The best camping near L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park

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Tranquil Orchards and Wine Tours

19 sites · RVs, Tents28 acres · Aurora, OR

Reconnect with nature and escape the heat on our 28 acre filbert orchard, better known as hazelnuts. On hot summer days you’ll find the temperature under the orchard canopy almost 10 degrees cooler at the heat of the day. Feel free to roam the orchard, play a little hide and seek, hang up a hammock, or bring a blanket and picnic. Within walking or bicycle distance are fantastic amenities including Aurora Colony Vineyards, Pheasant Run Tasting room (Friday summer concerts), Aurora Colony Pub (acoustic Thursday), Filbert Farmhouse Restaurant, White Rabbit Bakery, Aurora Healing Gardens-psilocybin experience (advanced reservation required), a local park and lots of antique stores. Within driving distance are tons of wineries, breweries, distilleries and the Woodburn Outlet Mall. Here to visit wine country? We have a local wine tour company that offers pickup at our site: www.TheGoodVibesTour.com New this year are several cool features including: Outdoor Shower: Available April 1st - November 30th Flushing Toilets Picnic Tables Hammocks to enjoy while you visit Pick-up available on property for wine tours Welcome to our little bit of paradise; we hope you enjoy your time here in the Willamette Valley. Cheers, ~Shane

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HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres · Clatskanie, OR

Welcome to Holistic Life Farm! We are a working homestead and delight in sharing our daily experience and offer visits with our sheep, cows and chickens. Holistic Life Farm offers a 1 dry tent site for up to 12 people, a quaint hideaway cabin, and a glamped out 16x20 canvas tent with a wood stove. We also offer 1 RV site in our parking area. Stop on your way to Astoria and the coast and make this your destination. Find us about 30 minutes off I-5 freeway across the Longview bridge or 45 minutes east of Astoria. Our farm sits about 5 miles off Highway 30 to the north. We can direct you to hiking and mountain biking trails in the area (Beaver Falls trailhead is 5 miles from our farm). There is a motor boat launch in the town of Clatskanie, with access to Columbia River. There is also a launch in the city park for kayaking. The Zen Monastery is just 5 miles away. Long Beach, WA is across the Columbia River via the Astoria Bridge. Lounging about the homestead works too.

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Akitaaru Forest Camp

1 site · Tent5 acres · Bethany, OR

***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.

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Bar UK River Ranch Camp & Ride

5 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · La Center, WA

Erik's Swedish parents Ulf and Petsy Kahn purchased the Ranch in 1969, raising horses and cattle (200 head at one time). They rode the trails, tended the cows, and had great times fishing, swimming and camping. Campers can enjoy Kayaking, Horseback Riding ...and Swimming at our beautiful riverside location! Camp by river with tent, trailor or RV, RV "Boondockers" are welcome. Tour the beautiful Lewis river valley by horse back and ride into town for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Perfect first experience with horses for the kids, Erik is great with the little ones and makes sure everyone is comfortable and has a wonderful time. Kayakers and Paddleboarders will love the location, camping right on the 32 mile John Pollack water trail. The Quaint town of La Center can be your destination, an easy paddle, about four miles of natural wetlands and wildlife along the way. Visit The new IIani Casino 15 minutes away, offering entertainment and five star restaurants. We are really excited to share some of the most beautiful areas by creating a few private campsites overlooking the river. We want it to be everything the crowded campgrounds are not!

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Powder Creek Campground

16 sites · RVs, Tents362 acres · Beaver, OR

Powder Creek Ranch is 362 acres, nestled into a valley, surrounded by forest in the Oregon Coast Range. The campground is in a secluded meadow next to Powder Creek, a pristine year round stream, perfect for wading and playing in. If you're looking to unplug and escape from the chaos of city life, we are all about peace and quiet and connecting with nature. Each of our 13 large campsites offers access to the creek, a picnic table and campfire ring. All sites accommodate RVs as well as tent camping. One of the campsites is next to the beaver pond, where you're likely to see a variety of wildlife. Our property also has 1/2 mile of Nestucca River frontage where you can swim or fish, whichever floats your boat. Niagara Creek/Pheasant Creek falls is a nearby hiking trail and there are roads as well as deer and elk trails to explore all over the ranch. If you feel like venturing further, the beach is 23 miles away in Pacific City. We also offer pasture raised pork for sale. A variety of sausages (breakfast, chorizo, Italian, Bratwurst and French Garlic links) and pork chops.

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Secluded Creekside Camp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ariel, WA

We are located between Yale and Merwin reservoirs where there is fishing, kayaking, hiking and snowmobiling. On a secluded 1 acre creekside dry camp with RV parking, covered pavilion, firepit and horse shoe pits . There is also a porta potty on site. There is ample space on this property for large groups.

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Your Farm in the City

8 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Portland, OR

Our farm is a very special place in the heart of Portland. We have been farming continuously for 5 generations, since 1880! Our farm has seen many changes around us in such an urban setting. We focus on best sustainability practices as well as giving our local community access to agriculture. Sharing the land with fellow hipcampers helps us stay in business as well as continue to foster our positive impacts in the local community.

