650 acres hosted by Brian A.
1 motorhome/tent pitch
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Mountainous
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17 Ratings · 11 reviews
Marc R.recommends
July 6, 2021
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
Brian place was great, very isolated, warm with a bit of wind in the afternoon. Went there with awd SUVs and camper van, the dirt road is narrow and steep but no issue with the van.
Basic amenities are a real confort (electricity, freezer, toilets and shower) and Brian has been very responsive for any questions we had.
Lee L.recommends
August 16, 2020
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
Just a blast
On our second trip to Griffin Holler we had an even better time than the first. Despite the heat wave and low water in the creek, we found some nice cool pools to dip our feet, and we had quite a few wildlife sightings. The young kids in the group had an absolute blast. Griffin Holler is a magical place and Brian is a fantastic host. Don't miss out!
Nat V.
July 21, 2020
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
The communication with Brian was great. I was concerned about making it up the dirt road in our Honda Odyssey but it was not difficult at all. Loved how private the site was, there was really no one around for miles.
I guess the only thing was that it’s really hard to judge a site from the photos and it was much more developed that I was hoping for. There was really no place to put the tent up but right next to the metal building on the property.
Dana N.recommends
July 16, 2020
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
We had a wonderful time with our nature-loving five year old. If you want to enjoy the simplicity of nature in a private setting, this is for you. It was hot but the creek kept us cool and happy all day. We saw newts, fish, frogs, garter snakes, dragonflies, birds and turtles! The shaded outdoor kitchen was a great way to escape the heat and the cabin made dishwashing and bathing very convenient. Be sure to bring some camping chairs to keep off of the dusty ground and take in the creek with you.
Pier H.recommends
July 12, 2020
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
Everything you need-except grass :)
What a great place for private camping! We had a fabulous time, and the kids didn't want to leave. Brian is very responsive host. We loved:
1. Wading in the creek
2 The absolute privacy
3. Flush toilet, shower, and kitchen sink with running (non-potable) water
4. Chest freezer to refreeze ice packs
5. Shady and stayed pretty cool even in 100F heat
6. The firepit (provided wood is super dry and burns great)
7. Seeing a lot of wildlife!
8. Cell signal booster for directions and texting other members of the party
9. Looking up at the stars from inside our tent (no need for the rain fly in summer!)
Things to be aware of (especially if you're tent camping with kids):
1. There is no grassy area to pitch your tent. It will be on dirt, so be prepared for your gear (and kids) to get pretty dusty!
2. There are bees. They buzzed about a fair bit while we cooked and ate, but we didn't freak out and they went about their normal business
3. There's an old tractor and a very rusty even older tractor on the property which are kid magnets!
4. The dirt road is long, and seems longer because you have to drive slowly. We got up and down in a Honda CR-V, a Chevy Bolt, and a high clearance minivan. Just drive slow and steady, and stay in the center of the road. Personally, we definitely wouldn't hike in our gear from the "helicopter pad." It's still pretty far, and if your car can make it up and down to the road before the gate, the rest of the road didn't seem any more challenging to us. However, conditions may vary depending on the time of year, and I was in the CR-V, so clearly was the least impacted.
Denise B.recommends
July 10, 2020
Native Wildlife Creekside Tent Camp
Best camping ever.
We stayed for three nights and had a wonderful time. Our 7 and 10 year old granddaughters thought it was the best. It was the perfect location, very isolated and Brian was a great host.
It is a trek to get there but so worth it. You won’t want to leave. We will definitely be back and will stay longer next time.
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