Peace on the Skagit

99%

51 reviews

· Mount Vernon, Skagit, Washington · 5 acres

Hosted by Stephen / Sharon S.

RV/tent site

· 12 guests max

Near North Cascades National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Complex Headquarters and Visitor Information.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Welcome to our little slice of heaven on the banks of the wild and scenic Skagit River! The spacious Group Camp overlooks the beautiful Skagit River and is located on five riverfront acres adjacent to our family farm of 43 years. In addition to the Group Camp, there are just 3 single campsites on this property. Get ready to watch Canadian geese fly overhead, dip your toes in the warm sand and experience Peace Like a River. Take a walk along miles of dike, launch your kayak in the river, cast your line and fish the glacial river waters, or just soak up the tranquil beauty. The Group Camp features a huge central wood fire pit with cooking grill, and 7 adirondack chairs/2 side tables that overlook the river. The large custom outdoor kitchen (cold water) is perfect for meal prep and easy clean up. There is also a 3 burner propane stove (propane provided) . Two-8' picnic tables and a 3' X 4' serving/buffet table give plenty of seating for meals. Just minutes away you can walk to the river on a private trail. During the summer months there is typically a long sandbar. You will find stunning views in every direction with partial shade under towering cottonwoods. For safety purposes, a camp fire is allowed only in the provided fire pit. This site has space for 2 recreational vehicles (20' or less) or up to 3 tents. Current COVID restrictions apply for group size/composition. Our family has great respect for the beauty and power of the river. Care for safety must be taken on the river edges as they are steep in places, the glacial water is very cold, and it has a strong tidal current and hidden undertows. Life jackets are strongly recommended for any activities on the water and we discourage swimming. We are located just 65 miles north of Seattle and minutes from I-5. This is your landing spot to explore all of the Skagit Valley, from the San Juan Islands to the Cascade Mountains. You will find epic hiking, biking, foodie destinations and endless opportunities to explore the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and saltwater.Welcome to our little slice of heaven on the banks of the Skagit River! The spacious Group Camp overlooks the beautiful Skagit River and is located on five riverfront acres adjacent to our family farm of 43 years. In addition to the Group Camp. Get ready to watch Canadian geese fly overhead, dip your toes in the warm sand and experience Peace Like a River. Take a walk along miles of dike, launch your kayak in the river, cast your line and fish the glacial river waters, or just soak up the tranquil beauty. The Group Camp features a huge central wood fire pit with cooking grill, and 7 adirondack chairs/2 side tables that overlook the river. The large custom outdoor kitchen (cold water) is perfect for meal prep and easy clean up. There is also a 3 burner propane stove (propane provided) . Two-8' picnic tables and a 3' X 4' serving/buffet table give plenty of seating for meals. Just minutes away you can walk to the river on a private trail. During the summer months there is typically a long sandbar. You will find stunning views in every direction with partial shade under towering cottonwoods. For safety purposes, a camp fire is allowed only in the provided fire pit. This site has space for 2 recreational vehicles (20' or less) or up to 3 tents. Our family has great respect for the beauty and power of the river. Care for safety must be taken on the river edges as they are steep in places, the glacial water is very cold, and it has a strong tidal current and hidden undertows. Life jackets are strongly recommended for any activities on the water and we discourage swimming. We are located just 65 miles north of Seattle and minutes from I-5. This is your landing spot to explore all of the Skagit Valley, from the San Juan Islands to the Cascade Mountains. You will find epic hiking, biking, foodie destinations and endless opportunities to explore the natural beauty of nearby mountains, lakes and saltwater.

RV details

Pop-up campers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

There is sufficient room to circle your vehicle through the campsite if needed. Parking is available to the of the site.

Back-in site

There is sufficient room to circle your vehicle through the campsite if needed. Parking is available to the of the site.

Surface type: Grass or field

Sites are level but not paved, stabilizing jacks and pads will make use most comfortable.

Surface levelness: Flat

Sites are level but not paved, stabilizing jacks and pads will make use most comfortable.

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

There is sufficient room to circle your vehicle through the campsite if needed. Parking is available to the of the site.

Generators allowed

Generators are limited for everyone's comfort to 8am-8pm

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

There is a centrally located spigot/hydrant with potable water.

No sewage hookup

Dump stations are available at rest areas North and South on Interstate 5.

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

12 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Solid fuel fires are allowed in the designated fire pit at Peace Like a River Group Camp. Campers can bring their own fire wood or purchase it onsite. Propane is provided.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Professionally serviced regularly

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Spigot, tap. A dedicated hydrant provides potable water to this site. There is also a cold tap in the stainless steel kitchen sink.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, private, stovetop or hot plate, sink or other dishwashing station. Cooking prep and clean up area is available with stainless steel sink, counters and cold water tap. A 3 burner propane cook top stove is available.

Picnic table present

Two 8' picnic tables and a prep table are provided.

No showers

No wifi

Laundry absent

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: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

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.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a small wheelbarrow of dry firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

99% Recommend72 ratings · 51 reviews

This campsite offers a serene and inviting atmosphere characterized by its stunning river views, spacious grounds, and thoughtful hosts. Visitors consistently appreciate the well-equipped outdoor kitchen, clean facilities, and the special touches like fresh flowers and farm eggs. Families particularly enjoy the engaging amenities such as the tree swings and sandbar, making it a great spot for both adults and children to relax. While some reviews mentioned the occasional noise from a nearby train, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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· June 2025

Beautiful & Peaceful

Tent · With pets

My family & I had such a fun time camping here. Stephen & Sharon were wonderful hosts: they welcomed us with beautiful flowers & fresh eggs. Will definitely return!

Doua K.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets

Beautiful site. Thoughtful hosts. Our kiddos loved the sand bar and the tree swings. Grownups loved the outdoor kitchen, farm fresh eggs, and views of the river. We will definitely make it a point to come back! Thanks again Stephen and Sharon!

Rebecca B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

A little piece of heaven

Tent · Group trip

This is such an amazing site! The kitchen is super helpful to keep things organized and the grill over the fire pit is great for cooking. So much room to spread out tents, play games or just enjoy nature. A short walk down a path takes you to a large sand bar that is great to hang out on for the day. The ground is mostly sand which is great for tent camping. Very comfortable. You might have some sand to brush off when leaving but not too bad. The hill you have to go over to get there is the hardest part. Not too bad going in, but coming out, if you are in a high SUV or truck, you can't see where the turn is and it's a bit worrisome. But it can be done! Overall lovely site, Stephen and Sharon are the best, most responsive hosts ever. We will definitely be coming back!

Jen M.

6 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · Group trip

The group camp site was awesome. Right by the river and a big open field. The sink was a nice touch too. They both seemed really nice.

Bren B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Great location for group camp

Tent · Group trip

Our group had a wonderful time staying in this spot, despite the rain this weekend! We especially appreciated the outdoor kitchen and fire ring set up. Views of the river and property were beautiful! Hosts were lovely and we will definitely be back!

Emer N.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Day Camping

Tent · With kids

As Seattle summer weather would have it, rain was forecasted for the one full day we planned to spend at the site (bookended by overnights and half days), so we opted to use the space for day camping the first day and then play the other days by ear. Although our time was quite short, we so enjoyed our time spent there exploring the river (throwing lines in to try and catch some salmon - was told by locals that sunrise was the best time), swinging on the tree swing, sitting by the fire pit, and playing lawn games. Sharon greeted us with fresh eggs, flowers, fruit and warm hospitality! She was most accommodating and agreeable to any iteration of our plans for coming and going during our reservation period. Sadly, we didn’t go back after the first day, but plan to make reservations for next summer as soon as dates open up! And PS for those interested in these details, horseshoes are provided and the porta-potty that was assigned to our space was actually the cleanest I’ve ever experienced! The kitchen space was outstanding, cooked up fresh oyster po’boys on the stove and Sharon even shared their propane fire burner for use in the fire pit as there was a burn ban in place during our stay. All in all a fantastic time and we’ll most certainly be back!

Erin H.

2 reviews

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· August 2023

Tent · With kids

Great weekend getaway. Host is very responsive and goes extra mile for the guests. We will come back.

Deepak S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent · Group trip

Beautiful and very well appointed group camp site. We loved the views of the river, the luxurious prep kitchen, big fire pit equipped to cook, and provided chairs and tables. Stephen & Sharon also put out local flowers and gifted us farm eggs upon arrival. We had several toddlers and were up and away from the water which felt safe. The sand bar was pretty muddy, but hose was available for rinsing off. Overall lovely weekend and highly recommend for a group.

Kelsey M.

3 reviews

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· July 2023

Peaceful and Welcoming

Tent · Group trip

This is a beautiful location next to the river. The site is a large meadow with tall cottonwoods stretching high up into the sky. The group site was well stocked with seating, a big campfire, two picnic tables, a hose, and fantastic outdoor kitchen. It's perfect for a large group or any size looking for comforts while camping. The host was kind and generous. I arrived to find two vases of flowers and some farm fresh eggs. Very accommodating! The location is easy and close to some great stuff. The Snow Goose Produce stand is maybe 10 minutes away. I went to Craft Island to watch the sunset, which was a great local spot on Skagit Bay. Overall, I definitely recommend!

Ben B.

2 reviews

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· July 2023

Tent · With kids

Peace like a River is a great spot to camp with friends. Stephen and Sharon thought of so many welcoming touches with flowers and farm fresh eggs. The group campsite has everything you need to prepare great meals and eat together. Kids and adults loved the tree swing and hanging on the beach by the river. Our group of families has been twice now and hope to continue the tradition of camping at Peace like a River.

Amanda S.

5 reviews

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· August 2022

Love this place!

Tent · Group trip

Beautiful, quiet, private and well maintained piece of land along the Skagit River. The hosts are thoughtful and knowledgeable. We love it here! The outdoor kitchen makes meals so fun and easy.

Marcella W.

2 reviews

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· August 2022

Tent · With pets

Beautiful, peaceful campsite with river access and nice outdoor kitchen setup. Hosts are thoughtful and responsive!

Rebecca S.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

Tent · Group trip

This group camping spot was perfect for my big family to come together and make fun memories. The rope swing was a big hit with the kids and the kitchen was so helpful to have so we could make good meals. The mosquitoes were pretty bad so make sure to bring protective clothing and lots of spray. Overall we had the best time! We are hoping to be back next year!

Robin Z.

3 reviews

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· August 2022

Exceeded every expectation

Tent · Group trip

Beautiful site, incredible river access, wonderful hosts. Everything exceeded expectations. The rope swing stole the show... kids played on it from sunrise to sunset!

Jennifer A.

5 reviews

Recommends

· July 2022

30 ft pop-up camper · Group trip

Nice site by the river. Worked well for 2 vans and a pop up trailer.

Benj W.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

19 ft campervan · Group trip

This was just a beautiful property! The river and the grounds were so serene. We enjoyed the outdoor kitchen and the rope swings. Great area for a long bike ride in the country or a stroll on the dyke. The hosts took great care of us and even brought farm fresh eggs. We will definitely keep this property on our favorites list.

Jennifer J.

4 reviews

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· June 2022

Fun and Memorable Camping!

Tent · With kids

The campsite is perfect for group camping! Very clean and well maintained. It is our friends’ first time camping with their kids! The place is really Family friendly! Serene place with nice view of the river. It is such an amazing experience for all of us! The kitchen is complete with things we need, from stove and propane tank, dish soaps to garbage bins. And I love their stainless steel countertop and sink! The PortaPotty is neat and tidy! But the Swing ride alone made it the most memorable camping experience for our kids! We are definitely coming back!

