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Zigzag Mountain Farm

96%

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339 reviews

· Rhododendron, Clackamas, Oregon · 50 acres

Hosted by Zigzag F.

5 tent pitches

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Located on Mount Hood about an hour from Portland, Zigzag Mountain Farm is home to an organic garden, old homestead, house, yurts, and barn. 50 acres of open meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest. The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus with a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails. The cabin on the property was built by the original homesteaders. Britta and Jim purchased the property in 2009. It had been vacant for a number of years. Giant slash piles scattered the land from previous logging. The house and cabin were not livable and needed major renovations. In 2019 we purchased and brought in a city bus and converted it to a campers kitchen. A year-round creek flows through the property and 3 major rivers are nearby. The Zigzag Mountain Lookout Trail leaves from the property. The property was homesteaded in the late 1800's. E. Mountain Drive was the wagon train trail into Portland, known as the Barlow Trail. Zigzag Mountain farm offers the perfect escape from the city.About a 1-hour drive from Portland on the base of Mount Hood, Zigzag Mountain farm offers the perfect escape from the city with 50 acres of meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest. Camping is not designated by sites, but by areas. You choose an area, e.g. forest camp, or a meadow, to set up your tent, one tent included per booking (up to 2 people included in rate; extra people can be added upon arrival for $5/adult plus lodging tax). The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus converted into a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails. Interested in staying in one of 8 yurts, or rent the 2-bedroom original cabin? Please check out our Zigzag Mountain Farm website. A year-round creek flows through the property.

What to expect

Tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

4 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Communal. We have a communal campfire circle. For fire safety, we can't have individual fire pits in the camping areas in our meadows and forest.

Toilet available

Flush toilet, pit toilet

Pets allowed

On leash. *Pet fee of $5/night per pet, paid on arrival. Please keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your dog to provide a comfortable and safe space for all.

Potable water available

Spigot. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to refill with our mountain spring water.

Showers available

Hot water

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, communal, stovetop or hot plate. We converted a city bus in a campers' kitchen with a sink and 4-burner stove top. Bring your own pots, pans, plates, cutlery, etc. There's also a BBQ. No refrigeration: we rely on you to bring your own coolers and ice. Ice can be purchased nearby.

Picnic table present

Wifi available

WiFi is available around the main house/on the common deck only.

Pack it out

We can use your compost for our 1+ acre organic garden.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Reviews

96% Recommend474 Ratings · 339 reviews

Kristoffer J.

8 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

Really nice facilities, shower, hot water, stoves,

Jason S.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

Excellent! Friendly and helpful staff, great facilities and dispersed camping was lovely! Communal campfire pit was great, nice to meet some fellow campers, and everyone we encountered was great, and great at sharing spaces. Camp kitchen bus was an awesome bonus!

Mason H.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

Was a very beautiful property with a surprising amount if amenities that added to the camping experience instead of taking away from it. The bus-kitchen was amazing and there were unique options for camping spots

Trevor E.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent

Really great place to stay! Lots of amenities but also some secluded feeling spots. Would recommend and go again!

Leighton H.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

This place was great! So many amenities for bath shower and cooking and lots of options for laying out your camping space +the bunny’s and dog were the best

Jessica P.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

It was a last-minute opportunity for a quick getaway when we stumbled upon ZigZag and we couldn't have expected better! The folks were friendly and if you want a little glamping facility while still providing your camp set up, this is a no-brainer. The property also had yurts and I look forward to trying those out in the future!

Location

Rhododendron, Clackamas, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Cascades, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking