recommend.
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Ryan M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
It is a nice place to camp
Anuroop D.
2 reviews
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· July 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
Lee was a great host. His site is a nice little getaway from the city. My young girls enjoyed the paddle boat and all the ducks and geese on the land. We were able to utilize our rooftop tent and in a private area.
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Jimmy E.
4 reviews
The stay was amazing, Lee was so incredibly helpful (even when we got stuck in the mud). Our children LOVED fishing and paddle boating on the pond; we even caught 3 fishes! The site was beautiful, easy to find and even though it’s off of a main road you feel so tucked away in the mountains! We will be going back for sure!
Jessica C.
4 years on Hipcamp
We didn’t get to stay because it rained so much the days prior that the grass was like a marsh. However, I would like to give it a try again in the future.
Katie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
Lee was such a great Host and has BEAUTIFUL land. Even though it was very rainy & muddy we had SO much fun.
Madisen C.
4 years on Hipcamp
This place is so close to Dallas, but feels like a far away getaway. At first glance, the property may not seem like much, especially to a veteran camper. But throughout my day staying here, I came to truly appreciate the pond and all the creatures living in and around it.
The property is beautiful, with lots of trees and shrubs, and of course the pond in the center of everything. There’s a number of ducks and a couple of geese living on the property, which are so fun to watch as they go about their day.
This location I think is particularly good for anyone trying to get into camping but are maybe intimidated by the process. It’s always a 10 minute max walk to your car if you need anything, but you still feel like you’re out in nature, a part of the ecosystem around you. I think even veteran campers would enjoy the location as a relaxed, laid back getaway from society.
The owner, Lee is very kind and fun to talk to if you’re interested. He puts a ton of time and effort into maintaining the space and helping provide the best experience. Lee, I respect the vision and will be back 👌🏻
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Evan B.
4 years on Hipcamp
To start, it's a beautiful property! We enjoyed our stay immensely. The honeybee tour was well done and educational. The pond is clean, with a paddle boat and kayaks, which were awesome good fun. The restroom facilities were well-maintained, considering it was all outdoors. The ground is clay, so do bring extra blankets/mats or air mattress for sleep if you cant tolerate it. Overall it was a wonderful camping experience, we'll definitely be back soon!
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Lindi H.
4 years on Hipcamp
We had a phenomenal visit! Loved our stay at Pollinator Pond. Definitely recommend! You’ll be equally wowed by the charm of this spot and its gracious host, Lee. Meeting him and strolling the idyllic landscape for the “honeybee banter” tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Idyllic beauty abounds—wildflowers, butterflies, and frogs reward the keen observer. The ducks really give this place character. Some really nice touches here, like the windchimes hanging from the trees (see if you can guess what they’re made from)! We really enjoyed renting the kayaks too. So happy we found this hidden gem just a hop, skip, and jump away from Dallas. It turned out to be just the getaway we were looking for and even better than we’d dreamed.
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Kellie R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2021
Group trip ·
Pollinator Pond
I had an amazing stay. Lee was a terrific host. The property was beautiful. I invited couple friends for breakfast and we all plan to return. Thank you!!!
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Donna B.
2 reviews
Absolutely stunning property, very nice owners
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Zachary G.
2 reviews
Location
Waxahachie, Ellis, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Lee Z.
Joined in October 2020Things to do nearby
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