10 acres hosted by Dean S.
2 RV/tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
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Forest
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99% Recommend269 ratings · 211 reviews
Dean greeted us on arrival and helped us get settled in. He has a great set-up with quiet sites and 2 bathrooms /2 showers. Dogs welcome off leash. Gravel road to get there but manageable😁Dean was very helpful with car issues. Great host!!!!!
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Jeanette L.
4 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Absolutely the Best Camping Experience We’ve Had!
This was by far our best camping trip yet! Dean was simply amazing — so warm, welcoming, and involved in everything. His passion truly made the experience special. Zoey and Missy were beyond adorable, and spending time with them added so much joy to our stay. We had such a great time and made wonderful memories. Can’t wait to come back again!
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Surya T.
1 month on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
I recently camped at Honeysuckle Meadery and had a fantastic experience! The campsite was spacious, peaceful, and nicely distanced from other sites, giving us a lot of privacy. There were two clean restrooms conveniently located nearby, which made the stay even more comfortable.
The koi pond was a lovely touch and easily accessible. We also had the pleasure of meeting Missy and Zoey — two adorable puppies! Zoey was so friendly, and Missy was absolutely precious.
Dean, the host, was amazing. He took the time to walk us through his coffee roasting process, even roasted a few batches while we were there, and I ended up buying a pound — it was excellent! I also tried mead for the first time, and it was delicious.
My friends and I had a great time relaxing and enjoying the peaceful vibe of the place. I’d highly recommend this spot and would absolutely visit again!
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Rohith K.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Thank you so much to Dean, Missy, and Zoey. Dean is so wonderful and is such a great host. We had so much fun!
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Candace B.
2 reviews
Honeysuckle Meadery is easy to get to and the campsites are spacious enough for several tents and cars. There's also ample room for the doggos to run around and the host's dogs, Missy and Zoey, are very friendly and welcoming. Plus the actual bathrooms with showers were especially welcome for those in our group that don't like roughing it as much.
Still, the best part about staying here was Dean, the host. He's a very friendly and extremely interesting guy. We enjoyed hearing his stories and sampling his mead. Don't skip the coffee roasting extra, either; especially if you're technical or appreciate data-driven processes. Dream will happy explain each step of the process (for the mead as well at the coffee). I definitely recommend staying here if you're looking for a nice camping experience with a bit extra.
Richard B.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Nice forest property for camping. I only stayed for a night, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of all the extra opportunities the Hipcamp had to offer. Bathroom was nice, and dogs are friendly. I was a little concerned the campsite was right near the road, but not a single car drove by.
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Phillip O.
6 reviews
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· June 2025
Rv camping with family of 4 a dog
27 ft Class C · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Ohhh where do I start?! Our very first ever Hipcamp and boy was it amazing!!! My kids say nobody can top Deans place….even the resorts we have stayed at! The slot cars were a hit and the dogs were so cool. Nice to have a couple of other dogs for ours to play with! I would definitely recommend and will be coming back for sure!
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Crystal R.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
The hospitality was off the charts! The host Dean brought us mead and some of his fresh roasted coffee. The bathroom / showers were nice. Dogs are always a nice touch! Would definitely stay here again.
Luma K.
4 reviews
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· May 2025
22 ft Class B ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
We enjoyed camping in our van here. Dean is a great host and provided firewood. The mead was great too. We absolutely loved the dogs! Thank you!
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Viktoriia L.
3 reviews
Everything was amazing at this Hipcamp. I will definitely camp here (by bicycle) with my rescue dog again in the future!
Joe T.
14 reviews
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· March 2025
23 ft travel trailer ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Great place to stay beautiful and peaceful scenery. Dean was a very accommodating and made our stay a breeze.
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Karlee R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Really like coming here, Dean makes you feel like family. It’s super quiet at night. I even got to camp in the snow which was really cool. Definitely recommend.
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Larry R.
4 reviews
Such a great place to camp that’s incredibly quiet and Dean is always super nice. First time I camped there when it snowed which was pretty cool. Also not to far from town if you need entering.
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Larry R.
4 reviews
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· January 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Dean was a great host. I really enjoyed the mead and coffee roasting demo. I also really enjoyed meeting his friendly dogs and chatting with Dean about his many hobbies. Looking forward to coming back sometime to try more mead. We stayed in the RV site and appreciated the 50amp outlet that allowed us to camp comfortably and charge our car. Only slight negative, we were close to the other RV site and wished we were spaced more like the tent sites.
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Brian O.
3 reviews
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· January 2025
16 ft car ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Looks like alot of people have the same feelings and experience. Dean is amazing, the coolest and hippest guy I ever met and very smart, special mention that he is a tech wizard and a gaming nerd just like me. Lots to say about Dean and can fill up this whole review. He will definitely take care of your camping, wine, and meadery needs. Zoey on the other hand mannnnnn, what a dog, very loving, so hard to leave because she lets you know that she will miss you :( but to Zoey hope we will meet again. Return campers for sure. Cant wait till next time i come back. Cheers
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Bryan A.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
19 ft travel trailer ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Dean’s ‘little bit of paradise’ is just that. We enjoyed a quiet, peaceful weekend away from the city and learned how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Dean’s passion for coffee (and wine, mead & beer) is quite contagious. Will have to time our return just right to try his Port!
Victoria K.
5 reviews
I absolutely loved Honeysuckle but my pup unfortunately was not loving the trip. Oreo is in the last stages of renal failure so my idea of some alone time with her were just not what she needed. We came home after the first night and snuggled in front of the fire. I will absolutely be back again as soon as I can. A lovely and wonderful place ❤️
Lynda K.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
19 ft campervan ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
This spot was amazing to spend our night after a long drive. I surely recommend Dean’s land, also Dean was very kind and made cofre for us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Laura O.
4 reviews
I came out here to get acclimated to a new Toy Hauler purchase I made before I hit the road and head down south. Dean is a great host and his 10+ acres is picture perfect.
Well worth the money spent!
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Richard F.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
We stayed in our 20ft camper trailer at Dean’s place and it was perfect. Nice spot in the trees, with a fire pit and power. Felt quiet and peaceful. Dean was a fabulous host, we enjoyed roasting and tasting coffee, walking round the property and sampling some mead, and he even lent us a converter for our trailer. Would definitely recommend.
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Ewa H.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
10 ft campervan · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
I loved that we could have a campfire and see the stars! The coffee roasting experience was very educational and kept us all interested.
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Tracy M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
21 ft Class B ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Nice place to stay. Quiet. Felt private. Nice bathrooms and showers.
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Kenneth M.
22 reviews
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· September 2024
21 ft Class C · Group trip ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Dean the host is great!
Lots to do and see, just in Dean’s shop!
You feel miles away 🌲
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Tracy D.
2 reviews
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· September 2024
22 ft travel trailer ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Very enjoyable experience. The quiet and peacefullness made it feel so much further away than it was. Dean is great AND we left with fresh coffee beans, wine and mead (well there wasn't any mead left)...Even my dog made a new friend. Thanks to Dean and Zoey.
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John A.
7 reviews
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· September 2024
Tent ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
Private sites, on-site flush toilets and showers. Near river and lakes. The coffee roasting and mead/wine tasting was an added bonus. Host is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot
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Donna O.
2 reviews
A lovely place. You get that feeling of camping in the wilderness with some added amenities and a wonderful host. Dean was extremely friendly and accommodating to us and our kids, and we really enjoyed spending time with him.
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Michal S.
3 reviews
we greatly enjoyed our stay here. the host was friendly and accommodating of our later than expected arrival. we hated to arrive so late and miss the meadry tasting (the host still kindly offered to give us a tour and tasting, but we didn’t want to keep him up any later than we already had with our late arrival!) the bathrooms were easily accessible and the campsite was private. and his dog gave us a warm welcome upon arrival. great trip!
Bailey D.
2 reviews
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· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Honeysuckle Meadery
I enjoyed our stay at deans place. He was at a wedding so we couldn't enjoy all of the available festivities while we were there but it was cozy quiet spot nestled into the woods. Our first time camping with our youngest kiddo and first time for our doggo. Recommended for sure
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Eric C.
1 year on Hipcamp
We enjoyed walking through the woods around Dean’s property. This is our second year judging BBQ at the DuPont KCBS competition and intend to be back again next year. We will stay with Dean again.
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Darrell R.
15 reviews
We stayed in the rv spot with electric. It was very private and well maintained. A walk around the property included his large, well stocked koi pond. It is very peaceful and beautiful.
James W.
2 reviews
Location
Rainier, Thurston County, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Dean S.
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