The best dog-friendly glamping in Columbia River Gorge

Just an hour's drive from Portland, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is the biggest in the country. Among its many campgrounds is Eagle Creek, the first forest service campground in the USA.

Outside the national and state parks, you also find dozens of private campgrounds and RV parks on both sides of the gorge. Pitch a tent by a fishing lake, along a wild river, or amid a pine forest. If you're looking for solitude, backpacking is also allowed on more than 30 trails across the gorge.

You need at least a few days to see the region's famous sights. Multnomah Falls is the most iconic cascade in the area, roaring at 620 feet. At Beacon Rock State Park, you can gawk up at Beacon Rock. The towering outcrop is one of the most distinctive features of the Columbia Gorge.

The Mt. Hood area is your go-to spot for hiking trails, and the snow-capped peak even offers downhill skiing in the SUMMER! Along the Hood River, water sports enthusiasts get stoked for world-class windsurfing. Between adventures, be sure to grab a drink at one of the region's craft breweries or wineries.

However you choose to enjoy the gorge, remember to pack your rain gear—the region is famous for its daily drizzle. Since most campgrounds are situated near railways and the interstate, you may also want to bring earplugs.

Keep in mind there's no bad time to visit the Columbia River Gorge. July and August are the height of the tourist season, but they also boast the smallest chance of rain. For the most spectacular wildflowers, shoot for April through June. Of course, a fall camping trip puts you at the forefront of Hood River Valley harvests and stunning fall colors.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Just an hour's drive from Portland, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is the biggest in the country. Among its many campgrounds is Eagle Creek, the first forest service campground in the USA.

Outside the national and state parks, you also find dozens of private campgrounds and RV parks on both sides of the gorge. Pitch a tent by a fishing lake, along a wild river, or amid a pine forest. If you're looking for solitude, backpacking is also allowed on more than 30 trails across the gorge.

You need at least a few days to see the region's famous sights. Multnomah Falls is the most iconic cascade in the area, roaring at 620 feet. At Beacon Rock State Park, you can gawk up at Beacon Rock. The towering outcrop is one of the most distinctive features of the Columbia Gorge.

The Mt. Hood area is your go-to spot for hiking trails, and the snow-capped peak even offers downhill skiing in the SUMMER! Along the Hood River, water sports enthusiasts get stoked for world-class windsurfing. Between adventures, be sure to grab a drink at one of the region's craft breweries or wineries.

However you choose to enjoy the gorge, remember to pack your rain gear—the region is famous for its daily drizzle. Since most campgrounds are situated near railways and the interstate, you may also want to bring earplugs.

Keep in mind there's no bad time to visit the Columbia River Gorge. July and August are the height of the tourist season, but they also boast the smallest chance of rain. For the most spectacular wildflowers, shoot for April through June. Of course, a fall camping trip puts you at the forefront of Hood River Valley harvests and stunning fall colors.

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1. KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

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2 sites · Lodging · Goldendale, WA

Relax & Restore at Our Hilltop Cabin Perched atop a peaceful 20-acre property with a view from the lookout, our updated 750-square-foot cabin offers breathtaking views of Mt. Adams, the Simcoe Mountains, and a star-filled night sky. Enjoy hiking, stargazing, and fireside games in a serene, private setting with a classic cabin aesthetic. Important to Know You might see us or a close family friend elsewhere on the property during your stay, but we’ll give you complete privacy at the cabin. Out of respect for their space, please avoid the trailers. If you need anything, just send us a message through the Hipcamp app—we’re happy to help! Availability We’re accepting bookings through September 11. After that date, the property will be unavailable as we begin an exciting new chapter. We will be offering Harvest Host Spaces going forward, if that sounds fun for you! Cabin Features * Off-grid with electric lighting * Large windows to take in the trees and view * Sink & pump for running water (household-style) * Porta-potty nearby * Outdoor heated shower * Blankets & kitchen equipment provided * Outdoor grill & propane fire pit * Comfortable king bed, pull out couch to a queen, and another coach that expands into a full bed * Bring your own bedding, towels, and extra shower water Recharge in Nature This is the perfect spot to disconnect, breathe deeply, and enjoy the beauty of the hills. Coming Soon, we will be offering Hipcamp tent spaces with access to the porta potty, and Harvest Host spots, should you want to visit again in the future! We’re transforming this property into a Lavender & Herb Farm. Follow McLaughlin Lavender on Facebook and Instagram to watch our journey of turning this property into an experience! We cannot wait to host you, please reach out with any questions!

2. Camp Festivus

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1 site · Lodging · Rhododendron, OR

🔥 Camp Festivus is a unique 1926 Vintage cabin that has been thoughtfully restored, featuring a stone (Steiner) fireplace, reclaimed barnwood and 6 person hot tub all on a private creekside acre. 💧Challenge your nerve by swimming in Clear Creek or relax in the hot tub over looking the water. Indulge your inner slug, grab a book and read in the hammock. 🎣 Feeling lucky, you can try fishing in the back yard or walk across the street to see if they are biting in the Sandy River. Afterwards you can cook up what you catch at the outdoor fire pit or grill, then fall asleep to the sound of water or gaze at the old growth trees or creek view from every window. 🎿 You can throw down your gear or tune your bike or skis in our large heated mudroom, and toast s'mores out back or come inside and listen to your favorite music via Spotify or watch a movie on one of our flat screen TV's. Do you want a bit more privacy for the adults, then the kids can go down to the comfy TV room with flat screen, dvd player and stereo, there are tons of pillows and fold out mats to relax, watch movies, or listen to music. 🪑 The iron and woodwork and much of the furniture have been custom designed and produced to maximize the beauty of the cabin as well as the surrounding area. The cabin has a well equipped kitchen that will accommodate 8 people comfortably at meal time, a living room that centers around the fireplace, a sitting room that provides both an extension of the living room and a connection to the covered deck and the creek out back. There are two bedrooms on the main floor. The main bedroom, with a queen bed, has its own bathroom. The second bedroom also has a queen bed and an annex bedroom with both a full size bed and a trundle below. There is also the upstairs loft space, which has two full sized beds each with their own trundle bed. In addition, there is a bonus space downstairs with it own full sized day bed that stays nice and cool in the summer, but needs a little pre-heating in the winter months to be comfortable for most folks. Our family’s favorite thing about the main floor bedrooms is their proximity to the sounds of the creek. Thanks for considering staying at Camp Festivus. Camp Festivus, a place you can rest(ivus).

3. Fernwood Cabin Mountain Getaway

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1 site · Lodging · Rhododendron, OR

Welcome to our cozy getaway in the woods, with a perfect blend of comfort and nature, providing the relaxing escape you're looking for! Enjoy the quiet mornings on the deck with a cup of coffee, overlooking the seasonal creek that runs alongside the cabin, enjoy a soak in the hot tub, or curl up with a good book in the evenings. Zig-Zag river is a short distance. Local restaurants/shopping <2 miles away. Skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling, and other recreation nearby. 15-20 min to SkiBowl & Timberline, and about 30 minutes to Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort! Step inside to discover an inviting retreat, recently renovated and fully furnished with a rustic atmosphere, including electric fireplaces to create a cozy ambiance for your mountain getaway. As you enter the main bedroom, notice how the room overlooks our seasonal creek and has private access to the back deck. There is a king bed, a Smart TV with streaming capabilities, and a walk-in closet with space to hang or store personal belongings and clothing. With a fully stocked kitchen and a propane grill on the back deck, you are able to prepare delicious meals with ease. Right off the kitchen, there is a utility room that includes a washer and dryer for your use. For the winter season, there are also racks on the wall to hang your skis or snowboards to let them dry out after a day on the slopes. The living space makes for a relaxing place to curl up with a book, whether you bring your own or choose to read one from our bookshelf. There is also a Smart TV with streaming capabilities and one of the couches folds down into a futon for an additional sleeping area. From there, you will find the spiral staircase that retreats up to the loft area, which has accommodations of two full size beds.

4. Mt Hood Cabin W/ Firepit & Hot Tub

1 site · Lodging · Rhododendron, OR

Originally built in 1936 and newly renovated in 2024, the cabin sits just off Lolo Pass Road near the Mt. Hood National Forest, offering easy access to countless mountain adventures. The backyard is equipped with a hot tub, propane fire pit (for outdoor fires during fire bans), chairs, and a hammock. Inside you will find the cabin renovated with a classic woodstove, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom.

5. The Burke Cabin

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8 sites · Lodging · Rhododendron , OR

My husband, Chandler and I were both lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Mt. Hood area. Now with hard work and determination we are raising our five children in this magical place. A few years ago Chandler sold a large portion of his company and we purchased our rustic log cabin. We love the idea of sharing our peaceful cabin and property with the world! We recently decide to put our primary home on the site, to allow us to catch up on our debt. We are so thankful that both our places are loved by our guests. Renting our homes has allowed us to work a little less and enjoy our little ones while they are still little. Learn more about this land:Rustic log cabin on secluded 34 acres with exceptional Mt. Hood and Zig Zag wilderness views all around. Only 3.3 miles from highway 26. The property is horse trailer accessible. Just moments away from endless hiking, horse trails, and sandy river beaches...not to mention all the other Mt. Hood area attractions. We also rent our property for weddings, family reunions, camp-outs, graduation parties and other events. Bring your own bedding and towels or we can supply them for you to use for an additional fee. Pets welcome with additional $65/pet cleaning fee. Additional $50 per person fee after first two people.

Public campgrounds in and near Columbia River Gorge

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Lost Creek Campground

15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin

1 site · in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Stories from the community

Jessica

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fernwood Cabin Mountain Getaway

We had a wonderful girls weekend trip here. Hung in the hot tub, went for hikes, chilled and watched movies and drank wine. The beds were comfy and the location was awesome! Will be staying again!

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Kass

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Camp Festivus

Beautiful setting. The music of the crick outback was so soothing. The house was charming and full of character. The kitchen was well equipt and the dine in kitchen was cozy. Loved, loved, loved every moment.

Dan

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

Everything was great! Pretty interesting place with lots of room to roam.

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Jott

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

We loved our brief stay. It was well maintained and clean, and with the doors and windows opened it stayed cool with a great breeze. Yellow jackets were out but the breeze helped with them too.

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Katherine

August 2025

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

This place was lovely! We went so wee could go to the goldendale observatory to catch the meteor showers, and the stars out there are incredible. We also got some pastries at the Greek Orthodox Bakery which were delicious, and checked out the Stonehenge and the Maryhill art museum along with exploring more spots along the Columbia. There’s so much to see here! I love how they have set it up. When we stayed it was a hot weekend (105 degrees!) and so I’m so glad we stayed here instead of in a tent, the bed and the couch were comfortable, there was everything we needed inside and it cooled down enough at night with the windows open (yay for screens on the windows for bugs!) that we could all sleep! I’ve already recommended this beautiful spot to some family and friends.

Ilsa

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

This was a perfect place all around. Very relaxing, with a beautiful view! Sean was great at communicating with everything I needed and I loved every second of the trip. Would absolutely love to return some day!

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Cantan

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

This was a beautiful and peaceful site! The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed and the host was very kind and thorough with all the information we needed. Bring sheets and bug spray and you'll have a wonderful time.

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Kimberli

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Fernwood Cabin Mountain Getaway

It was a sweet house in a beautiful location with lovely walking trails by the river. We had a great time..

Alexander

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

The place is amazing. Where you trade traffic noise for wind blowing through branches. Trade fir for oaks… so many oaks. Buildings for clouds. What a view from the bedroom! Kitchen equipped. Just super fun and relaxing. Dog was wired when she arrived. 10/10 getaway.

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Kristin

May 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

We only stayed for one night at the cabin and wish we could’ve done two. This is a rustic cabin and we were prepared for that. We enjoyed the peace and quiet, the gorgeous wildflowers and views, and the simple but comfortable accommodation. We had minor issues lighting the stove but followed instructions and the last reviewers notes and got it started. We didn’t shower, so can’t comment on that. The porta potty was very clean. We brought our camp lantern and mostly used that while we played games. Spring is a great time to visit and we’d definitely return.

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Rita

April 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

This was such a beautiful spot and so relaxing. We enjoyed our stay! I definitely recommend bringing some extra water if you plan to shower or have lots of dishes that will need to be done.

