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    Churning Rapids Pasture

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    3 reviews
     · Hancock, Houghton, Michigan · 1 acre
    Hosted by Sascha C.
    4 Vehicle/Tent sites
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    Near Isle Royale National Park
    Within a 30-minute drive from the Houghton Visitor Center.
    Nomadic camping
    Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
    Welcome to this magnificent pasture that offers a landscape adorned with luscious berries, towering trees, flowing streams, and diverse wildlife! You are conveniently located only 500 feet away from the grand Churning Rapids trail system entrance. This well-maintained network of trails, designed for hiking, running, and mountain biking, is overseen by the Keweenaw Land Trust. As you embark on your adventure, you will find a map at the entrance to guide you through the trail system. There is a pasture located a quarter-mile away from an intentional living community known as Churning Rapids. We are the proud stewards and caretakers of this four-acre property. We have cultivated a thriving garden, raised chickens and other animals. Our efforts have enabled us to become more self-sufficient in terms of food and energy. We are a group of people who are inclusive to all people. We believe that everyone has something to offer, regardless of their background or identity. We are committed to creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone, and we believe that kindness and respect are essential to building a strong community. If you are to stay on our land, please maintain these same principles. We want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome in our group, and we ask that you treat others with the same kindness and respect that you would want to be treated with.This site is 500 feet from the Churning Rapids Trailhead, only 10 minutes from downtown Hancock, 12 minutes from downtown Houghton, and an hour from Copper Harbor! This site is a primitive grassland and has an open field and sporadic trees for shade and cover. This field is not regularly maintained, so you can pick and choose where is best to set up your camp. This field maintained by Churning Rapids Community. The turn into the campsite is a tight 90°. Please message me with concerns on sizing. I recommend not bringing an RV or long trailer here. There are no amenities in the field, also there is splotchy phone service in the field! You will have to carry in all your water and carry out all trash.
    Vehicle details
    Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed
    No pull behind RVs are allowed
    Vehicles under 10 feet allowed
    Pull-in site
    Surface type: Grass or field
    No pull behind RVs are allowed
    Surface levelness: Requires leveling
    No pull behind RVs are allowed
    No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs
    No pull behind RVs are allowed
    Doesn't accommodate slideouts
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    Generators not allowed
    Message me for questions about this!
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    4 guests max per site
    Campfires allowed
    Pets allowed
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    No potable water
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 12:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 3 months out
    Park at listing
    Wheelchair accessible
    Max 2 vehicles
    4WD recommended
    During your trip
    Follow the
    Leave it better
    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend8 Ratings · 3 reviews
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    Julie M.
    12 reviews
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    · August 2024
    10 ft campervan
    A great find for us. It’s just a meadow, with leave no trace camping, which made for a nice evening and perfect morning. We were the only ones there, so very easy to land in a flat spot.
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    Mark K.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Great Rustic Spot
    Tent
    Great spot for some rustic camping vibes! The entrance is a bit hard to find, but take a look at the directions and you'll find it. It's a large open play and can fit many tents / cars / campfires with room to spare. Grass was pretty tall when I stayed, but I packed a machete to clear away any overgrowth. The land is located close enough to Hancock / Houghton to enjoy any of their amenities.
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    Bekah C.
    9 reviews
    Recommends
    · July 2024
    16 ft car
    Nice pasture! .. Good for a camper who has everything they need with them and 4wd. I only have 2wd and was ok because I didn't need to drive far into the space because I was the only camper. I also think I would have had trouble if the ground was wet or it had rained. In perfect conditions, 2wd was ok.
    Location
    Hancock, Houghton, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to
    Native Land Digital.
    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Sascha C.

    Joined in September 2022
    Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 5 hours
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