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Gaia Rising Farm

Hosted by Sequoia · Anacortes, Washington

8 guests max

89%

52 reviews

Near North Cascades National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Complex Headquarters and Visitor Information.

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Gaia Rising Farm is located on Guemes Island, Washington. It is dedicated to moving our community towards a more resilient future, away from fossil fuels and using natural and organic farming methods. Sequoia has lived here for 34 years gardening, farming and tending the land using organic and permaculture methods. Her latest venture is raising a small flock of Gotland sheep. Learn more about this land: I have a campsite in the woods close to my pond At the pond you may see ducks, swallows, kingfishers, herons and many other visitors. I even had some otters the other day. It's very quiet and peaceful here. There is a row boat available for rowing around. Although the pond isn't as full in the summer as in the winter, you can still dive off the bank on the deep side. Depending on the season, some fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase. Small campfires are allowed as long as there isn't a burn ban on which is common in the late summer months. I will have some fire wood available for sale. You may visit the sheep through the fence but are not allowed to go through any gates. I will be happy to give a short visit for petting and learning about the sheep for a fee of $10 if I am able to arrange a time for that. The beach is at the end of the road. Guemes Island has lots of beachcombing. Guemes "mountain" has nice hiking trail with a dramatic view from the top when the weather is clear. The Guemes ferry leaves from 6th St and I st. in Anacortes and runs frequently during the day. The schedule and fares can be found on the Skagit county website. I have a campsite in the woods close to my pond At the pond you may see ducks, swallows, kingfishers, herons and many other visitors. I even had some otters the other day. It's very quiet and peaceful here. There is a row boat available for rowing around. Although the pond isn't as full in the summer as in the winter, you can still dive off the bank on the deep side. Depending on the season, some fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase. Small campfires are allowed as long as there isn't a burn ban on which is common in the late summer months. I will have some fire wood available for sale. You may visit the sheep through the fence but are not allowed to go through any gates. I will be happy to give a short visit for petting and learning about the sheep for a fee of $10 if I am able to arrange a time for that. This year I have 8 adorable lambs. The beach is at the end of the road. Guemes Island has lots of beachcombing. Guemes "mountain" has nice hiking trail with a dramatic view from the top when the weather is clear. The Guemes ferry leaves from 6th St and I st. in Anacortes and ruins frequently during the day. The schedule and fares can be found on the Skagit county website.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 16 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Pull-in site

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

This is a site in the woods. It isn't graded or perfectly flat.

No class A RVs, class C RVs, pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private. Small fires are allowed only in the fire pit. Buckets of water need to be filled from the pond and kept by the fire before you light it.Late summer usually has a burn ban. Fires are only allowed in absence of the burn ban.

Toilet available

Pit toilet, composting toilet

No pets

I may approve a pet but need to be asked

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water. You can refill by the house if you run out of water. contact me first

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

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Gaia Rising Farm Campsite

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 16 ft

I have a campsite in the woods close to my pond At the pond you may see ducks, swallows, kingfishers, herons and many other visitors. I even had some otters the other day. It's very quiet and peaceful here. There is a row boat available for rowing around. Although the pond isn't as full in the summer as in the winter, you can still dive off the bank on the deep side. Depending on the season, some fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase. Small campfires are allowed as long as there isn't a burn ban on which is common in the late summer months. I will have some fire wood available for sale. You may visit the sheep through the fence but are not allowed to go through any gates. I will be happy to give a short visit for petting and learning about the sheep for a fee of $10 if I am able to arrange a time for that. This year I have 8 adorable lambs. The beach is at the end of the road. Guemes Island has lots of beachcombing. Guemes "mountain" has nice hiking trail with a dramatic view from the top when the weather is clear. The Guemes ferry leaves from 6th St and I st. in Anacortes and ruins frequently during the day. The schedule and fares can be found on the Skagit county website.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

89% Recommend73 ratings · 52 reviews

Nestled in a peaceful forest setting, the campsite offers privacy and a simple, rustic experience. Many appreciated the easy access to local amenities like the General Store and the picturesque surroundings, including a charming pond and friendly sheep. However, some visitors found the site overgrown and had issues with communication from the host. Mosquitoes were a common concern, so it might be wise to prepare for them.

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Recommends

· August 2026

Tent

Very secluded spot with great privacy, picnic table and fire pit. It took a little time to find the outhouse but it appeared clean. Bring mosquito repellent, thermacell, or citronella candles. Regardless, would stay again.

Recommends

· September 2025

Tent

The campsite was delightful! It’s nestled in a nice forest setting.

Recommends

· August 2025

15 ft campervan

Directions were great and camping area was well maintained and very private Outhouse was functional and far enough away from camp site but not too far Thank you for letting us stay on your beautiful property! We would love to return

Recommends

· July 2025

Tent

Wonderful stay! Easy to find and private. We had a blast exploring the island. Thank you, Sequoia!

Recommends

· July 2025

Tent · With kids

Loved the site, easy to find and we enjoyed the fire pit and the peace and quiet.

Not recommend

· June 2025

Do not recommend!

Tent

Creeeepy campsite for the price it’s not worth it!!! It’s cheaper to go to a state park with water and showers, cleaner area to camp than what was offered. Unfortunately the camp site was nothing like the photos advertised. , it was extremely over grown, broken branches and trees, looked like no one had been there for a while. I got a real creeped out. The out house and row boat were no where to be found. I never heard from Sequoia as I let her know i was arriving or when I let her know I was going to check out other camping options. 😔

Recommends

· June 2025

Tent

It’s a peaceful little spot! Note: it’s a fairly narrow entrance with vegetation on the sides/above depending on how much it has been trimmed back

Not recommend

· May 2025

Tent

Her communication skills is broken. Ferry wasn't working. She wasn't any help Ended up cancelling the trip because there were complete silent from the host.

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent · Group trip

The campsite is so perfect - private and peaceful, while close to the General Store. This is our third year here and we will definitely be returning.

Recommends

· August 2023

A nice quiet place.

9 ft campervan

A simple spot in the middle of a forest. Easy to get in. A couple height challenges from branches for my 9’ van. Very quiet and pleasant.

Recommends

· August 2023

Tent

Super easy to get to from the ferry, super straightforward directions, got the job done.

Mixed feelings

· August 2023

Tent

There were a lot of mosquitos. The outhouse was unkempt. It was very private. Nice owls and other birds. Would go back when we could have a campfire

Recommends

· July 2023

Great farm camp experience

Tent · With kids

Sweet little tent camp spot. Very private. Very relaxing. Quiet and peaceful. The sheep are adorable, if Sequoia is available I highly recommend meeting the sheep and checking out her beautiful sheep woop crafts. Bought an incredible sheep skin and some hand dyed yarn.

Recommends

· July 2023

15 ft campervan

The campsite was private and clean located in a clearing with surrounding woods. Very quiet.

Mixed feelings

· July 2023

16 ft car

Overall was a nice spot for exploring the island. The spot to turn was not marked so we missed it the first time through. However, after we parked the host put up the sign next to the path you drive down to get to the site.

Recommends

· July 2023

Tent

Such a nice private site, we loved our night on Guemes!!

Mixed feelings

· October 2022

No views but pretty private

Tent

The toilet felt unsafe over a cliff & had no lighting. The campsite itself was clean. Hand sanitizer should be provided in the bathroom.

Recommends

· August 2022

2 night Island tent camping with ki

Tent · Group trip

We enjoyed the peace and tranquility of Sequoia's property! It was the perfect home base to attend a concert at the General Store nearby and have a beach day too. We stayed 2 nights in a tent with 2 young kids. Our favorite part was the crazy amount of frogs around the pond this time of year! There was a slight difficulty with communication, but Sequoia said she'll reach out to Hipcamp to troubleshoot. Otherwise, this was a great spot and perfect for our needs. Thanks so much!

Mixed feelings

· August 2022

Tent · Group trip

Over all our camp site was, safe secluded and close to the Guemes Island Ferry. Great choice if you want to explore the island or Anacortes but not so great if you want to explore the San Juan Islands because coordinating multiple ferry routes was difficult. The site was super shady and tucked back in the woods. We heard a bunch of coyotes howling at nite which was cool. The only living creatures that we had problems with were the mosquitoes. There were tons of them. They have a rather stagnant shallow pond that is near the campsite in the woods which most likely contributed to the pesky mosquitoes. We never met the host.

Recommends

· August 2022

Absolutely beautiful

Tent

This campsite was amazing. Plenty of space, private yet close to the ferry. Beautiful view of the stars at night and shaded during the day.

Recommends

· August 2022

Lovely & isolated

Tent

Lovely secluded spot close to the ferry crossing but far enough back in the woods that you feel off grid. Cute little picnic table and cleared area but nothing else. Plenty of space for a large tent. I’d recommend backing your vehicle down the driveway to the actual site. Outhouse is serviceable but has no door on it and is farther down the path than you might originally think.

Recommends

· July 2022

16 ft campervan · Group trip

Cool dappled light in the woods. Sequoias was kind and helpful. Super convenient to the store which has a delicious restaurant. We made a flat spot for our two person tent, but you might be pressed to find a good spot to pitch a family size tent. Being in the woods, be prepared for some mosquitos in the morning and evening.

Mixed feelings

· July 2022

Pretty, but overgrown

Tent

I can tell this is a beautiful property, but when I arrived, it looked like it hadn’t been maintained for awhile. Tons of tall grass everywhere, even surrounding the fire pit, and I wasn’t exactly sure where the campsite was given the pictures showing one area by the pond, but the table and benches in another. Anyways…my allergies went crazy and I had to vacate before I even unpacked, but maybe this will be nice for someone else? I didn’t hear anything from the host either which felt a little odd. But still a very pretty property.

Recommends

· June 2022

Tent

Sequoia's land is a very special place on a very special island... walking distance to the general store, to the sea, to a labyrinth (look it up), and other special spots. Campsite is set up with a table and benches, an outhouse (! such a bonus), and a fire pit near her majestic pond, though I didn't end up using it. I would stay here again in a heartbeat, and recommend it to those who appreciate a peaceful camping experience.

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· August 2021

Group trip

Our campsite at Gaia rising farm was secluded and had ample room for our truck and tent. It was nice to have a picnic bench and be neighbors with the sheep. There were some construction noises going on nearby that were somewhat unpleasant but not sure how that could be helped. We left one night early because smoke blew in from fires in eastern Washington but overall it was a pleasant place to stay.

Recommends

· July 2021

Secluded clearing

Such a cute site! Pit toilet is a short walk down a wooded path. Trail to the pond (fire pit if no burn ban) and sheep! Fun to hear their bleating. Great short bike ride to Kelley Point for beach walks. Beat homemade jam at Country Store practically at the entrance to the property.

Recommends

· July 2021

Group trip

Perfect location near the ferry dock. We had a car but you could reach it by bicycle or even by foot.

Recommends

· June 2021

Beautiful, quiet, retreat pond

Group trip

Gaia Rising Farm is now one of my favorite campsites in the PNW. When we stayed, Sequoia was only renting one campsite so we had the whole place to ourselves. Our small group of 5 had a fabulous time and could have easily held a few more tents. The pond is lovely, albeit small, and you can walk down the road to beach access on this beautiful beach for a nice ocean swim in the morning. The wooded area is rustic but we found it perfect for the main 'kitchen campsite' and then you can put tents in a few different spots near the pond or in the woods. There is room for 1-2 vans but it's cozy. We had 3 cars and a 4th could have been fine if you back out the driveway. Sequoia is fabulous and was super helpful when I arrived to setup. We walked down the road (15 min) to the Guemes General Store for a concert, and then drove to the Guemes Mt Hike for a fabulous view. Highly recommend for a small retreat, campout, or family time even. Grounds are pretty basic, but that's the beauty of Hipcamp, you can sorta setup your own thing and make it unique. Bring lots of water and maybe consider a hanging shower, walking up to the house for more water probably would have taken a few minutes. The place is very quiet so not a party spot at all, and sound carries a lot so if there are two campsites being rented at your time of visit you may want to check in about who else is renting and if they are a party group or quieter. Laughter from the kitchen camp area definitely carries well to the pond area. We had a lovely fire by the pond one night, I recommend bringing a small gas propane fire ($100 from Lowes) so you don't have to bother with smoke or fire risk in the summer.

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· June 2021

Quiet and private spot in the woods

This was a nice, remote and quiet spot in the woods, close to the ferry terminal and with a nice picnic table, fire ring, outhouse and pond. I was visited by deer and heard coyotes howling at night.

Recommends

· June 2021

Gorgeous, wild, private campsite!

Group trip

Gorgeous, wild and private campsite with sweet pond and row boat access, beach access. Lots of wildness and a proper outhouse. Thank you Sequoia!

Location

Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Gaia Rising Farm

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