Moab, Utah
It's almost unbelievable. The river and beach are about a five minute walk out your door. Kayaks at the river. Three doubles and six singles. Side by sides, take you to the Wind Caves and Chicken Corner. Three to four hours for $195. There are unlimited hikes from the property and many more near by.
There is so much wildlife it's hard to keep track of. In addition to the hundred or so birds, squirrels, and chipmunks that come to eat each day, there's the man himself, Kobae. Kobae is the 185 pound security tortoise that lives here and when he's not hanging out on the porch, or chowing down on romaine, he'll be looking for someone to go hiking with. With evening the front porch comes alive. Ringtail, skunk, fox, and raccoon all eat nightly either on or just off the front porch. You're welcome to hang out at the fire pit or sit in gravity chairs and view the night sky but many a guest has spent their evening watching all the critters that come to the porch. For kids especially it's an incredible experience.
The night sky, the incredible views, the critters, the side by sides, the beach, the river, kayaking, Wind Caves, hiking, all here. Nobody else has what Base Camp has or even comes close. Worry about other parts of your trip but don’t worry about this part. I live here pretty much 24/7/365 and I’ve been sharing it with guests for fifteen years. You want an adventure, not just staying somewhere, you’ve found it.
Now, having said all that, it’s quiet, off the grid, and you want to get away, that’s here too. Some folks just sit on the porch and unwind, enjoying the landscape, watching the rafts and kayaks come down the river or finding a spot around the property to just sit and read. There’s no shortage of those spots. I’ve spent many a morning hiking out to a different place each day and reading.
Whatever you want to do, all you have to do is walk out the door. That’s special.
See you soon,
Tom
Absolutely gorgeous, incredibly remote lodging. Bring all your food and supplies, there is camping-style cooking setup (using outdoor grill as stove). Amazingly, even has a small fridge and a microwave, all powered by solar. It's possible to drive in with 2WD (I saw a couple standard sedans parked at the main lodge), but you better REALLY know how to drive if you bring one! I drove a jeep but never came close to needing 4WD low, it was quite easy in 4WD high.
I can't express enough how special our stay was at Base Camp. If you love the quiet of the desert, seeing the endless stars of the Milky Way, or experiencing the wonders of Moab without the crowds then you will treasure your stay here. Tom is an interesting character and gracious host, as are his indispensable staff Collin and Lidia. Embrace the adventure of driving in through Hurrah Pass and you will not be disappointed. Base Camp is a gem in the desert.
Loved our time at Basecamp. The road scared me but after doing it 4 times...we got more comfortable. There is a coffeemaker, coffee, and coffee filters....but no cups! fortunately for me (and everyone around me ), the guys next door had a cup for me to use. With coffee in hand and the great views I couldnt ask for more.
We will stay here again
The property was great. We had no neighbors which made it niice. We sat by the fire both nights. We enjoyed the side by side and the wind caves!!!
Tom does a great job communicating with you and gets right back with any emails I sent him. The male hogan was exactly how it was described. My son and I had an amazing time exploring up and down the Colorado river. My son is already talking about when we can come back.
We actually did love our stay here, though during the drive to get there, we were questioning our sanity! Once we safely arrived, we 100% enjoyed our time there. We had rented a high clearance vehicle, after having read previous reviews about the trek getting to the hogan, but we would have felt tons better had we rented a four wheel drive vehicle that was shorter coupled than the two wheel drive Suburban we had. We should have paid closer attention to those previous reviews! Once there, we really did enjoy our stay in the male hogan. Had some nice folks staying in the female hogan and we enjoyed visiting with them over a campfire in the evening. We had one day of all day rain, which was a bit of a bummer, but we just stayed in the hogan and got caught up on some reading, which we otherwise never seem to find time to do. The next day, we rented a 4x4 from Tom and drove out to Chicken Corners. We had a ball doing this and the views and scenery were awe-inspiring. And yes, we walked the path around the cliff at Chicken Corners!!! Would we do it all again? Yes we would - in a heartbeat!!! Thanks Tom, for a great time at your place!
Ideal for a quiet stay in a pristine, peaceful area. The drive over the Last Hurrah pass requires a vehicle with the right height clearance and the driver to be able to maneuver the bumpy, rocky, narrow road popular with the 4 wheeler community. Make sure you read the host's very accurate description of this trek before you commit. The hogans are cozy, warm and authentic. The male and female hogans share bathroom facilities in a separate building between them. The outdoor shower has the best view and hot water! If you stay in a hogan, pack as if you are camping. There will be linens, and a few dishes, etc though I recommend you bring basically everything you think you'll need such as flashlights and any personal supplies. The property is vast, and though the host could undoubtedly assist you if you forgot something crucial, it could take a bit before they can get it to you. The host and staff are great and in communication with everyone via walkie-talkies that they provide upon check-in. Stores for supplies are a long drive away. I wish I'd have asked the host if I could bring any supplies on my way in just to be nice and reduce a trip for them.
The property is really unique. I wish we had more time to explore the area. To get to the property you do need a good off-road vehicle - the trail in is fun with a jeep. Nice little air conditioning unit in the hogan made sleeping much more comfortable. The stars were gorgeous at night. Thank you for being a great host!
Getting there is interesting, they aren't kidding about the drive! But once there it's great! We stayed in the Hogans and were treated to awesome views from the shaded verandas. The interior of both Hogans were exactly as pictured. We were worried about the bathrooms but needn't be, the outdoor shower was powerful and there was a utility sink with everything needed to wash hands, clothes, or dishes. Even with no beach, swimming in the river was great. If we're in the area we would definitely consider staying there again (as long as we had a vehicle that can handle Hurrah Pass with us)!
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