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40 Acres in the Tunk Valley
Private, off-grid homestead at 3,600 ft elevation just outside Riverside, WA. Camp under some of the darkest skies in Washington, explore 40 acres of high desert and pine forest, and wake up to views of the Tunk Valley with no neighbors in sight.
Book on HipcampTunk Valley Camper — Mountain Views
Stay in a spacious Dutchmen Classic 30 fifth wheel camper surrounded by tall pines, tamarack, and fir on our 40-acre private homestead in Upper Tunk Valley. Full kitchen with 3-burner propane stove/oven, microwave, full-size fridge/freezer, and working sink. Private rear bedroom with queen bed. Sleeps 2 comfortably, up to 4 with convertible dinette and fold-out couch. On-board shower. Starlink high-speed internet included. Bedding provided.
Upper Tunk Valley Remote RV Spot
Level pad on private property with Starlink internet access near main grounds. Shared water cistern and portable toilet facilities provided. Great for extended stays, seasonal workers, or anyone looking to disappear for a while. Generators permitted, must shut off by 10 PM.
Secluded Forest Tent Camping
Pull up, park, and a short 10-minute hike brings you to your own secluded camping spot on a private fire break line surrounded by pines, tamarack, and fir. This is a real backcountry experience — moose, deer, and turkeys might just wake you up in the morning. Bear spray is strongly recommended. Zero light pollution makes this one of the best aurora and stargazing locations in Washington. BYO everything.
Guided Experiences
Do More Than Camp
The Tunk Valley has minerals, dark skies, wild plants, and Iron Mountain Ranch, with 40 acres to explore. Add a guided experience to any stay — or book one on its own. All experiences are led by Brian, a BS botanist with 11+ years in the valley.
Gold Prospecting Adventure
3 hours
Tunk Valley sits on a historic gold-bearing granite-quartz seam. Learn to read the land, identify promising outcroppings, and pan for color in the creek. Led by Brian, who has been working this property for 11+ years. Keep what you find.
Rockhounding & Quartz Dig
2–3 hours
Dig for quartz, hunt for agates, jasper, and other minerals across 40 acres of high desert and pine forest. Learn to read the geology and identify what you're finding on the spot. Take home up to 10 lbs of rock from the property.
Off-Grid Living Tour
90 minutes
A working tour of how this homestead actually runs — solar and battery systems, water management, food preservation, internet at elevation, and what it really costs to go off-grid in the Pacific Northwest. Q&A included. No fluff.
Stargazing Experience
2 hours (after dark)
One of the darkest sky sites in Washington state. We'll set up on the ridge and walk through constellations, Milky Way structure, and how to find aurora borealis when it's active. Binoculars provided. Weather-dependent — full refund if clouded out.
Foraging Walk
2 hours
Walk the property and learn to identify edible and medicinal plants native to North Central Washington — pine cambium, bitterroot, wild garlic, serviceberry, and more. Seasonal availability varies. Led by a botanist. Keep what's safe to harvest.
Homestead Workshop
Half day (4 hours)
Hands-on skills day on the homestead. Topics rotate seasonally: post fencing, drip irrigation installation, food preservation, firewood processing, and more. You leave knowing how to do something — not just having watched someone else do it.
Bundle & Save
Booking a stay and want to add an experience? Contact us to bundle — multi-night stays with an experience attached get a 10% discount on the experience price.
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Have questions about availability, group rates, or combining a stay with an experience? Send a message and Brian will get back to you within 24–48 hours.
What to Expect
This Is Off-Grid
Dark Sky Viewing
One of the darkest sky areas in Washington. Aurora borealis, Milky Way photography, meteor showers — all visible from your campsite. No light pollution.
Wildlife
The property and surrounding area are home to mule deer, moose, black bears, wild turkeys, quail, hawks, and elk. Sightings are common — bring your camera.
Starlink Internet
High-speed satellite internet available on the main homestead grounds. Work remote, stay connected, or ignore it entirely.
Nearby Recreation
Crawfish Lake for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The Okanogan River and Valley for hiking, mountain biking, and exploring small-town Washington.
Ready to unplug?
40 acres of off-grid privacy at 3,600 feet. Dark skies, no neighbors, real quiet.
Extended stays and weekly rates available — send an inquiry.