50 acres hosted by C J E.
5 RV/tent sites
Near Mount Rainier National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Nisqually Entrance.
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RV 2 - Gifford Grove
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Rainier
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The Gloaming
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RV 1 - Sunset View
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Shady Glen
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99% Recommend268 ratings · 149 reviews
Painter's Paradise is a beautiful and peaceful spot to set up camp, offering stunning views and a welcoming atmosphere. The host, CJ, is consistently praised for her helpfulness and responsiveness, making guests feel right at home. While the natural beauty and amenities like a clean bathroom and art-filled barn enhance the experience, some campers noted a lack of shade and insect presence as minor drawbacks. Overall, this campsite is highly recommended for its serene environment and well-maintained facilities.
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Truely as lovely as the photos, I loved watching the cows roam about the pasture. We'll definitely be back.
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Liisa P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
20 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Rainier
Absolutely gorgeous property and the host was perfection. Loved the community barn area, the art, the chickens, the cows mooing. Best part of this spot? The VIEW. We don't often use HipCamp, but we'll be looking to come back! Thanks CJ!
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Chelsey W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
The Gloaming
Host was very welcoming and helpful, Amazing Views to Wake Up to and has Livestock on the property! Would recommend.
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Quentin H.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Shady Glen
So happy to have had the chance to stay at Painter Paradise again! It was a cold, wet weekend, but we had a wonderful time! CJ was amazing about communicating with us and was very helpful! We would absolutely stay here again.
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Brenna R.
2 reviews
I have been there before, this was my second time. I love this place, such wide open meadows to look at and its typically perfect for star gazing. C J is a fantastic host, makes sure you have no problem and lets you have your privacy. You have a good restroom, drinking water and good privacy. All that I look for in a ca pung spot! Would recommend it to anyone.
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Prakash P.
10 months on Hipcamp
Painter’s Paradise is one of the most gorgeous pieces of land we have camped on! Not only are there spectacular views wherever you look but the stars at night are breathtaking!!
It rained one of the days we were there but CJ has a wood burning stove in her painting studio barn with cozy chairs and tables so we bought some firewood and had a roaring fire and kept nice and toasty while we admired her STUNNING paintings!!
There is an adorable little building that has a flushing toilet, vanity, and sink that was very convenient and is centrally located. We will absolutely be back and can’t wait to see how this property develops.
Definite recommendation for some soul healing and battery recharge!
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Jamie N.
2 reviews
Peaceful, clean, quiet, beautiful. Great place to pitch our tents overlooking a gorgeous hay field. and watch hay being baled and picked up. Pretty sunset; heard crickets, frogs, coyotes, owls. Saw the clear night sky, and
a shooting star with a giant tail. Gorgeous sunrise over valley fog with a crescent moon. Cj's friend noticed my bike's battery was dead when we were trying to push start it. He brought his truck and cables over and got us going! Thank you. I will return.
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Summer M.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Lovely, Wide Open Camping
22 ft campervan · With pets ·
RV 2 - Gifford Grove
What a beautiful location with easily accessible utilities for campers. CJ is a great host, responsive and friendly. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something in the area.
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Abby W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Rainier
This was our second time staying at CJ’s and we loved it as much as the first time! The view is incredible and we loved the wide open spaces for our kids to run wild. The location is perfect for visiting Mt Rainier and Windy Ridge at Mt St Helen’s. We will definitely be back! We look forward to CJ getting showers installed on the property so we can plan a long stay sometime!
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Alycia M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
26 ft travel trailer ·
RV 1 - Sunset View
We would stay here over and over again. Such a beautiful place with a lovely, welcoming host!
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Riley W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
21 ft campervan · With pets ·
RV 2 - Gifford Grove
Great site! Quiet and relaxing. Great view of a pasture and excellent stargazing. Would stay again.
Ashley S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
26 ft Class C ·
RV 1 - Sunset View
The location was beautiful. The host was VERY friendly & helpful. The stars at night are gorgeous. It was a wonderful way to spend time with family!
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Lindsay B.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
18 ft campervan ·
RV 2 - Gifford Grove
Beautiful property. The host was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
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Christopher L.
2 reviews
CJ’s site, “Rainer”, was beautiful! Conveniently located near Mount Rainier National Park. Secluded and quiet aside from the cows :)The restroom and portable toilet were both exceptionally clean and well cared for. As well as stocked with TP, paper towels & soap. The campsites are a good ways apart, though if someone is right next to you it wouldn’t be as private. The area was stunning and CJ was a great host!! We would highly recommend, and we will be back if we visit the area again.
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Alex G.
3 reviews
I loved the tent camping, the site was beautiful. The host is great! Washroom definitely one of the best at any campsites. Will visit again.
