Hayward Farms

92%

· Mission, Fraser Valley, British Columbia

7 acres hosted by Brent And Sherri M.

7 tent sites

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We have a 7 acre developing hobby farm currently with fruit trees, a garden, some chickens, a shepherd named Jack and a few cats. Our property backs onto Hayward Lake which is great for paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming. There are hiking trails to Ruskin Dam and around Hayward Lake. You can also enjoy fishing/floating across the street at the Stave River. You can also take a short drive (5 minutes) over the Ruskin Dam where there is a parking lot and a well groomed trail which takes you to a sandy beach area…perfect for children. Just be sure to get there early to secure a spot. Rolley Lake is also nearby…about a 10 minute drive, which is also great for having a picnic, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding. It has a large designated swimming area too. A little further, at the North end of Hayward Lake is Hayward Park. This is another perfect picnic area with a large sandy beach area and designated swimming area. There are change rooms, showers and bathrooms. Lifeguards are on duty. Please get there early to get a spot. 2 km down Hayward Street, headed south, is a Starbucks as well as a few gas stations, Subway, Triple O’s and a Beer and Wine Store. Mission City is a 10 minute drive from our property. Please note that the trails to the lake from our property are not OUR trails and we are not responsible for grooming them. They are in fairly good condition and is a forest hike. The hike to the lake is about a 5 minute walk. There is one steep section so please make sure you wear proper footwear. The water access is from the shore. There is no beach at this location. You simply access the lake and either swim or relax on your floatation devices. Our driveway is a narrow, winding, uphill, gravel driveway that is 3/4 km long. It does have a few potholes (which we maintain annually). There are a few hairpin corners which can make it difficult for inexperienced drivers and for larger vehicles. Four-wheel drive is recommended, but not necessary. Take the corners wide and avoid cutting the corners too tightly. Avoid stopping on the driveway and just go slow and steady. We have 7 campsites to choose from, we hope that you enjoy your stay! Site 1 - Is located on one of the deep, hairpin corners of the driveway. This is a future glamp site location. This site faces the Stave River (west) where you have gorgeous sunsets. Site 2 - Is located above Site 1 at the next hairpin corner of the driveway (about 300 feet away), also facing west. This is also a future glamp site location. PLEASE NOTE THAT SITES 1 AND 2 ARE JUST OFF OUR DRIVEWAY, SO PLEASE EXPECT SOME MINOR TRAFFIC. THESE SITES HAVE A ROUGH TOILET SYSTEM - 5 GALLON BUCKET WITH WOOD SHAVINGS AND SNAP ON TOILET LID. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TOILET PAPER. Site 3 - Our WEE LITTLE CAMPSITE. This is our smallest campsite. It too is located on our driveway; just adjacent to the driveway. Late spring and early fall you get beautiful sunsets. This site is good for 2 adults only (NO KIDS). It is located just above a large downhill slope. It too has a Rough toilet system / compost toilet. Again, because it is on our driveway please expect some occasional traffic passing by. We can make arrangements for you to park your vehicle elsewhere if you find the site is too tight…just send us a message. Site 4 - Is a field site located at the top of the driveway, immediately to the right. This is currently our largest campsite. It is a good spot for larger groups. Has a compost toilet as indicated above. Again - bring your own toilet paper. Site 5 - Is located at the top of the property behind the stables. It shares a pit toilet with Site 6 which is nearby. Please bring your own toilet paper. Sites 5 and 6 are perfect to book together if you have a larger group. Site 6 - Is located at the top of the property, behind the stables. It shares a pit toilet with site 5, which is nearby. BRING YOUR OWN TOILET PAPER. These two campsites are perfect for larger groups. These two campsites are closest to the trail that leads to the lake. Please note that the trail is not our property and belongs to BC Hydro. Some of our other campers may be walking through to access the trail. Note that sites 4, 5 and 6 are in proximity to our neighbours house, however there are a number of trees that do block the view to the neighbours house. OVERFLOW SITE - This site is reserved typically for campers with small children as it is located in our fenced in yard. No pets are allowed in this area. This has a compost toilet so please bring your own toilet paper. Note that we get our water from our shallow well. This well typically runs dry in the summer months, so we do not have drinking water available. We do have non-drinking water available at the house which is good for washing dishes if needed. However it is best that you bring your own drinking water. We do have plans for a more permanent water system in the future. Given that we are a small hobby farm we do have some chickens and a rooster. The neighbours also have a rooster so do expect to hear them early in the morning…this is part of the camping experience. We are also about 5 km from the train tracks and you will hear the trains occasionally at night. Note that we do not allow smoking on our property simply to avoid the possibility of a forest fire. We do have two sit-on kayaks to rent if interested. If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! We hope you enjoy your stay!

