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Hosted by Traci · Yelm, Washington
2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
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22 reviews
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BUNK ROOM accepting Bookings. We have temporarily had to block off the Tent and RV Grove camping areas due to an injured horse who’s rest and rehab area borders the area. We may consider tent campers of just 1-2 people, no children or pets due to the horse needing a peaceful setting. So if you are quiet and want to send a message here, we can discuss and may be able to open up dates for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. **Our Barn Bunk Room remains available. Thank you. Offering a lovely, personal campsite area surrounded by beautiful trees nestled at back of a ranch with horses (and chickens) on the outskirts of the small, charming town of Yelm. (In some of the pictures you will see horses in camp area, but are not turned out when campers are there.) There is 20 amp elec. (which can safely power a 30 amp rv unless you run too many things at once) and water/hose. There is a porta-potty and a shower shed with a tankless water heater for your convenience. We also offer a small bunk room in the barn. Heated and cooled (fan) with a small "kitchen" area, it has a pull out futon which sleeps 2 and requires you supply your own bedding and towels. 1 Hour to Mt. Rainier Nat. Park. 1 1/2 hours to Olympia Nat. Park. 2 1/2 hours to Mt. St. Helens. 1 hour to Seattle. Close to Puget Sound and loads of nature spots. Local hiking and fishing aplenty. Our property is surrounded by nature, yet only a 5 minute drive into town where you will find charming shops, restaurants, cafes and coffee houses, a fabulous movie theater and only 15 minutes to Red Wind Casino. There is a railroad track next to the property, only used on Tues. and Thurs. between 10 am and 1 pm. Rarely, it may have an additional passing but it has never run after dark or early morning. (We are close enough to roads that you may hear some traffic. They are county roads and not highly traveled for the most part.) **Trigger Warnings: We are near JBLM military base so you may occasionally hear military doings. Country neighbors occasionally do target practice, so you may hear some shooting. As a horse property, we require that everyone sign a release of liability waiver and show legal ID. * We require a completed profile with a picture before we accept a booking.The Barn Bunk Room offers a step up from camping in our lovely barn on a wooded 5 acre horse ranch. The 12 x 12 room has heating and cooling (fan), a very comfy FUTON which opens to a Full size bed (MAX WT. CAN'T EXCEED 350#) and accommodates 1 person ONLY (2nd person considered upon request with guest information). THIS SITE REQUIRES YOU SUPPLY OWN BEDDING AND TOWELS. (We also offer new sheet sets for sale $20) Room has microwave inside and mini fridge (we have a few items in it) just outside your door. There is a clean port-a-potty a very short walk from barn and an outdoor shower room with hot water at back of barn. (If we have campers on the property, the shower and potty are shared.) Horses have access into their stalls inside the barn and come and go throughout the day/night. They are not typically loud but you may hear them. We come into the barn am and pm (times vary) so you may hear us feeding. As we offer a "private" camping site on the back of the property, if we have a booked camper they have private use of the back Grove area and you will have access to the treed yard in front of barn with a hammock, small fire pit and gazebo. If there is NOT a booked camper during your stay, you may use the back wooded area and its amenities. There is a friendly cat who lives in the barn. We have 2 well trained dogs, but they won't run free while you are here. We also have a small flock of chickens and a rooster who are cooped at night but free range during the day. Land borders a railroad track and a short train typically runs 2 days a week...Tues. and Thurs…between 10 am and 1 pm. We are close enough to roads that you may hear some traffic though they are not highly traveled. **Trigger Warnings: There is a military base outside of Yelm, so you may occasionally hear military doings. You may occasionally hear country neighbors doing target practice. Barn is accessed through gated driveway and entire property is fenced. As a horse property, we require that everyone sign a Release of Liability Waiver and all adults must show legal ID. Please respect this beautiful property. Leave No Trace. Keep approved pets leashed and pick up after them. Keep music low. No illegal drugs, fireworks, guns or archery allowed. Please read and respect all posted signs.

