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Madrona Meadow Camp

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· Anderson Island, Pierce, Washington

10 acres hosted by Sara L.

1 tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

This secluded meadow has sweeping views, including a stunning shot of Mount Rainier on clear days. Surrounded by forested land including a park preserve, the land is quiet and private. A great place to watch birds, access multiple park trails by foot, or just enjoy being outside in nature. There are old fruit trees on the land that give plentiful fruit (most years) starting in August, and depending on the time of year you'll also find blackberries, huckleberries and salal berries. Additional tent sites are tucked into the trees. Serving all is an outdoor/covered compost toilet tucked into the trees a couple minutes walk from the meadow. There is also a spigot with hose where you can rinse off gear etc. A public swimming hole on Lake Florence is a short drive way, along with beaches. Check back with us in the future as well, because we have big plans for additional amenities.Set up your tent(s) on the edge of a private mystic meadow encircled by fir trees and a vista of Mt. Rainier. This private meadow has been intact for over 100 years and includes some seasonal wetland and springs (in winter) and lots of cherished native plants. Look out over sunny fields of grasses, wild roses, nesting birds and grazing deer. A great place to enjoy sunrise or the 'golden hour' at sunset. Miles of public trails accessible on foot. A hip composting toilet onsite is just a minute or two walk from the campsites, along with car parking. The walk does include some slightly hilly terrain and trip hazards. We provide a wagon for carting your gear and in some cases you can drive up to drop off your gear and then return car to parking area. Other than bird calls, the area is usually quiet, although every once in awhile a distant neighbor does some target practice. Please note, we do have well water you can use to wash off gear, but because filtration is not complete, we still recommend bringing your potable water. We will be adding more amenities including a camping cabin, filtered water, propane fire pit, shower and outdoor cooking area in the near future so feel free to save our listing and check back for what's coming soon! You can walk to multiple trails from our land, or take a short drive to the lake's public swimming hole. We do not have water access from our land, but there is a small grassy area down the street where our neighbors don't mind if visitors walk or paddle into the bay (no parking here though) and be advised there's very soft, squishy, muddy sand.

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6 ratings · 6 reviews

Aubrey M.recommends

July 9, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

Reactive Dog Camping Approved ✅

We absolutely loved camping on Sara’s property - best hipcamp experience to date! The land is very well tended to, with clear pathways/trails to get around. We had a large space for our tent that overlooks a massive field of wildflowers, and just behind it was an alcove of trees that had a clear view of Mt. Rainier (I believe) which was very comfortable in the heat of the day. Also, the outhouse was thoughtfully located, clean and private. Our main reason for choosing this campsite was for our 3 herding dogs to be able to run around off leash without worrying about coming into contact with other dogs. They had sooo much space to run, play and explore safely, we have seldom seen them so happy. Word to the wise, give yourself an hour or more of buffer for the ferry ride, possibly two hours if you’re traveling on a holiday. The website is not helpful, nor are the signs. Sara and her husband were incredibly accommodating and communicative helping us get a lay of the land and having a great weekend. New favorite spot! Will be booking again!

Ellora C.recommends

July 8, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

Very nice

It’s was really spacious and quiet, they were very nice. Good communication from Sara . Got a nice tour from them, would recommend!

Michele B.recommends

July 7, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

Can’t beat the Rainier view!

Such a beautiful spot! We appreciated the shady side meadow to set up camp in and keep cool, and the view of Rainier was amazing - we absolutely loved watching all the sunrises and sunsets! The place was easy to get to, and the composting toilet was actually a really nice setup. Loved all the native plants on the property, and hearing birds, frogs, coyotes.

Suzannah E.recommends

July 4, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

I loved tent camping on Sara’s land! The meadow is beautiful and there is lots of animals to watch ( deer and birds). The sunrise views of Mt. Tahoma are spectacular! There are hiking trails and a small pond with some tadpole's. The walk from the parking area to the meadow is pretty easy and there is a toilet near the parking area. The flowers in the meadow/on the property are gorgeous.

Melissa B.recommends

July 1, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

From the moment we turned up the long gravel drive of Sara and Michael's land, we were mesmerized by the serene beauty! They both met us upon arrival and gave us a quick tour and then gave us privacy to enjoy the gorgeous meadow. The kids and our pup enjoyed running the mowed paths through the meadow, listening to coyotes chatter, and following asleep to the sound of rain and wildlife. We highly recommend pitching a tent for a night or two in the meadow!

Emily H.recommends

June 9, 2024

Madrona Meadow Camp

Perfect destination close to home

Madrona Meadow was the perfect destination for our family’s first camping trip with our two-year-old and newborn baby. The location was close to the ferry but secluded and peaceful. The view of Mt Rainier was majestic, and the host was super responsive. Five star accommodations super close to home. Book this today. We will be back.

Location

Anderson Island, Pierce, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and dxʷsqʷaliʔabš (Nisqually) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking