This was our very first Hipcamp stay, and it completely blew us away. We were a bit skeptical at first, but the glowing reviews convinced us to give it a try—and we’re so glad we did. On a road trip from Mount Rainier to Olympic National Park, we made a stop here mainly because our kids (ages 9 and 11) are capybara-obsessed. What we found was so much more than we imagined.
From the moment we arrived, we felt like part of the family. Kat and Jason were the most welcoming hosts, and the connection we felt to the animals was incredibly special—this was nothing like a typical petting zoo. We gathered eggs, milked goats, fed a porcupine and capybaras, cuddled baby bunnies, met a joey in a pouch, hung out with emus, and even snuggled with goats. It was truly immersive and heartwarming.
The campsite itself was private, peaceful, and perfectly set up—complete with a fire pit and a hammock that our son loved.
Leaving was the hardest part (there were definitely tears). My kids are already counting down the days until we can come back. Huge thanks to Kat and Jason for making us feel so welcome and creating memories our family will cherish forever.
Favorite animals: Muriel and Eustace, Spice and Selma, Potato the cat, Tilda the porcupine, Mushu the goat, and Scooter the wallaby!