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Riverfront Glamping & Camping

10 sites · Lodging, Tents33 acres · Kalama, WA

Wooden Bridge Retreats, is a 33 acre riverfront sanctuary, just one hour north of Portland, OR, where the tranquility of nature meets an event venue designed to rejuvenate, inspire, and connect. From secluded camping sites to comfortable glamping in a cedar cabin or geodesic dome, every stay is designed to harmonize with the natural beauty of the surroundings. ***Important note*** as we just recently gravelled our road back to the property, we can host all wheel drive and 4x4 vehicles only at this time.***

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Timber Sands

5 sites · RVs, Tents52 acres · Cloverdale, OR

We are working to be back open for the 2025 season. Camping at Timber Sands provides a more private and quiet setting than the public camp grounds, family and pet friendly with lots of room to stretch out and explore. Car camping, tents, campers and RVs are all welcome. 6 miles north of Pacific City and 14 miles south of Tillamook. *property is located one mile from Sand Lake recreation area, busy weekends can bring distance noise of ATVs on the sand dunes during the daytime* The camp has one or more porta potties which are serviced weekly.

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The Old Barn In The Woods

5 sites · Lodging2 acres · Portland, OR

We offer various accommodations, so be sure to check out each listing for information. Tucked away in the woods, you will forget you are less than a ten-minute drive from Portland and Beaverton. You will feel as if you are in a forest on Mount Hood, and yet, just minutes away, is all the best the area has to offer. From Northwest Portland with wonderful and trendy restaurants and eateries like Salt and Straw to Voodoo Donuts, the waterfront, and Washington Park. From the balcony, you may see golden and bald eagles, huge owls, woodpeckers, garden snakes, coyotes, deer, chipmunks, rabbits, and squirrels. Here, it is a place of peace, of quietude. No parties or loud music etc. Currently I'm offering one occomdation, The Old Barn, as my other spots are being rented out by long term renters. Please do not explore the property. Just enjoy the solitude and view from the Old Barn. Pets are allowed but must be leashed.

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J Squared River Ranch

9 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Castle Rock, WA

This property is currently in development. It offers tranquility, with occasional visits from deer. River access is just a short distance away, providing opportunities for fishing, sunbathing, or floating along the Cowlitz River. Conveniently located near the towns of Kelso and Longview, and only 2.7 miles from Castle Rock. Some full hookups are available, along with ample dry camping areas. Horses are welcome on the property. No fireworks allowed.

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Hurlys Hideaway

7 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Tillamook, OR

Please be careful when using Google maps, for whatever reason it has taken several people to other places other than mine. I posted a picture of the entrance of my property, hopefully this will help. Hurlys Hideaway is a very nice location located approximately 2 miles from the town of Tillamook. Very close to the beach Sand Lake various Rivers for fishing kayaking swimming Etc. Approximately 4 MI from Netarts Oceanside area, Netarts Bay, Cape Mears. A very nice location to be able to access all of these activities in Tillamook County. My land is Timber, some clearings, we'll see how this goes I'm just getting started. Also, I just learned that the transient tax for Tillamook Oregon is an additional 10% and I hate to do this but I'm going to have to raise my prices $5. If you are coming from Town, I'm 2 mi. from the hospital west on hwy. 131. Look for the purple Minnesota Vikings bus shack with the eggs for sale sign. I also put up a hipcamp sign just up my driveway a bit. If you are coming from the south on Fraiser road, turn right when you come to hwy. 131. I'm less than a quarter mile on your left.

The best camping near L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park guide

Overview

About

Set on a forested hillside 30 miles from Portland, this 1,800-acre park is a great backyard for outdoor adventures. There are more than 30 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, horseback riding, and biking, including some of the best mountain biking in the Oregon state park system. Several miles of the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail also run through the park. Disc golfers have three courses to choose from, including a 3-hole, 9-hole, and 18-hole course. The park impresses with its well-maintained and varied campgrounds and overnight options, including full-hookup RV sites, walk-in tent sites, primitive hike-in sites, equestrian sites, and camping cabins.

Notable campgrounds

Best for year-round camping and tent campers: The Dairy Creek West Campground is open year-round and offers 41 full hookups sites and 12 walk-in tent sites with water nearby.
Best for comfort: Fifteen camping cabins, including five pet-friendly cabins, offer beds, electricity, heat, fans, picnic tables, and fire pits.
Best for equestrians: The seasonal Hares Canyon Horse Cap offers 13 sites with full hookups, stalls, and corrals.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Make your peak season reservations as soon as you know your dates. Reservations can be made from one day up to six months in advance.
If your plans are flexible, time your visit during the week or non-holiday periods.
If you’re traveling light, arrive early and try for one of 10 hike-in campsites available at the Brooke Creek Camp on a first-come, first-served basis.

When to go

Summer is the busiest time at the park. Plan your visit during the week to escape the crowds. Interpretive programs are available in the summer. Hiking, biking, and horseback riding are most pleasant from late spring to late fall. The Hares Canyon Horse Camp is only available from April to October while the Dairy Creek East Loop is open from March 1 to mid November.

Know before you go

The welcome center sells discs, bike helmets, water bottles, trail maps, and souvenirs, while each camping loop offers firewood and ice.
Bike riders under the age of 12 must wear a helmet.
The nearest swimming is at the Nehalem River in Vernonia and the nearest fishing is at Vernonia Lake.
Bring binoculars for some of the best birdwatching in the region.
Accessible facilities include five campsites, 13 cabins, parking, restrooms, showers, viewpoint, and trails.