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All to yourself
98% of recent Hipcampers say the pitch is private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 24 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No fifth wheels and toy haulers
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
20 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be availableCheck out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
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Secluded Riverfront Retreat
88%
(55)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
88% Recommend55 ratings · 41 reviews
This campsite offers a spacious and secluded spot with plenty of room for families, groups, and pets to roam freely. The river access is a highlight, with clear waters perfect for swimming or fishing, and the surrounding wildlife adds a special touch to the stay. However, the proximity to an active train line means frequent train noise, which might be a disturbance for light sleepers. Despite the occasional train, many visitors appreciate the privacy and natural beauty, making it a favored destination for those seeking a quiet escape in the woods.
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Recommends
· September 2026
Tent · With pets
Awesome spot! Trains come through just like they say, but it is a great river spot. Would go again and great hosts.
Recommends
· August 2026
Loved camping here!
Tent · With pets
My wife, daughter and I had a 3 day stay at this site and absolutely loved it. The site was very large and private, with plenty of room for our 12x16 hot tent. We enjoyed the trains passing by and the sites close proximity to the river. Ashley was super accommodating and friendly. This site feels extremely safe and kid friendly. We had our Australian shepherd with us as well who had plenty of space to run around without getting himself into trouble! This site is awesome and we highly recommend it!
Recommends
· August 2026
The Perfect Campsite
Tent
We loved how large and private this campsite was! I don’t have the best camera, so the photos don’t do justice to how beautiful it really was here. There were lots of cool things to explore, like the bus and old farm equipment. We also enjoyed being able to walk to one end of the campsite and watch the trains go by.
The river is gorgeous and incredibly clear, and it was great for swimming. We saw lots of really cool wildlife, and the highlight of our trip was when a Northern Pygmy-Owl flew right up to our campsite and hung out near us for a little while. Such a special experience!
The host was incredibly kind and accommodating as well, making sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this campsite and plan on coming back in the future.
Recommends
· August 2026
16 ft travel trailer · With kids
We had a great time plenty of room for our group.We really loved the train and having the campsite all to ourselves. The hike to the river was not a problem for our group and really made the kids feel like they were on an adventure through the forest.
Not recommend
· August 2026
Disappointed
Im very disappointed in this host. We picked this location because it says its secluded my son is 6. Yrs old non verbal autistic and he yells and makes noises so secluded is what we needed. 2 days after we left the host messages saying we disturbed others and that we left damage. I asked for pictures of the damage and she sent 3 pictures one of woodchips from us chopping wood one of 1 single piece of tp and a picture 2 biodegradable waste bags in the porta potty. I tried to let her know that they are compostable bags made for camping and she says she is done going back and forth and that she will be sending an itemized list of damages. Be careful with this host she says she called us multiple times but when asked to provide screenshot of this did not provide. We wanted to have a good time it was the first time camping for my son and instead are being threatened by this lady
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · With pets
My wife, dog and I loved tent camping at this spot. We had plenty of room for our 1 tent and car in the main area of the site. The dog loved being able to run around off leash and we felt like we had a ton of privacy with all of the large surrounding trees and farmland. There was access to a lazily floating river ~200 yards from camp through some undergrowth that made it tricky to get to the river.
Ashley was very communicative and quick to respond to any questions we had.
The one downside is that the site is pretty close to an active train line that has a train once/hour during the day and a couple times during the night. It didn't bother us as we live close to an airport, but it could be an issue for others.
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · Group trip
My friends and I had a great time camping on Ashley’s land and we would stay here again. She was very responsive to my questions.
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent · With pets
Beautiful spot with nearby private river access. Secluded and private, decent setup. Train could certainly get loud at times, but not too bad or too often, easy to get used to it. Highly recommend!
Recommends
· May 2026
Beautiful
Tent · With kids
My family and I had an amazing time. Very secluded and beautiful. We will be back!
Recommends
· August 2025
Great secluded camp spot
24 ft travel trailer · With pets
What an amazing place! Beautiful lush trees and surrounded by delicious blackberry bushes. Our dogs could roam free and run all over. So nice to be in a secluded spot and not worry about anyone coming into camp. There was a Weber BBQ, small rock fire ring, 2 large trash bins (bring 30 gallon bags), wood picnic table and a fun bus to take photos of. The stream is a short walk and great place for the dogs to play. The trains are close by and run throughout the day and night, but it didn’t bother us or the dogs a bit. Love this spot!
Recommends
· July 2025
18 ft travel trailer · With pets
Private, great river access and lots of room for a larger group!
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Good, but know before you go
Tent · With pets
The hosts are lovely and responded promptly to our needs. The site is very secluded which was AWESOME. Unfortunately, the path to the riverfront was really overgrown and difficult to both find and traverse. But it is a great little spot on the river.
The listing also notes that they have a porta potty - which is true - but campers show know that it is a vault toilet. It is a porta potty shell with the bottom of the potty cut out and positioned over a deep hole. It's fine, but also not what we were expecting. Overall, worth checking out.
