Dragons Gate Gardens & Wilds

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243 reviews

· Tenino, Thurston, Washington

126 acres hosted by Kathleen G.

13 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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Off-leash friendly

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Tenino, the area we are in is where the First Nations People used as the Gathering Grounds. The Europeans when they came with their railroad chose to continue that tradition. Tenino is ground zero for the measurement of where one is on the railroad. We fell in love with our farm with its much untouched acres (not know any chemicals for the last 30 years) to create a place where people can gather and reconnect with life's natural beauty. We are certified organic, Salmon Safe certified, and pesticide free. Dragons' Gate Gardens is home to many giant crystals and here their beauty works delightfully with the land. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked with Kathleen for a fee of $55. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature.

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Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 18 ft

Jessie's camp is set in the middle of the hundred back acres. It provides a lovely camping experience in a surround of trees. Named after my daughter because it is a favorite of the my grownup children to camp here. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can explore a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in prior to going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests' complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is seven years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 1 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9

Pitch your tent in the privacy of this quiet wilderness where the elk and the coyote play. This is a wildlife Sanctuary where we do not allow hunting. The wild animals here are so used to our presence that they often go about their daily life with little concern for us. We are treated to deer and elk wandering through the camping area. Get up quietly and you never know who you might see in camp. Each camp site has its own stone circle firepit, with the exception of Site #5 and #6 which have a steel firepit. The camp is a mile from the front residential area. The back one hundred acres are surrounded by forested lands with miles of trails to explore where it is rare to meet another person. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked for the small fee of $5. for an hour. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in before going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. The pool and Hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft

Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate is a lovely quiet site of meadows surrounded by tall Evergreen trees. Home to abundant wildlife including Elk, Deer, Bear, Coyote, Eagle, Hawks, Owls, among others. Come pitch your tent and make your camp to enjoy this lush green setting. There are four fire pits to chose from to make your camp around. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. When choosing your site you might consider my two other campgrounds which are Giant Crystal Retreat and Jessie's camp at Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds. The pool and hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/2023 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests' complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is six years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 2 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9

Pitch your tent in the privacy of this quiet wilderness where the elk and the coyote play. This is a wildlife Sanctuary where we do not allow hunting. The wild animals here are so used to our presence that they often go about their daily life with little concern for us. We are treated to deer and elk wandering through the camping area. Get up quietly and you never know who you might see in camp. Each camp site has its own stone circle firepit, with the exception of Site #5 and #6 which have a steel firepit. The camp is a mile from the front residential area. The back one hundred acres are surrounded by forested lands with miles of trails to explore where it is rare to meet another person. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked for the small fee of $50. for an hour. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in before going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. The pool and Hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/21 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft

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Site 3 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

96% (23)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 18 ft

Jessie's camp is set in the middle of the hundred back acres. It provides a lovely camping experience in a surround of trees. Named after my daughter because it is a favorite of the my grownup children to camp here. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can explore a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in prior to going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. When choosing a site you might consider my two other campgrounds which Giant Crystal Retreat and Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds. The pool and hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/2021 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests' complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 3 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9

Pitch your tent in the privacy of this quiet wilderness where the elk and the coyote play. This is a wildlife Sanctuary where we do not allow hunting. The wild animals here are so used to our presence that they often go about their daily life with little concern for us. We are treated to deer and elk wandering through the camping area. Get up quietly and you never know who you might see in camp. Each camp site has its own stone circle firepit, with the exception of Site #5 and #6 which have a steel firepit. The camp is a mile from the front residential area. The back one hundred acres are surrounded by forested lands with miles of trails to explore where it is rare to meet another person. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked for the small fee of $50. for an hour. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in before going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. The pool and Hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/21 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 2 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 18 ft

Jessie's camp is set in the middle of the hundred back acres. It provides a lovely camping experience in a surround of trees. Named after my daughter because it is a favorite of the my grownup children to camp here. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can explore a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in prior to going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. When choosing a site you might consider my two other campgrounds which Giant Crystal Retreat and Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds. The pool and hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/2021 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests' complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 4 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9

