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Masabaje Camp

96%

· Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington

20 acres hosted by Chris And Bruce T.

4 lodging sites · 1 tent site

Chris and Bruce is a Star Host

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Purchased in 2013 after a fire came through the area. We've spent the last 7 years regenerating the land, planting trees, building our house and collecting places for people to rest their heads. Masabaje is the first two letters of each of our parents names (Margaret, Sandy, Barry, Jerry). We offer four listings - a converted schoolbus, an Airstream, retro trailer, and tent spot. Meet Birdy, a semi-converted Blue Bird school bus with a comfortable queen mattress, couch, two recliners, dry kitchen, cooking utensils, and camp stove. There is access to a toilet, shower and sink (clean up area) in back room of main house (about a 4 minute walk). Birdy sits at "Top Pond", farthest from the house in a super quiet and private spot. You must bring your own bedding or sleeping bags, pillows, etc. (available here for an additional fee). There is no electricity available in Birdy. Devices can be charged up at the house. There is also no heater in Birdy, overnight temperatures in September and October can dip down into the mid-low 40's or lower. Meet Tin Man, we found him after he had been in an accident. We bandaged him up and he became the first place to sleep when we bought our empty land. He has a comfortable double mattress, couch, chair, kitchen, cooking utensils, and two burner stove. There is access to a toilet, shower and sink (clean up area) in back room of main house (about a 30 second walk). Tin Man sits on our driveway round-a-bout and is closest to the house. You must bring your own bedding or sleeping bags, pillows, etc. (available here for an additional fee). Ellensburg is known for its wind and our land is just down from a wind farm. We cannot control the wind, but Birdy sits in a pretty wind protected oasis. We are less than 2 hours from Seattle, 1 hour to Yakima wine country, 40 minutes to Vantage, 40 minutes to Leavenworth, 50 minutes to Snoqualmie Pass, 15 minutes to Ellensburg, 25 minutes to Roslyn, 25 minutes to Yakima River Canyon for floating and hiking, and so much more!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

Farm

96%

185 ratings · 160 reviews

Maria N.

August 26, 2024

Birdy

Come prepared and enjoy.

Birdy is in a serene, lovely oasis: quiet and private in a beautiful setting. However, for this 68 yr old it presented some challenges. The toilet is located too far away for folks who need more than one bathroom run during the night. The kitchen is also located in the same building. It's a bit barebones, so if you like semi-roughing it, Birdy is perfect! No running water, electricity, and you need to bring your own linens and bedding. Inside Birdy is comfortably furnished with a comfortable bed, sofa and two easy chairs. Other on-site amenities are described on Hipc⛺mp's site. All-in-all, Birdy is a perfect place for folks who can do with fewer amenities or conveniences. I'd stay there again, but come better prepared

Kacie S.recommends

August 23, 2024

Wilson

Phenomenal stay!

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was awesome! Wilson was very clean & the perfect size for a getaway! The bathroom was a game changer, super clean and so nice to come back to after a day of adventuring. Property itself was insanely peaceful, and hosts were very quick to respond. We will definitely be back!

Stephen W.recommends

August 21, 2024

Luxor

Great facilities, beautiful area

Great spot with beautiful surroundings and very comfortable accommodations. Hosts were flexible with my late arrival time and early departure. If possible, you may want to try to arrive before dark or safely slow down on approach, as the driveway can be easy to miss in the dark, but otherwise super easy to access and the video guides they provide on booking are super helpful for getting the lay of the land. Would definitely return.

Maria R.recommends

August 14, 2024

Luxor

Mini-Oasis with Wind & Stars

We lucked out with our first hipcamping trip! Luxor is a private, mini-oasis, with a serene pond-view, and a spectacular starry sky at night. We slept very well, lulled to sleep by the sound of the wind and frogs. Masajabe has a menagerie of loving pets; we’re animal people, and found them adorable. The amenities are clean and convenient, nearby but out of view when camping. We appreciated being able to come back on the late side. Bruce and Chris were great hosts, available if needed. Cool place—hope to visit again!

Elaine M.recommends

August 11, 2024

Birdy

What a Lovely Oasis!

Beautiful and thoughtfully executed campsite and space. Directions were clear, hosts were available but not overbearing at all. The Birdy was super cute and perfect for a place for the family to stay after a night at the Gorge. The dogs were lovely and the other guests on the site looked happy too. This is a great location for lots of Cascade excursions, definitely a gem. We'll be back for sure.

Jeremy W.recommends

August 11, 2024

Luxor

Their land is beautiful. The bathroom is clean and well-kept. I will definitely rebook if I am in the Ellensburg area again.

Location

Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and Yakama First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking