About Us
The family and the story behind Beckwourth Peak High Camp
Our Story
Beckwourth Peak High Camp is a family passion project. We're Forest and Annie, and along with our two boys, we created High Camp because we believe the best memories happen outdoors, around a fire, under a sky full of stars.
We've always loved the outdoors and had dreamed of creating a special, off-grid getaway in the mountains where people could connect with nature and each other. When we found 65 acres on Beckwourth Peak, surrounded by Plumas National Forest and overlooking the Lost Sierra, we knew we'd found the right place.
Built by Adventurers
Before having kids, Forest was an avid bikepacker who raced the Tour Divide from Canada to Mexico twice. Forest and Annie went on many biking adventures together, including riding across the entire United States.
Annie was a trip leader for Backroads and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Africa. Those experiences shaped how we think about hospitality: genuine, personal, and rooted in a love of wild places.
We built High Camp to be the kind of place we'd want to stay ourselves. Comfortable enough to recharge after a long ride, remote enough to feel like you've truly escaped, and welcoming enough to feel like home.
Our Philosophy
What guides everything we do at High Camp
Earned Comfort
Off-grid doesn't mean roughing it. After a day on the trails, you deserve hot showers, a comfortable bed, and a cold drink on the deck. We've designed High Camp so you can push your limits during the day and recover in comfort at night.
Connection
We built High Camp to bring people together. The communal fire pit, the shared deck with 360-degree views, the disc golf course. These spaces are designed for conversation, laughter, and the kind of moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Respect for the Land
We're solar-powered and off-grid by choice. Living lightly on 65 acres of mountain terrain means protecting the very thing that makes this place special. We ask our guests to join us in conserving energy and leaving no trace.
The Property
65 acres on Beckwourth Peak, surrounded by Plumas National Forest
Lodging
Two cabins (4 guests each), one yurt (5 guests), and one campsite (5 guests). Maximum 18 guests at a time, so it never feels crowded.
Amenities
Shared bathhouse with hot showers, Starlink WiFi, kitchen basics in every unit, A/C and heat in cabins and yurt, and firewood included nightly.
Recreation
20-basket disc golf course, communal fire pit, shaded deck with panoramic views, and trail access right from camp.
Location
Elevation 5,300 feet. Six minutes from Portola, CA. Surrounded by hundreds of miles of gravel roads, singletrack, and hiking trails.