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Olympic Gateway Cottage And RV Site

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5 reviews

· Shelton, Mason, Washington · 11 acres

Hosted by Ryan F.

Vehicle site

· 10 guests max

Near Olympic National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Staircase.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

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Easy on/off from US 101 at SR 3 (Shelton). RV Site can accommodate most lengths. Electric and potable water hook-ups. Public RV dump site at Potlatch State Park - 14 miles. 1 bed/1 bath cottage available late summer 2025. 17 mins to Hood Canal, 30 mins to Lake Cushman, 50 mins to the Staircase Entrance of Olympic National Park (33 miles). Perfect location for setting up camp with your RV, then taking your car up into the Olympics. Looking for dog-friendly hikes? Several Olympic National Forest and Skokomish Wilderness trails can be accessed from Lake Cushman, including Mt. Ellinor, Mt. Rose, and Mt. Washington. When returning to camp, enjoy what our property has to offer. Of the 11 acres, 10 acres are comprised of wetlands. A trail winds down to Mill Creek just 1/4 mile downstream from the outlet of Lake Isabella. Here the creek is wide and it is permissible to hand launch non-motorized vessels (eg, kayaks, canoes). The stretch of creek between our property and the lake is conservation land, and a beaver dam crosses the creek, but kayakers can usually navigate over the beaver dam and paddle into Lake Isabella. The lake is over 200 acres and boasts Lake Isabella State Park and a public boat launch. Our wetland is critical for maintaining water quality for the local shellfish industry; access is confined to the trail and creek access needs to be gentle. But if you pause for a moment along the shoreline you'll be rewarded as wildlife begin to stir from their hiding places. Song birds, rabbits, deer, voles -- yes. But also river otters, beavers, ducks, cormorants, and owls. Mountain lions and coyotes are possible, and salmon run Mill Creek. Back at the RV site there is a picnic table for cookouts and a large propane fire pit with half-moon seating - perfect for roasting S'mores late into the evening or stargazing in a region remote from city lights. With just a single RV site, our nearest neighbor several acres away, and only State land between us and Hwy 101, you can expect a private stay in a forested setting with easy freeway access to the Olympics on one side of the property and an idyllic private creekside nature preserve on the other. We welcome you to share this place we call home. In omnibus rebus serviunt Terrae, non homini.Our RV site is actually the future build site of the main home on this property. For now, we have extended the gravel driveway through the site, which connects to the main driveway on both ends to create a pull-through RV site**. The parking area measures 15' wide x 65' long -- plenty of room for your RV and a vehicle for getting up into the mountains. A power stand at the site provides a 30 amp receptacle, a regular 15-amp receptacle, filtered potable water ready for direct connection to your RV (we have heating cables for the winter), and fiber internet. Most cell carriers have good service in the area, as well. A large picnic table allows for cookouts (propane stoves welcome) and a patio set has seating for 6. We do not have sewer hookups; however, a public dump site is located at Potlatch State Park 14 miles away and at many of the state's rest areas. Immediately across the driveway sits a 50" circle propane fire pit with half-moon seating, perfect for roasting S'mores or stargazing in a region remote from city lights. The trailhead to Mill Creek is also just across the driveway. The RV site sits 90 feet east of the rental cottage on the parcel (currently under construction with anticipated completion in late 2025). Our home sits 70 feet south. There are just two of us in our early 50's, a dog, and a cat. We are quiet and will not invade your space -- unless you message that you need something, in which case we are more than happy to oblige. We have a large number of rabbits who seem to evade the local owl and feral cats. They are likely to visit you during your stay, as might the occasional deer brave enough to come out of the forest. ** Travel Trailers, Class C RV's (size of a UPS truck), and smaller can easily use the site as a pull-through. Larger Class A's will find it easier to use it as a pull-in/back-out site to avoid the tear-drop turn-around by the cottage. Driveway entrance is 22' wide with a single 45-deg curve (18' wide) before reaching the RV site.

RV details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Caravans, Camper Trailers, Motorhomes, Campervans, Motorhomes, Campervans, and Cars allowed

To comply with local ordinances, we cannot allow sleeping in cars unless there is a dedicated sleeping unit which affixes to the vehicle.

Vehicles under 16 meters allowed

Class A's would likely be pull-in/back-out to avoid the turn-around at the end of the driveway; Class C and smaller should have no issues using as a pull-through

Pull-through site

Class A's would likely be pull-in/back-out to avoid the turn-around at the end of the driveway; Class C and smaller should have no issues using as a pull-through

Accommodates slideouts

Class A's would likely be pull-in/back-out to avoid the turn-around at the end of the driveway; Class C and smaller should have no issues using as a pull-through

Surface type: loose-gravel

Standard flat driveway -- only minor leveling should be necessary, if at all

Surface levelness: flat

Standard flat driveway -- only minor leveling should be necessary, if at all

Electrical connection available

30 amps. 30amp RV outlet and a standard 15-amp outlet

Water connection available

On-site hookup. Potable filtered water hookup, heating cables provided for winter

Generators allowed

No sewage connection

Nearest public RV dump station is Potlatch State Park, 14 miles away. Several state rest areas have free dump stations in each direction from the property.

No TV connection

We provide guest access to fiber internet, so you may stream your favorite programming on your favorite device.

What to expect

Vehicle site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

10 guests max

Pets allowed

Off leash. We are close to US 101 and neighbors do walk by with their own dogs, so you may wish to have a long tether for your pet to avoid them running out toward the road or freeway. Please prevent your pets from roaming up near the home or cottage -- the area around the RV site is nearly half an acre with plenty of room. Pets may not go down the trail to Mill Creek during the spring to avoid disturbing nesting animals; they are required to be on leash if on the trail at other times of the year -- again, to avoid disturbing wildlife.

No campfires

Mason County is frequently under burn bans in the summer. Propane-fueled devices are usually exempt. Therefore, our firepit is propane and we welcome you to bring propane stoves.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

The nearest public RV dump station is at Potlatch State Park, 14 miles away. Also, there are several state rest areas with dump stations in each direction of the property.

Potable water available

Spigot. We have a potable spigot with filtered well-water and heating cables for winter -- just bring your water hose, connection on power stand.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. We provide a rubbermaid can at the RV site. Please bag your recycling separately from your trash and we will place them in the proper LeMay receptacle following your stay (or approximately every 7 days for longer stays)

Picnic table present

Large, right next to the parking area so you can extend your awning over it. Propane stoves welcome.

Wifi available

Fiber internet -- access instructions will be provided at check-in

No showers

We would recommend using your RV's shower, but you could always set up a private area and use the hose. That would be cold well water, however.

Cooking equipment absent

As an RV site and not a camping site, we are anticipating your RV to have a kitchen

Laundry absent

There are two laundromats in town -- one in downtown Shelton and another in the addition off the Wallace-Kneeland exit.

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Kneeland Park downtown has a playground and basketball court. Callanan Park off the Wallace-Kneeland Exit has a playground and baseball field.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 5 reviews

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· May 2025

8 m travel trailer · With pets

Quiet, serene space. Exactly as described. A quick, warm welcome as we arrived then total privacy for the rest of our stay. Would recommend for smaller campers/van that are looking for a peaceful retreat in the Shelton/Olympia area.

Marissa G.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Olympic stay.

8 m Class A

I love the beauty of the property and I took a hike along path to creek.Ryan was a very good host and very communicating to my needs.

Alan N.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

We had a wonderful time! The location is great, the views are nice, and our pups loved the trails!

Ryan H.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Very well presented

12 m Class A · With kids

A very well presented plot, private, comfortable yet convenient. Ryan was available if needed, very responsive and friendly. Perfect for travelling to the Olympic national park from the south.

Katie B.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

4 m pop-up camper · Group trip

Site was exactly as pictured, perfect for a quick getaway. Host gave total privacy even though the site was close to their home, and green space surrounding the site made it perfect.