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"Osborne's Den" (tiny A-Frame Cabin) and "The Moose Site" (a full hook up RV/Camp site) both nestled on this quaint 1/2 acre lot (they rent separately... not together).  Just minutes from Mt. Rainier National Park.

"Osborne's Den" has basic power inside the building and a water spigot just outside.  There is a queen sized bed (you bring your own bedding). 

There is a shared Honeybucket Toilet just across the driveway. You will see the other details in the "site listing"

"The Moose" is a level, graveled RV/Camping site. Water and 30 AMP and 20 AMP power and sewer connection. 

The shared/communal firepit/stargazing area is perfect for relaxing. Short 10 minute walk/hike down to the Nisqually River. Restaurants/shops/coffee/stores 1 mile away!

Please read the listing details carefully before booking either option.

Elbe

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Views overlooking the Klickitat Valley are beautiful year round, and on clear days you can see Mt. Ranier to the Northeast

Ovis Aries Farm

Nestled in beautiful Mossyrock, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains just off White Pass Scenic Byway in western Washington state, Ovis Aries Farm is less than a mile away from one of the best fishing holes in the state (Swofford Pond), and from Riffe Lake’s heavily-booked Mossyrock Campground. Our 20-acre property features densely-forested mountainside trails, a seasonal creek and pond, with a variety of hardwood and evergreen trees. Surrounded on three sides by Christmas tree farms, our farm is the last bit of wilderness left in the area. Only an hour from Mt. Ranier’s legendary winter sports, with hiking, fishing and festivals all both here and nearby, our farm provides a perfect Base Camp for your any-season getaway!

We have two camping sites available, each with room for two groups. The BARN site has power and water and gravel parking, and are located by the big brown barn at the end of Naylor Road (at the "End of County Road" sign). The FIELD site is a one-acre open field with a gated entrance shortly after you turn onto Naylor Road (left side, before log cabin). Note that neither site is perfectly level, but is within the typical leveling ability of RVs at the size limits stated. The farm is located on a steep hillside; there is only so much we can do. But the stunning views more than make up for any inconvenience, in our experience.

Ovis Aries is the scientific name for “domestic sheep”, and indeed, we raise Romney sheep of all colors on our farm! You may also meet our sweet and friendly Morgan Horse mare, Naya, who likes to follow visitors around like a very large dog. We also have a small orchard with apples, persimmons, cherries, blueberries, and a pear, peach and almond tree beside the barn. We farm using organic, no-till, permaculture, silvopasture and forest grazing practices, and the sheep are entirely grass-fed, producing meat of the healthiest-possible quality. 

If fiber arts is your jam, we have a beautiful wool workshop, with a 40" 4-shaft, 6-harness Louet Hollandia floor loom, a 32" Harp rigid heddle loom, 5 spinning wheels, a drum carder, and numerous other fiber tools for scouring, prepping, spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting and knitting wool. One on one and small group classes are available with reservations. We also have an Ender 3 Pro+ 3D printer available, and a business center, including fast StarLink Wi-Fi and all streaming services. Farm Tours are given on request.

Marilyn and her newborn baby girl, Casady, April 2022

Naya The Horse hangs in the barn with her favorite lamb, a little girl named Bunny born April 18 2023

The Barn patio has a garden, orchard, campfire ring and picnic table for campers' enjoyment

As you walk into the field gate, but the sheep won't be there when you come to camp!

The Golden Hour, looking over the Klickitat Valley to the historic Aus Dairy barn (no longer in operation) and Mt. Ranier in the far distance

The Blue site with a peek at the surrounding countryside


The Arboretum at Bear Canyon West

This is a gorgeous park-like campground situated between the trees of the arboretum. Beautiful view of the mountains and forests here in western Washington. We are close to Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier and several lakes.

There are walking trails all around the site. The 12 acre campground is located on a 136 acre property that is an active Christmas tree farm. Trails continue throughout the tree farm.

Many trails have a view of the Tilton River, which can be reached via a challenging 3/4 mile trail. Sites are on 10 acres planted with many different species of trees that are about 30 years old. Giant Redwoods, Cedars, and Maples are just a few of the varieties present. Part of the farm is still a working Christmas tree farm.

The trails are wide and grassy. The old logging road that we use as a trail to the river has an elevation change of about 500 feet, the trail can be quite challenging. Bear Creek empties into the Tilton river at the end of the trail. 

