Derby Canyon Retreat

94%

· Cashmere, Chelan, Washington · 6 acres

Hosted by Kevin M.

RV/tent site

· 15 guests max

Welcome to the Derby Canyon Retreat! Located just 14 miles from Leavenworth, this 6 acre private paradise is entrenched in nature. Enjoy the serene surroundings, natural setting, wooded mountain land, various and beautiful terrain surrounding this site. As of 6/10/24 this is ONE campsite available for rent. As one site it can accomodate large groups and multiple vehicles. The main area is campsite 1, there is additional parking for overflow and larger trailers on the property, what was previously referred to as campsite 2. Full VIDEO tour available on youtube: https://youtu.be/xdp5w18dzBQ Playlist with various tours, how-to (toilet, well, etc) available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhj8T6O39E9_dkxgMP-u9pw4IvNYNpbnt Campsite include water on site (boil or filter before drinking!) access to the community outhouse, and outdoor shower with on demand hot water. FIRE BAN on all wood and charcoal, propane firepits located at each campsite, just BYOPropane! This retreat is dedicated to sustainable living and development. Our well is powered by solar panels and batteries. Booking this hipcamp is supporting sustainable living and development! :D If you like nature, there are many features for you. From hiking to biking, off road access, hunting, or wildlife viewing, Derby Canyon offers it all. Enjoy a day in Leavenworth, the Wenatchee River, mountain bike trail, or a hike in the mountains. Though most of the area does not receive cell phone service (I have Verizon) we do get service at this site. Located about 5 miles off the county road (High ground clearance and 4x4 vehicles recommended for this forest service road leading to the campsite), cell service will fall off for the first 4 miles, however most people will have service at the site itself. Please PRINT or DOWNLOAD the directions I will email you for OFFLINE use! For now we are offering this site as a private escape campsite to enjoy the depths of nature in a serene setting. Wood fires are not allowed but we do have a propane firepit available for use free of charge - bring your own propane!Welcome to the Derby Canyon Retreat! Located just 14 miles from Leavenworth, this 6 acre private paradise is entrenched in nature. Enjoy the serene surroundings, natural setting, wooded mountain land, various and beautiful terrain surrounding this site. By renting this campsite you have all 6 acres to yourself to enjoy privacy. Campsite 1 is the main area for camp setup, we have additional parking available for longer trailers, large groups, or overflow of vehicles on this property for large group use. There is a hose on site (recommended to treat or boil water before drinking - though it has tested as clean water with a water test kit), outdoor propane shower just steps away, and outhouse. Full VIDEO tour available on youtube: https://youtu.be/xdp5w18dzBQ Campsite 1 Tour: https://youtu.be/XOOv8jTykI4 Playlist with various tours, how-to (toilet, well, etc) available here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhj8T6O39E9_dkxgMP-u9pw4IvNYNpbnt This retreat is dedicated to sustainable living and development. Our well is powered by solar panels and batteries. We are in partnership with local government as stewards of the land. Booking this hipcamp is supporting sustainable living and development! :D If you like nature, there are many features for you. From hiking to biking, off road access, hunting, or wildlife viewing, Derby Canyon offers it all. Enjoy a day in Leavenworth, the Wenatchee River, mountain bike trail, or a hike in the mountains. Though most of the area does not receive cell phone service (I have Verizon) we do get service at this site. Located about 5 miles off the county road (Forest access road used to get to the campsite, we recommend high ground clearance and 4x4 to access), cell service will fall off for the first 4 miles, however most people will have service at the site itself. For now we are offering this site as a private escape campsite to enjoy the depths of nature in a serene setting. There is a solar powered camera on site which the host uses to monitor weather especially snow levels in the winter as the host does access this site via truck and snowmobile in the winter season. That camera does not store footage and is not viewed in spring and summer seasons.

RV details

Travel trailers, Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

May-Sept access is good, though 4x4 recommended. The route to access this lot is a forest access road.

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

Pull into the lot, open camping from there.

Pull-in site

Pull into the lot, open camping from there.

Accommodates slideouts

Pull into the lot, open camping from there.

