James & Patricia's Oasis

99%

93 reviews

· Buxton, Washington, Oregon · 25 acres

Hosted by James & Patricia S.

Tent site

· 5 guests max

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

20 years ago James and Patricia purchased land that had been logged multiple time, and built a house to raise a family, and watch the forest regrow. James loves trains and this area had a logging operation in the early 1900's that included railroads, donkey engines and logging camps in the area. In the 1980's several 10 to 20 acre parcels were sold to people who wanted a piece of the country life. James and Patricia now live on one of those parcels and look forward to the next generation enjoying the country life. When James and Patricia bought the property, the previous owner had cut down most of the trees and would mow most of the land. The land was allowed to recover with alder being the first forest which replenished the soil. In a few areas scotch broom (invasive plants) took hold. Not wanting to use toxic chemicals that could leach into the water supply getting rid of scotch broom was a challenge but now there is large meadow with baby Christmas trees growing (marked by the red flags). In many other places douglas fir has planted itself along with new cedar trees. There is beautiful undergrowth that includes thimble berry, Oregon grape, candy stripe and many other wild plants. There is red huckleberry growing in various places and makes a great snack when they are ripe. Speaking of wild, there is a lot wildlife here. Several species of birds live here including family of humming birds. Sometimes you will see grouse, geese, ducks, swallows, red tail hawks, even a glimpse of a bald eagle. There are wild bunnies, gardener snakes, frogs, salamanders. If you go along the trails you might see signs of deer or coyote. There are currently 2 horses and a llama that are living in the back half of the property. Sometimes Larry the llama comes out for a visit. He is shy on not really domesticated but like all llama's curious. There are chickens that live near the garage and garden (that's why dogs must be on leash). Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space. Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

5 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private. There is a patio campfire pit at the campsite. $5 per bundle of firewood available for purchase onsite. In order to minimize spread of wood parasites we ask that you use firewood we provide and not bring wood.

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Due to Covid-19 Please bring your own TP so you will not be using a roll someone else has used.

Pets allowed

On leash. There are horses, chickens, a dog and cats on property. We also have baby trees trying to grow that are easily trampled if not aware. Please keep the number of guest dogs to 2, we are not set up for large numbers of extra animals.

Potable water available

Bottled water or jugs

Picnic table present

Small table no chairs.

No showers

Pack it out

Due to Covid-19 we will not be taking trash.

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Extra vehiclegood

$5.00

Extra vehicles will need to park up by the house, see host on arrival

Firewood bundlegood

$5.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

99% Recommend114 ratings · 93 reviews

Hamid B.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

My first Hipcamp experience!

Tent

Fab, relaxing tent camping. My late August trip had only a few mosquitoes, but many butterflies and dragonflies. James & Patricia came up to greet me after I had set up camp. Really kind, genuine folk. Composting toilet didn’t smell strongly at all. Every now and then there was some traffic noise on the gravel road leading up to the location, going by during the day. Mostly quiet, especially at night. A jug of potable water and the firewood I had requested was at the site when I arrived. Instructions are in a mailbox next to the small parking area. I was a little confused by the map at first to find the site. The trailhead is at the small parking lot and mailbox. I really enjoyed my time here. Thank you so much!

Patrick W.

4 reviews

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· August 2024

Magical

Tent · With pets

Loved our stay here. nice queit spot in the woods with near to the water, though don't swim. Met james and he warned how deep it was. Otherwise great night. We were greated by a couple deer in the morning as we made breakfast. Truly a unique space.

Brian H.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

Great place to watch the stars! Clear directions and way to get to.

Pete B.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

James was very friendly and nice enough to bring our fire wood down to our site. The location was great and not hard to get to at all. Would recommend staying here

Crystal D.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent · Group trip

I loved camping at coast range serenity. The property lived up to the name with lots of wildlife and stars to enjoy. Nice little getaway.

David J.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Truly Serene

Tent

Serenity is a short walk from your vehicle, so if your setup relies on the use of your tailgate as a counter, then you'll welcome the table provided. Our hosts provided a sizable tank of well water too, and we were happy not to have to sacrifice our drinking water for dishwashing. Initially dubious of the included 8x8 shade canopy, I was especially grateful for it when surprised by a midnight downpour. The setting is private and feels sufficiently isolated, the shush of a gravel roadway rarely louder than the music of the frog pond. One little frog even visited me at the convenient, odorless loo. Other than passive birds, we met no other wildlife. The few white trees around the flat, level ground offered ideal spacings for tent, fly, clothesline, and hammock. Stickers, nettles, and mosquitoes are low in number: Not so many as to be a nuisance, yet just enough to feel natural. Recommend.

Location

Buxton, Washington, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Kalapuya, Clatskanie, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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