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BARN BUNK ROOM

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Barn · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
The Barn Bunk Room offers a step up from camping in our lovely barn on a wooded 5 acre horse ranch. The 12 x 12 room has heating and cooling (fan), a very comfy FUTON which opens to a Full size bed (MAX WT. CAN'T EXCEED 350#) and accommodates 1 person ONLY (2nd person considered upon request with guest information). THIS SITE REQUIRES YOU SUPPLY OWN BEDDING AND TOWELS. (We also offer new sheet sets for sale $20) Room has microwave inside and mini fridge (we have a few items in it) just outside your door. There is a clean port-a-potty a very short walk from barn and an outdoor shower room with hot water at back of barn. (If we have campers on the property, the shower and potty are shared.) Horses have access into their stalls inside the barn and come and go throughout the day/night. They are not typically loud but you may hear them. We come into the barn am and pm (times vary) so you may hear us feeding. As we offer a "private" camping site on the back of the property, if we have a booked camper they have private use of the back Grove area and you will have access to the treed yard in front of barn with a hammock, small fire pit and gazebo. If there is NOT a booked camper during your stay, you may use the back wooded area and its amenities. There is a friendly cat who lives in the barn. We have 2 well trained dogs, but they won't run free while you are here. We also have a small flock of chickens and a rooster who are cooped at night but free range during the day. Land borders a railroad track and a short train typically runs 2 days a week...Tues. and Thurs…between 10 am and 1 pm. We are close enough to roads that you may hear some traffic though they are not highly traveled. **Trigger Warnings: There is a military base outside of Yelm, so you may occasionally hear military doings. You may occasionally hear country neighbors doing target practice. Barn is accessed through gated driveway and entire property is fenced. As a horse property, we require that everyone sign a Release of Liability Waiver and all adults must show legal ID. Please respect this beautiful property. Leave No Trace. Keep approved pets leashed and pick up after them. Keep music low. No illegal drugs, fireworks, guns or archery allowed. Please read and respect all posted signs.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table

