Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Romantic
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
*Please read FULL site description and rules before booking so you know what to expect and what is expected of you!*
'Royal Heart Hill' is at the very end of a Dead-End road, which means no sound or light pollution from passing cars or nearby residences. Surrounded by BLM and Timber properties, while being 6 miles from downtown Cottage Grove and 30 miles from downtown Eugene.
Nearby access to: two lakes for swimming and fishing, waterfalls and cliff-jumping, hiking and biking trails, dining, wineries, breweries, shopping and more. I am happy to offer suggestions and share what I know- please ask!
All guests have access to the outdoor shower, which is located by the green Dome. Please use biodegradable soap in the shower! Potable water spigots are located by the carport and at the top of the steps leading down to our platform site. Each site has its own composting toilet, fire-pit and electrical outlet.
The property consists of Oak savanna, mixed conifer woodland, camas meadow, undulating hills and a SMALL pond (home to many rough-skinned newts- no swimming or fishing). At our domestead we practice permaculture, native habitat restoration and regenerative forestry.
UPDATE: The timber acreage that borders our property- to the west and north of Overholser Road- was harvested winter 2024.
There is a .8 mile loop that goes around the whole property, which we keep mowed and accessible. Hipcampers are encouraged to use the loop to explore the property. To access- walk south/downhill toward the pond signs and follow the mowed path through the meadow and back up toward the road, which will take you back to your campsite. I have included a screenshot of the loop as recorded by my Strava app, which is in the property photos.
The property hosts a geodesic play-dome and slack-line (during the dry months) up by the green dome/outdoor shower. Guests may play on these at their own risk- the closest hospital is 7 miles away.
Poison oak is present on the property! I have done my best to clear it from camping areas and trails. Tecnu is provided in the outdoor shower.
*Please note- if you do not respect our camp rules your visit will be flagged, hipcamp will be notified and you will be asked to pay 25% of your booking fee for cleanup costs.*
Carly's campsite offers a tranquil escape, surrounded by nature with plenty of amenities to enhance your stay. Guests appreciate the large fire pit, clean facilities, and the serene environment perfect for relaxation. The outdoor shower and composting toilet are noted for their cleanliness and practicality. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some campers mentioned proximity to other sites and presence of poison oak as areas for improvement.
Nicely set up, private camp in trees, very quiet. Nice and dark. Carly was quick to communicate and reply. It is a small circle turnaround, a little tight for our 22ft campervan but definitely doable. We appreciate the new rock layer on the roadbed.
Camping on Carly’s land was so lovely and serene! Her property is beautiful and with all the amenities it is really amazing for the price! I don’t hold this against Carly at all but for those traveling here on cold days, make sure to check and ask about the shower and that the water is on! I attempted to shower in the morning but the water wasn’t on, I was in a rush so had to leave but Carly was still very responsive and attentive to the issue! She let me know that they turn the water off to avoid pipes freezing so I do not fault her at all for that! Highly recommend to anyone passing through or staying in the area, you won’t regret it! Even on a colder rainy day I still thoroughly enjoyed by stay. Thanks so much for having me Carly!
The site was beautiful and just secluded enough to make me feel like I had it all to myself! Carly was an amazing host and was very responsive whenever I had a question about the property. I would definitely stay here again!
Carly has built a sweet set of campsites on her property and I can see why folks would select it for a gathering of friends. There were established fire pits and it's been cold and wet so being able to have a fire was sweet. Camping through winter after the F.S. closes their campgrounds really adds a challenge to full time camping so finding this comfortable campsite only a few miles from a quiet town with fabulous bookstores was a gift.
Very convenient and pretty property! Same as all the pictures.
Location
Cottage Grove, Lane, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Kalapuya, Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to