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Island Base Camp

Hosted by Angie · Shelton, Washington

4 guests max

100%

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5 reviews

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Located about an hour from Olympia, Tacoma and the Olympic National Forest. Hipcampers that stay at Island Base Camp will find themselves in a large grassy spot surrounded by evergreens and maple trees. Within 15 minutes are 3 places to launch boats, kayaks, etc., along with some beach access trails. Many hiking opportunities in the area. Berry picking and fresh apples in the summer on the property. If you are lucky, you will be greeted (and possibly herded) at some point by 2 friendly aussies that roam freely. Ducks and cats also live here. Saturday's 10-noon is a community Farmer's market at the island's community center. Don't miss Daisy Hill's cinnamon rolls, get there early. Shelton has many many activities and events going on all summer such as Oyster Fest, logging show, car shows, farmers markets, dalia and lavender farms, races at the Ridge motorsport, Vance Creek Railriders, also, on the island you can tour the wildcat sanctuary. Offered are 2 spots. One spot is for you to bring your RV and the other spot is equipped with a vintage trailer with outdoor kitchen. Check them out for best fit for you. If you enjoy duck eggs, please ask if the ducks are laying andHarstine Island! Dry camp on this large site. 30' x 40' or so of grassy land. Main house is a 3 minute walk and your space is private. There are blackberries near your space in the summer. 2 Aussies and 2 cats may visit. Attend the Farmers Market Saturdays 10-12, visit Jarrels Cove, make this your basecamp for a day trip to hiking in the Olympic National forrest! On island, enjoy nearby state park trails, berry picking(seasonal), mushroom foraging(ask host for best times), go fish for trout 10 minutes away, harvest oysters and clams. Launch your boat or kayaks just 10 minutes away in fresh or saltwater. Visit the islands wildcat sanctuary, ride the rail cars at Vance creek railriders, the Ridge motorsports track is 35 minutes away. Shelton is nearest town and has so many events on weekends to enjoy. One huge event is Oysterfest. We have many car shows, great places to eat and shop in town. Our closest place to eat is Spencer Lake Grill or the Olympic Bakery. There are 2 mini marts nearby, 1 with gas station.

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 30 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Back-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

No cars

Electrical hookup available

30 amps. Need adapter

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

Must have your own way of disposing sewage

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No pets

Case by case. Please ask

Bins available

Trash bin

Wifi available

Spotty at best

No potable water

Bring your own water. Conservation in effect.

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Gas bbq

Picnic table absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy:

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

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.

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft

Harstine Island! Dry camp on this large site. 30' x 40' or so of grassy land. Main house is a 3 minute walk and your space is private. There are blackberries near your space in the summer. 2 Aussies and 2 cats may visit. Attend the Farmers Market Saturdays 10-12, visit Jarrels Cove, make this your basecamp for a day trip to hiking in the Olympic National forrest! On island, enjoy nearby state park trails, berry picking(seasonal), mushroom foraging(ask host for best times), go fish for trout 10 minutes away, harvest oysters and clams. Launch your boat or kayaks just 10 minutes away in fresh or saltwater. Visit the islands wildcat sanctuary, ride the rail cars at Vance creek railriders, the Ridge motorsports track is 35 minutes away. Shelton is nearest town and has so many events on weekends to enjoy. One huge event is Oysterfest. We have many car shows, great places to eat and shop in town. Our closest place to eat is Spencer Lake Grill or the Olympic Bakery. There are 2 mini marts nearby, 1 with gas station.

No campfires

No toilet

No potable water

No pets

Electrical hookup

No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 5 reviews

Recommends

· June 2026

Good spot for the night

30 ft Class A

Angie was very welcoming and communicative. We parked next to the garage with room for the slideout. Good spot for the night for us.

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· July 2025

With pets

A very cute, cozy, and clean stay! Angie was very accommodating and the all amenities were very clean and tidy. Love the vintage vibe of the trailer and lots of land for our dog to stretch his legs on. Located on the owner's property but very private. Separate outdoor toilet which was incredibly clean, rustic outdoor space equipped with seating, BBQ etc. My only suggestion is to use fragrance-free detergent on the linens (it was very strong but indicated they were very clean!). Thanks Angie!

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· August 2024

Sample vintage camper life

With pets

I loved staying in the vintage camper and my pup loved roaming Angie’s beautiful property. It’s was a slice of what our life could be like in our own vintage camper someday. Easy to arrive and embrace the natural setting. An owl serenaded us in the middle of a quiet and restful night.

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· August 2024

With pets

Angie was a fantastic camp host. The trailer hitch is on a quiet piece of the property and has plenty of privacy when you'd like it. The two dogs are adorable and it was just as described in the posting. Very laid back place to relax, loved it a lot.

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· May 2024

Such a sweet little gem!

My cousin and I were scrambling to find a perfect meeting spot between where we live and we stumbled upon this sweet little gem! We were greeted with a Angie and a friendly cat and 2 even friendlier pups. The trailer was super cute and the space felt far enough from the main home and neighbors so it was like our own little oasis. The fridge in the trailer kept our food and drinks super cold and we were able to make ourselves a nice dinner with the campfire stove/cooktop. We even pitched a tent and the trees provided the perfect shelter from the rain. Would definitely recommend staying here and popping by Blondie’s for breakfast on your way out of town. Thanks again Angie for the dry firewood and anticipating everything we could have needed!

Location

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

Island Base Camp

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