Hobson Meadows

Hobson Meadows sits on a 20-acre spread in Bow, Washington, about a 30-minute drive from the North Cascades National Park Complex Headquarters. The property is hosted by Beth and holds 16 sites in total, mixing RV and tent spots with a yurt for guests who want a roof over their heads and a proper bed. Fresh linens come with the yurt, and small lanterns are on hand for evening light.

A back trail loops past a small pond, a route past fields and forest where birds, rabbits and deer turn up regularly. Each evening ends around a fire pit — firewood is available from the host for a small fee — with the kind of dark sky that makes stargazing easy once the flames die down. Guests share bathroom facilities that include flush toilets, a warm-water shower, and an outdoor sink for washing dishes; bringing a towel is worth remembering.

Dogs are part of daily life here — the property has two resident dogs that greet new arrivals — and the off-leash space makes it a solid pick for travelers bringing their own pets. Families also turn up often, drawn by the open trails and unfussy setup.

Beyond the property line, Bow puts guests within reach of Chuckanut Drive, Blanchard Mountain's hiking and Puget Sound views, the Skagit Valley Casino Resort, and a scattering of blueberry and cheese farms nearby. Booking runs through Hipcamp, and the listing falls in the lower end of the price scale for the area.