Waterwheel Park

98%

90 reviews

· Cook, Skamania, Washington · 1 acre

Hosted by Scot And Rebecca B.

RV/tent site

· 6 guests max

Scot and Rebecca is a Star Host

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Once an old homestead. Learn more about this land: Hello Hipcampers. We do NOT sell firewood. Bring your own. Please read the whole description and understand the car/trailer length limits before booking. 32' (thirty-two feet) means car and trailer, not just the trailer. Smaller trailers like the teardrops or fifteen footers can be backed in easily, but if you're over 32 feet with vehicle the space to maneuver is too small. Your camp site is under tall fir trees on fairly level ground. The site is next to a county road (see pictures), but traffic is very light. Next to your camp site is a 12x20 foot deck by a clear pond with beautiful trout and a running creek. A large picnic table is provided. It is a semi private location as the owners (us) also enjoy the pond and creek, and use the driveway. You can see the main house from the campsite but it's very quite. There is absolutely NO fishing allowed in the pond! The large trout in the pond are for your viewing enjoyment. 25cent fish food dispenser. There is a clean privy; it's not fancy but it works and we use it when we're working outdoors. We think you'll find it quite acceptable. It's only a few yards from your camp site. There is a fresh water spigot between the main house and the privy to fill water bottles or water for cooking. Just lift the handle for water to flow. Pour gray water in bushes away from the camp site. Hipcampers ARE WELCOME to walk our big garden. Simply walk past the privy, over the wooden bridge and through the white gate to see flower gardens, ponds, fruit trees, and berry bushes. We love to share our space with you, however, we ask that you limit your garden walk to one time so that your walking experience is balanced with our desire for privacy. Keep gates closed and stay out of sheep paddocks. Children: This is a wonderful and fun place for children, but the waterwheel and ponds deserve your attention. Keep children safely away from the waterwheel, and be next to them when viewing it. You must be diligent if your children don't have experience with open water. Please do not allow them to throw our landscaping rocks into the ponds as I have to dig them all out later. For some reason kids love to throw rocks into ponds! Just down the road only 100 yards, is a school playground with swings, basketball courts, tennis courts and a huge field to play on! So bring your frisbee, soccer ball or any other field toys. Don't leave food out at night! That could attract unwanted furry visitors. There is a healthy population of bear and cougar in this area. These animals generally stay away from humans, but you should carry a horn or bear spray when hiking in the woods of the Columbia Gorge. Go right to your camp site. We may come greet you when you arrive if we're home, but then leave you alone to your own peace and quiet. There is parking at the campsite for two vehicles side by side, or a car and trailer. We may accommodate a third vehicle with prearrangement. Camper Trailers: The driveway is circular, so you can pull in at either entrance, get out and take a look at how best to back your trailer into its spot. Live music at your campsite is an experience we offer. Great for kids! Hello Hipcampers. Please read the whole description and understand the car/trailer length limits before booking. 32' (thirty-two feet) means car and trailer, not just the trailer. Smaller trailers like the teardrops or fifteen footers can be backed in easily, but if you're over 32 feet with vehicle the space to maneuver is too small. NO PETS please. Wildlife is constant. Your camp site is under tall fir trees on fairly level ground. The site is next to a county road (see pictures), but traffic is very light. Next to your camp site is a 12x20 foot deck by a clear pond with beautiful trout and a running creek. A large picnic table is provided. It is a semi private location as the owners (us) also enjoy the pond and creek, and use the driveway. You can see the main house from the campsite but it's very quite. There is absolutely NO fishing allowed in the pond! The large trout in the pond are for your viewing enjoyment. There is a clean privy; it's not fancy but it works and we use it when we're working outdoors. We think you'll find it quite acceptable. It's only a few yards from your camp site. There is a fresh water spigot between the main house and the privy to fill water bottles or water for cooking. Just lift the handle for water to flow. Please use creek water for dishes. Pour gray water in bushes away from the camp site. Hipcampers are welcome to visit and view our gardens for a one time visit as we like our privacy. Simply walk past the privy, over the wooden bridge and through the white gate to see some of beautiful flowers, ponds, fruit trees and berry bushes. There are benches beside ponds and flower garden to relax and unwind. Children: This is a wonderful and fun place for children, but the waterwheel and ponds deserve your attention. Keep children safely away from the waterwheel, and be next to them when viewing it. You must be diligent if your children don't have experience with open water. Please do not allow them to throw our landscaping rocks into the ponds as I have to dig them all out later. For some reason kids love to throw rocks into ponds! Just down the road only 100 yards, is a school playground with swings, basketball courts, tennis courts and a huge field to play on! So bring your frisbee, soccer ball or any other field toys. Don't leave food out at night! That could attract unwanted furry visitors. There is a healthy population of bear and cougar in this area. These animals generally stay away from humans, but you should carry a horn or bear spray when hiking in the woods of the Columbia Gorge. Go right to your camp site. We may come greet you when you arrive if we're home, but then leave you alone to your own peace and quiet. If you are musicians, please let us know as we play professionally and love jamming with new people! Guitars around the campfire is so much fun. There is parking at the campsite for two vehicles side by side, or a car and trailer. We may accommodate a third vehicle with prearrangement. Camper Trailers: The driveway is circular, so you can pull in at either entrance, get out and take a look at how best to back your trailer into its spot. Live music at your campsite is an experience we offer. Great for kids!

RV details

Caravans, Camper Trailers, Campervans, Motorhomes, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 9 meters allowed

Once you pull into the driveway, you can either pull in or back in to your camp site. There's space to maneuver at the site.

Pull-in site

Once you pull into the driveway, you can either pull in or back in to your camp site. There's space to maneuver at the site.

Accommodates slideouts

Once you pull into the driveway, you can either pull in or back in to your camp site. There's space to maneuver at the site.

Surface type: loose-gravel

You'll be parking on forest floor; needles and small twigs on packed dirt.

Surface levelness: requires levelling

You'll be parking on forest floor; needles and small twigs on packed dirt.

No Fifth wheels, Caravans, and Motorhomes

Generators allowed

A small low noise generator 1k to 2k watts run for a short times (1hr +/-) to charge batteries would be okay, but it's very peaceful here and we just don't want to hear a motor running all night or day to run air conditioners or heaters. Please use minimally.

No electrical connection

No water connection

We have a fresh water spigot where you can fill water bottles or pots for cooking water, but use creek water for dishes.

No sewage connection

No TV connection

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Toilet available

Pit toilet, composting toilet. We have a clean, cute privy with a pink door.

No campfires

Skamania County just issued an extended burn ban on recreational fires. The ban started July 7, 2024. When the ban is lifted, we will indicate this on Hipcamp site. Thank you!

No pets

Because of a scary and dangerous experience with the dogs of some irresponsible owners, dogs are no longer allowed automatically. We MAY allow your dog if it is FRIENDLY, GENTLE, AND ON A LEASH. It's always a bummer when one person or group ruins it for everybody else. :-( Check with us if you want bring your dog.

Potable water available

Spigot. We have an outside spigot just up the hill from your camp spot, about 100' next to the huge dug fir trees. Use this to refill your drinking water or water for cooking or dishes. Always shut off spigot with handle. Dishes can also be washed with water from the creek nearby campsite. You can take a bucket of water from the tub fountain or little pond for hand washing and dishes. Throw dish water into the bushes well away from camp to avoid pests, not back into the creek or ponds.

Picnic table present

Picnic table is 8 feet long.

Playground available

Your camp is next door to a public school and there are swings, courts, and fields to play in.

No showers

The tub fountain is very clean mountain water, but it's very cold. You can sponge bathe with the tub water.

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Yoga Class w/ Nicolas Elumenexperience

$100.00

Yoga Class w/ Nicolas Elumen 60 minutes $100 for up to 4 people With over 20 years of yoga practice and teaching experience, Nicolas will guide you through a 60 minute private yoga class personally tailored to your skill level, experience, and needs. Types of yoga Nicolas can offer: vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, hatha, flow, yin, meditation, breathwork, and more. Expect to leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenating! Bring your own yoga mat and props as needed. >Learn more about Nicolas here: https://torencollective.com/yoga

Gong Bath w/ Nicolas Elumenexperience

$150.00

A Gong Bath™ is a powerful yet gentle sound healing experience. During the session one can use the power of the Paiste Planetary Earth Gong to heal and awaken wanted and unwanted energy from one's mind, body, and spirit. Through this sound healing one can experience deep relaxation, bliss, and clarity. In addition, feelings of stress, anger, and fear may be felt during the ritual. Using your intention, breath, and the vibration of the gong, one can enhance the wanted feelings and release/transmute what is unwanted. All you have to do is relax and listen. Expect to leave feeling relaxed, uplighted, and clear. >Learn more about Nicolas and Gong Baths here: https://torencollective.com/sound-healing

Live Music at your campfire!experience

$100.00

Gather around your camp fire after dinner for an hour of music with Scot Bergeron on guitar and harmonica as he sings popular folk, western, and country songs. A few stories usually get thrown in too. Of course you can sing along! Scot has performed over thirty years across America, Europe and the Caribbean at festivals, resorts and wineries. Currently, Scot performs every Friday evening at a wine tasting venue in White Salmon, Washington. Scot can start the show after you've finished dinner and settled around the fire. Don't be surprised if other musicians show up unexpectedly. This can be great fun for kids too. Please text or write me before booking to make sure I'm available for your evening as I am often booked at other public venues.

Reviews

98% Recommend111 ratings · 90 reviews

Set amidst serene trees and the calming sounds of ponds and creeks, this campsite offers a picturesque escape for campers. The site is well-maintained with clean facilities, although it is near a road, which might not be ideal for families with young children. Guests often mention the friendly and welcoming hosts, Scot and Rebecca, who enhance the experience with their hospitality. Overall, the campsite provides a peaceful retreat with access to nature and nearby activities.

Summary AI-generated from real reviews

Sydney J.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

5 m car

This place was perfect! The privy was actually very clean!

Alison And Brian W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

5 m campervan

What a great little spot! The trees, the babbling water sounds from the ponds and creek, the beautiful gardens (even in autumn). We only stayed one night but it was a perfect amount of time. You are camping right at the corner of two county roads, so if you have little kids it might not be for you. We noticed light traffic & the street light but we weren't really bothered by it. We'd definitely stay here again. And the nicest privy ever- a window and no smell!

Nina B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

Beautiful and quiet! The property was very cute and this felt safe as a solo camper.

Amber G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Check this place out!

Tent · With kids

Unique, beautiful, peaceful and the most wonderful vibes. Highly recommend a stay!

Tyson J.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent · Group trip

Super cool spot, really close to drano lake where we fished the next morning.

Patti Y.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

4 m travel trailer

Waterwheel was a peaceful location to disconnect and enjoy. Also a perfect launch off place for so many activities in the Gorge.

Location

Cook, Skamania, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Yakama, 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