Rural, but just inutes from Olympia
Good option for inexpensive camping very close to Olympia, WA. I had a couple of question pre-booking, and Toby got back to me with the answers almost immediately. He greeted my guest and I upon arrival, gave us a quick rundown on things, and came off as a personable guy. As some others have mentioned, the sites are somewhat close together (basically like at your average state park) and there is a well travelled local road close by. You will need a totally freestanding tent in order to pitch on the platforms. The bathroom is in a mud room of the host's house, which is a little different, but I didn't find that or the road traffic (which wasn't loud) to be a big deal. You do have to schlep your camping gear a short distance from where you park. All in all, it was a good home base for my weekend in Olympia for the South Sound Block Party. And Steamboat Island is a charming rural place. Recommended, especially for the price.