Marie Anne M.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2022

Group trip

This place is magical! We camped at the group site with 3 families (included 6 kids ages 6 and under). It started as a rainy weekend, but between a couple shelters we brought and the shelter of the cottonwood trees, we all stayed pretty dry! The special touches were amazing too; fresh bouquets of flowers on the picnic tables, farm fresh eggs to enjoy, exceptionally clean facilities, an awesome fire pit grill, quality soap in the outdoor kitchen, not to mention bins of supplies in the kitchen for us to use…we were blown away! Two of the 3 families had never done hipcamp before, and Steven and Sharon definitely made them converts! Seriously an amazing spot. I think we’ll be back!!

Courtney C.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2021

Amazing river group site.

Group trip

The group site was great! When we arrived there was fresh cut flowers and local corn on the cobb on the picnic tables. The site was quite roomy for our 10 person group with dogs! The outdoor kitchen and stove were a wonderful addition to the spot. Bit what sold us was the river viewand easy access. The big swing was great for the kids too!! We will definitely be back!

Kassi H.

3 reviews

Recommends

· September 2021

Group trip

This place really is peaceful! The hosts were great and the rope swing was scary but fun!

Aaron G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2021

Quiet and spacious

Group trip

Quiet and restful weekend by the river. Stephen and Sharon welcoming and responsive to all our questions. We stayed in site #3. Sites 1 and 2 were unoccupied during our stay so it almost as if we had the property to ourselves. Sites are more than adequate and much larger than a typical state campground. Looking forward to a return trip soon.

Sarah P.

13 reviews

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· August 2021

Group trip

We had a wonderful time at the Peace Like a River Group site. Steve and Sharon have thought of everything to make the stay welcoming and easy for a group. The outdoor kitchen was a great feature to prepare meals and cleanup. The swing was a hit with toddlers and adults! We look forward to coming back to camp.

Amanda S.

5 reviews

Recommends

· August 2021

Group trip

What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy all the lovely gifts-a sandy beach along the River, large roomy campsites, big, tall trees that gave lush shade, and wonderful hosts!! The large fields are mown to provide roomy sites, and still make it feel like we were in a field of tall grasses and flowers. Best decision I’ve made this summer!

Anna W.

17 reviews

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· August 2021

Group trip

The location was great. The spots were large enough and spaced apart enough that you don't feel on top of each other. The hosts and fantastic. They are kind, communicative and informative. They really do want to makes everyones stay wonderful. They take good care of their sites and it shows.

Traci M.

6 reviews

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· August 2021

This place was lovely. The spaces are large enough and not right on top of each. The hosts were personable, informative and kind. They take very good care of their sites. I wouldn't have an qualms about referring friends there.

Traci M.

6 reviews

Recommends

· August 2021

Awesome place to camp!!

Group trip

We stayed in the group campsite. It was awesome, especially the kitchen with running water, the propane stove, and the clean porta potties. Hosts were friendly and not intrusive. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Chad S.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2021

Had a lovely weekend at Peace Like River. There flowers and eggs waiting for us when we arrived on the site picnic table. The garbage area was clean. There is water and honey buckets. We enjoyed the rope swing! Lots of great breweries and restaurants not far away.

Bayley F.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2021

We had a great two night stay. Property, hosts and onsite amenities are awesome! We will definitely be back.

Bill E.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

We want to go back

Group trip

Wow, this spot is amazing. The hosts welcomed us with farm bouquets of flowers and fresh eggs. The welcome letter laid out everything clearly to firewood costs and local businesses to explore. The outdoor kitchen and outhouses made for a nice glamping experience. We heard hawks soar above, Canadian geese fly by and bunnies roam. The two tree swings were so much fun, the sand bar was relaxing, and the fire pit positioned for a perfect view of the river. We plan to return. Thanks Sharon and Stephen!

Marcella W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· July 2021

Peaceful even with a toddler!

Group trip

This campsite was a blast! The beach was the best part, but the amenities are awesome too. The swing was super fun and the fire pit was very relaxing and perfect for s’mores. I have a toddler and I was a little nervous reading about the river, but the campsite is far enough removed that I felt safe and there was plenty of space for her to splash about and run around supervised on the beach. The campsite was clean and well maintained and we had so much fun! Thank you for hosting us!