The best family-friendly glamping near Cannon Beach, Oregon

Popular with day-tripping Portlanders, the coastal community of Cannon Beach offers a delightful mix of boutiques, art galleries, and seafood restaurants, along with easy access to a wide, sandy expanse of Pacific Ocean shoreline. It’s also the site of one of Oregon’s most iconic natural features, Haystack Rock, a basalt sea stack that provides a refuge for seabirds and tufted puffins. While many overnight visitors stay in the town’s many cozy inns, state parks dot the area offering tent and RV camping, either in the forest or right by the beach.

Cannon Beach attracts visitors year-round, though summers are by far the busiest time to visit. If temperatures are high in the Portland area, you’re pretty much guaranteed to encounter crowds, even on weekdays. September weekdays after local schools are back in session offer an ideal mix of relatively pleasant temperatures without big crowds. If you don't mind cooler temperatures, come in the first weekend of November for the annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival’s live music and art demonstrations.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Hideaway cabin with the wall closed. Props open onto a deck

1. HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

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43mi from Cannon Beach · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

2. Fern Haus

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42mi from Cannon Beach · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Gales Creek, OR

40 acres of secluded forest, fields, creek, and orchards. The Fern Haus is an abandoned once-was nursery and tree farm. Patches of overgrown plants and trees can be found all across the property. Enjoy fishing in the creek only steps from one of our many campsites, or strolling in the cottonwood and alder trees. You'll encounter all sorts of wildlife during your stay. Hang in a hammock, sleep in one of our 20ft. bell tents, stay in our Forager geo-dome, enjoy our new Witches Cabin, or use one of our many tent camping sites. Large nearby field is perfect for stargazing! *Ask us how to reserve the entire property with multiple bell tents, the geo dome, witches a-frame cabin, tons of camping spots, and massive 3600sqft outdoor greenhouse event area for a large group, reunion, party, retreat or wedding!

Popular with day-tripping Portlanders, the coastal community of Cannon Beach offers a delightful mix of boutiques, art galleries, and seafood restaurants, along with easy access to a wide, sandy expanse of Pacific Ocean shoreline. It’s also the site of one of Oregon’s most iconic natural features, Haystack Rock, a basalt sea stack that provides a refuge for seabirds and tufted puffins. While many overnight visitors stay in the town’s many cozy inns, state parks dot the area offering tent and RV camping, either in the forest or right by the beach.

Cannon Beach attracts visitors year-round, though summers are by far the busiest time to visit. If temperatures are high in the Portland area, you’re pretty much guaranteed to encounter crowds, even on weekdays. September weekdays after local schools are back in session offer an ideal mix of relatively pleasant temperatures without big crowds. If you don't mind cooler temperatures, come in the first weekend of November for the annual Stormy Weather Arts Festival’s live music and art demonstrations.

98% (394)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

98%

(416)

43mi from Cannon Beach · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

2. Fern Haus

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(76)

42mi from Cannon Beach · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Gales Creek, OR

40 acres of secluded forest, fields, creek, and orchards. The Fern Haus is an abandoned once-was nursery and tree farm. Patches of overgrown plants and trees can be found all across the property. Enjoy fishing in the creek only steps from one of our many campsites, or strolling in the cottonwood and alder trees. You'll encounter all sorts of wildlife during your stay. Hang in a hammock, sleep in one of our 20ft. bell tents, stay in our Forager geo-dome, enjoy our new Witches Cabin, or use one of our many tent camping sites. Large nearby field is perfect for stargazing! *Ask us how to reserve the entire property with multiple bell tents, the geo dome, witches a-frame cabin, tons of camping spots, and massive 3600sqft outdoor greenhouse event area for a large group, reunion, party, retreat or wedding!

Stories from the community

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Lock

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Fern Haus

My daughter and I had a lovely stay at this amazing property in the Witches Cabin. My daughter and I explored around the property and we had the best time. Dionne is a amazing host that helped us find the location and also came out to make sure we were all good at our campsite later on in the night. I recommend going to this hipcamp any time!

Alexis

3 weeks ago

4 nights at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

The little A-frame structure was perfect for my needs and stood up well to some pretty blustery weather on my first day. It takes a minute to locate the structure if you arrive in the dark and rain, as I did, but once I was oriented, all was well. Definitely recommend this instead of a tent if you're coming at a time of year when the weather is a bit unpredictable.

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Sarah

November 2025

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

The A-frame cabin was amazing for a cozy rainy weekend! We enjoyed the propane fire pit and listening to the rain. The cows, sheep, ducks, chickens and cats were adorable!! I would definitely return again.

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Paige

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fern Haus

We had the best time in the forager site! The room was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed. We had a big storm come through the night of our stay and the hosts were super hospitable and brought us a backup power bank. The heater blankets on the bed were a great touch too! We will certainly be back!

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Joia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fern Haus

The sunseeker tent was so cute!! I highly recommend for groups, especially with doggies:) the outhouse was so nice and clean, and the land is so beautiful and well maintained.

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Lizzie

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Such a cool structure on a beautiful farm! I loved how the side opens up to allow a fresh breeze in! Totally recommend :-)

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BarbarA

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Highly recommend! Very sweet and responsive hosts!

