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Experience Heaven

99%

· La Pine, Deschutes, Oregon

157 acres hosted by David S.

2 lodging sites · 8 RV/tent sites

Best in Oregon: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

DAVID is a Star Host

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Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

8 campsites and 2 original Mongolian Gers. The season for the camp sites is from June 1st to October 15 and the Gers are all 12 months. The Hipcamp is on the South Shore of East Lake Pets allowed, toilets on site, campfires permitted when burn ban is not in place. This being the 5th year, things are excellent and I certainly don't have any issues to deal with. If you aren't capable of practicing the 5 P's, then you need to book somewhere else. Proper Preperation Prevents Poor Performance. If you can't get here and have your camp set up by 8:00PM, showing respect to the other Hipcampers that are already set up and enjoying the PEACE AND QUIET, then you need to book somewhere else or don't come until the following morning. No driving down to the campsites/the lake after 8::00PM. Period. Communicate with me. If you leave Portland at 5:00 PM with the intention of spending the night in Heaven then you need to alter your plans. No more than 4 adults at each campsite. I am not to the point yet of saying no big dogs. Talk to me if you think your "big dog" might not fit in. It is a given they willl need to be on a tethered throughout your time in Heaven. Take them for walks along the lake, not having them run thru everyone elses camp sites. No Yappers, no barking dogs, no yippers, no pain in the butts. Why would you drive by 46 grocery stores and forget to bring ice? No loud music. I have changed quiet time to 9:00 PM. You need to listen to the chaos/stressful music I suggest you start a band or become a DJ. What I want folks to get out of being here, whether they are camping or staying in the Gers is just to “take a break”. Relax, appreciate, assess and just listen. I hope what you hear is the sound of life and of course all the Angels that make up this special piece of Heaven. The chipmunks, the squirrels, all the different birds, the eagles, the osprey, the fish jumping, the deer roaming, the timber martins running thru the trees, the snowshoe rabbits and the occasional black bear. Then there is the silence. The best part of “Heaven”. So, while you are here, take a deep breath, close your eyes at the appropriate moment and ask yourself, am I on the right path? Is what I am doing fulfilling me? Am I showing my family and friends how much I love them? Do I really need all that crap I got? Where do I go from here? My intention was for each one you to not just go camping, or to stay in a Mongolian Ger but to have an “Experience” that just might lead you to a more fulfilling and happier life.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

Lake

Mountainous

99%

891 ratings · 453 reviews

Morgan F.recommends

September 15, 2024

Site 2 - Experience Heaven

Lake oasis

David was friendly and so was his pup! The boats available were awesome. I had a beautiful morning on the kayak. The lake is incredible and all camping spots are spaced out for privacy. Clean, gorgeous. Can’t wait to be back

Quinn M.recommends

September 10, 2024

Site 1 - Experience Heaven

This was a beautiful experience, a combination of the nature that takes your breath away every time you look out over the lake (I got to see ospreys, thunderstorms, the sunrise) and David’s generosity and conversation. Both are truly inspiring. I couldn’t recommend this place more and I hope to come back someday.

Maggie C.recommends

September 9, 2024

Site 1 - Experience Heaven

Peaceful, quiet camping

Newberry Caldera is one of our favorite places to visit, and David’s sites gave us the luxury of quiet and privacy that we don’t get as often in public campgrounds. The lake is beautiful, the location can’t be beat, and the fellow campers had the same desire for peace that we were after. We loved that there were various non-motorized boats available to borrow and plenty of wildlife to share space with.

Rachel S.recommends

September 8, 2024

Site 5 - Experience Heaven

This spot is lovely, quiet, well maintained, and a true gem. David is a caring host with real respectful stewardship of the land. The listing is accurate: it’s heaven. Part of our decision making process was helped by reading the descriptions… we really wanted camping that spoke to others looking to just BE. Quiet contemplation… with kayaks! :)

Haley B.recommends

September 6, 2024

"The Osprey"

My friend and I had a wonderful time camping in the peaceful oasis David has cultivated. We spent time using the kayaks, walking on the shore of the lake, and watching wildlife from the from porch of our lodging. We will definitely try to come again.

Judy R.recommends

September 5, 2024

Site 1 - Experience Heaven

Experience Heaven is a beautiful site and David is a very helpful host.

Location

La Pine, Deschutes, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Yahooskin First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking