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Rig suitability
Vehicles under 20 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
12 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Bins available
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 3:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 5 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Giggling Water
100%
(24)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
100% Recommend24 ratings · 15 reviews
Loved our stay!! It's a perfect spot, the site is immaculate and really well maintained. The river is lovely with some wadding pools for kids/toddlers.
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Emily H.
4 reviews
Beautiful site perfectly set up for dogs! Owners graciously gave us advance notice that nobody would be checking in Sunday so we could stay the last day as long as we wanted.
Mada K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
16 ft campervan ·
Giggling Water
This place is amazing! It's right on the river, and so peaceful. You can easily get down to the water and there's a great swimming hole. The property is surrounded by trees, so it feels totally private. It's very quiet, with just the sound of the river. I highly recommend staying here!
Anna T.
123 reviews
This might have been my favorite place I’ve ever camped! I took my daughter and her best friend (both under 4) camping for the first time and this place made it easy! Upon arrival there was already a canopy set up, a very clean outhouse, firewood and chairs around the campfire. Our host even was kind enough to give us some wiggle room on check in/check out to avoid the rain! Can’t wait to come back next summer or check out Barys other near by property :) oh and I almost forgot - sooo many cute tree frogs down by the water it was magical for the girls!
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Alisha S.
2 reviews
We stayed here for two quiet nights. The camping was comfy, the water was lovely, the pit toilet was clean and the ability to purchase fire wood was excellent.
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Vedante Z.
11 months on Hipcamp
Really nice spot. The river is a good little swimming hole- its all sheet rock at the bottom so very slippery and hard to get footing but the current isnt super strong in the deeepest parts- it also has a decent short stretch to go down the river on a tube . The site had 2 tubes available which was nice. Bathroom super clean and the platform for the tent was a bonus. It just fit a 6 person tent edge to edge. There was a bit more traffic than expected on the road which sits right above the campsite. Nothing too bad. Almost no cars going through at night. The road itself is pretty narrow/windy. Also the GPS location takes you about 2 minutes down the road past the campsite so keep your eye out for the green sign (it's a dark green painted board, easy to miss among the trees). Overall a great private location.
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Alyssa M.
2 reviews
We loved camping on a Bary's property. It was beautiful and safe for our toddler to enjoy herself. You can tell they care and maintain their land exceptionally well. The river was perfect for a dip and the outhouse was so clean. Wonderful options for camping in the back of your truck or pitching a tent. And the endless amounts of firewood available makes for a wonderful time swapping stories and having s'mores. Our dog loved it as well! Bary is such a nice guy! Will be back as it's one of our favorite spots so far!
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Nate N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Giggling Water
This site is beautiful. It exceeded our expectations. Clean, inviting, calm, and relaxing. We enjoyed looking at tadpoles in the water, some floating, and more.
Heidi R.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
15 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Giggling Water
Our family had a great time at Giggling Water and can’t wait to plan our next trip here!
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Reid & Lue M.
2 reviews
Such a beautiful place. My kids loooved all the tadpoles in the river and the cozy campfire set up. The easy access to firewood was a huge bonus. The site was spacious and secluded. We even enjoyed a night of baby barred owl cries and had coffee under the mama owl's watchful eye.
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Karin O.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Giggling Water
Great spot! Secluded and large. It rained the entire time but the spot itself never flooded and our tents stayed dry.
Rae I.
4 reviews
Part of me didn’t even want to write this review because this spot is such a hidden gem but also the owner deserves so much credit. It’s very clear this site is very loved, well cared for, and has the most incredible amenities for a tent camping location. It’s so so spacious, the outhouse is pristinely clean and beautifully built, and I loved that there’s a natural, built-in kiddy pool by the water (water shoes definitely required). I can’t wait to come back, this is my new favorite go-to camp spot! Thank you for a beautiful camping experience.
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Brittany L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Giggling Water
Bary is a great host. We've now stayed at both of his sites, and we'd recommend each of them. This is a large site right on the water. we had a great time with our stay!
Michael H.
4 reviews
We enjoyed our stay very much. The host clearly takes pride in his land and site. The firepit was great, and the picnic table had a large canopy, from which we hung our solar lights. The stream is gorgeous, and there are many places to sit, wade, have a beverage, and relax. There are a couple of different options for tent sites- all of which were meticulously cleared and pretty much flat. The place was extremely private, and our dog had a great time romping. Cell service (Verizon) comes and goes, just fyi. We had a little trouble finding it, but discovered that Google Maps took us right to it, once we used the actual address. (Don’t use the GPS coordinates or anything else). The outhouse was the upscale. Lovely place. We will return.
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Zayda A.
3 reviews
Oh wow, what an amazing place. Directions were perfect, plenty of wood on site, great layout, beautiful site and weather. That was fun. Right on the river, great for our family to enjoy the fire pit. Would definitely be back. Thank you.
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David M.
2 reviews
Location
Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Dogs Head X.
Joined in January 2025Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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