Back of Beyond

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18 reviews

· Lakeview, Lake, Oregon · 20 acres

Hosted by Campbell N.

Cabin

· 3 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

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Welcome to Back of Beyond. We are the only year-round residents living off of Camas Prairie in the North Warner Mountains, perched at 5,700' elevation. We have owned this beautiful piece of ground since 1996. It has ponderosa and aspen forests with a few white firs, junipers, and willows along the seasonal creek. Wild flowers are all over these mountains from Spring through September. The Squirrelville cabin was built in the early 1920s by a Lake County judge. The Whitetail cabin was built just after WW2 and is fully plumbed w/ hot water and a redwood deck, perfect for gazing at the stars. We are a member of Dark Skies Oregon, there is no light pollution, and on a clear night you can see the Milky Way. Privacy and solitude are on tap here: We are up against the Fremont National Forest, a massive 2.4 million acre forest offering multiple hiking and walking trails & winter sports. Speaking of winter sports, Warner Canyon Ski Area and Camas Sno Park are only a 5 minute drive away. The road running along our property is part of the 50+ miles of trail through the North Warner Mountain range, and into California. Love biking? It is also part of the new Timber Mountain Bike trail, as well as the Oregon Natural Desert Association alternative route to Lakeview. If you're looking to take home some of Oregon’s finest sunstones, South Central and Southeastern Oregon are the only areas in the world where the gem-graded sunstones with copper inclusions are found. Better yet, the Sunstone Public Collection Area is only an hour and 45 minutes away from camp. We are a mere 10 miles from the wide open spaces of the Great Basin, and a short drive to Hart Mt. Antelope Refuge. You get 2 ecosystems for the price of one! Hart Mountain Hot Springs and Petroglyph Lake are all an easy day trip away. Discover the largest concentration of Native petroglyphs in the entire state of Oregon, on and around Hart Mountain. Native Americans have lived in this area for over 10,000 years. Fishing enthusiasts will be happy to hear that native Red Band trout are in many water ways close by. Fly-fishing on Deep Creek and Vee Lake, or lure fishing for crappie and bass in the Warner Lakes, as well as Drew's and Cottonwood Reservoirs, Dog Lake, and Goose Lake. Seasonal wild flowers and bird watching are all very close at hand. Bird watch at the foot of Hart Mountain in the Warner Valley, where a series of lakes and wetlands form part of the Western Flyway for migrating birds. There are trails and blinds for bird watchers. Our water is pure Artesian spring water that we do not need to touch w/ chemicals.Squirrelville is a fully furnished, cozy, rustic cabin built by a Lake County judge in the 1920s, available to enjoy year round. Nestled in Ponderosa pines next to an aspen grove on 20 fenced acres, willows, sagebrush, a few junipers, and seasonal wildflowers add to the mix. With one bedroom and open plan living and kitchen area, this cabin easily sleeps 2 adults, or 2 adults and one child. Bedroom: Queen size bed Living room: Queen size sleeper sofa Amenities: Linens provided Wood stove (wood supplied) Oil heater Stereo sound system Kitchen: Fully equipped, with vintage refrigerator (very small freezer), "Home Comfort" wood cookstove with a 2 burner electric cooktop sitting on it for cooking, coffee maker, toaster oven, blender Large country kitchen sink with a 6 gallon container with spigot that is kept filled for use.5 gallon glass beverage container filled with pure artesian well water Outdoors: Picnic table Weber Charcoal BBQ Large hammock Outdoor Shower (seasonal, temperatures permitting) Carpeted outhouse with great view! Outside light can be turned on from the bedroom for nightime use. We hope you enjoy your stay in Squirrelville Cabin at Back of Beyond.

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal, wood burning fireplace, private. Please note that there are certain times of the year where no fires will be allowed. If in fire season, please check with your Host prior to check in regarding fires. If there is a fire ban, absolutely no fires. Squirellvile has a wood stove you may use (wood supplied).

Toilet available

Pit toilet. Very clean and cute outhouse

Pets allowed

On leash. Our akbash is on the Invisible Fence system on the other side of our aspen forest, but she will get defensive if a strange dog gets too close! Please keep your dogs on leash.

Potable water available

Spigot, tap, pump or well. Large country kitchen sink and drain out w/ 1 glass and 1/ 2 6 gallon containers w/ spigots of pure artesian spring water.

Showers available

Hot water . Outdoor shower with propane heater is seasonal. The shower is only available when outdoor temps are consistently above freezing (we are at 5700 ft.) There is a large kettle to heat water for sponge bathing in Fall-Winter.

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, fridge, freezer, sink or other dishwashing station. Fully equipped with vintage refrigerator (very small freezer), "Home Comfort" wood cookstove with a 2 burner electric cooktop sitting on it for cooking, coffee maker, toaster oven, and blender. Large country kitchen sink with a 6 gallon container with spigot that is kept filled for use. 5 gallon glass beverage container filled with pure artesian well water

Picnic table present

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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Reviews

100% Recommend18 ratings · 18 reviews

Anna V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Squirrelville cabin. It’s a peaceful slice of Southern Oregon forest with many thoughtful creature comforts while still providing a down-to-earth (“Welcome Aliens” 🙂) in a 100+year old cabin. Cam is a wonderful host and was respectful of privacy during the trip while making sure we had great directions for arriving at the cabin. We can’t wait to find time to come back down and continue our adventures!

Martha C.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

With pets

Loved the quiet time we got to spend there. Clear night sky was fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Amy B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Quiet and secluded outpost

What a great cabin and Cam and Christine were wonderful hosts! They got us all checked in and then left us to ourselves for two days. Wonderfully dark and quiet location. The kitchen had absolutely everything you could ever need Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Tammy D.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2024

Beautiful country, amazing hosts

Group trip

We had a great time and the hosts were amazing. It’s such a beautiful location and a good in between for exploring that part of Oregon. The only downfall being the inordinate number of mosquitos making it impossible to enjoy the beautiful property and the close surrounding area for anything outdoors. We were literally dashing from cabin to car!! We were told that we happen to time our vacation over Memorial weekend with the flying devils hatching. I would definitely check into that before traveling. However, our hosts did everything they could to help, supplying tiki torches and mosquito zappers. I would highly recommend this beautiful location when the flying terror has passed.

Hannah B.

3 reviews

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· January 2024

Second time to Squirrelville and it of course did not disappoint. Lots of good hotspringing was done and Cam went above and beyond to accommodate our trip dates with his packed reservation schedule! Will be back

Kelly S.

6 reviews

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· July 2022

The Cambell’s cabin was perfect! Secluded with just the right amount of roughing it. Water for the sink was available in 6 gallon containers, excellent drinking water in a glass container with a spigot and outdoor shower. Furnished with everything you need! I will be back again.

Location

Lakeview, Lake, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Nüümü (Northern Paiute), and Yahooskin First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking