Jamie Lynn F.recommendsOctober 4, 2024
Camp TOD
A lovely hidden gem!
This camp is an absolute gem. It’s close enough to Ashland to go experience the town, but properly tucked up away into the wilderness and really feels off-grid. Brian and Jessica are THE BEST. They greeted us, escorted us to our site, and even constructed a flush toilet outhouse before our very eyes, an amenity we weren’t event expecting. The STARS here - incredible. Each site is secluded and private from others, and the sites are LARGE. Brian and Jessica were a wealth of knowledge about the land, offering up tours of the on-site waterfall and other attractions in this vast property. And so many additions are in the works - we can’t wait to come back and visit and see what they’ve built. This is already a stellar site, and only getting better by the day with the work that they’re putting in. Highly recommend!
Fyrn S.recommendsOctober 2, 2024
Camp Zoey
Brian is a fantastic host and his property is gorgeous! Brain met us at the entrance off the road and lead us right to the campsite, it felt like we were driving into a magical land. He told us how to get to the river and waterfall, made sure we had everything we needed and left us to enjoy the beautiful pine forest. The campsite was perfect, we picked a spot for our tent and settled in quickly. Building and tending fire is a big part of me and my partner's spiritual experience when camping, and there was plenty of firewood and kindling to collect so we could really connect to our fires. We made it down to the river twice during our stay, a lovely walk and a peaceful river, we didn't go down to the waterfall but we saw it, so gorgeous! On our last full day we were blessed with the company of two of Brian's dogs who went to the water with us and hung out at the campsite, they are so well behaved and such a delight! We really enjoyed our time here and were grateful for the peace and quiet, and for Brian checking in to make sure we were happy campers. I see this being a place to return to again and again, and Brain has some big plans for the land that will be awesome to see come into being. So grateful for this experience!
Jason S.recommendsSeptember 3, 2024
Camp Edy
Solitude
Brian is an awesome host with a beautiful property. There are a lot of great views he's happy to guide you to, or give directions. We tent camped at Camp Edy and it turned out to be an ideal spot for our 10x12 tent. The site is reminiscent of what we would choose when we do dispersed camping. We didn't hear anything other than nature the whole weekend and fell asleep to the sound of the creek. The water Brian provided was as good as it gets. The picnic table and fire ring were a nice touch.
Brad Q.recommendsSeptember 1, 2024
Camp Dougle
We had a great time staying at Dougle on Thrive ranch. Brian and his partner were very welcoming and friendly. They gave us a tour of the land and were very responsive to our requests. The campsite feels very remote with no one else around. There's a flushing toilet outhouse and running water, which is a really nice-to-have when you're tent camping. They also supplied fire wood for the campfire. We had an issue late in the evening where the water line broke somewhere upstream on the property, and Brian worked on it till after dark to ensure that it was working for us. The feel of the campsite is very quiet and great for stargazing. The only thing you'll hear are crickets, frogs, coyotes, and the occasional cow from the free range land in the distance. I would definitely recommend staying here for a peaceful, private camping experience.
Jessica A.recommendsAugust 13, 2024
Camp Dougle
An absolute gem
We enjoyed a rather short weekend on Brian's land, but it truly made an impression! This site has complete privacy and there is so much space at the campsite, you will never want to visit a conventional campground again. We loved being high up on the mountain, having no neighbors next to us and a huge area for our dog to roam free. There are trails all over the property to explore, including a phenomenal waterfall hike and a cool, small stream where my partner happened to catch (and release) a small trout. Pretty cool! Brian and his partner were so helpful and made sure we had anything we could possibly need throughout our stay, including trash pickup service whenever we needed it! They even offered to give us a tour all around the property on their own time. We got the sense that these are two super down-to-earth folks who really just want to share their little slice of heaven with others who will appreciate it too. Give this place a try and you won't regret it! If Brian's hospitality doesn't win you over, the on-demand (potable!) spring water, internet capability (for a small fee), and flush toilet will do the trick!
Oh and don't forget to look up after dark for an incredible display of stars.
We'll certainly be back!
Lark A.recommendsJuly 23, 2024
Camp Dougle
We loved staying at Thrive Ranch! It was beautiful, secluded, and had just the right amount of privacy balanced with the hosts being very responsive and friendly. We brought our bumper pull trailer to stay in, and Brian accommodated us with internet at the site so that I was able to work remote during the week we were there. The accomodations were perfect, and fit every need we had.
We make regular trips to Ashland, and are so pleased to have found a spot where we can bring the comfort of home (and our dog) during our stays. We will definitely be back every time we're in town.