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    Otter Pond Pastures

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    9 reviews
     · Big Lake, Skagit County, Washington · 35 acres
    Hosted by Laura F.
    RV/tent site
    · 12 guests max
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    Near North Cascades National Park
    Within a 30-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Complex Headquarters and Visitor Information.
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    Camp in a private grove of trees overlooking acres of pastures with grazing sheep, miniature cattle, ponies, and horses. Depending upon the time of year, there may be lambs, newborn calves or puppies. From December to June a creek burbles by. The campsite has a gazebo with furniture and fire table. There is also a fire ring, but burn bans sometimes begin as early as the middle of June. Current burn ban rules will be posted. Acres of grass to wander through, and a Portapotty for your convenience. There is running water, but it is piped from the creek via solar-powered pump, and is not potable. During the winter we pull the pump. Water is available from the busy creek just feet away. Picnic tables for your use.The sunny and open camping area faces due west and offers uninterrupted view of the sunset. There is ample space for multiple tents. The RV spot will need leveling and is somewhat uneven at the entrance. Two picnic tables are available, as well as the gazebo and covered furniture. Walk directly out from the campsite to watch the grazing livestock and wild birds. RVs or camper vans will need to park out on the gravel road, unless they have some off-road capability. The access route is rutted.
    Vehicle details
    Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed
    This is seasonally available. The drive in route has a significant puddle and soft ground until about June. It is then solid until December.
    Vehicles under 13 meters allowed
    Pull-in unit
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: Grass or field
    Surface levelness: Requires levelling
    No Motorhome
    This is seasonally available. The drive in route has a significant puddle and soft ground until about June. It is then solid until December.
    Generators allowed
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
    No sewage hookup
    No TV hookup
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    12 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firewood provided, firepit, private. There is a metal fire ring and a pile of firewood, but not necessary cut to length or split. You are welcome to collect windfalls. Burn bans will be posted. Some burn bans permit recreational fires and some don’t. The current regulations will be posted.
    Toilet available
    Portable toilet. Portapotty is serviced and pumped on a schedule.
    Pets allowed
    On leash. There are Livestock Guardian Dogs in the pastures. They may kill your dogs if they get too near the livestock. The LGDs are inside a secure fence and wear invisible fence collars, but that will not be enough to keep them in if they decide your dog is a threat. The LGDs like people and are zero threat to humans. Because they are wearing invisible fence collars, they cannot get within 10ft of the fence.
    Bins available
    Recycling bin, trash bin
    Picnic table present
    There are two picnic tables
    No drinking water
    Bring your own water, purify from spigot, purify from hose. There is a spigot and hose at the campsite, but it is solar pumped from a nearby creek.
    No showers
    There is a hose with a spray nozzle.
    Cooking equipment absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Early or late check-in may be available
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Flexible
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 3 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    During your trip
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    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
    On-ground Horse Timeexperience
    $20.00
    45 minutes of brushing, hugging and petting a horse or pony. Learn some basics of horsemanship, or just have a quiet Equine Therapy experience. Horses and ponies are accustomed to children and adults.
    Farm Animal Tour & Pettingexperience
    $5.00
    With advanced notice we are happy to provide visits with the sheep, lambs, goats, horses, ponies, miniature cattle, calves and friendly Livestock Guardian Dogs. We'll give you a walking tour of our working ranch inside the fences. You can bring your own carrots, or feed handfulls of grain.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend10 Ratings · 9 reviews
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    Ken M.
    2 reviews
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    · October 2024
    Tent
    It was a cold night after a rain and I wasn't sure if if was gonna start again. It was so nice to have the gazebo and heaters. Also lots of firewood and a nice fire ring to rescue the night . In the morning it cleared up and was so nice to wake up to the pasture view.
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    Megan C.
    6 reviews
    Recommends
    · October 2024
    Tent
    I enjoyed staying at this hipcamp. All the amenities and MORE. Waking up in a dewey meadow was serene! Would stay again!
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    Nicole G.
    13 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    4 m campervan
    Lauras place was nothing short of amazing. The farm was an incredible place to explore and a peaceful site to enjoy nature amongst the beautiful farm animals. Laura gave me a tour of the farm and gave me the full experience!Getting to pet the animals and hearing about the history of the farm was amazing. An added bonus to wake up next to the horses grazing in the pasture. Laura was a very kind and attentive host. The site was easy to get to and a quick drive from town. I would highly recommend staying here. I felt super safe as a solo female traveler. I will be back! Additional things to note: -There is a spigot for water, though it is not potable it is a nice bonus for this site -There is a traditional fire ring for those who want to burn real wood (scrap wood provided) -Portapotty was clean and tidy -Two picnic tables, perfect for large groups
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    Daisy R.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    Tent · With kids
    We had a great time there! Enjoyed seeing all their animals, as well as birds while drinking our morning coffee. The portapotty was clean and stocked, the gazebo shelter with heaters was a real treat too! Not super flat but did find a comfy spot for our tent! The dogs do bark a fair amount at night, so not a spot for light sleepers but generally the site is very peaceful and beautiful. Laura was kind enough to leave us some treats to feed the horses too!
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    Renda P.
    8 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Tent · With kids
    beautiful views, stargazing, and peaceful! loved our stay!
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    Brittany W.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Tent · With kids
    We loved every bit of our stay at Laura's. We opted in to her farm animal tour which was especially meaningful to hear her family's history, learn more about the land and each of the animals and their breeds. The space was perfectly secluded and easy to access. A really great respite for families with young kiddos -- space to roam, no neighbors to bother and 'wild' entertainment to watch with each of the animals in their nearby pastures.
    Location
    Big Lake, Skagit County, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, sqaǰətabš (Upper Skagit), and saʔqʷəbixʷ-suyaƛ̕bixʷ (Sauk Suiattle) 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 Laura F.

    Joined in May 2024
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