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    Old Poor Farm

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    6 reviews
     · Shelton, Mason, Washington · 40 acres
    Hosted by Katrinka H.
    Tent site
    · 10 guests max
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    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
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    Dan C.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · 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.
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    Claire L.
    11 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · 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!
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    Devon B.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · 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.
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    Mike P.
    23 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2022
    Bustling Orchard/Chicken Yard
    Tent
    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.
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    Kay H.
    2 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · 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.
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    Keegan S.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · 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
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    Hosted by Katrinka H.

    Joined in February 2022
    Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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