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Bhawana S.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Rainier
This was one of the best camping experiences! Great property and accommodations. Even more coming soon (like a shower!). We did lots of hikes nearby. Also, don’t miss out on the add a painting class/party option. We were total newbies and our experience with CJ and painting was amazing! This is definitely one of those sites that goes above and beyond for the price.
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Allison C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Beautiful views and Extra Amenities
23 ft travel trailer ·
RV 2 - Gifford Grove
My sister and I really enjoyed our three nights stay at CJ‘s. The setting is absolutely beautiful and there are extra amenities that you don’t always find at a Hipcamp, like a flushing toilet and clean well water and electric hook up for the RV. She was very responsive and, very kind. The sites are spread out so that you feel like you almost have the place to yourself. Definitely worth the trip
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Lynda M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
15 ft pop-up camper ·
Shady Glen
It was perfect! Not sure what else to say. I’ll definitely be back.
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Renuka P.
2 reviews
My brother and I took a siblings trip and had the best time on CJ’s land! The campsite is quiet at night (minus the cows in the neighboring plot, but they were so cute!) and the stars were really bright. Great bathroom facilities, CJ is so helpful and quick to respond, and the location is very close to Rainier!
The “Rainier” campsite is less shaded than “Shady Glen,” so would recommend bringing your own if you plan on spending more time at camp during the day! 10/10 would recommend!
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Monica C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
38 ft fifth wheel ·
RV 2 - Gifford Grove
Fantastic place, great sunsets, We’ll be back again!
Steve S.
2 reviews
We camped in the Shady Glen. There was a decent amount of shade and nice views. Site was far enough away from the next site that you had a good amount of privacy. The bathroom was nice too. The hosts were kind.
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Joshua Y.
7 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Rainier
Pros:
- The campsite is about an hour and 15 minutes from Mount Rainier National Park, making it a convenient location for exploring the area.
- The views are stunning, with a clear view of Mount Rainier and beautiful starry skies at night.
- The host was very responsive and promptly addressed the issue of bee and wasp nests in the bathroom, after being notified.
Cons:
- The campsite lacked shade, which made our stay uncomfortable in the 90° heat.
- We had to contend with a lot of flies, gnats, mosquitoes, bees, and wasps. The grass around the site was infested with these insects, which was nerve-wracking given our bee allergy.
- There was no water at our campsite. We had to walk to the bathroom area for drinking and cooking water, which was inconvenient given the insect issues along the path.
- The bathroom facilities were minimal, with only one flushable toilet and one porta-potty. Additionally, there were no showers and no hot water.
- The barn had a warning indicating safety concerns.
- At $60 per night, the price felt steep given the lack of basic amenities and the discomfort from the insects and heat, which is mostly outside the owner’s control.
Overall, the natural beauty of the area and the host's responsiveness are commendable, but the lack of basic amenities and the uncomfortable conditions significantly impacted our experience.
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Rebecca J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Secluded and peaceful location with magnificent views of mountains, clouds and stars. Magical light! A perfect place to relax, recharge and slow down.
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Silvia G.
4 years on Hipcamp
This place is beautiful! The “common area” was very neat & spacious. Great views! Quiet. And you can see Rainier from your site. CJ was very accommodating. The bathroom was very retro. My kids thought it was really cool.
We stayed for 5 days so we really had to watch our water usage since there was no dump. Once they get a shower in there it is a perfect place to stay! We really loved it there!! If you’re there for just a few nights it’s perfect.
Not too far from Rainier entrance (About 45 minutes). To get to the Rainier visitor center it’s about an 1.5 hours. Highly recommend!
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Adam L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
The Gloaming
This was our family's first time camping. We stayed at the Gloaming site which had an amazing view (It would appear all sites do). It had a wonderful space for our dogs and kids to run around without feeling like we were intruding on our neighbors. The cleanest porta potty and a very large rustic bathroom (with a sink and flush toilet) were a very short walk away. We have no complaints and would recommend.
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Karin T.
11 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful and very peaceful place to camp for a weekend with well thought out spaces. We loved everything about our stay - especially the use of the barn with the fridge and water kettle. While we were prepared with a cooler and stove, it felt decadent to have.
Also, we came in our Rivian and charged overnight. What a bonus!!
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Heather W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Our stay at CJ's site was exactly what we were hoping for. Close enough drive from the city, but far enough out for a total change of environment. Beautiful and well kept property, and CJ was responsive and available throughout the stay! We'd love to come back for another stay.
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Eric M.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Shady Glen
Our stay was so peaceful and the scenery is breathtaking. The pictures do not do its justice, it’s much more gorgeous in person, from sunrise to sundown. The host was responsive and friendly. We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
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Steffy R.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
The Gloaming
The site was amazing with exceptional views. Accommodations were all great.
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Andre D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Lovely location… easy to get to. Great campsites and fantastic amenities.
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Ewan J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Randle, Lewis, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by C J E.
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