Shippen's Cabin

Located in the foothills of the Olympics, Shippen's Cabin offers the comforts of home in a wilderness retreat. The cabin is an ideal location to base your hiking adventure, or simply come to enjoy some time away from the city while exploring the area's many attractions. Relax after a long day on the trail with a hot sauna or a meal on the deck and enjoy the wilderness setting, often visited by local wildlife. High speed WiFi is available for those that need to stay connected during their stay. The space Shippen's cabin, built in the 1970's by the property's former owner and namesake, is conveniently located close to many of the major hiking and camping trailheads for the North-Eastern Olympic Mountains. Mt. Townsend, Tubal Caine Mine, Dungeness Forks, Baldy, Tyler and Upper Dungeness among many more scenic destinations can all be easily accessed from the cabin. At the end of your adventure, relax in a rural setting with all of the comforts of home, without having to leave the wilderness. Be sure to set the delay timer on the private sauna and come home to a relaxing steam after a long day on the trail, or enjoy a BBQ on the secluded deck with family or hiking companions. Shippen's cabin is a great destination for hiking parties with plenty of beds for up to four travelers, as well as for couples looking to get out of the city for a weekend get-away. The master bedroom has a queen size bed as well as a fold-out twin, while the main room of the cabin has a fold-out queen as well as an inflatable bed. Note: while we have instant booking activated for up to four guests, we may be able to accommodate slightly larger groups in special circumstances- just message us with your trip details. It is important that guests understand the wild and rural location of Shippen's cabin. The cabin sits on 40 acres of mainly timbered land surrounded by hundreds more acres of timber, dotted with occasional houses. Because of this, wildlife, including sometimes bear and cougar, are seen on the property. In the almost 50 years that my family has lived on the land, we have never had an encounter with an aggressive animal. While seeing this wildlife can be an exciting part of staying in the cabin, guests with pets or children must be aware of their potential presence before booking. Guest access Plenty of parking is available close by the cabin. This parking area should be able to accommodate large vehicles even medium size trailers. If you are planning to bring a large trailer, please contact me beforehand and I will make sure adequate parking is available.