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Rockhound heaven

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1 review

· Haliburton, Haliburton, Ontario · 10 acres

Hosted by Dan L.

Vehicle pitch

· 7 guests max

This campsite is located within 15 minutes of hundreds of lakes, rivers and streams. In the heart of crystal collecting country, Rock and crystal collecting opportunities abound. For the fisherman, canoeist or kayaker, there are hundreds of nearby lakes and streams. For hikers and cyclists, there are many trails - including rail trails within a few minutes drive.Set up camp next to the pond and your own private fire pit. This quiet site is away from view of the house. The site itself offers views of wildlife in and around the small pond, A camp fire pit and a small open area to toss a baseball or football. The site is a great home base for fisherpeople, hikers and especially rock hounds. Just a few kms away is world famous appatite and titanite collecting opportunities in Tory Hill. Silver crater mine is also nearby (driving distance) and can be hiked to for a small voluntary fee. Information regaeding other collecting sites can be provided to hip campers upon request. Please note, security cameras are present on the site. They are readily visible to campers. They are not monitored but will trigger if campers get too close to the house or garage area.

Vehicle details

Caravans, Caravans, Camper Trailers, Campervans, Motorhomes, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 10 meters allowed

Back-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: loose-gravel

Fairly flat but some levelling may be required

Surface levelness: flat

Fairly flat but some levelling may be required

No Fifth wheels and Motorhomes

Electrical connection available

Less than 30 amps. There is one outdoor outlet on a 15 amp breaker. If it trips, there may not be anyone present to reset it, so campers should have a backup in case of this. Electricity is provided as a courtesy only and is not part of this site

Water connection available

On-property hookup. There is a garden hose that can supply non potable water Ask about its use before your stay as it will need to be turned on. It is not for drinking purposes.

Generators allowed

Small quiet generators only please

No sewage connection

Campers must provide their own toilet facilities until further notice. All campers - including Car/ tent campers must have a portable loo or simililar device and not dump or leave any waste on site.

No TV connection

What to expect

Vehicle pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

7 guests max

Campfires allowed

A fire band is currently in effect due to the wildfires that are affecting Quebec and Alberta.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No pets

Wifi available

No potable water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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

100% Recommend1 Ratings · 1 review

Teresa D.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2023

Michigan rock hounds

We stayed at Dan’s camp because we are rock hounds and that is what he advertised. It was very nice. The lights were a nice touch as were the dueling bullfrogs. Dan also shared some rock sites that were known to the locals.

Location

Haliburton, Haliburton, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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