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Akitaaru Forest Camp

97%

· Bethany, Multnomah, Oregon

5 acres hosted by Moriah W.

1 tent site

Best tent sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best tent-sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

***Akitaaru Homestead was named one of 2023's BEST PLACES TO PITCH A TENT. … and we just placed again for 2024! Thanks to all of our campers and to Mother Earth for sharing this beautiful place with us humans! *** We run a small active homestead with livestock, gardens, dogs, and free range children. We are happy to share our five acres of beautiful PNW forest with intrepid campers Learn more about this land: Have you ever wanted to have an entire campground to yourself? Planning a romantic getaway, private group trip, or getting your feet wet with your first trip of the year (or ever!?) We have got the perfect place for you! Camp on the edge of Forest Park and sleep underneath an evergreen canopy of Douglas fir and big leaf maple. We have one large forest glade with room for several tents. We book only one group at a time, so you are guaranteed the place to yourselves. We can accommodate up to 15 people, with a max of 5-6 vehicles (parking is tight). This is a hike-in only campground most suited to backpack style camping. The hike in has two short steep sections about 50 feet each. It takes 5-15 minutes depending on fitness level and load. This is not suitable for those with accessibility issues. The campground features: -Fairy lights strung among the tress to create the perfect magical ambiance -Large fire ring with seating for 7-10 and cooking grate -picnic table with seating for six - Composting latrine with a forest view (commune with nature!) -Photo worthy hammock, swinging loveseat , and sunset views - A huge clearing with multiple flat tent spots (5-7) -1/2 mile of trails with hidden surprises - A parking area suitable for car camping or van camping during the rainy season. -Only 20 minutes from downtown Portland, 15 from I5, and minutes from gas and Parking is separate from the campground! It is a brief but steep 1/4 mile hike to get to the main campground and latrine. Bring hiking shoes and pack light. It takes most people 5-15 minutes to hike up, depending on fitness level and load size . If you want to car camp, you will be next to a road and separate from the latrine and fire pit. Enjoy several short trails on the camp's property before heading to Forest Park's Wildwood Trail, which is just up the street, or check out all of the incredible natural and urban nearby attractions in Portland. We are about 20 minutes away Portland's International Rose Test Garden , The Oregon Zoo, and Pittock Mansion Or just swing lazily in a hammock under the trees and enjoy the sound of the forest coming to life. Inquire about a tour of the homestead and the chance to play with our tiny herd of goats who think they are dogs.The main campground will be all yours. It includes the fire pit with seating for 6+, picnic table, hammock, swinging loveseat, composting outhouse, and room for 5-7 tents. You will be surrounded by forest on all sides. It is private and dreamy. The homestead will be down 800 ft below you, but far enough that we shouldn't hear each other or see each other, especially in the summer when the foliage has grown in. You likely will hear our chickens in the morning.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Farm

97%

183 ratings · 133 reviews

Jessenia G.recommends

September 16, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Cute spot

It was super cute. The spot was well taken care of. The hike up does wear on you if you are doing multiple trips up from your parking spot. Pack light. There was a propane fire pit and a propane grill they provided. I loved the experience.

Ashlea S.recommends

September 9, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

We loved camping at Moriah’s land! The sweet fairy cottages, gnomes, and lights made the place feel magical. I will say the walk up is quite steep, but worth it. We would certainly stay again💗

Stacy P.recommends

August 26, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Fantastic secluded spot within minutes to Sauvie Island. Loved the steep hike into the site. Beautiful space and wonderful time!

Aniyha S.recommends

August 25, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Great campsite!

I loved tent camping here! the site was very beautiful and had games like horseshoe and tik tak toe which were lots of fun, overall well planned out and managed! Moriah was very helpful and was able to provide some things that we had left at home. hike up was a little tough so i would definitely pack light, the hike itself was short just steep up hill climb, very worth the effort though! Loved how close it was to portland and there were even shops near by.

Riis W.recommends

August 24, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Magical stay

What a lovely spot! There was a major thunderstorm on our first night and Moriah was so sweet. She came up to check on us. After the storm passed, we had an incredible time.

Erica S.recommends

August 17, 2024

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Great camp spot!

My boyfriend and I loved our stay here! We enjoyed the hammock, horseshoe game, and the outhouse was a highlight. Hosts were very responsive and welcoming. Great spot for outdoorsy couples looking for a getaway!

Location

Bethany, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking