77% (11 reviews)
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Seann
2 weeks ago
3 nights at Antelope Basecamp
I had a great time hunkering down waiting out the weather while cycling through. The cabins are small and cozy, and the bathrooms are clean. Brandie was very welcoming and I had no issues, a very pleasant stay.
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Duncan
2 weeks ago
18 ft travel trailer
This site is beautiful, very quiet and in a lovely and scenic part of Oregon near the painted hills. Dickse was friendly and helpful in providing information and welcomed us warmly. I would highly recommend this Hipcamp site.
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Janet
2 weeks ago
2 nights at Antelope Basecamp
October 2025 We went to the Antelope basecamp to stargaze and we saw Comets! It is a dark sky area AND there are heated cabins. In October it is cold at night. We liked so many details minimizing light pollution - like red lights outside at night, and fluorescent bits of glass in the walkways so you can see at night. The campfire is a nice area where we talked to other travelers. The bathrooms were very clean and warm. We loved the visit and will come again. Looking forward to next year to see the planned improvements.
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Blue
2 weeks ago
1 night at Antelope Basecamp
A frame house was so warm and cozy getting into the colder months. Everyone was so friendly. The bathrooms were nice and clean. Was the perfect getaway :)
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Scott
2 weeks ago
1 night at Antelope Basecamp
The Antelope camp is a very nice arrangement, with a new bathrooms & showers building. My cabin was cozy & warm. Another building is being built next to the bathhouse. The starry sky was wonderful, well worth staying up later & getting bundled up for the 35ish temps. I was there for the October new moon. The chair from the cabin made a nice semi-recliner for leaning back for great sky viewing. I got in late, nearly 10, & was greeted by a herd of deer that weren't at all concerned by my presence. Next time I will stay for 2 nights because there are some really interesting things to see nearby.
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Michelle
3 weeks ago
2 nights at Antelope Basecamp
We really enjoyed our stay at Antelope Basecamp. Everything is newly updated and super cute and cozy. The shared bathrooms have showers! Star viewing was amazing!! The town is practically a ghost town and there is no store anywhere around so pack everything you need! The fire pit was super nice and kept burning easily. There were so many cute details like the glow in the dark pebbles inlaid in the pathways. The cabins look tiny on the outside but feel roomy inside. The host was super responsive and helpful. Cabins are affordable.
Check out Clarno National Monument about 30 minutes between Antelope and Fossil. Absolutely gorgeous rocks mountains and a nice hiking trail.
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Jennifer
3 weeks ago
1 night at Antelope Basecamp
This is a sweet little cabin community in beautiful central Oregon canyonland! Our cabin, #9, was clean and just as shown in the pics. We spent the day at nearby Cove Pallisades State Park and then stargazed outside our cabin at night. The lovely sunrise over the hills the next morning was the cherry on top.
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Tammy
3 weeks ago
2 nights at Antelope Basecamp
We loved the cabins, they looked great, and were clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were modern and clean. Locking key pads for the bathhouse. Cement walkways with glow in the dark rocks to help in navigation at night. A beautiful community fire pit with chairs. An up and coming breakfast area. Covered patio with an honor fridge (as there are no amenities in Antelope).
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Christopher
3 weeks ago
1 night at Antelope Basecamp
This place was amazing! I will definitely be back. Cozy A-frames, beautiful surrounding, kind hosts. Incredible place in an incredible space.
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Nicole
October 2025
With pets
The cabins were clean and cozy and just wonderful! The bathrooms are also great. We had a rainy day, and with the sheltered porch we were able to cook dinner (we brought a camp stove) and stay dry. When the rain slowed down, we enjoyed the fire pit and Brandie built a nice campfire for us! We had clouds, so didn't get to enjoy the stars, but we will be back! This property is lovingly cared for and it shows that so much thought has gone into it. We are excited to return and see the vision continue to grow. We enjoyed exploring the nearby rocks at John Day National Monument- Clarno Unit, and loved this area!
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Shane
October 2025
Tent
The host was great, the space was great, the scenery was great and the area was great. Will definitely be staying here again.
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Ellie
October 2025
16 ft car
Great views! Lots of room to explore, caught it right before the snow came in late October! Thank you Bonnie!
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Natalia
October 2025
With pets
We had clear communication with the host. The place is more beautiful than it looks in the photos. The cabins are divine, clean, and cozy. They have heating and air conditioning. The bathrooms are very adequate and tidy.
Pet friendly
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Stephanie
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Antelope Basecamp
It was a great stay. Our group had 4 cabins and all were clean, warm and cozy. There was plenty of room for us to gather together. The facilities were all clean and the whole area is really charming. And the stars! đ¤Š
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Stephanie
October 2025
With pets
It was a great stay. Our group had 4 cabins and all were clean, warm and cozy. There was plenty of room for us to gather together. The facilities were all clean and the whole area is really charming. And the stars! đ¤Š
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October 2025
Weekend Trip to Antelope Basecamp
It was a great stay. Our group had 4 cabins and all were clean, warm and cozy. There was plenty of room for us to gather together. The facilities were all clean and the whole area is really charming. And the stars! đ¤Š
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Stephanie
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Antelope Basecamp
It was a great stay. Our group had 4 cabins and all were clean, warm and cozy. There was plenty of room for us to gather together. The facilities were all clean and the whole area is really charming. And the stars! đ¤Š
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Abbie
October 2025
With pets
What a special place. We had the sweetest time, much too quick as it was a fly through but we will be back. My kids especially loved the honor fridge and the hammocks and cozy communal spaces. Thanks for having us!
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Michelle
October 2025
With pets
A gorgeous spot for stargazing. Theyâre really throwing all of their love into this place. Thoughtful touches throughout the camp, and glow-in-the-dark pebbles light up the paved walkways at night. Highly recommend! Iâll definitely be back.
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Debra
October 2025
45 ft Class C
Well for starters had the place to ourselves. We were on the RV side, its still a work in progress but all was great! We'll go again!
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Overview
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You could spend weeks in the Ochoco Mountains and never see everything. Crooked River National Grassland leads up to majestic mountains. Peaks reach as high as 7,000 feet above sea level here. Everywhere you look, Mother Nature shows off her resplendent colors. Explore green pastures, verdant trees, deep blue rivers, and brown canyons.
Start with The Island. This plateau rises out of the confluence of the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Steins Pillar is a remnant of the volcanic activity that once dominated this area. It stands as a tower above the forest floor in the mountains.
Another unique treat is the herd of wild horses that roam freely. Choose from plenty of hiking trails in this national forest. If you'd rather drive, some areas have backcountry roads.
Choose from 27 campgrounds in this wilderness area. They vary from tent sites and RVs to yurts and cabins. Consider Walter Lake campground for a rustic retreat near a remote fishing lake.
77%
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 itâs 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
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