Pitch your tent in the privacy of this quiet wilderness where the elk and the coyote play. This is a wildlife Sanctuary where we do not allow hunting. The wild animals here are so used to our presence that they often go about their daily life with little concern for us. We are treated to deer and elk wandering through the camping area. Get up quietly and you never know who you might see in camp. Each camp site has its own stone circle firepit, with the exception of Site #5 and #6 which have a steel firepit. The camp is a mile from the front residential area. The back one hundred acres are surrounded by forested lands with miles of trails to explore where it is rare to meet another person. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked for the small fee of $50. for an hour. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in before going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. The pool and Hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/21 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

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Site 2 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft

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Site 3 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft

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Site 5 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 9

Pitch your tent in the privacy of this quiet wilderness where the elk and the coyote play. This is a wildlife Sanctuary where we do not allow hunting. The wild animals here are so used to our presence that they often go about their daily life with little concern for us. We are treated to deer and elk wandering through the camping area. Get up quietly and you never know who you might see in camp. Each camp site has its own stone circle firepit, with the exception of Site #5 and #6 which have a steel firepit. The camp is a mile from the front residential area. The back one hundred acres are surrounded by forested lands with miles of trails to explore where it is rare to meet another person. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over a mile away where you can enjoy a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. There is a giant crystal housed in a gazebo that overlooks the surrounding fields and woods. Time to meditate with the giant crystal in the gazebo can be booked for the small fee of $50. for an hour. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in before going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. The pool and Hot tub are closed until further notice. Updated 7/12/21 CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is four years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

RV/tent site · Sleeps 9 · Vehicles under 40 ft

Jessie's camp site 4 is one of the largest sites. It can accommodate the larger RVs or a larger group. It's fire ring is larger as well making it great for the group to sit around in the evening. Jessie's camp is set in the middle of the hundred back acres. It provides a lovely camping experience in a surround of trees. Named after my daughter because it is a favorite of the my grownup children to camp here. The area has gently rolling hills filled with wildflowers during the earlier part of the Summer. Dragons Gate Gardens and Wilds has a hundred and twenty acres to explore. The Skookumchuck River is a little over two miles away where you can explore a waterfall and walk along the river with low bank where one can get into the water. Doing so is a great favorite of our guests. We are wild and woolly. We provide a place to experience nature as it simply is. We privilege pollinators above human aesthetics. Wildflowers abound, including various dandelions which many are edible and healing plants. We encourage converting from lawns to meadow lands being supportive of wild birds and insects. If you like it wild we are the place for you. This is not a resort or English style garden. Tall grass, wild flowers and trees fill the land around you to give you a feeling of full immersion in Nature. Please note that check-in is from 2 pm until 8 pm. All members of the party must check-in at the front gate. It is required to check-in prior to going to your site. Parties arriving late will be charged a late fee of $25. for the first hour and an additional $50. for being over an hour late. We do not site campers after dark. (Our State Parks close their gates at dusk.) We also ask our campers to observe quiet time after 9 pm. It is important to be respectful of all, that includes the other campers. When requesting to book please include whether you are bringing a trailer or RV and its length, how many cars, how many people, and how many dogs, so that I can better site you and your party. CLARIFICATION OF WHICH FEATURES ARE INCLUDED IN CAMPING FEES AND WHICH WERE ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: In response to some guests' complaints about the fees thinking they should be different because the water features are not being offered, when the pool and hot tub are available there are extra fees involved. They have never been included in the camping fees. The camping fees have been the same for the entire time I have been on Hipcamp which is seven years now. If you feel for any reason that my fees are not in your budget we can recommend other sites. Please let me know you've read this far by telling me how many smokers are in your group when you send your booking request.

300 ft

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97% Recommend587 ratings · 243 reviews

Dragon's Gate offers a serene escape into nature with its peaceful meadows and well-spaced campsites that provide ample privacy. The hosts, Kathleen and Moz, are praised for their warm hospitality and accommodating nature, making guests feel welcome and cared for. Visitors appreciate the property's natural beauty, from starry skies to wildlife encounters, and the added touches like clean amenities and available firewood. However, some guests noted minor inconveniences like cow pies and ants, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experiences shared by campers.

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· May 2025

Magical Glen

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Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

This was such a magical spot! I was the only person there, and loved the quiet and solitude. The crystal meditation was really worth the extra, and I hope to return again soon.

Jet J.

1 review

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· September 2024

13 ft travel trailer · With kids ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

We loved our stay at Dragon’s Gate. The meadows were so peaceful and beautiful. Kathleen shared her animals with our kids, who were thrilled to meet them. They’re still talking about them days later. We recommend staying there.

Jess A.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

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Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

We absolutely loved our time at Dragons Gate Gardens! Even when the sites filled up over the holiday weekend, we had so much privacy and had so much fun exploring the property! Will definitely be back! :)

Christina V.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

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Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Lovely stay on Kathleen's property in Tenino! It was truly wonderful and peaceful. We enjoyed the fresh well water, the quiet meadows, and having enough privacy from other campsites. It was also great to stay under the trees on a hot day. I would come back and visit again with friends and family

Chris C.

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· September 2024

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Tent · Group trip ·

Jessie's Camp site 4

Great place to detox and connect with nature. Mornings are especially beautiful. The campsites are spread out decently. The host is a great support. She allowed flying of drones too. The Hipcamp has all necessary amenities. All in all, a great experience.

Pundru A.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

Best Birthday Ever

Tent ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Pure magic!! Watched the stars light up the sky on night one. Saw so many great woodland creatures; even a porcupine on the way down. Wild thunder and lightning storm. Sunny final day. A beautiful surprise by my daughter showing up and Kathleen was so welcoming to her too! Wish I could have stayed longer. Best birthday weekend ever! This land is special. And the hosts are so kind and thoughtful 🩵 what an honor and a privilege to have stayed here. I’ll be back!

Larissa J.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Loved Dragon's Gate and the meadow field spot. Sites were cleared well with potable water close by and an outhouse. Kathleen was very welcoming and gave my husband and daughter a crystal sound healing. We spent the day at a local state park with a lake. Would come again.

Jessica K.

5 reviews

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· August 2024

Camped with (2) dogs and family

12 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Site 3 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Great accommodations, and nice host. Was able to get fresh eggs and plumbs. Sites are spread out in the area we were in. Would go again. Camped with (2) dogs, daughter, and wife.

Jacob M.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Everything was excellent

16 ft car ·

Site 3 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Everything was excellent. Beautiful area. Great hosts. I highly recommend staying there.

Katherine C.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

This is such an amazing place. This is our 2nd year. We will be back next year. This is our new family tradition. Thank you so much for your hospitality and delicious plums. You are truly an amazing lady with so much to share with others. It's always a pleasure to see you. Thank you for everything.

Janice B.

6 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Jessie's Camp site 4

We wanted to escape from the city and find beautiful, quiet place to relax. We found that at Kathleens place. Our camp site was big and we felt surrounded by nature. Fishing on the river was just minutes away. Kathleen and her husband were very accomodating and happy to answer questions & chit chat. We had a great time & would definitely return for another camp!

Diane H.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Beautiful property!

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Such a beautiful property! Our kids brought their bikes and we biked all over! Having the well water was really convenient. We stayed at campsite #1 and while it was beautiful, there were cow pies everywhere, which also attracted a lot of flies. We had to dodge the cow pies the whole time. I wouldn’t stay at that site again, but there were other sites that were cleaner.

Rachael V.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Camping at Kathleen's property was awesome. so serene and well cared for. We barely saw any other campers and had a lovely time.

Rebecca R.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Dog-Friendly and Delightful!

Tent · With pets ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

All of the campsites at Dragon's Gate Gardens are beautiful, but we especially loved the spaciousness and wildness of the spot we got in Moon Meadow. There is so much wildlife to enjoy -- we even heard a barn owl's screech at night, along with so many other birds and other critters. There was tons of space for our dogs to run around in off-leash, which they absolutely loved! Dragon's Gate is easily the most dog-friendly campground we've ever visited. The hosts are so friendly, kind, an accommodating, bringing firewood down to our campsite and making sure that we had everything we needed. We always love to visit Dragon's Gate and this weekend was no exception. We'll be back! Thank you, Kathleen!!

Sarah M.

3 reviews

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· July 2024

35 ft fifth wheel · With pets ·

Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

If you could imagine 100 acre woods with Christopher Robin This would be it

William W.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Really nice camping spot surrounded by trees. Firewood delivered to our site was perfect. Only downside was the ants. Just come prepared with closed toe shoes and it’s ok.

Sasha M.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

15 ft travel trailer · With kids ·

Site 2 - Giant Crystal Retreat @ DragonsGate

Kathleen is a wonderful host :) Our family, including our dogs had a great time on her property. It’s so peaceful there. Close enough to town but in the country. There’s a great swimming hole less than 2 miles away from the property. Would definitely stay here again.

Kimberly A.

6 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

This was a lovely location with lovely hosts. Our camp site was big with lots of room for our kids to play. Felt very safe, although totally off-grid with no cell service for any of us, Fire pits were huge, as well as the $15 firewood bundle, and the picnic table was great. Super happy to have a cute outhouse to use (with provided toilet paper and sanitizer), but I felt like I was going to fall through the floor—needs a little repair. Spent the day at the river spot at the end of skookumchuk rd—what a lovely, sacred space! Thank you for sharing your lovely land with us.

Katie G.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Yes ! So fun for us and the dog!!

Tent · With pets ·

Site 3 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Really awesome and personal experience at Dragon’s Gate. We felt very welcomed by Kathleen and Mose and the general magic of the place. Just a short drive to the river and oooh man was that river awesome. I would love to come back here over and over again!

Erin K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Private camp site and dog friendly

16 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·

Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Our stay at Deagons Gate Moon #1 was fantastic! The site was private and perfect in every way- a meadow surrounded by a magical forest, complete with fire-pit, potable water and nearby outhouse. Our hosts were super friendly, dropped off our firewood each night, along extra treats for the 4 pups. If want plenty of privacy and roaming room, Dragon’s Gate is the place for you! We will definitely be back- Thank you Kathleen and Moz!

Karen D.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Jessie's Camp site 4

Very kind and very accommodating. The camping area was private and well maintained. We're eager to return for another adventure.

D T.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Peace and Love and Adventure

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

I absolutely LOVED camping here, as did my teenage son and his friend, and my fiance (with the mustache!) the grounds were gorgeous, it was as private as I wanted it to be, and it was SO hard to leave. The vibes are immaculate, too. You can feel the love, community, and next level energy there. I loved waking up with the sunrise and enjoying the wildflowers and trees and birds while grounding and meditating. The outhouse was perfect and well maintained. The spigot for water was very nice and very coo! We took a quick hike over to the river and cooled down, but the trees at the site provided enough shade to keep us cool during the hottest parts of the days. There was plenty of places to explore, and we left our stuff unattended for several hours and it was very safe. The teens had plenty of places to wander and explore, and used their wifi when they needed a change of scenery. I never worried about them, and they loved seeing all the trees and wildflowers. There are a lot of ants and some flies, but that can be anywhere and here, they truly don't bother you. Everything about this place is love and peaceful energy. However, the real gem here is the owners! They have wonderful energy and are extremely nice. I loved chatting with them and getting to know about the land. I learned a lot and got a few new interesting perspectives to help me grow as a human. I could have stayed there longer than our long weekend and am already trying to plan when we can come back!

Rebecca H.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Kathleen and Moz are great. The spot was very peaceful, with tons of birds and wildflowers. Didn't see any of the elk but some deer came through. The hosts are excellent communicators. The price for the amount of wood provided is excellent, but I recommend bringing an axe or hatchet

Eric S.

2 reviews

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· June 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

Jessie’s camp was such a pleasant stay! We were greeted at arrival and got the layout of the land. The property was amazing and our hosts even better. Would definitely stay longer if we could! 10/10

Joyelle P.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Special place

22 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 2 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Lovely and very private meadow could accommodate a much larger group. When ulu arrive look for a walkie talkie in a plastic bag on top of a hip camp sign and press the button on the upper left side to speak so the host will find you and lead you to your site. Thurston county still but really wild place to watch the moon and hear the coyotes sing.

Jasmine V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

We tent camped and it was absolutely beautiful! Directions were easy, which is important because there’s no cell service (at least for Verizon) and we really enjoyed that we were able to unplug for our trip!

Adrienne W.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Great place to stay

Tent ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

Love this place! Kathleen was so welcoming and knew everything about the area. Thank you so much for the conversation and tea.

Aaron I.

8 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent ·

Site 4 - Moon Meadow at Dragons Gate

My friends and I had an amazing time and definitely were thinking about going back, it was peaceful as well as nice land to camp out and it was a nice camping experience. The host was also very understanding and nice which I appreciated.

Tayshia J.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 1 - Jessie's Camp at Dragons Gate

My friends and I spent two nights at Dragon's Gate and had a lovely time! The hosts were warm, welcoming, and offered clear instructions for check-in. The land surrounding the campsite is gorgeous and we enjoyed several long walks around the property. There's a fair amount of space between sites, which makes for a quiet and private camping experience. Would definitely come back in the future!