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92% Recommend270 ratings · 123 reviews

Hayward Farms offers a mixed camping experience. While some campers appreciated the scenic location and friendly hosts, others found the sites too close to roadways and not well-suited for tenting. The proximity to a beautiful, private lake was a highlight, but access could be challenging for those with heavy gear. Overall, the site is better suited to campers seeking a rustic experience and those prepared for the steep drive and basic amenities.

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Ben F.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Rainbow Trout - Site 5

We had a lovely time at Rainbow Trout Site 5 at Brent and Sherri's place. Well situated at near nice hiking trails and water, with plenty of space, trees, a picnic table and fire pit, perfect for a weekend getaway.

élise D.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent ·

Steelhead - Site 6

It was lovely to camp here. The trails were awesome. Definitely a lot of rain but that's to be expected! It was very quiet as well. Be careful with your garbage as when I arrived it looked like some animals had gotten into the previous persons garbage.

Ken R.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Site 6

Tent ·

Steelhead - Site 6

we loved our stay here. really accessible and very private. only a few minutes walk down the trail to the lake so you can bring your paddle boards. stores are pretty close too, 10 minutes drive (more or less) so no worries if you didn’t pack enough for your stay. I drove my sedan mazda3 2008 up the hill to the site, no problem. definitely recommend and i would definitely go back.

Alyssa H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Cute!

Tent ·

Rainbow Trout - Site 5

This campsite is very cute and has a good amount of space. The directions are well explained for how to get to the site and the hosts are very responsive. I will say that the outhouse was not useable because there were two of the biggest spiders I have ever seen in my life living in there right under the toilet, but if you’re braver than me you can just kill those. Also, be aware the potable water is not always available and it wasn’t while we were there. I would recommend this being taken off of the amenities list since it’s not always available but neither these things were big issues for us. I’d definitely come back and hopefully spend more time!

Danica N.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Steelhead - Site 6

We loved our stay here! Everyone was so polite, gorgeous water, pet friendly, fire wood and fresh water on the camp grounds! Definitely going back!

Stephanie G.

6 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· July 2024

No go: Trucks or Caravans

Tent · Group trip ·

Rainbow Trout - Site 5

This was an extremely disappointing campsite. The turn off to the location was not well-marked so it took a couple of trips up and down the highway to see the address. Once we found the turn off, we were faced with a steep gravel road with several hairpin turns which, without 4 wheel drive, would have been a challenge for many. But the most disappointing was the site itself. It was essentially a shallow pull-out off the road that my pop-up truck camper would not have been able to navigate into. It was small and just off of the steep road that I described above. Also, the description made it sound like the lake was within hiking distance, but it was way up a mountain side and you'd need to drive all the way down to get access to it (and not sure where you'd park once you got there). All in all, it was so bad that we turned around and went home, which was disappointing as this trip was a birthday party for my teenage daughter and her close friends. I don't recommend this site - unless you have an off road motorcycle and 2 person tent. In my view, that's all that could comfortably fit on that site.

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Mission, Fraser Valley, British Columbia, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and Stz’uminus First Nations according to

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