Geoff Anderson
Google
What a gem of a place! The campsite was lovely and private, with a comfy bed and the cleanest port-a-potty we’ve ever seen. They have even installed a propane fire in the normal fire pit since there’s a burn ban in Washington at the end of summer. That and the string lights they added to the site make it magical. The camp host, Shari, is really nice and easygoing. She brought us more water when we ran low and extra blankets when we said we had been cold the first night. You arrive by driving through the farm so are greeted by several excited working dogs and dozens of silly alpaca faces as you drive by. Shari and the family offer tours twice daily on weekends and it’s a can’t-miss opportunity to learn about and interact with the alpacas and dogs — we loved it! Our daughter wants to live there now. 🤣 We enjoyed chatting with Shari and her husband, as well as her mother, who works in the shop selling the beautiful alpaca wool hats, scarves, blankets, and other items. (We spent too much because there were so many great items, but things were actually very reasonably priced for alpaca goods.) The location is “next door” to Remlinger Farms (which is a kids’ paradise, if you’re not familiar) and a quick 5 minute drive to a trailhead to explore the Tolt river basin and wetlands. There are restaurants, gas stations, and a market very nearby, so you’re not out in the middle of nowhere, even if it feels like it. No need to worry about gas or forgotten food items. The worst noise we experienced came from motorcycles on the main road in the distance once or twice, and it was not too bad. Otherwise, the guard dogs barking at “intruders” and the rooster crowing in the morning were the only sounds, but the Tentrr site is buffeted enough by distance and trees that it wasn’t a nuisance. Surprisingly, there were no farm smells! Bring your own pillows, extra warm layers, bug spray, farm-friendly shoes, and your usual camping gear. It’s still camping, but way more comfortable, super private, and with the bonus of getting an up-close learning experience at an alpaca farm. This was our first Tentrr experience and it was a complete success. We will visit again, because it was a great experience for us and we loved realizing how our stay was helping to support a working farm.