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Carben Forest

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· Port Townsend, Washington
20 acres
1 site
1 Tent
Our family lives on 20 acres just outside Port Townsend Washington with Discovery Bay and Olympic National Park a stones throw away. We are blessed to live on the Larry Scott Trail, Olympic Discovery Trail, and Pacific Northwest Trails (Larry Scott trail marker 5.5m). We have been told that our property was an old mining site for the railroad company a century ago. In addition, we have heard that there may be hidden gold treasure buried somewhere nearby (as a result of the Victoria Canada Paymaster Heist!). On our property you can find lots of trees, berries, and animals including owls, frogs, deer, coyotes, and more. Learn more about this land: Located in a lush forest on the Quimper Peninsula, this spot is perfect a night or two of camping. We were inspired by three thru hikers we recently met in the backcountry at Olympic National Park hiking the PNW Trail who said they passed right by Carben Forest wished they could have camped on our property. Carben Forest is located on 20 acres right in Port Townsend, Washington. Our family of four is homesteading in a 1968 Airstream and love nature, hiking, and the outdoors. Come join us on the property to relax for a few days or to explore the Olympic Peninsula! Our site can easily accommodate two tents and up to 6 people. It has chairs, a wood slab table, and a small fire pit (we provide firewood for the first night!). From your campsite, you are a few steps away from the Larry Scott Trail (but still very private), 15 minutes to Port Townsend, and ~1 hour to many of the Olympic National Park access points. In addition, we have an outdoor setup for cooking and cleaning. For cooking, we have a refrigerator for your use, a gas-fired BBQ, and more. For cleaning, we have a warm water outdoor shower (amazing after a hard day hiking or paddling!), washbasin/sink, and a composting toilet dedicated to campers. We are HUGE fans of the Olympic Peninsula and our local businesses!!! We are happy to provide recommendations for any and all of your needs during your trip. Some of our favorites for food include Finnriver Cidery, Chimacum Corner Store, Hama Hama Oysters, Discovery Bay Outdoor Exchange, Port Townsend Vineyards, the Cocoa Forge, and Velocity Coffee; for getting into nature we love Fort Worden and the Elwha River. We have hiked, camped, surfed, in the area for over a decade, and have enjoyed this area's amazing farms & restaurants since moving out here several years ago. We're happy to provide detailed recommendations.  Most importantly, we love to share our land and community with others. We look forward to hosting you, your friends, and your family for an inspirational and relaxing Olympic adventure. 
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Hosted by Rachel C.Joined in August 2020
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35 ratings · 34 reviews
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Sharon C.recommends
September 4, 2022
Carben Forest
Quiet and secluded site, easy access to nearby trail + friendly and welcoming hosts! The amenities (sink, bathroom and shower) are a bonus especially for the first time campers in your group. Recommend bringing your own table for cooking/board games. We had such a great time. Thank you so much, Joel and Rachel!
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Reagen B.recommends
August 29, 2022
Carben Forest
Nice quiet spot in the woods! Having an outdoor shower and wash station available was great. They also provided firewood for our evening enjoyment. Great place!
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Julia H.recommends
August 7, 2022
Carben Forest
Serene forest camping
Campsite was beautiful, quiet and private. Outdoor shower and dishwashing area felt like camping luxuries! Nice trail right near the site. Hosts were welcoming and gave lots of great local recommendations.
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Irene S.recommends
July 26, 2022
Carben Forest
Green, peaceful and gracious
This was our second stay here. It’s a great, green, peaceful retreat, perfectly located for a variety of outdoor activities. We’ll definitely return. Hosts were as gracious as ever. Highly recommend!
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Dan F.recommends
July 25, 2022
Carben Forest
Communication was super easy. Great to be so close the Olympic Discovery Trail. Outdoor shower was lovely!
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Lee R.recommends
June 26, 2022
Carben Forest
Great camp site! Plenty of space - easy access. Love the outdoor shower! Perfect for two nights with my 4 year old son.
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Kim K.recommends
June 1, 2022
Carben Forest
Everything was great about this site. It was away from people but close enough if we needed something, we could find it. The toilet and shower was extra nice as well! The hosts are super chill and very nice!
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Anna T.recommends
April 3, 2022
Carben Forest
I had a great stay at Carben Forest! When I arrived, the host showed me around and was super friendly and accommodating. The campsite was simple, with a clearing perfect for a tent. They had a rustic table and some stumps to sit on next to the fire pit (where the hosts had some wood and kindling to use), and it made for a really cozy spot to camp. The walk from the parking area to the site is short and easy but it gives it a really nice feeling of being in the middle of nowhere! By the parking area, there was a sink, shower, bathroom, and even a fridge! You'll have absolutely everything you need, but it feels so remote and quiet. I'd definitely come back again!
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Mary T.recommends
September 8, 2021
Carben Forest
Camp with the owls
We stayed here for 3 nights on a 5 night Olympic Peninsula trip. It was a great place to be. Rachel and Joel were so friendly and helpful in answering questions and guiding us to the activities we were looking for. Having running hot water for dishwashing was great! We used the cart to haul our stuff to the campsite which was really helpful because I hadn’t organized well even though I knew it was a walk in site. The campsite was simple and pleasant, with a nice metal box to set up a cook stove. We heard owls two nights and coyotes the third.
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Maria C.recommends
September 8, 2021
Carben Forest
Private and easy trail access
My daughter and I loved the private campsite and easy access to the Larry Scott Trail. We live in Port Townsend so this was a mini bike-packing getaway- so much fun! Also the trees were perfectly spaced for our hammock. Thank you so much!
