- Waterfall Camping
The best waterfall camping in Columbia River Gorge
97% (3.5K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Columbia River Gorge
WindWoodRivers
1. WindWoodRivers
97%
(918)
Home Valley, WA · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
One of the oldest original homesteads in the area, for nearly 150 years this gem has been in the family. We have shared it with many people over the years and would love to share it with you!
These beloved woods are the remaining part of the once vast, St. Martin homestead-started in the late 1800s. Our family ties and our roots grow very deeply in these woods-we've been born and raised here and continue to strive to be good stewards of these lands.
Pristine woods, trails, river access, and more! Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, 60 minutes east of Portland, 25 minutes west of Hood River.
A truly tranquil place to enjoy exclusively, or to use as a basecamp for the unlimited adventures possible in this scenic area. Welcome and enjoy!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$100
/ night
Forest Retreats in White Salmon
2. Forest Retreats in White Salmon
90%
(24)
White Salmon, WA · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Atlan, a serene 150+ acre evergreen forest sanctuary and small intentional community nestled in the Columbia RIver Gorge. We are located near White Salmon river access points where many lift off for kayaking, river rafting, and hiking. Our land has breathtaking views, a creek that runs through it and offers us a spring with pure drinking water, accompanied by an array of native flowers, wildlife, a garden, and food forests.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$41
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
3. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
Lyle, WA · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Open for the 2025 Season
Play in Hood River during the day, relax in the country at night. We're 6.5 miles up in the hills, called High Prairie, above the sleepy town Lyle.
Enjoy the peace on our 5 acre hideaway, wake up with the chickens.
Take a walk to look at Mt. Adams which is just around the corner. Hiking, biking, kite boarding, windsurfing all within a few miles of reach with never ending opportunities to get your exercise. Just ask for tips.
The land has mostly Oak trees where you can take your nap in your hang matt. The place is easy accessible, far away from all but still close to all Gorge attractions during the day. The town has a nice little convenience store, country cafe, Chinese restaurant, and new to our town "Confluence Cafe" right at the entrance by the Klickitat River - Awesome views - yummy treats and coffee. Matt and Ali are super cool, go check it out.
Grocery shopping is best done in Hood River, White Salmon or
The Dalles. Once up here, there isn't much, so come prepared.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
4. Gifford Pinchot National Forest
93%
(80)
National forest in Washington · 954 sites
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Beacon Rock State Park
5. Beacon Rock State Park
100%
(2)
State park in Washington · 33 sites
Hike, camp, and climb at The Rock.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
6. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park in Oregon · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Mt. Hood National Forest
7. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest in Oregon · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Memaloose State Park
8. Memaloose State Park
75%
(4)
State park in Oregon · 23 sites
Convenient campground overlooking Memaloose Island on the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Viento State Park
9. Viento State Park
63%
(4)
State park in Oregon · 70 sites
Grab your sailboard and head to this convenient park on the banks of the Columbia.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
97% (3.5K) • 132 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Columbia River Gorge
WindWoodRivers
1. WindWoodRivers
97%
(918)
Home Valley, WA · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
One of the oldest original homesteads in the area, for nearly 150 years this gem has been in the family. We have shared it with many people over the years and would love to share it with you!
These beloved woods are the remaining part of the once vast, St. Martin homestead-started in the late 1800s. Our family ties and our roots grow very deeply in these woods-we've been born and raised here and continue to strive to be good stewards of these lands.
Pristine woods, trails, river access, and more! Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, 60 minutes east of Portland, 25 minutes west of Hood River.
A truly tranquil place to enjoy exclusively, or to use as a basecamp for the unlimited adventures possible in this scenic area. Welcome and enjoy!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$100
/ night
Forest Retreats in White Salmon
2. Forest Retreats in White Salmon
90%
(24)
White Salmon, WA · 6 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Atlan, a serene 150+ acre evergreen forest sanctuary and small intentional community nestled in the Columbia RIver Gorge. We are located near White Salmon river access points where many lift off for kayaking, river rafting, and hiking. Our land has breathtaking views, a creek that runs through it and offers us a spring with pure drinking water, accompanied by an array of native flowers, wildlife, a garden, and food forests.
Toilets
Showers
Potable water
from
$41
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
3. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
Lyle, WA · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Open for the 2025 Season
Play in Hood River during the day, relax in the country at night. We're 6.5 miles up in the hills, called High Prairie, above the sleepy town Lyle.
Enjoy the peace on our 5 acre hideaway, wake up with the chickens.
Take a walk to look at Mt. Adams which is just around the corner. Hiking, biking, kite boarding, windsurfing all within a few miles of reach with never ending opportunities to get your exercise. Just ask for tips.
The land has mostly Oak trees where you can take your nap in your hang matt. The place is easy accessible, far away from all but still close to all Gorge attractions during the day. The town has a nice little convenience store, country cafe, Chinese restaurant, and new to our town "Confluence Cafe" right at the entrance by the Klickitat River - Awesome views - yummy treats and coffee. Matt and Ali are super cool, go check it out.
Grocery shopping is best done in Hood River, White Salmon or
The Dalles. Once up here, there isn't much, so come prepared.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
4. Gifford Pinchot National Forest
93%
(80)
National forest in Washington · 954 sites
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Beacon Rock State Park
5. Beacon Rock State Park
100%
(2)
State park in Washington · 33 sites
Hike, camp, and climb at The Rock.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
6. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park in Oregon · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Mt. Hood National Forest
7. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest in Oregon · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Memaloose State Park
8. Memaloose State Park
75%
(4)
State park in Oregon · 23 sites
Convenient campground overlooking Memaloose Island on the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Viento State Park
9. Viento State Park
63%
(4)
State park in Oregon · 70 sites
Grab your sailboard and head to this convenient park on the banks of the Columbia.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Adam
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The sites are all very unique. We loved out stay. Lots of salmon making a run up river right now. It was very cool to watch the salmon and also a big group of kayakers going by. Sites were clean. Wish we would have added the sauna add on. They looked really neat.
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Chris
October 2025
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Saira
October 2025
Tent
Loved the location and the beautiful woods and water access. Will definitely be back!
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Grant
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Absolutely loved our stay at WindWoodRivers, the host was extremely responsive and helpful in answering our questions, the campsite and accommodations (ie toilet) were extremely well kept, and the campsites were well distanced to allow for a secluded experience
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Kelli
September 2025
Tent
Thank you for a lovely place for camping and R and R. We will be back!
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Drew
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Easily my favorite private camping experience in the PNW. Everything is here, contained, maintained, and beautifully private and safe.
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S
September 2025
Tent
With kids
It was a beautiful site and we enjoyed it very much. We will book again!
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Kaela
September 2025
19 ft pop-up camper
Wonderful! Naturally incredible area, but also thoughtfully set up campgrounds and welcoming host.
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Jenna
September 2025
Tent
With pets
I love this place. I have camped at other sites as well. If you know, you know. Just be aware, it is a little walk from the car. It is not a car camping spot. But very beautiful and would do it again.
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Ann
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful location, great trails, great privacy!!!
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Gitanjali
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
This is such a lovely spot at the confluence of the Wind River & the Little Wind River. Lots of space for all of our tents and vehicles. Also, the perfect spot for full moon camping and late night skyviews. The soaking & swimming are just dreamy. The composting toilet was really clean. Thank you for sharing this treasure.
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Kat
September 2025
Tent
I loved the land, we stayed in eagle nest and it was very cozy and secluded. Just perfect. The only thing that was annoying is when I asked a question that didn’t get answered. We figured it out but it would have been nice to have peace of mind. The water was amazing, the toilets were clean and very nice ! The access to get in was easy and made you feel very secure. This land is very much loved.
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Twila
August 2025
Tent
beautiful serene campsite, lots of trails and creeks to explore . we hiked up the wind river and found some healing springs to relax in. The composting bathrooms were very clean and no flies. we never saw our host.
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Shay
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Gorgeous spot along a beautiful river! I loved it so much.
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Tom
August 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Private and quiet lower camp despite the nearby road. Zero mosquitos. Nadja was a fantastic and authentic host, even gave us baked apricot strudel and extra veggies from her garden! A herd of deer and some wild turkeys came through. We would definitely stay with her again!
Note: If you have a dog, keep them near your tent/camper as it is the time of year for burrs. Our dog was covered with them.
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anne
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great camping with the family. Enough space for 2 tents. The walk in is definitely more than 50 feet and inclined. I will pack a load in/out cart next time if traveling with coolers and folding tables and such.
A truly beautiful spot and so special to sleep next to the Little Wind. Will be back!
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Megan
August 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Loved everything about this place. My fav camping spot now. So beautiful and magical, it was a treat to be on the land. The meadow was nice for our group and compost toilets were great.
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Jennifer
August 2025
Tent
Perfect spot to relax by the water. Grounds were spotless and we barely saw any other campers. Can’t wait to go back.
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Taylor
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful secluded spot alone crystal clear water. Falling asleep to the sound of water running over rocks was dreamy. It’s a short but steep walk from the car to the site (sign says 50ft) on a single track path with some roots and rocks. The site is elevated from the river by about 10 feet and it’s steep so there’s a rung ladder to get to the water. Beautiful combo of trees for shade and open sky to see the stars. Nice little fire pit. Host was responsive and informative regarding my question about fire bands and accessing fire wood. Directions to the site (once booked) were perfect. Compost toilet is in an outhouse about a 5 minute walk from the site, for number twos; super clean and smell free.
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Kirsten
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
It‘s a great site and very private. We‘ll be back!
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