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Wandering Joy Campground

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· Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington

33 acres hosted by Erin S.

12 tent sites

Near Olympic National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Elwha.

Best in Washington: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Erin is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Located less than 10 minutes from Lake Crescent, directly across US-101 from Lake Sutherland, and 20 minutes west of downtown Port Angeles, Wandering Joy Campground is the perfect homebase for your Olympic National Park adventures! Wander the property trails to discover giant moss-covered boulders, aged big leaf maple, towering grand fir, and western red cedar. Heavily forested with mixed conifer species, dense alder stands, and a rich understory, you'll enjoy a vibrant habitat for wildlife, especially birds. We are committed to protecting the health and wellness of this magical forest and kindly ask that you pack out all trash, exercise extreme caution with campfires, be a respectful neighbor to fellow campers, and leave only good vibes behind! PLEASE NOTE: * We are primarily a tenting campground. Not all sites are suitable for car-camping/rooftop tents as the parking may not be level and/or large enough for your rig. Please send us a message PRIOR to booking and we’d be happy to recommend any available sites that may fit your need. *All of our sites have their own shape, size, and characteristics, no two are alike! Please refer to the site descriptions and pictures to assist you in choosing a site for your adventure. If in doubt, just send a message and we’ll help steer you in the right direction. Your experience is important to us! *We are a small, private campground. As such, our site limits are set to 2 ppl, 1 vehicle, 1 tent. You can select to add up to 2 more ppl on select sites, for an additional charge. Our sites are simply not large enough to be considered group sites. For your comfort, we recommended that you book multiple sites if you have a larger party. As always, we can help you choose the best site for your party, so don’t hesitate to reach out! * 4-wheel drive is recommended for Sites 9-11 due to the steady uphill gravel driveway loop. Especially recommended for vans and heavier vehicles.

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537 ratings · 318 reviews

Layne W.recommends

July 22, 2024

Site 5

Beautiful, Peaceful

As beautiful as Olympic National Park is, I think my favorite place was my camp at Erin's. The clearly numbered sites were among tall trees with large cleared centers covered in wood chips. Fire ring and picnic table looked new and were well maintained. I'd been one of the first to arrive so got to enjoy the incredible quiet. Was pleased at the cleanliness of the Porta Johns. Can truthfully say I've never seen such clean ones before.

Mary L.recommends

July 16, 2024

Site 4

Wonderful spot

Such a great camping spot right near lake crescent! The sites feel very private and safe and everyone was very quiet at night and in the morning. I would recommend to anyone!

Casey M.recommends

July 14, 2024

Site 6

Camping success

Erin‘s land was an awesome campsite and a beautiful location, Also extra general store, which gave some assurance just in case you needed an item. She helped me start a campfire and gave me kindling. It was my first successful campfire. It’s a very peaceful spot and I’m grateful for the hospitality. Good prices too

Kimberly A.recommends

July 13, 2024

Site 1

I loved the campsite - very quiet, comfortable, and safe!

Rose A.recommends

July 13, 2024

Site 0

My partner and I had a great time camping. There was a mishap during the check in but the host, Erin was quick to fix it and have been really good at communicating! We’ll definitely come back again!

Mickel C.recommends

July 13, 2024

Site 0

Stay here!

This camp site was essentially perfect! If you are going to Olympia NP this place will get you in the right head space.

Location

Port Angeles, Clallam, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla and S’Klallam First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Erin S.

Joined in January 2021

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