There is an ART GALLERY where you can learn to pound flowers, see the host's artwork and get a cup of coffee! This is upstairs above the shop, right on the property. Tilton River Studio Gallery. 

Three sites have electrical hookups. Every site has a water spigot (use a pressure regulator if you want to hook up). No restrooms or sewer hookups. Garbage disposal site available Memorial Day to Labor Day.

We look forward to hosting you!

Cowlitz River Rentals


WELCOME to Cowlitz River Rentals!

We will be hosting a number of events this year, so be sure to plan your stay accordingly.

2024 EVENTS
May 4 - Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run (on foot)
May 4-5 - Beasts Endurance 1 adventure event (on foot)
May 24-27 (Memorial Day wknd) - Moonshiners Jeep Races
July 27-28 Muddaubers Jeep Races
Aug 2-4 - Flivvers at the River
Aug 3 - Gambler 500 "Run Forest Run" road rally & forest trash cleanup
Aug 3-4 HooptieX car racing
Aug 10 - Trail Mix 2024 endurance trail race (on foot)

We plan to be open from May 1 - September 30, 2024.  We do have some sites open for Labor Day this year.

What is special here?

--  Very large and spacious sites, w/no charges for extra tents and vehicles.
--  Distance between sites for privacy.
--  Room to accommodate large groups with multiple camp vehicles.
--  River views from almost every site.
--  "Float the Loop"-A 20-30 min river float without leaving the property.
--  Pets off leash as long as they are under control.
--  Four beaches that can be accessed by all campers.
--  Many paths for walking and bicycling.
--  An atmosphere to relax and play like a kid again!

Thank you, to all who stayed with us in our first season.  We hope you had lots of fun, in spite of the dust. 

We are now in the process of revamping some of the camping areas to allow for a better camping experience.  We have created some new sites and have changed the capacity of others.  Many names have changed, so be sure to read the descriptions.  The names on the 2023 reviews may be off as well, since we changed some names and moved things around. We are also now have a website: CowlitzRiverRentals.com  It is online with basic info. We will be adding more site information soon.

Within the site listings here on Hipcamp, I will clearly notate if a site is brand new, or if it has a name/location change for 2024.  

We had to adjust our check-in/check-out to noon.  You are welcome to come to the property early, and stay on the property until early evening to enjoy the river....there are plenty of places to park before you check-in or after you check-out.  This is only valid for the days that you are booked.

We will have a spigot with potable water available at the gate area.  There will be plenty of porta potties spread throughout the property.  These are cleaned weekly.  

This year we will have an option to pack out your own garbage or use our dumpster for $10/bag.

Our 2024 season will have 10 Group sites and 15 Individual sites on 70 acres. 
Our sites are listed as: 
-Individual - up to 6 people
-Group - up to 16 people. 
All of our group sites can accommodate much larger groups. Please call to make those reservations, so that we can make sure your specific needs can be met.

USE THESE COORDINATES (46.5354948, -121.9697498) to get to the access road at Milepost 114.5 on Hwy 12, just west of Randle, WA. Once arriving there, follow the posted instructions.

or USE THE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS in the BOOKING CONFIRMATION.....PLEASE!

The sites are listed based on reviews, as a default of the Hipcamp site.

Please scroll through. Not all sites can accommodate groups. Some sites are not feasible for large trailers. Click on a site for more details in the description.

We offer some of the most beautiful scenery in western Washington.  Here you will find the peaceful quiet of being "away from it all", yet in reality you are only a little over a mile from the local grocery store, restaurants, and gas stations along Hwy 12 in Randle.

Randle is a gateway to many other outdoor areas and activities including Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. St. Helens.  We have a private entry from the highway, so you can feel safe leaving your camp set up while you take day excursions.

We have sites scattered across 70 acres. Your perfect camping site may be found in the fields, in the shade of the trees, by the river, in view of Mt. Adams, or a combination of these.   You can be assured plenty of space for privacy and quiet, even if other campers are in the vicinity.  

We currently host newly developed, private river access, camp areas on the upper Cowlitz River.  Many of the sites may have a lot of dirt rather than grass.  This dirt turns to dust in dry weather.  We are hoping to have most of them seeded with grass, but we will see how that goes (grows).

This has been a cattle grazing pasture for the past 100 years.  It is also flood plain, so we get a fresh covering of river silt almost every year.  This also turns to a fine powdery dust in dry weather.  However, many say that the river access, the surrounding beauty, and the privacy, far outweigh the inconvenience of any dust.

The property has a TWO MILE perimeter.....there is plenty of room!

