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Hidden Meadow on Henderson Inlet

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· Olympia, Thurston, Washington

4 acres hosted by Jake And Molly O.

4 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Jake and Molly is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Burn ban information here: https://www.southbayfire.com/thurston-burn-information About us: Hello and thank you for checking out Hidden Meadow, our names are Jake and Molly. We love camping, hiking and any opportunity to be outside with our two children! In 2020 (one week before the whole world shut down from Covid) we found the hidden gem we had been searching for! A perfect place to raise our family, space to play and explore nature, super private and close to town! It seemed too good to be true and still does! After settling in and realizing what amazing natural beauty we had, we got to work developing our garden, orchards, trails, fire pits and….Campsites! After building a camp site for our family, we decided that we wanted to share this amazing space with other families to enjoy! We built Hidden Meadow to be the campsite that we have always searched for on our family adventures, surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the world, with trails for hiking and a HOT TUB to relax in, in the evening! We hope that you enjoy it! About the property: We are located on a very private property (the only houses you will see are across the inlet) surrounded by nature but only about 10 minutes from downtown Olympia and 5 minutes from I-5 and Lacey. The property is situated on the very south end of Henderson Inlet. We are on the tide flats so twice a day (at high tide) we have the opportunity to explore on the water in canoes and kayaks. The property is spread over 16 acres and is comprised of two large fields (one in front of our home and the other is a smaller meadow off to the side (hidden meadow) and forest land. There is tons of space for playing, exploring and tiring out your kids and pups! Wildlife is abound with eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, shore birds and a variety of forest birds make this place their home. We are also frequented by the local deer who wonder through and say hi. About the campground: The campground is located in the far northeast corner of the property on the edge of the forest and meadow. In the common areas you will find the bathroom which has a shower and a toilet. The toilet is a porta-potty and the shower is propane headed. There is also a supply closet at the bathroom that has the yard games and extra supplies. There is a hottub situated right on the edge of the forest with peek-a-boo views of the inlet. You will also find garbage and recycling bins as well as a sink for washing hands (please water only down the sink). We have provided soap that is biodegradable for the sink and shower to help reduce our impact on this beautiful environment. There are trails throughout the forest along the 600 feet of water (tide) front. Along the trails you will find several different benches, seats and swings to relax and enjoy nature from. There is also several fairies and gnomes who have been sighted in the forest. If you look closely, you might spot one too! We ware, if you touch a fairy or gnome they do lose their magical powers so please respect the mystical creatures. 😊 The sites are about 500 feet from our house and offers great privacy. You may see us throughout the day and evening coming and going from the campground, working on the property or playing with the kids on the trails! Dogs: We do have two dogs on the property (Wilma and Bean) who are very friendly and we will keep them out of camp during your stay. Although they typically follow us when we walk down there. We allow dogs to be off leash at owner’s risk. There may be other dogs in camp so please use discretion when letting your dogs off leash and be mindful of other campers. You must be responsible for your own dogs, we are not responsible for any dog related or dog inflicted injuries. Getting here: We are off of Sleater Kinney Rd in Olympia. We have a long, steep, curvy driveway. At the bottom of the driveway, you will find signs directing you to the camp site. If you have extra vehicles, we have extra parking spaces adjacent to the campsite. The road out to camp may be bumpy (we do our best to keep it smooth) so go slow and beware of natural obstacles. Rules: 1. Check in time is 2:00pm or later. For afterhours arrivals, please let us know. 2. Check out time is 12:00pm or earlier 3. Quiet hours from 9pm to 8am. You are far from our house, so we can’t hear you but sound travels well over the water to our neighbors. Nobody wants grumpy neighbors, please be respectful. 4. Remain within the campground boundary during all times. If you need us, please feel free to text or call. 5. Please put all trash in the trash cans or take it with you. 6. Remove all dog doo and dispose of in the trash. 7. Leave what you find (except ripe blackberries). Please leave any forest treasures where you found them. 8. Cleanup any debris left from firewood/camp activities before departing. 9. Enjoy nature and respect it. Please stay on trails and respect the plants and the natural habitats. 10. Stay off the dock. It is closed for repair. 11. Do not use the trailside fireplace (if you find it) or our personal canoe or kayaks. However, feel free to enjoy the view from the seats by the fireplace. 12. Be cautious when walking around, the ground is bumpy and there are exposed tree roots that can be tripping hazards. We are not responsible from injuries. 13. Help us keep it clean- if you find any garbage around, please pick it up or let us know. 14. Keep fires small and when you are finished PUT YOUR FIRES DEAD OUT! There are 5 gallon buckets by each fire put to fill before you start your fire for putting them out. 15. Please do not burn trash or food. It can create issues with the wildlife. Put all waste in garbage cans.

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Coastal

Field

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84 ratings · 63 reviews

Andrew G.recommends

September 21, 2024

Hidden Meadow Deck Site

Had a wonderful stay at the deck site in our trailer. Quiet, peaceful and very private. Plenty of room for our dog to play. We have done a lot of camping over the years and this is one of the best places we have stayed. Jake and Molly are great hosts. This was very convenient for us as our son and daughter in law live very close to this site. Hope to come back soon!

Alexander W.recommends

September 18, 2024

Meadow site 1

Best Hipcamp Yet! 😉

This was our first time using Hipcamp, and the camping spot was absolutely magical. The photos don’t do it justice. It’s so clean and quiet, with a delightful hot tub and a warm shower—perfect after a long day outdoors. The hosts were very helpful, providing great local suggestions, like where to pick up firewood. I really wish we could have stayed longer! Highly recommend, and we hope to have the chance to stay again. Thanks again Molly & Jake!

Melanie W.recommends

September 16, 2024

Hidden Meadow Deck Site

The camp is set up perfectly for our RV weekend trip. The deck platform and furniture along with tree swing were added bonuses to our stay. The solar lighting and big fire pit were also great. There are four other tent camp sites all visible but far enough away that we forgot they were there. The view from the deck is also lovely along with the trails. We didn’t use the hot tub but other guests did. The hot tub is also very visible to the camp site deck and fire pit. Our host checked in on Saturday which was very nice along with their dog and his daughter. We highly recommend - also great trails within a short drive and restaurants and grocery all within 10 minutes of you need something.

Corina F.recommends

September 15, 2024

Meadow site 1

First time visit!

Been camping through Hipcamp for a while and this is a site we certainly anticipate returning to. Our host, Jake, was very friendly and accommodating. We had plenty of space to stake down our gear and easy access to the bathroom and cozy hottub set up. Recommended for a chill truly laid back experience 👍🏼

Evan J.recommends

September 13, 2024

Meadow site 3

Loved that Molly came down to greet us and introduce us to her lil boy and 3 sweet dogs. We had planned to stay 3 days but truck issues only allowed us our last day, to spend the night. They were so sweet to reimburse us 1 night of our stay even though it wasn't their fault we couldn't make it. We had the whole meadow to ourselves. We picked blackberries for breakfast the next day. The open sky and full moon was amazing. Driveway was a little iffy, but would definitely recommend.

Donal G.recommends

September 13, 2024

Meadow site 2

The meadow that locates the camp is ample & beautiful. I really appreciated the ‘natural’ shower & it’s welcome hot water albeit short bursts. Our stay was comfortable in our cabover camper. Our two dogs had plenty of room to run. Campsites our close & people were friendly.

Location

Olympia, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), dxʷsqʷaliʔabš (Nisqually), and sqʷax̌sədabš (Squaxin) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking