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Skookumchuck Oasis

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· Bucoda, Thurston, Washington
113 acres hosted by Ashley M.
1 RV/tent site
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100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Located on the Skookumchuck river on our families 113 acre ranch. This tucked away spot on the very north point of the ranch sits our oasis! Grass fields to camp on! Huge gorgeous trees surround the spot for privacy! Between the secluded spot, the river access and the animals this is about as perfect as it gets!River front property with sprawling fields. Located at the end of a primitive road behind a locked gate that will provide the utmost privacy. Located only 15 min to Centralia outlets for great shopping. Grocery stores and convenient store all within minutes… This place feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere! Fish, swim, float, read, hike, meditate or play loud music and dance under the stars! Shaffer state park is down river and where we float the river to. Deer, Elk and sometimes the farm dogs roam through. Listen to the near by train that rumbles a few times a day and the song birds, ducks and eagles that fly over. There is an In ground fire pit. The terrain is uneven near the river A few chairs and a picnic table on site. This space is a work in progress so come see it now before prices go up in the near future! Note this is on the backside of our working Ranch. All gates must stay closed while exploring and stay out of areas defined as off limits.
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15 ratings · 13 reviews
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Cherish V.recommends
September 17, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
Such a nice secluded spot. Super nice BBQ to use. We loved the river. Massive deep swimming holes. My husband caught a trout! We will definatly be back.
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Scott J.recommends
August 14, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
Fun Weekend Getaway
Had a great weekend. Very secluded and private. Trains are active but didn't bother us at all. Was able to get into the river for a soak which was a bonus. Spent some time exploring old town Centralia which is only a 15min drive. Cool shops and plenty of food options. Ashley was very responsive to a couple of texts I sent. Beautiful property. We'll be back.
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Kristyn B.recommends
August 1, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
Wonderful family getaway
We had a lovely time staying here. We had 9 adults and 3 kids and there was plenty of space for each group to spread out and have privacy but mingle in the common area. The path to the water was overgrown which made it hard to find where to go but the kids loved the adventure of blazing a trail and finding the “secret swim spot”. Based on prior reviews I was aware that there were trains that passed by, they do pass by more frequently than expected but after a day or so you can tone them out and it was fun to take the kids to wave at the conductors. We will definitely come back for future family trips or even smaller camping groups would enjoy this site.
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Leon M.recommends
August 1, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
LARGE private camp site + RIVER!
TLDR - Beautiful piece of property - spacious, private, and serene! Very accommodating and communicative host (Ashley)! Highly recommend! Full review - we loved it! For our annual motorcycle group camping trip, the 7 of us had no issues setting up camp with enough room between moto/tent combos. Enveloped by trees but with plenty of sunlight and summer winds blowing through. The fire ring is big and ordering bundles of wood straight from the host makes for such convenience. The port-o-potty is what you would expect. The lack of potable water wasn't an issue once we took our gallon jugs and filled them up from the Skookumchuck river, adjacent to the site. Not sure you can drink with it, but it makes for helpful cleanup. The river is calming. A little tricky to access - hop down a 3 foot drop, but worth it to stand in the shallow current and enjoy. Some things to consider... Barf & Rally. There are two large farm dogs that enjoy paying visits, lounging about our campsite, and protect us from what we imagine are the evils that lurk through the night. That being said, they do bark through the night. We didn't mind because they were both so friendly and charming! The trains. Whether Amtrak or freight, trains go by and they go by often. But don't forget, you can be equally loud and no one is around to complain. We will definitely find ourselves back on this site. Absolutely thrilled to have found it. Enjoy!
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Valerie C.recommends
July 10, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
This was a very relaxing trip. I was nervous about the directions, but it was easy to find. It was beautiful, and I really loved having so much space to walk around. There were a lot of good flat places for tents. Also, there aren't any logs, big sticks, or rocks between the tents and the outhouse so it was easy to get there at night. (There were lots of little sticks, though. I would recommend having some closed-toe shoes.) There was just a little miscommunication with the auto-generated message I got from them at first. I thought I would get the lock combo 24 hours before and that check-in time was 2. It turns out that they send the code the day of, a few hours before. Also, check-in time was an hour later than I thought. These were the only minor issues, though. As others have said, there are trains that go by so it would not be good for light sleepers, but I actually enjoyed the sound. I had a great time and would definitely go back.
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Steven M.recommends
July 10, 2023
Secluded Riverfront Retreat
Camping w/ trains & lots of nature!
Ashley’s campsite is amazing. It is so relaxing and secluded. There is plenty to do there as well. There are lots of trains passing by all the time. Some even stop on the tracks so another train can pass. It makes for some interesting sounds. Swimming in the Skookumchuck river is brisk and refreshing!!! There are even fun wildlife to find there at the bank. She has so much land to wander and if you are up to it the tracks will take you to the small town of Bucoda where there is a convenience store, a tavern and the smallest post office ever lol. All about 20-30 minutes walk. If you’re feeling energetic or ambitious you can venture the tracks heading west and make it to Centralia in about two hours. All of our kids and puppies were in love with this location and we will be back for sure!!!
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Bucoda, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Sq’ʷayáiɬaqtmš (Chehalis), and dxʷsqʷaliʔabš (Nisqually) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ashley M.Joined in August 2022
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