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Christine

April 2025

2 nights at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

First time using Hipcamp and had a great time visiting this charming cabin. I loved all the artwork hung up and the old radio made the rustic atmosphere complete. Weather was perfect throughout our stay, with clear skies we took a trip to the Goldendale Observatory for their night tour which was amazing! This place has a few toilet options to pick from; a port-a-potty, a compost toilet in the front by the shower, and a toilet in the shed. Plenty of utensils for cooking and a refrigerator/freezer. Bring your own sheets, we brought our own pillows and blanket, but there was a comforter and pillows there in case you forgot. The bed upstairs is a king-sized bed with a cot. The only minor complaint is that because this is a pet friendly place, naturally there was dog hair everywhere on the floor and furniture when we arrived which made it a little tough tidying up. Not too bothered by it since we were looking for a getaway and a little dog hair is nothing. Unless you have pet hair allergies, I highly recommend this place.

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Stella

April 2025

3 nights at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

Gorgeous, Stunning view of Mt. Adam’s. Peaceful. Cozy, charming cabin. Very comfortable bed. Rustic Charm. Obvious owners use and love the place themselves. Fantastic location to explore area. Stunning star-gazing and astronomy opportunity. Cons/should know: 12 V cabin electrical. If you need to run devices on AC (laptop) you may need an inverter. Or bring extra power banks for your devices. Overall, we had a great time and hope to return. ♥️

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Jennifer

April 2025

2 nights at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

Cute cabin in the middle of nowhere. Great place to really reset your mind. If you are someone who is used to primitive camping, then this is a place for you! If you are picky and expect higher end touches, this is not the place for you. Pros: Quiet and very comfortable bed. Cons: Not enough water on premises to take a shower (definitely bring your own). The shower is a portable propane heated kit that you need to set up manually. If you urinate often in the middle of the night, going up and down the narrow spiral staircase will be an issue for you; the portable potty is outside. There are no curtains upstairs, be prepared to wake as soon as that sun meets your eyes. Don’t forget to bring your own towels, hand towels, and bed linen. Trust me, you will want them. The propane “wood stove” took a bit of figuring out. The directions on top of the stove actually work better than what is in the owner’s welcome book. You will need to remove the front panel (door) completely by lifting up and out and manually light the pilot. Once it is lit, turn the nob below to on and switch to on (located on top of the device) at the same time. This will probably be difficult to do if you are visiting this place alone. Oh! And make sure the propane tank outside is on and that the orange nob behind the stove is turned to on, first, before attempting to light. There are two doors: only one door opens. This cabin will be hot in the summer.

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Dan

March 2025

With kids

3 nights at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

We loved staying in this cabin! Such a cool off-the-grid property with great star viewing and rustic charm. Ticks are out this time of year so plan accordingly, but it’s nothing to prevent you from enjoying this place. We had our two young kids who loved mucking around the property and exploring.

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Abigail

March 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Fernwood Cabin Mountain Getaway

The cabin was in a fantastic location with a great backyard and felt very private. I really enjoyed using the hot tub. Great communication with the hosts. If you plan on using the futon I would suggest bringing a blow up mattress as it’s extremely uncomfortable.

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Elizabeth

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

loved this cabin! absolutely gorgeous place and beautiful views. cabin itself was very clean and cute! the cabin stayed well insulated through the night so it wasn’t cold at all! awesome hosts ! great instructions and very communicative! our dogs absolutely loved it also, so much space to run!

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Juliana Marie

March 2025

1 night at KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

I had a great time visiting this cabin for one night, but I wish I'd planned to stay longer and may come back an do so. Great spot to get away from the city. The site is private and the landscape is really cool. Nice mountain views and lots of open sky to look at the stars at night. The cabin is very cozy with lots of big windows to enjoy the view. The king bed is really comfortable and there's lots of good seating. I appreciated that there were lots of surfaces since I had a little writing work I wanted to do while I was here. Would be great for board games and food prep too.

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Kate

March 2025

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

Honestly, needed this so badly. Kind of a last second trip after a different reservation fell through and I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Had the vibe of the kind of place you wish your family had so you could just pack up for the weekend and get away when you need to. Beautiful, unique property with incredible stargazing. As an aspiring carpenter, really appreciated pondering the craftsmanship that went into this place. Host is communicative and friendly. I left and immediately wished I could go back.

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Andrew

February 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to KLICKITAT VIEW CABIN

So…the place is awesome. No doubt. But we unfortunately booked during a big snow storm and couldn’t get our AWD vehicle up the hill to the cabin. We ended up hiking in, but had to bail because the snow kept coming. So, check the weather conditions in the winter before you book.