12 acres hosted by Steve & Starla L.
2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Near Mount Rainier National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Nisqually Entrance.
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Perfect basecamp when visiting Mount Rainier!
Come and stay on our small homestead and honeybee farm in Mineral, Washington.
Located right on State Route 7, with easy access, we are 2 hours south of Seattle, a little over 2.5 hours north of Portland, and 2.5 hours west of Yakima.
And minutes from Mount Rainier National Park, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Elbe Hills and Tahoma State Forests.
We are a small homestead and apiary (honey bee farm) tucked beneath Mount Rainier in the beautiful PNW where on a clear day you’ll be treated to a stunning view of the mountain.
We offer 3 campsites** in an open field where it’s not unusual to see elk or deer in the early morning hours or to see ducks, geese and other waterfowl enjoying our pond or hear our resident frogs serenading you in the evenings.
There are wildflowers to enjoy, bees and other pollinators to photograph, and on clear nights, the star gazing is amazing - bring your telescope if you've got one!
Our property is adjacent to National Forest Land, perfect for hiking, foraging, and hunting. We are located 5 minutes from Mineral Lake - home of the 10 pound trout, ideal for the avid fisherman, boater, kayaker or all around water enthusiast, 5 miles from Alder Lake, 10 miles from the quaint town of Ashford, and we are only 15 miles from the Nisqually entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.
Our Campsites are "no frills” - dry camping/boondocking without many amenities. A toilet seat and bucket system is provided. Absolutely no cat holes!
**Camp Site Sizes:
• Camp Site #1 - large enough for two RV’s and/or four-six 6-person tents.
• Camp Site # 2 - large enough for one RV and/or four-six person tents. & one hammock
• Camp Site 3 - large enough for two 6-person tents. This site is the most private, however it does not have a direct view of Mount Rainier.
Water is NOT available at the camp sites but there are potable water facets elsewhere on the property and a bucket provided to transport water.
Electricity is NOT available, however, generators are permitted.
WiFi is NOT available, however Verizon and T-Mobile customers may find they have cell service on and around our property.
BEES!!! This is a working “bee farm”. If you are allergic to bees, think you might be allergic to bees or are afraid of bees, you may want to look at other listings.
We enjoy sharing our love of bees. If you’d like to learn more, you can even purchase a “beekeeping mini class/demonstration”, payable as a Hipcamp "extra" or in cash money when you arrive depending on the season.
PETS - They must remain on a leash and in your control at all times and please pick up after them.
LIVESTOCK - We have Chickens & Turkeys. The turkeys will greet you with you with friendly gobbles and clucks when you arrive and a our rooster can seem rather vociferous as he announces each new day earlier than we expect. AND last year we added two adorable calves, Blondie and Munchie that would love for you to visit and feed them grain! When available, fresh eggs and local honey available for purchase payable as a Hipcamp "extra" or in cash money when you arrive.
If you need gifts for the folks back home or souvenirs from your adventure, we may also have a selection of our soaps, honey in glass bottles, honey suckers and other “honey bee” related items available -- just ask us and we’d be happy to show you our stock.
Summer of 2023 we will be offering soap making & salve/balm making workshops!
CHECK IN is 2pm until dark.
Guests are greeted upon arrival.
Perfect for solo campers, small groups or even a family reunion!