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Sandeep

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Cydnie and Kim are wonderful hosts who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. The farm and tents are well-maintained, clean, and very kid-friendly, making it perfect for families. There are plenty of activities for children, and the surroundings are safe and inviting. The hosts are attentive, friendly, and always ready to help, making our stay comfortable and memorable. We truly enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, fresh air, and the chance to connect with nature. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, family-friendly getaway! We enjoyed petting animals, picking fruits and Stargazing.

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Windi

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fern Haus

The Stargazer Bell Tent was a lovely little spot! There was a creek that was easy to get to and just adorable. The campsite itself and the tent were nicely cared for and the people nearby at the other campsite weren't much of an issue (except for leaving the outhouse quite messy, causing us to clean up after them). The outhouse was surprisingly very nice, for an outhouse! You can tell a lot of love goes into this whole spot at Fern Haus. The only tiny complaint I have is that all of the furniture pieces (chairs at the table inside the tent, chairs by the firepit, the picnic table itself, and the chairs by the creek) were cheap, flimsy, unstable, and rickety. I did not feel safe sitting in anything supplied at the campsite. I was glad we brought our own camp chairs! But other than that, we had a great time! Comfy bed, too! Thanks for the adventure!

Hallie

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Our stay at the glamping tent was lovely. Quiet, clean, and the wood stove in the tent was a highlight. Great for our anniversary weekend with our pup. Would certainly return!

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Curtis

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

We stayed in the glamping tent and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I'd like to thank Paul for being so easy to work with- there was a glitch in the HipCamp app when I first tried to book my stay and I messaged him to request his help. He kept my time slot for unavailable to the public before even receiving payment until the booking issue was resolved, which was an incredible help in planning my vacation. The host's instructions were clear and easy, and the tent itself was in perfect condition exactly as advertised. It was set in a beautiful countryside farm lot with idyllic scenery. The wood stove was a nice touch. Would highly recommend this accommodation!

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Alexis

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

The glamping tent was gorgeous. We had a wonderful time, and slept very comfortably. There was a pull-out bed that would fit two adults comfortably (4 total in the tent) so we want to come back with friends this fall! James- the sweetest dog- hung around our site off and on during the stay, which our dogs loved, but FYI if you have reactive dogs you will definitely need to keep them tied up. We felt very comfortable here and our dogs had an amazing time as well. Gorgeous, peaceful piece of land.

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Khadeshia

September 2025

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay soooo much . We drove up from Seattle to explore Astoria/seaside . We arrived a little late and Paul reassured us that was okay last minute we let them know we’d like the fire pit and they had the propane ready to go for us when we arrived . The drive up wasn’t bad and it was easy to find with gps .The cabin we stayed in was very cozy, cute and perfect sized for us two , they also have wagons to get our things from the car to the cabin with ease cabin faced a secluded area and we really appreciated it . We also had service the whole time total plus . 10/10 recommend and we will be back

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Lindsey

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fern Haus

The whole property was so lovely and we very much enjoyed staying in the Witches Cabin! It couldn’t have been a more cozy and comfortable stay. Dionne made everything seamless and was very quick to respond to any questions. All the camp sites looked so fun, and we will certainly be back!

Grace

September 2025

2 nights at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Host was gracious enough to let us put up our tent next to the canvas tent since we booked two sites. Location was easy to find yet was in a very quiet area! The sites and bathroom were well maintained and easily accessible. 10/10 would absolutely recommend

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Rachel

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

This little cabin was perfect for our little getaway. It’s about 50 min from the coast. It was very quiet with the occasional moos from nearby cows, which we didn’t mind. We got to say hi to the cows in the morning! The window wall opens up, which we opened in the morning and enjoyed the fresh air with our breakfast. Paul was incredibly accommodating and friendly and shared some of his freshly grown vegetables in the morning. We can’t wait to visit again!

Kelly

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Such a comfortable bed and quiet location. We really enjoyed our time at Paul’s land.

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James

September 2025

1 night at HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Beautiful spot in a nice, secluded area. The tent was immaculate and the host is very pleasant.

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Dana

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR

Beautiful location, tent was charming and clean and had all we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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Cecelia

August 2025

Group trip

1 night at Fern Haus

The sunseeker was beautiful. Must go clean comfy beds spacious. The outhouse was nice and clean also very cute set up. We had so much fun

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best family-friendly glamping near Cannon Beach guide

Where to go

Oregon's North Coast

Cannon Beach is set in the heart of Oregon's North Coast, making it a great base for exploring nearby communities such as Astoria, Seaside, and Manzanita. The region is also home to tons of great hiking spots, and Ecola State Park is just a few minutes’ drive from Cannon Beach's town center.

The Columbia River

Marking the border between western Oregon and Washington, the Columbia is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest with miles of boating, fishing, and riverside hiking, plus tons of fabulous viewpoints. Head up to nearby Astoria to see the point where this massive river meets the Pacific.

The Tillamook State Forest

Occupying a wide expanse of woodlands, just inland from and south of Cannon Beach, the Tillamook State Forest is spread out over 360,000 acres of forest land, with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.