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Samuel T.recommends
September 4, 2021
Carben Forest
A Wonderful Getaway
The Carben Forest is a quiet secluded location for tent camping. I met with Joel and he seemed very likable. I messaged Rachel and she responded quickly and thoroughly. Running water, showers, a small refrigerator, electricity, and a compost toilet are provided. Grounds were clean and well maintained. My time there was wonderful and I would highly recommend this camp to anyone interested in a nature getaway.
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Daigen M.recommends
September 3, 2021
Carben Forest
Good private site. Excellent communication from the host. Nice basecamp for explorations. The sink and hot shower were a luxurious treat.
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Nick F.recommends
August 29, 2021
Carben Forest
Beautiful forest camp site! Rachel and Joel were awesome, super responsive and helpful. Our son loved the horses down the street and the slug sightings. The campsite had everything we needed.
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Amanda Z.recommends
August 27, 2021
Carben Forest
Loved it! Highly recommend.
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Cynthia M.recommends
August 20, 2021
Carben Forest
Peaceful PNW forest camping with clean amenities and gracious hosts
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Irene S.recommends
August 11, 2021
Carben Forest
Beautiful, peaceful and private
Beautiful, peaceful, and private camping spot with nice facilities, right next to the trail. We loved it. Rachel and Joel were very accomodating and kind. We'll definitely return again. Thanks!
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Susan W.recommends
August 8, 2021
Carben Forest
Everyting you need
Everything you need in a quiet pleasant setting: Outdoor shower, compost toilet, kitchen sink setup in a forest. My husband said " I was skeptical before arriving but now I find I love it!"
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Daniel K.recommends
July 27, 2021
Carben Forest
Idyllic
So you have read how many reviews before getting to our??? Book this space NOW! the hosts are so genuinely friendly and wanting your stay to me amazing. Our stay was. Simply put our time at Carben Forest was one of the best, most private and close to cool stuff camping we have ever done.
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Bethany V.recommends
July 6, 2021
Carben Forest
Magical Campsite in the Woods
The Carben Forest camping spot is one of a kind. Our family had a fantastic weekend stay, and really appreciated the amenities like running water, a composting toilet, and a cart to wheel our gear to the campsite. If you get a chance to stay, don’t forget your bug spray. The proximity to Fort Townsend, really made this place special. I hope we get a chance to return soon!
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Ulysses H.recommends
July 5, 2021
Carben Forest
Our host was gracious and helpful all the way through.
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Elizabeth S.recommends
June 18, 2021
Carben Forest
Our family LOVED this site. It was peaceful and secluded. Rachel was great. The site had a lot of useful amenities.
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Bruce L.recommends
June 8, 2021
Carben Forest
Loved our stay at Carben Forest
The campspot is spacious and private. It’s tucked away in lush woods and covered with woodchips keeping it free from mud. Owls hooted in the night and each day we were treated to a dawn chorus. The camp amenities were clean and nicely laid out. Rachel and Joel were responsive and offered tips for a good time around Port Townsend. We stayed for a week and would love to come back again.
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Elea A.recommends
May 30, 2021
Carben Forest
A magical camp, with many comforts
A peaceful and private place to have a magical camp out with the family. The hosts were warm and welcoming and the campsite is situated perfectly near to hiking, biking, visiting Port Townsend, and a little farther out the Olympic Mountains. We were thrilled to stay on such beautiful land covered in native ferns and trees, with wildlife all around.
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Kristina B.recommends
May 16, 2021
Carben Forest
The hosts were so great! They welcomed us on arrival and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable woodsy weekend. Great location with lots of outdoor activities, trails, and animal sightings. 10/10 will visit again!
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Helen D.recommends
April 25, 2021
Carben Forest
Carben Forest is the best. The kindest and most helpful hosts, a beautiful setting, tons of things to do in the area. What a delight!
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Keith A.recommends
November 2, 2020
Carben Forest
👍👍👍
My wife and I had a lovely time. Despite very clear directions, we had some trouble finding the site and a single phone call to Rachel set us on the right path. The site was super convenient and close to many hiking options but also secluded enough to feel like you were actually in the woods. I would gladly book again.
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Wendy H.recommends
October 14, 2020
Carben Forest
The hosts were super nice! So wonderful to relax in nature. The spot had everything we needed and nothing we didn’t. In the morning we saw a spotted owl fly low through the forest and perch on a tree for several minutes! He was huge and gorgeous. Made my whole trip. I’m still thinking about it.
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Janice M.recommends
October 11, 2020
Carben Forest
Very friendly hosts! Campsite was private and well maintained We’d like to return with our vines nw time to ride the trail into Port Townsend Thanks again!
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Leslie B.recommends
September 19, 2020
Carben Forest
Explore the Port sleep in the woods
This location is great to get your wooded experience at night and explore the Port and the surrounding area by day. Bring a bike! Having access to a bike/walking path right off the property line that goes into town was fun. Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
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Medbh D.recommends
September 8, 2020
Carben Forest
Remote camp feeling close to town
This is a fantastic setup! The site is lovely, secluded and a great size. Rachel and Joel were extremely friendly and welcoming and went above and beyond in terms of giving us recommendations - very much appreciated. The outdoor shower/ wash station/ bbq area really took any of the ‘work’ out of camping. You are close to Port Townsend as well as on a great trail. This is the best Hipcamp I have stayed in this summer!
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