Hult Pond

We loved camping here. We camped in a van & were lucky to have found a spot to accommodate us as most sites are for tents. Each site has parking so car camping can be done, just not in the beautiful secluded sites intended for enjoyment.

Waking up and seeing the fog floating on top of the water & seeing the reflection of the trees once water activity settled down for the day was magic. Our site had the perfect combo of shade and sun so we could charge our solar power supply & also cool off. Most sites seem to be like this although some are in the middle of trees and are more shaded/secluded.

The pond was also surrounded by blackberry bushes! So many! We filled up bowls and bowls and had berries for breakfast—could’ve had them for lunch & dinner too! Shame that folks kill animals like fish here rather than pick fresh berries from the bush. It looked like there were also mulberry trees as well!

Other downsides were that were some large & noisy groups visited for a few hours or camped & dominated the pond at some times, yelling and playing loud music. Dogs running around without leashes too. There was also a lot of trash in some parts. It’s nice that this pond is loved, but it could be loved better if everyone were to bring their trash out with them when they leave & respect the peace and tranquillity of this place.

We loved this spot and hope to be back.

There is a heckin' cool campsite on the southeast corner of the reservoir (across the bridge and to the left). Spacious, it enjoys a shoreline and several pre-established trails that briefly explore the northern extreme of the camp. There is a fire ring and flat, soft ground for tents. When I visited, someone had shoveled staircases into the steepest sections. You will miss this site if you only explore the main road that runs adjacent to the pond North-South (15-7-35 Rd).

This secluded reservoir that is well-appreciated by campers and participants of lite water sports (i.e., paddle boarding and the such, as motorized vehicles are not allowed on the water). Its best attributes are its seclusion and silence. Its natural features include a new growth forest to the East, an old growth forest to the West, and leaping fish, ducks and lilly pads on the pond. We camped along the western shore in a nicely sized space with a rope swing and immediate access to the water. Though the pond is a relatively undisturbed and natural space, I had to clean trash from previous campers upon arrival (e.g., cans, napkins, feminine hygiene products). Cars continuously passed along the paved road by the pond (15-7-35 Rd) looking for sites or simply passing through, though the frequency of cars diminished appreciably by nighttime. This area is relatively marshy and therefore at low risk of fire, so campers can use the fire rings installed at each site. In total, our stay was beautiful and serene.

This might be a double review as I’m not sure if my last one saved. This was a great place to stay overnight. Pretty pond and forest views, with several nice, open spaces for camping. There is a large horse staging area as you first come in that already had several campers so we kept going. We went up to the pond where there is a large turnout to either camp or turn around. Our 31’ motorhome easily fit into the spot, but we decided to stay overnight in the pull through between the pond and horse staging area. There is a large ditch at the end closest to the horse staging area so it’s probably best to turn around instead of driving through. This area had plenty of space and a nice concrete pad where we set up our grill and chairs. Was a pleasant experience and I would come back.

We just needed some time away. No cell signal, no hookups, not much out here but crickets, frogs and a few forest service roads to hike. Dark and quiet at night. We are 50’ hooked up so stayed in the equestrian area for solar and room to move. Easy spot to snag. Paved road all the way in and if you go too far to turn around, there’s a larger turnout up the road a ways to flip a turn. A nice middle free stop from Eugene and the coast. Otherwise, not much else here but your thoughts and time.