Not recommend
· July 2025
Tent · With pets
The place has potential, but needs some work. We knew the trains would be close to the site when we booked, but it was a little too close for my young kids to sleep through. There was no easy to see way to access the river. Just not really worth the price for what you get. Seems like it would be an ideal spot for party people though.
Recommends
· June 2025
We’ll be back!
Tent
We enjoyed our stay at this peaceful spot and will definitely return when it’s warmer so we can play in the little river. It was easy to find and there’s plenty of room to throw a ball for my pup. No other people were around - perfect private getaway!
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip
Had a great time camping here. Plenty of room for games and activities. Very private!
Recommends
· May 2025
19 ft travel trailer · With pets
Ashley and her husband are amazing hosts. Their land is beautiful and I love coming here to relax, soak in the Sun, read and watch my dogs run around. Will absolutely come back!
Recommends
· April 2025
Perfect for Partiers
Tent · With pets
This was perfect for our group of 7 and are seriously considering booking again. There is so much room, tents can be spread out so far. The trains didn’t bother us one bit, we are used to louder trains in the city. The conductors rarely used their horn and if they did it was further away from the campsite. The sound of the trains were actually very calming and made our camping experience just a little cooler. We took a day trip to McMenamins in Centralia, it was about 15 mins away. Definitely recommend that if you want to explore the area. We played our music loud, used our generator and laughed a lot without having to worry about other campers. Amazing weekend!
Recommends
· September 2024
Beautiful seclusion on the river
24 ft Class B · With pets
We had a great time at this hip camp! The property is beautiful and the camping area is surrounded by trees, with the river bank on side so it feels nice and private. river access with a gravel bar was just a couple minute walk on an easy trail. We loved fishing and playing in the river with the dogs all weekend. Would definitely come back! The host was very nice and gave great directions and quickly addressed any questions I had leading up to the trip about the site.
Recommends
· September 2024
Family camping
Tent · With pets
Very private beautiful place. Short walk to nice little beach. It is very close to the train which was the only downfall. Bring earplugs. Our dog enjoyed a very large open area to explore.
Recommends
· August 2024
Perfect gathering spot
Tent · With pets
This was a great secluded spot for our family to gather and have fun! Great river access and my dogs were in heaven. We had space to play yard games and shade to enjoy!
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids
Nice private camp spot with lots of room. Trains pass through quite a bit.
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip
Pretty little spot surrounded by trees made for a nice weekend camping. Trains were less noticeable at night, and didn’t bother us.
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Tent · With pets
This camping spot is ideal for larger groups or folks that want lots of privacy. It was great for my group of queer friends. The trains are quite frequent (every 15-30 min) about two blocks away, loud enough that you have to talk quite loud over them. It didn’t bother me, but some members of our group had a hard time falling/staying asleep.
Not recommend
· July 2024
Buyerbe Aware
Tent
Cant believe when i drove up to site there were 5 tents set up, 8 people sitting around burning campfire in 90 degree weather with statewide burn ban on. 3 dogs running around. Dog poop in campsite. My camp partner had poop on her shoes, tracked into her car and into her tent. Owner/host was person camped in site and said to me "did u just schedule, i thought we had these days marked out". Even tho i had scheduled and been confirmed 3 weeks ago and had been sending/receiving messages via hipcamp app ..WTH? Waterfront is about 100 yds down a trail with a steep 3-4' drop to the water. Trains passed day and night some shaking the ground when i was in the tent. The outhouse needed fir needles and dirt to be swept out and garbage around in there picked up.
Hopefully this was not the norm for this camp. Needless to say, i wont be staying here again. Not new to hip camp stays.
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
Tent · With kids
We had a great time camping. 6 adults 6 kids. So nice to have a big private area! Happy to have the kids wander without too much danger.
Trains at night weren’t a huge deal to everyone except one person.
We couldn’t really find a spot to walk to and access the river.
Recommends
· June 2024
Love it!
22 ft travel trailer · Group trip
The is was the perfect spot for what I look for when camping. Lots of room for the dogs to run and play, plenty of room for a couple of tents by the trailer. Very quiet and remote. Lots of birds and frogs to sing you to sleep. It is right by the train tracks but I really loved listening to the trains go by. We will be back!!!
Recommends
· June 2024
21 ft campervan · With pets
One of our favorites for privacy! Dogs had lots of land to run free on. Will definitely be going back!
Recommends
· May 2024
24 ft travel trailer
Beautiful property, very secluded. Loved the river access and seclusion. Would recommend, and will be back.
Recommends
· September 2023
25 ft Class B · With kids
Such a nice secluded spot. Super nice BBQ to use. We loved the river. Massive deep swimming holes. My husband caught a trout! We will definatly be back.
Recommends
· August 2023
Fun Weekend Getaway
14 ft travel trailer · With pets
Had a great weekend. Very secluded and private. Trains are active but didn't bother us at all. Was able to get into the river for a soak which was a bonus. Spent some time exploring old town Centralia which is only a 15min drive. Cool shops and plenty of food options. Ashley was very responsive to a couple of texts I sent. Beautiful property. We'll be back.
Location
Bucoda, Thurston, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ashley M.
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