The Feathered Refuge: Off-grid

Hoodsport, Mason, Washington · 3 acres

Hosted by Mary G.

Vehicle site

· 4 guests max

Near Olympic National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Staircase.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

The "Feathered Refuge" is an RV site located in the middle of 3 acres of solitude. This site is a rare find: your own private campground! If you are longing for complete quiet and privacy accompanied by the hoots of barred owls and the tweets of finches and camp robbers, you have found respite! You may even glimpse an occasional bald eagle. The camp-site is graveled and 24 feet long and approximately 10 feet wide. The way up is a bit of an adventure. Located on a low- elevation mountain ( 1700 feet elevation for the site), it is three miles of a windy dirt- and- traveled road. You will need 4WD or AWD with a lot of clearance. The site is located behind two locked gates, so the owner will greet you at the gate to the mountain. If you do not have the appropriate vehicle and wish to tent- camp, there is a site available for that as well, and arrangements can be made for parking at another property the owner has at the base of the mountain, for an additional fee of $30. (please bring cash or we can use paypal, as Hipcamp does not allow add-ons.) A porta-potty is provided, and you have access to the owner's patio for cooking or relaxing (between 3-7 PM). The site comes with a guest pass to the coveted Lake Cushman area, 2 lakes and several boat launches. The pass also provides access to the nice and clean showers at one of the two parks. Hoodsport is in an ideal location: 45 minutes north of Olympia, or two hours from Seattle, it's an easy and beautiful drive. It is also the Gateway to the Staircase area of the Olympic National Park, one of the top eight things to do in the " Pearl of the Northwest." Places to eat: Honeybee Pizzeria and Grinder, Hoodsport coffee company (best ice- cream outside of Seattle, with " Olympic Mountain ice- cream"), and the best Mexican food for miles is 25 minutes away in Union, WA, at "2 Margaritas." They have great karaoke! There is also a fabulous music scene in Union. During the day you can walk the three-mile loop around from our driveway, OR you can go through our two locked gates (with the owner and their key) to go climb Staircase (25 ms away) or head to Hood canal for some fishing or to Hoodsport for the incredible Olympic Mountain ice-cream Amenities: a. Patio: You can use the owner's patio during the day (9 AM -12:00 PM and 3:00-7:00 PM) to relax in style or to grill your meal ($15 add-on for cleaning the grill and providing the propane). b. There is a porta potty available c. You have access to the Lake Cushman lakes and full restroom with showers (Lake Cushman or Lake Kokanee), when attended by the owner through the gateson Dow Mountain. c. You will be given a guest pass by the owner for the duration of your stay, when provided a $75 refundable cash deposit for the pass (paypal is also accepted). d. Small boat parking: there is secondary parking available at a lot on pavement which you can leave over-night for an additional fee of $30/ night. Please note: You will need a 4wd for your truck as the road from the pavement is a gravel road 3 miles long.Site #1 s an 8 by 8 dirt spot available for a tent. Site #2 is for an RV or camper van. I posted that it is for " back in," nut we can also accommodate a pull- through in another location which is on grass. An outhouse is a number of feet away. The use of the owner's patio is available from 9 AM- noon and 4 PM - 7 PM. This site comes with a guest pass to the Lake Cushman amenities after receiving a cash deposit of $WA. The amenities include 2 parks and 5 boat launches, including the use of nice restroom and shower facilities. You will need a 4WD vehicle or a vehicle with a lot of clearance. The road up the mountain is 3 miles long and is partially dirt and gravel. The meeting point is at Dow Mountain gate which is just past the Lake Cushman maintenance building address 3740 N Lake Cushman Road, Hoodsport, Wa.

RV details

Travel trailers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 26 feet allowed

Back-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Flat

No Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Portable toilet

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. You know your pet- if it is aggressive, please keep it on a leash. Otherwis3, off- leash is no problem.

No campfires

Fire pit available at owner's patio

Potable water available

Hose, bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Trash bin

Playground available

At the Lake cushman parks, available with guest pass and deposit to the owner in advance

No showers

Showers and full restroom facilities are available at the Lake Cushman parks

Cooking equipment absent

Outdoor grill available for $15 fee/ day ( paypal or cash)

Picnic table absent

The host's patio is available during designated hours

No wifi

Wifi is available at the Lake cushman parks, which are off- site and 3 miles from camp site

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

Please have a vehicle with a lot of clearance, it is 3 miles of rough road to the site from pavement. If not, alternate arrangements cam be made with the owner's transport with notice for an additional $30 fee.

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Location

Hoodsport, Mason, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, S’Klallam, and Twana/Skokomish First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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