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Bamboo Forest Campsite

96%

· Eugene, Lane, Oregon

33 acres hosted by Nate T.

2 tent sites

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Welcome to the Bamboo Forest at Parker Learning Gardens! We are a nonprofit educational 33-acre farm located 10 miles north of Eugene, Oregon, right between the small towns of Coburg and Harrisburg. Our campsites are located at our 3+ acre Bamboo Forest, with covered platforms located alongside and underneath the canopy of our whimsical corridor of huge Linden Trees. The campsites have access to a wood-fired earthen cob oven, an outdoor kitchen sink, and a covered eating/cooking space. There are over 40 varieties of bamboo in our densely-packed 35-year-old Bamboo Forest. You are welcome to explore this unique forest by navigating through our meandering trail system. Elsewhere on the farm we have over 500 fruit trees, many farm animals, and 12 demonstration gardens. We offer seasonal educational programming from Spring-Fall, with various community classes, workshops and field trips for schools. The mission of Parker Learning Gardens involves immersing people of all ages in nature while demonstrating how to: grow food organically, tend to the land from an ecological perspective, incorporate animals in a regenerative way, and be conscious environmental stewards. If you are interested, there may be an option for a private educational tour for an additional fee (dependent on timing and availability). Otherwise, your stay will be private with open access to the trail system of our Bamboo Forest and huge Linden Tree Grove (approximately 5 acres of of beautiful wondering space to explore and unwind). We are about 5 miles from the I-5 exit in Coburg. The farm is located in the old floodplain of the Willamette River, with close access to places to swim just a short car drive away. There are amazing hikes within 30 minutes, and many family and youth activities/opportunities nearby (check the Eugene weekly event calendar).

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Farm

96%

48 ratings · 39 reviews

May N.recommends

September 7, 2024

Linden Lean-to

Really neat bamboo forest!

Had a quick 1-night stay as I was passing through. Was just enough for what I needed and met some kind neighboring campers as well. Loved the bamboo forest for a morning walk with my dog. Wish I had more time to explore through it.

Javier & Belinda C.recommends

September 5, 2024

Basswood Bench

Peaceful and Shaded

We really, really enjoyed the bamboo forrest and the shaded campsite. Although the two sites are relatively close to each other it didn't bother us since we were gone most of the day as were the other guests. Definitely bring lighting because it is dark at night. The primitive outhouse took a little getting used to but no bad odors to deal with. No showers at the site so bring your own or go to the local TA truck stop for a hot shower (8 min away). We did and it worked out perfectly on the way to Eugene. The common area sink was convenient as well as the picnic bench. Super shaded site. Would go back.

Sue M.

September 3, 2024

Linden Lean-to

First of all, the price is right, and the location is good for me (between my grandsons' colleges), so I will stay here again. I was dumb to bring my big tent, (but the ground was comfy); next time I'll bring my two-man tent. The composting toilet was fine until the other campers showed up; they were a bit toasted and it was nearly dark so perhaps they weren't aware of the wood shavings. My main problem was the fairy lights above the lean-tos. The other campers left theirs one while they slept, IN THE OCCASIONALLY BLINKING MODE, which was startling, and looked like car headlights. I finally realized they weren't up enjoying them, so turned them off myself. It's the kind that has a button you push nine times for the full cycle. Next problem was the gate. It's a tough one to open and close. And you have to open it every time you drive out. But like I said, I will stay here again! Would be really fun to stay with a big group, too.

Sam C.recommends

August 9, 2024

Linden Lean-to

beautiful bamboo

Such a lovely experience, we were lucky to be the only campers. We are truly grateful for the bamboo forest! So relaxing and restorative. Thank you!

Faun J.recommends

August 3, 2024

Linden Lean-to

Beautiful and peaceful, The toilet is close and you feel as if you are all alone.

Grace N.recommends

August 3, 2024

Basswood Bench

We loved tent camping at Nate's Hipcamp. The outdoor kitchen space, tent platforms, and bamboo forest made this a really special place!

Location

Eugene, Lane, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Kalapuya, Tsankupi, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking