Old Poor Farm

100%

6 reviews

· Shelton, Mason, Washington · 40 acres

Hosted by Katrinka H.

Tent site

· 10 guests max

Near Olympic National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Staircase.

Our forty acre family farm is the historic Mason County Poor Farm. Gosnell creek runs through the center of the property, with riparian forest buffer restoration and a blueberry patch on opposite banks. A herd of about 30 Khatadin sheep graze the pastures. About a mile of trails are available for you to explore the pastures, riparian areas and working woodlands.This site is only for folks who are traveling by bike. Car camping is not allowed. Set up your tent under the walnut tree or the big cedars. You will find a table for food preparation and have access to water and a sawdust toilet. We will get you orientated if you would like to visit the animals or walk on the farm trails. A dip in the creek is a great way to rinse off the road dust.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

10 guests max

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times. We ask that you pick up pet waste. We have an agility course for dogs adjacent to the tent site. We have one dog that keeps an eye on the sheep when she isn’t in the house watching the cat.

No campfires

Specific locations are designated for campfires.

Potable water available

Spigot

Picnic table present

Bring your camp chairs, the table is more of a standing for food prep height.

Wifi available

Wifi is available in the yard outside the house

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

This site is only for cyclists. No car parking is associated with this site. The fee is per tent.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Blueberry Picking experience

$10.00

Enjoy an hour picking berries in our 20+ year old blueberry patch. Experience includes an orientation, picking containers and an hour in the patch. Season begins in early July and runs through early September. No guarantee to the quantity of berries you will be able to pick.

Poor Farm Tourexperience

$10.00

Enjoy a guided tour of the farm with a focus on the the county poor farm that was operated by the county on the site in the 1930’s. The tour will take 45 minutes to an hour.

Reviews

100% Recommend8 ratings · 6 reviews

Dan C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

Very quiet and unique place. First time I'd used a sawdust toilet, but it's not as weird as you'd think. Loved the friendly dog, and appreciated the table and camp chairs the host set out. We saw the creek and walked over the bridge, but couldn't see a good way to actually get into the water, so we didn't. If there is a way, some more clarification on that would be helpful.

Claire L.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Tent

We had such a peaceful stay at your farm! Thank you for the chats and for all the amenities you shared with two tired cyclists :) This was the perfect place to stop—it saved us from an unmanageably long day. Playing with your lovely dogs was a huge bonus! Thank you so much!

Devon B.

2 reviews

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· June 2023

Sheep’s, streams and shelter!

Tent

Amazing couple with a very welcoming setup. We were having trouble finding a place to stay in the area while cycling south on our bikes and this place was a savior. It was a beautiful farm with a very comfortable and secluded tent area. We given a tour of the property which had everything we needed as tired cyclist to rejuvenate for the night. And the $5 biker rate was very generous. Amazing place for any cyclist traveling in the area.

Mike P.

23 reviews

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· September 2022

Bustling Orchard/Chicken Yard

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This is a beautiful, relaxed rural idyll. The property is pretty big, and has a walking path, a blueberry patch, farm animals etc. The Orchard site that we booked is also the active chicken and duck yard, which means a lot of bird poop, the rooster in the morning etc. There are quieter, more private spots on the back end, but by the time we discovered them the 5 yo in the group was too attached to the animals to be removed peaceably. Definitely suggest getting one of those if you want a more peaceful visit. Katrinka is a great host. Very responsive to messages, flexible about logistics, generous and friendly. They have a wonderful farm dog who is a very sweet girl.

Kay H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

Old Poor Farm is a Rich Experience

Tent

Wonderful farm and Katrinka was a great hostess. A dip in the creek was very refreshing after our hot bicycle ride. After walking the farm trails and seeing the large blueberry patch we decided to pick blue berries. What a treat to have them for the rest of our bike trip. We decided to have a campfire after all. She supplied everything we would need, paper, matches, dry kindling and dry firewood. We appreciated the benches by the fire pit and the near by table. It was fun to see the animals. A couple of donkeys guard the sheep. There was a hammock but we decided to use the tent site.

Keegan S.

3 reviews

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· July 2022

Tent · With pets

Quaint and quiet farm on the end of a road, complete with sheep, donkeys, chickens, and even some free-range ducks strolling through the property. A private feeling in the middle of a small apple orchard, and the hosts are incredibly welcoming and accommodating.

Location

Shelton, Mason, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and sqʷax̌sədabš (Squaxin) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking