The Rustic Retreat

87%

· Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington

50 acres hosted by John K.

3 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Near Olympic National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Elwha.

We will be closing for the season on September 13th, 2024. This will give us time to touch up the current campsites, make additional campsites with more privacy, build picnic tables, add fish and clean up the pond, make a community fire pit, and cut out come walking trails. We also have a few other surprises up our sleeves. We hope to see you in 2025. If you are in a pinch during this time and really need a place to stay, message us and we will see what we can do. Come enjoy the serenity of The Rustic Retreat. Located on 50 private wooded acres, over a mile off the highway our tent sites you will give you the peace and quiet you are looking for. The night sky is clear and perfect for star gazing. This place truly is a piece of heaven. As of right now we have large and small tent sites. There are ponds to look at and eventually they will be stocked with fish. The campsites are not completely flat and may have a few small holes so please be careful and watch your step. A lot of this property has been left natural for years and we are trying to keep it as natural as possible. We are just starting out so this place will get better and better as time goes on. We have a big field on the other side of the pond that will be mowed once it gets hotter and can be used for dogs and games. Right now we are leaving it long because it is full of daisies and it looks so beautiful, I can't bear to cut it yet. We at The Rustic Retreat value your privacy and we try not to interact with campers unless you request. Most of the time, I will be on the property during arrival, but will only come down to the campsites if you need something. The groundskeeper Logan lives on the property, but does work during the weekday. Both his and my number are on the information board at the campsite. I also live 10 minutes away if I am needed. The Peninsula Northwest has some amazing activities including hiking, biking, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, whale watching, beach combing, Kayaking, and so much more. The Rustic Retreat is about 20 minutes from downtown Port Angeles and the Victoria Ferry and about 30 minutes from Lake Crescent. It is the perfect place to stay in between everything.

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87% Recommend27 ratings · 24 reviews

Leann C.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

👍🏻👍🏻

Spot 1

It was a great experience for what the site at the offer. Only Porto-potties but they were very clean and stocked. Had the whole property to ourselves with great communication from the owners.

Rachel B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Spot 6

I loved tent camping here. Very easy to find and the restroom facilities were very clean.

Ronnie B.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Spot 4

We had a great time camping on site 4. It was a very large site, comfortably holds 3 tents and 2 canopies. Not easily accessible for those with mobility issues but we loved our privacy. Lots of mosquitoes during our time camping (late August) so bring bug repellent.

Catherine P.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Spot 4

Nice grassy camp spots and clean toilet. Looking forward to picnic tables and maybe a few other additions!

Jess H.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Tucked away, quiet and blissful!

Tent ·

Spot 2

I absolutely loved the tucked away and quietness of this retreat! Free of noise and light pollution giving you the most serene experience! I tent camped with my two pups and was highly satisfied with my choice at this property. Easy directions and well marked signs going into the property as well as at each campsite. The solar light made it easy to find my spot with no problem as I arrived later into the evening. The port a potty was exceptionally clean and close. The host is readily available if needed and quick to ensure you have the best experience possible! Just a couple of miles down the road is a general store for all your snack and beverage needs. 20 minutes away is the bigger city for additional needs. The entrance to Olympic National Park was a short drive away as well. There’s a great breakfast and lunch spot called The BlackBerry Cafe in a town named Joyce which is about 10 miles away. I ended up wanting an extra day and the host was happy to accommodate me by giving me SPOT 3 right in front of the pond for my few days there. I only have two downsides to SPOT 3. Although the port a potty is close, I found the slamming of the door all times of the night to be frustrating. Additionally, next to SPOT 3 is parking for the adjacent campsites making it noisy for those arriving late and getting into their cars. It’s not as private as the other sites but has plenty of room to car or tent camp. Bring your bug spray! I most definitely will stay here again!

John W.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Quiet wooded spot

Tent · Group trip ·

Spot 4

Spot 4 was a spacious clearing with shade from a massive tree. It was private, on a level about 8' above parking places, but requires walking up a 20' slope that could be a challenge for campers with lots of heavy gear or mobility issues. The Rustic Retreat is a 3-4 minute down a well-maintained dirt road from a highway, so it was very quiet, only very occasional road faint noise.

Location

Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and S’Klallam First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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