Camp with the Alpacas

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· Yelm, Thurston, Washington

10 acres hosted by Jean V.

4 RV/tent sites

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We fell in love with this house and land when we purchased it in 2009 with the intention of starting an alpaca ranch. We worked for several years to improve the land, pulling acres and acres of Scotch Broom. We now are home to La Vida Alpaca, a herd of about 40 alpacas, and Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill, a custom artisan mill. Meet the alpacas, tour the mill and shop in our farm boutique during your stay. You can also take a fiber arts class while you're here. We can customize one for you. We have great views of Mt. Rainier from many sites on our property. We have a mix of wooded and prairie areas, and cute and friendly alpacas grazing nearby. Note: Site #4 is only available for tent camping. Please book Sites 1-3 if you are have a trailer or RV. Our sites offer potable water, trash disposal, wifi, picnic tables, a toilet, a place for campfires (outside of burn bans), and we are pet friendly! Guests love staying with us: "What a fun and unique trip for our family! Jean and David are such a hardworking and nice couple. We had a great time learning about alpacas. We did the tour and it was really interesting to learn about how the yarn and felt is made. The little shop is cute too and of course we had to grab some souvenirs :) Their dog Snowflake is such a sweetheart and was so kind to our 4.5 year old and rambunctious 2 year old. So neat to have the alpacas roaming around the property. Lots of open spaces for our children to run around on. Definitely recommend!"

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120 ratings · 51 reviews

Evan M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Perfect trip

Tent · With kids ·

Site 4 - Camp with Alpacas

We had a great time staying here! The hosts were friendly and kinda. We bought eggs for our stay, a farm tour, and a felt sheet class. I would recommend these if you love to learn new things. We had fun and the dogs would come around and patrol stopping by for some pets. We would definitely come back!

Christopher B.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Highly Recommend!

Tent · With kids ·

Site 4 - Camp with Alpacas

Stayed here with my son to camp for the weekend while we explored a bit of Washington and had a great time! My son loved running around the farm meeting all the animals. Very friendly farm dogs and lots of wandering Alpacas to keep him entertained. Hosts are very kind and set up is easy, if we are ever back in this area, this is where ill be staying.

Elizabeth W.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2 - Camp with Alpacas

We had a great time camping at the Alpaca Farm. We were at the back and had a really private site with tons of room. We also did the mill tour and got to meet the alpacas up close which was so fun! Our toddler loved staying at the farm, especially getting visits from their dog Snowflake! It was also a convenient drive to Mt Rainier. Would definitely stay here again if we’re in the area. Jean and David were so welcoming.

Ashwin I.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Enchanting!

Tent ·

Site 2 - Camp with Alpacas

We spent two nights tent camping at this charming, quiet Alpaca farm owned by Jean and David. The farm had about 35 very adorable alpacas, roosters which provided endless entertainment. We loved walking in loops through the property. We also loved Snowflake, the friendly guard dog, who made sure we were safe during our entire stay! Don't miss to take the farm tour. The hosts were generous with their time, and shared a lot of knowledge with us. Very wholesome! The toilet facilities/maintenance could use some improvement. But the hosts tried to make sure we felt comfortable. Despite this, our stay was memorable and enjoyable, and we appreciate the warm and welcoming environment Jean and David have created. We'll go back again.

Kendra B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

21 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·

Site 1 - Camp with Alpacas

We had a great two night stay. The hosts are very kind and accommodating folk. My children really enjoyed the alpacas and thought it was a hoot to see them grazing around our campsite.

Sharon C.

3 reviews

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· July 2023

Tent · With kids ·

Camp with Alpacas

Wonderful stay and visit with the Alpacas. Take the tour, very informative and if you have kids, being able to hug and feed them is priceless. We were the only campers and our first tent camping experience. Went great. My granddaughter loved being with all the animals and her new friend snowflake, the guard dog. Due to another herd we were more towards the front which was a walk to the portapotty but doable.

Location

Yelm, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), and dxʷsqʷaliʔabš (Nisqually) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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