Christmas Tree Ridge

93%

· Belfair, Mason, Washington

11 acres hosted by Joseph K.

3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

This is my 2nd season open to the public so feedback is very utilized. 2wd car people, you are going to want to read the bottom paragraph. Hello, my name is Joe and I live here at Christmas Tree Ridge. This beautiful 5 acre canvas overlooks the Tahuya Valley to my south and is propped on the edge of a deep gullie to the East. Long ago this whole hillside farmed Christmas Trees. It's a 1 mile dirt road with a small climb to get up to the neighborhood. Quick overview of the sites I have right now, select a site for more details. Valley Ridge Lookout is my largest site up at the top of the plot and is where the Outhouse is located. West perch is a small site with water/power perched over on the west lot line. Side Step is a quick and dirty-park-n-go spot. Gully Vista is still being opened, it's a tiny tent/hammock site with a narrow hiking trail to get to it. Check out the map in the photos. So, after watching campers for a year, I have seen most are car camping or tenting. Some folks have the fancy camper vans and I've seen some old school vans and stuff also. If you are rolling in here with a full box size RV, you are very big for this place, just gonna say that now. As for towing trailers, If you wouldn't tow it into a tight parking lot, you are not going to enjoy towing it around here, hell that goes for RV's also. I do my best to filter and set up the campsites to show vehicle types and sizes on this app. A good rig, towing a shorty trailer with a driver that can wheel would do fine. I tow a Ton behind my subaru no problem around here. If your 2wd..and your trailer weighs more than your vehicle....Hard no, look for a flat campground. ____Pros:____ -Borders 150+ of state land, 10-20 year old timber land, hunter's verify season. -Just broke brush on a trail that connects to the Howell Lake Trail for hiking, biking, maybe a small dirt bike. Very narrow trail for the first 1500feet then opens up to an old quad trail that then joins the howell lake state trail, just cut last year and always fighting the grow back. -We got wood for burning, not dry, not wet, it burns. Maybe want some dry kindling in the wetter seasons. -Trash free soil, never littered, it's virgin dirt. Keep it that way please. Don't bring glass, If you do, don't break it, people walk barefoot here. -Swimming hole at Howell lake is pretty damn nice, Good rope swing. It is a 1 mile hike via that trail link (would rate it as a 4/10 hardness hike), less than 10min by car. -Great views of Moon and Stars -Solar powered campground ____Cons:____ -Gully creates steep(100% Grade or more) drop near edge of some camp sites. Please keep a safe distance. Be alert when walking around the east edge or you may find yourself fighting gravity and brush. -1 mile long dirt road can get bumpy at times. I promise your car can make it up the hill if you go slow, spinning your tires is why the road is so bad. I do it in a Smart Car and an old 2wd jap truck all the time..... However...... time has shown FWD, specifically FWD cars that have more weight in the rear and not much on the drive axle have shown to suck at driving up these marblelike rock roads. Mini vans loaded to the max are some of the worse. Have everyone in the car move forward can help? Reversing up hills in FWD makes them do much better... Or hell just go flying up the hill at 20mph ripping it up and making a dust storm and you'll make it also like everyone else that can't drive on dirt. Someday my neighbors and I will put some gravel down. If you are rolling in here with a Full 26' F350 size RV you are very Big for this place, just gonna say that now. As for towing trailers, if you wouldn't tow it into a parking garage, you are not going to enjoy towing it around here. A good heavy 4wd, towing a shorty trailer with a Good driver would do fine. If your 2wd..and your trailer weighs more than your vehicle....Hard no, look elsewhere. Towing my 30ft 5th wheel up the community road took a running start due to traction.

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93% Recommend27 ratings · 22 reviews

The Valley Ridge Lookout offers a peaceful and private camping experience, with several reviews highlighting its serene setting and spacious sites. Many campers appreciated the friendly host and the well-maintained facilities, including a clean outhouse and firewood provided. However, some guests found the directions challenging and the road to the site tricky for less experienced drivers. While the majority of reviews were positive, a few guests encountered difficulties with locating the site or communicating with the host, which affected their stay.

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Sam M.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· December 2024

Rain out

16 ft car ·

Valley Ridge Lookout

I loved the location I could see several people camping there, as some family stuff came up I had to cute the trip off after 6 hours so I never got to spend a night there.

Christopher P.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Tent ·

Side Step

Nice spot to camp and quiet too. Easy directions to get there and road is not bad to get in unless you don't know how to drive.

Corey W.

3 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Cool spot

Tent ·

Side Step

Cool spot, welcoming host, beautiful and serene location.

Robert N.

7 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· September 2024

Tent ·

West Perch

The host was quite nice and the site had convenient water and power. He even left firewood. View is of nothing but trees as far as you can see. The site is small, mostly level, and carved out of the side of a hill at the end of a steep drive. The ground is made up of glacial pebbles. This makes driving tent pegs a little challenging. To get to the site you have to drive past the hosts RV trailer which is in plan view of the site. I had boat trailer which I had to take off before going up the last stretch of the drive. You have to either back in or back out of the site. I am a very experienced driver and you do NOT want to try to back a trailer up that last stretch. Finally, it says there is a toilet there, and maybe there is, but neither I nor my buddy were ever able to find it. I just think there are better places to stay. If you do think about this site, call the host first. He is a nice guy a will tell you what ou need to know.

Nicole S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Great getaway spot!

Tent ·

Valley Ridge Lookout

Wonderful place to camp! Even though it rained over the half the time we were there, it was so peaceful and private we didn't really care! Most well appointed outhouse I've ever used! Much appreciated, and a lot of hard work has obviously gone into the projects on site. My F-150 with 4WD had no problem making it to the top spot, but it may be difficult/technical depending on weather/road conditions. Other two spots for easily accessible even by a small car. More than plenty of room for the 2 of us and my dog to stay comfortably. I hope to return again for a longer stay, with a few more friends to share this gem with!!!

Shawna B.

4 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Private and peaceful

25 ft Class B · Group trip ·

Valley Ridge Lookout

We loved staying at Valley Ridge Lookout! The camp site was beautiful and was private. Noone came to use the outhouse while we were there (at least that we know of 🤣) . Speaking of, the outhouse was nice and clean! We'll definitely will be planning another trip.

Location

Belfair, Mason, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, S’Klallam, dxʷsəq̓ʷəbš (Suquamish), and Twana/Skokomish First Nations according to

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