Surface type: Grass or field

There are several level spaces, though a large RV will have troubles accessing. This site recommended for small RVs, 4x4 vehicles with tents, etc

Surface levelness: Flat

There are several level spaces, though a large RV will have troubles accessing. This site recommended for small RVs, 4x4 vehicles with tents, etc

No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

May-Sept access is good, though 4x4 recommended. The route to access this lot is a forest access road.

Water hookup available

On-site hookup

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

15 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet. Community outhouse with handpump flush toilet available.

Pets allowed

On leash. Please keep pets on leash for other campers consideration. Pets can be off leash if you reserve all 3 sites.

No campfires

Propane fires only at this site. We have a propane firepit avaliable for use - I wish we could have campfires but it is simply too dry and too much brush in the area. Most all spring and summer local burn bans also in effect.

Potable water available

Pump or well. PLEASE Purify before drinking! Well has tested clean, I run through a filter before drinking. 4.21.24

Showers available

Cold water only. Outdoor community shower (bathingsuit shower - no privacy) is available with passive solar bag - prepare water 2-6 hours ahead of time on a sunny day for a warm shower!

Cooking equipment present

Communal. Community kitchenette with counter space and single burner powered by methane produced in the bio gas outhouse. Great for cooking or boiling water!

Pack it out

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

4WD recommended

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.

Reviews

94% Recommend24 ratings · 23 reviews

This campsite offers a spacious and beautiful setting, especially in the fall with vibrant colors. Kevin, the host, is praised for his excellent communication and helpful directions, making the site easy to find even in challenging conditions. The location is great for multiple campers and provides a sense of seclusion while still being close to activities like hiking. However, some visitors have noted the rugged drive in and the ongoing construction, which might affect the site's appearance.

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Alexandra A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

17 ft campervan

This site was huge and so beautiful with all the fall colors! Kevin was a great communicator and quick at responding to messages. This would be a great site for multiple campers, and so much to do in the area. I loved learning new parts around Leavenworth that I hadn’t seen before!

Rob S.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip

Had a great stay at Kevin’s campsite. It has it all: so much land, a hot shower, a flushable toilet, sink, and a stovetop. For how off grid it is, it covers way more than the basic amenities, and it’s all curated intentionally. And, it’s only 30 mins outside of town. We camped there for a couple of nights, because we were going to do the thru hike at the Enchantments. It was a great place to rest before and after. Saw the sun at the campsite on our last day, and it’s stunning; so are the stars at night. Definitely recommend a stay with Kevin. He’s very responsive and shared a lot of information before we got to the site. It all helped a lot. Thank you!

Matthew P.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Chill outdoor lodging

Tent · Group trip

Initially when I picked this campsite the radius given to me included Cashmere, which seemed much closer to Leavenworth. This is usually how it goes with Hipcamp and air Bnb until you actually reserve the site. That being said, really solid spot if you don’t mind a somewhat rugged drive. The shower was a great way to end long days of climbing and hiking. The fire pit was cozy. It was perfectly quiet out there. It looks like they’re developing more campsites and I feel like this spot has lots of potential. Overall good choice

Jacob V.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent

Quiet place to camp. The toilet and shower were welcome after a long day hiking

Sarah C.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Quiet Canyon Retreat

22 ft travel trailer

This is a great place to get away from it all but still be close to everything. It is a rustic site, so it will be real boondocking. The outside shower is nice and felt great after a day of hiking. Be prepared for the road in, especially if hauling a trailer. Kevin sends great instructions and if you follow those you’ll have no trouble finding it. My GPS got me there fine, but it was nice to have his directions as back up. It is a narrow dirt road that is pretty rough in places, so it will be slow going getting up into the canyon, especially if towing. I made it fine without 4 wheel drive, even in the pouring rain, but just take it slow. If you’re looking for a quiet place to escape while still being able to explore the area, I would recommend.

Amanda W.

5 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

This location has a remote, peaceful feel We stayed here on a Friday and Saturday night. The location is remote after a nice drive on a back semi-rugged road. The evenings were peaceful and quite, and the lower part of the road leading to the campsite was busy with bicycles and dirt bikes during the day. Kevin gave amazing written directions and provided videos to make the location easy to find...even for us arriving after dark! There were just two of us on our trip but the spot is great for a larger group.

Location

Cashmere, Chelan, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ (Wenatchi), Yakama, and Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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