Reviews

100% Recommend25 ratings · 22 reviews
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· March 2026
Cozy Retreat
BARN BUNK ROOM
I had an out of town job in Yelm area and discovered The Barn Bunk Room.I'm done with motels etc.Hipcamp has become my go to.It was quiet and cozy,I didn't take advantage of all the amenities(fire pit,covered sitting area etc)Traci and Khris were very gracious hosts.I appreciated being behind a secure gate too (I have a van full of tools) It was a good experience! Rick K
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Rick K.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· January 2026
BARN BUNK ROOM
I had a lovely Christmas week at this location. The room was clean, private, and warm. Conveniently located for great hiking. The animals were very sweet and the hosts were incredibly friendly. They were very thoughtful and accommodating, and even offered advice and support when I started experiencing car trouble. I look forward to staying here again when I’m in the area.
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Ashley M.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Great stay in a beautiful site
30 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
We had a wonderful experience staying at Traci and Khris's property. All the communications after we made the reservation were clear and directions and instructions simple. Traci was there to check us in and help get set up. The property is beautiful and quiet with horses and chickens nearby. We stayed there in our travel trailer while doing a kitchen remodel nearby but look forward to going back when we can relax under the beautiful trees around the firepit! Definitely recommend!!
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Andy W.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2025
With pets ·
BARN BUNK ROOM
Traci and Khris's bunk room stay was amazing! My bicycle-touring dog and I loved how well this room was set up for us during our short bicycle tour of sothern Thurston County. We will definitely be coming back again to see what it is like to bicycle-camp here during the summer time. 😁🐶
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Joe T.
16 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Relax amongst the trees with horses
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
We had a great relaxing time camping here. The hammock near the horses was great, and the forest we camped next to was beautiful. The farm dogs and cat were very friendly, and we really enjoyed having Traci and Khris introduce us to the horses, teaching us more about horses in general. The outside shower was a bonus too. We'll hope to be back.
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Rachael E.
10 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Great Tent Spot!
Tent · With pets ·
The Grove for Tents
This is a peaceful, private, beautiful spot to set up a tent. We were given clear and accurate instructions, and the owners were kind and attentive hosts. The clean, hot outdoor shower was an especially nice touch. Their animals are friendly, sweet and obviously well loved. We had a great stay and hope to visit again!
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Jeffrey M.
3 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
I loved camping on Traci and Khristopher's land. There's a lot of lovely space, surrounded by pines. Traci and Kris were lovely hosts. I especially loved the animals wandering around (Maple the barn cat kept me company well into the night). Would stay again.
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Avik M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Solo camping
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
I absolutely loved my short but sweet stay here. The property was beautiful and peaceful, and I instantly felt welcomed by the hosts. They were kind, easy-going, and made me feel right at home from the start. Unfortunately, I had to leave earlier than planned and wasn’t able to stay the whole night—but I truly appreciated their understanding and how gracious they were about it. I would absolutely come back and recommend this spot to anyone looking for a kind, peaceful place to rest.
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Alex J.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
BARN BUNK ROOM
it was lovely to be in the hammock and enjoy the outdoor shower! traci and khristopher were amazing hosts and made sure i was quite comfortable! fun to be around the horses too!
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Kristen B.
9 reviews
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· July 2025
32 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
My family and I really enjoyed camping here. Traci and Kristipher were friendly and kind. The kids got to brush the horses and loved the large swing. It was clean and peaceful. We would definitely go back .
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Jessica C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Cozy and comfy.
With pets ·
BARN BUNK ROOM
This sweet, cozy barn room is surrounded by some pretty awesome trees. Comfortable futon, the faint sound of a rooster crowing, yet easy to sleep past sunrise. Traci and Khris have thought of everything! Dishes, microwave, teapot, extra light in the outhouse, outdoor shower, and fire pit. I felt so at home, I extended my stay and plan to return with family.
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Richelle B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Ranch retreat fun
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
Traci and Khris are kind and lovely hosts. We really enjoyed watching them run their ranch and take such good care of their animals. If you love animals, this is the place for you. Two sweet dogs, a precious barn cat who wants all the pets and curious and friendly horses are waiting for you! The camp site itself is very large with plenty of sun and shade and lots of grassy areas to play outdoor games. The port a potty was very clean and the outdoor hot shower was a very nice treat after a long day in the sun at the river. The neighborhood is quiet and we felt really safe being behind fences and a secure gate, which is really nice. We will definitely return!
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Lindsey R.
9 reviews
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· June 2025
36 ft Class C ·
Private RV Grove
Thos is a nice peaceful and private pull through style spot that easily accomodated our 28 foot rig. Water was available and there's 20 amps of power available as well. The hosts are friendly and attentive to detail so they make sure to get you oriented and set up with whatever you need. The outdoor shower house was more spacious than an RV shower so it was a welcome plus. We visited nearby Billy Frank Jr Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge during the day which is a beautiful sanctuary, and this was a great base camp for our birding adventures.
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Scott B.
105 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
Another great stay. We love the privacy and the grassy area for our dogs. It’s nice to be able to just relax and enjoy the surroundings. We will definitely be back.
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Chrissy D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
12 ft pop-up camper ·
Private RV Grove
We loved our stay at Traci and Khristopher's land! the site was at the back of their little farm, tucked just up against some massive trees that were the home to lots of songbirds. it was pretty magical and quite private. in fact, we spent almost an entire day relaxing, enjoying the light being filtered thru the trees with the sweet sounds of birds. it was the perfect medicine after a long day's drive. T and K were very nice, even reaching out when our scheduled arrival got derailed. the icing on the cake for us turned out to be the awesome shower that was available on the property! private, outdoors, and plenty of hot water. lovely people and a great spot!
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Sara Z.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
My husband and I loved spending a night here! It was private and had everything we needed. Our RV fit perfect in the back area of the property which had a nice grass area for our dogs. Traci and Khris were easy to communicate with and even offered us fresh eggs! We enjoyed this spot and their animals. We are already planning our next visit! Thank you Traci and Khris for an amazing stay!
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Chrissy D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
BEST HIPCAMP EVER!
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
Traci and Khris are the most amazing, personable hosts! The grounds are well kept and all the animals are so sweet and friendly. Great, hot shower and clean toilet. Just a short drive from the gorgeous Mt Rainer and less than 10 mins from the town of Yelm. We absolutely loved our time here and will be back if we’re ever in town again!
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Maddie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Peaceful stay
21 ft travel trailer ·
Private RV Grove
We really enjoyed our stay at Hell Ya Hipcamp. The campsite is beautiful. The hospitality was top notch. We enjoyed the peace, the friendly animals and the fresh eggs. Thank you very much for the stay. We will be return visitors.
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Craig S.
16 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
The Grove for Tents
We had a great time at Kris and Trish's farm over the Labor Day weekend. They have a nice set up and a good amount of shade to relax in. The site was very clean and having an outdoor shower with hot water was awesome. Thanks for being such great hosts!!
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K T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Massive Yard and Super Nice Hosts!
Tent · Group trip ·
The Grove for Tents
Fantastic hosts and site! The yard was massive and full of grass great for camping. I reached out to Kris for a last-minute, same-day booking and she was super responsive and understanding. They stayed up late to accommodate my group and were super nice and explained everything about the property. The shower is an outdoor shed but is nice and warm and is much nicer than it looks from the outside. The horses are far enough away where they don’t bother you, maybe you hear the occasional neigh. Nice fire pit with chairs and overall a great experience. Would definitely stay again on my trip between Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks.
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Mark E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
23 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
The back of the property is where they have guests stay. It’s all to yourself.. the huge shade trees were a bonus .. kept the trailer from getting too hot. It was high 80’s entire 4 nights I was there. And the hot shower was great! The hosts are splendid people and very hospitable 💕.. I would DEFINITELY stay here again next year!!
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Stephanie T.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
25 ft campervan · With pets ·
Private RV Grove
Great area to select your own site. Private in that you're the only one on site other than hosts, but there is some road noise from along the side of the property. It quieted down at a reasonable time so wasn't an issue. Site was accessible in our campervan, and was level. It was in a horse pasture (no horses in it, they were in the barn). Option for shower was appreciated, and firewood was available if you'd like.
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Mike H.
11 reviews

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Yelm, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Traci And Khristopher R.

Joined in May 2024
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