20 acres hosted by Gary C.
2 lodging sites · 1 tent site
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
98% 
63 ratings · 48 reviews
Penny F.recommends
October 27, 2024
The Wanderbus at Elfendahl Forest
We had such a wonderful time at Elfendahl forest! We came on a very rainy weekend but with the covered kitchen, hot water to wash dishes, and propane covered fire pits the rain was only a slight nuisance. Gary was wonderful and he and his staff checked on us often and even had the propane heaters warming up the bus and lotus tent right before our arrival. The kids had fun playing in the rain and loved the zipline! When they needed a break from the rain there was plenty of room for them in the lotus tent to play board games and jump around. Oh, and the toilets were so clean and much better than regular outhouses! One of my favorite moments was sitting under all the colorful umbrellas with a fire going, listening to the rain and reading my book while the kids played.
We will definitely be back!
Samantha B.recommends
September 24, 2024
The Shire at Elfendahl Forest
Perfect Site!
Wow! The amount of time that Gary has put into his property is truly magical. The campsite was clean and offered a lot of extracurricular activities. There's a small walking loop, community kitchen (with EVERYTHING you could need for cooking!), axe/knife throwing, a kids play area with small zipline, bunnies, chickens, community garden, shower, compost toilet...and more! We were able to place a 6 person tent & a canopy on the campsite with some space to spare for a chair. Gary made us feel extremely welcomed and was quick to answer any questions we had. He stays on-site so he was easy to find/reach. There is no parking next to the campsite but there were wheelbarrows available to get your stuff moved from the car to the site. The campsite itself is about a 10-15 minute drive from Belfair. Be prepared for a heavily graveled drive before you get to the property - about 3-3.5 miles! We adored all the special artistic flares that Gary has implemented into his property and definitely plan on returning next year, the site was so unique and special. Gary even has 2 dogs and 2 cats that patrol the grounds. Very sweet and very loving! What a perfect weekend! :)
Michelle N.recommends
September 2, 2024
Glamping at the Lotus tent
Such a cool place!
My family and I loved connecting with nature here at this magical forest getaway. Amazing place for dogs! A cute trail to walk on and the artistic touches everywhere made it pretty incredible. The lotus tent was very clean and comfy bed. Couldn’t ask for more and will be back. Gary is super nice and provides everything you can think of for comfort. Loved it!
Grace W.recommends
September 2, 2024
The Wanderbus at Elfendahl Forest
We loved staying in the magic schoolbus!!! The property is great, there are so many amenities with the outdoor kitchen and delightful common areas and artwork. The bus is clean and comfortable. We went down to gather clams and oysters in the hood canal and cooked them in the big kitchen which has everything we could possibly want! We were very impressed with the whole space. Thank you, Gary!
Zoe D.recommends
August 28, 2024
Glamping at the Lotus tent
Loved the whimsical space!
Such a unique space! We stayed at the Lotus tent which came with its own propane fire pit, composting bathroom, kitchenette with a stove and oven, and several chairs. Everything was so comfortable and very clean. The owner is very kind and helpful. He is onsite and available for anything you might need. He has a super sweet and very well behaved German shepherd our dog enjoyed playing with. Our space felt private and quiet, and we enjoyed taking walks on the property during the day. Seems like a great space for kids too. Most of the time we played card games at our site around the fire pit as the vibe of the place was just so peaceful it really felt like you could just unwind there. The fairy garden / whimsical theme of the property is very enchanting. Would definitely recommend!
David D.recommends
August 22, 2024
Glamping at the Lotus tent
Beautiful place and gracious host. We had a great time. Plenty of stuff to explore especially for our 8 year old. All amenities as described. Clean and spacious. Recommended for a glamping experience.
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