We have 25 site locations strategically spread across this large acreage, each with its own "personality" and benefits.  All campers have the ability to access the river at any of the four beaches. One of the most common comments from our campers is that they cannot believe how much space is between campsites.  This year, almost all of the sites have a view of the river.

We make an effort to maintain site privacy and a peaceful atmosphere.  We value being in the outdoors, with the feeling of "getting away", without having the rules, restrictions, and the crowded conditions found in typical campground areas.... we figure you do too.  We just ask that you respect other campers, especially concerning campsite noise levels at night.

Campers can "float the loop" which consists of launching on the upriver side of the peninsula, floating/kayaking around to the downriver side, getting out and walking across the field to launch again.

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR EACH SITE to find out what type of vehicle it can handle.  We have pictures for many, but we will be working through the winter and spring to develop others.

The only Hipcamp site location pinpoint will be for the access road at the highway.  Please look at the picture of our site map to see where your site is located.  We have to do this because people have not been reading the directions given, and our neighbors have given negative feedback about strangers driving into their yards.

New pics will be added as we get them.  Please feel free to ask questions about any site.

Most areas can be accessed with 2wd vehicles, although certain areas may be a little rough for something with low clearance. Some sites are more friendly to larger trailers than others.  Please read the descriptions and ask questions if you are unsure.

We have four separate riverbars, some with sandy beach areas.  There is plenty of river space for all.  Ask us about river floating and kayak options.

Let us know if you have a special group event.  We are very flexible and can help you create the situation that would suit your group the best. 

Pets are welcome, but be aware that coyotes, bobcat, and cougar have been sited in the valley.  There are also eagles and hawks to be aware of for smaller animals.

Feel free to reach out with questions before booking to make sure all of your needs can be accommodated.  

Things to be considered:  Need for campfire wood, need for water, types of vehicles, your camping goal (group get together or total solitude with peace and quiet), quick easy access to the main road or camping way off the path, best pet areas, best kid friendly areas, ect.

We welcome your questions. Our goal is to help you make great memories!

The Happy Horse Farm

Property is a 5-acre gated horse farm surrounded by wooded military property on 3 sides.

Conveniently located 15-20 minutes from Tacoma and Olympia.

Just 5 mins to Starbucks/coffee and grocery stores but far enough away from the city so it feels more secluded.  

American Lake and Spanaway Lake (and their parks with playgrounds) for swimming and paddle boarding are both just 5 mins away! 

The owner lives on site, as well as several horses, chickens, and a dog.  

Large stone fire pit with chairs near house is available for camper use. 

Pending: Paddle board rental and bicycles for use on property or trails! 

Set-up your tent anywhere within the horse paddocks - there are no specific sites, although there is a small fire pit and rustic bench seating at far back corner of property.  

Tents can be outside of horse areas as well, if preferred. 

RV dry camping anywhere within or outside horse areas.

For RVs needing dedicated electrical/water hookup, there are specific sites closer to the house. 

***If you are travelling with more than one vehicle, please purchase an car extra parking spot.***

Only four 30amp RV spots are available and are most easily accessible for Rvs under 30'. Standard 110volt outlets can also be available for RV use. 

Woodbrook Hunt Club, the oldest fox hunting club west of the Mississippi, is a neighbor so lots of horseback riding goes on in the neighborhood. (Dragged scent only, no live foxes are harmed.)

Private horseback riding lessons or guided trail rides available by reservation only, subject to weather and owner availability.  

Use of military trails adjacent to property for hiking and bike riding subject to open land usage and permitting by military base. 

Happy HipCamping! 😊

Map showing location of RV parking with electrical hookup. Sites 4 and 5 now have 30amp available. 

One tent set-up option is in the back southeast corner of the far pasture.

The other tent set-up option is in the goat pasture, but the occupants here are much more curious. 

You can also camp in this pasture, occupied by a horse, two friendly goats and a dog.

Curious and friendly, but paid little attention to our tent in the back corner of the large pasture.

Livingston Acres

Nestled amidst Douglas Fir, Hemlock, Cedar and Spruce, come pitch your tent just minutes from Mount Rainier National Park, Elbe Hills and Tahoma State forests, and Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  With easy access off of Highway 706, it's a perfect spot to set up base camp for your outdoor adventures.  Hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting and off-roading are all just a stones throw away.  Enjoy the communal fire pit and potable water on-site.  A privy tent is available when Mother Nature calls.  Don't be alarmed if you wake up to deer or elk feeding nearby!

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