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Wandering Joy Campground

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· Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington
33 acres hosted by Erin S.
12 tent sites
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Near Olympic National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Elwha.
Best in Washington: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Erin is a Star Host
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Located less than 10 minutes from Lake Crescent, directly across US-101 from Lake Sutherland, and 20 minutes west of downtown Port Angeles, Wandering Joy Campground is the perfect homebase for your Olympic National Park adventures! Wander the property trails to discover giant moss-covered boulders, aged big leaf maple, towering grand fir, and western red cedar. Heavily forested with mixed conifer species, dense alder stands, and a rich understory, you'll enjoy a vibrant habitat for wildlife, especially birds. We are committed to protecting the health and wellness of this magical forest and kindly ask that you pack out all trash, exercise extreme caution with campfires, be a respectful neighbor to fellow campers, and leave only good vibes behind! PLEASE NOTE: * We are primarily a tenting campground. Not all sites are suitable for car-camping/rooftop tents as the parking may not be level and/or large enough for your rig. Please send us a message PRIOR to booking and we’d be happy to recommend any available sites that may fit your need. *All of our sites have their own shape, size, and characteristics, no two are alike! Please refer to the site descriptions and pictures to assist you in choosing a site for your adventure. If in doubt, just send a message and we’ll help steer you in the right direction. Your experience is important to us! *We are a small, private campground. As such, our site limits are set to 2 ppl, 1 vehicle, 1 tent. You can select to add up to 2 more ppl on select sites, for an additional charge. Our sites are simply not large enough to be considered group sites. For your comfort, we recommended that you book multiple sites if you have a larger party. As always, we can help you choose the best site for your party, so don’t hesitate to reach out! * 4-wheel drive is recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel driveway loop. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Mountainous
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690 ratings · 434 reviews
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Jasmine R.recommends
October 8, 2024
Site 1
Olympic NP
I had such a great experience! It’s pretty close to Devil’s Punchbowl and Madison Falls. Porta potty’s were clean during our stay! The ground was also flat so it’s a great spot for the tent. Cons: Didn’t have any signal for Verizon.
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Angela A.recommends
September 30, 2024
Site 1
Camping with friends and animals!
My friends and I camped at Site 1. It was spacious enough for 2 tents and 2 cars parked next to each other. It was a great time! There is firewood onsite (for a fee) and the cleanest port-a-potties I have ever seen (even cleaner than many public restrooms!). We only had the opportunity to meet Erin, but she was great! Very welcoming and kind. There are no showers onsite, but there is the Sheep Lodge at the bottom of the hill with showers that we used (also for a fee). We had a dog and cat, and both were welcomed at the property. The location is close to many trails and not far from the town of Port Angeles either. We definitely recommend staying here and if we go to Olympic National Park again, we will for sure stay here again!
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Scott L.recommends
September 29, 2024
Site 0
What a great place to camp! Perfect access to Olympic NP. The tent areas were awesome and so well kept. Beautiful camp area. Would definitely come back and camp again!
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Erica A.recommends
September 28, 2024
Site 0
Great location and beautiful site!
The directions to the campground were great! We really enjoyed our time there, and the covered gazebo was really perfect for hanging out while it was drizzling. So close to many hiking trails and kayak access to Lake Crescent. Highly recommend Wandering Joy!
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Jonathan K.
September 24, 2024
Site 11
Beauty, convenience, noise
Noisy 101 traffic and RV campers complicated this otherwise tranquil, beautiful setting. Enjoyed the mulched camping pad, the fire pit, the trails, and thankful for the porta potty.
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Jason E.recommends
September 23, 2024
Site 0
This is a great camp ground. Extremely clean, easy bathroom access. 10/10
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Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and S’Klallam First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Erin S.

Joined in January 2021
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