The best cave camping near Fairview

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Just outside of Portland, Fairview is one of the last urban communities before Interstate 84 leads into the Columbia Gorge. If you’re around Portland for some Pacific Northwest camping, Fairview is an excellent spot to pick up groceries and supplies, and its close proximity to the camping and hiking opportunities along the Columbia River make it especially convenient. This bedroom community also offers a few outdoor attractions of its own, including Chinook Landing Marine Park and Blue Lake Regional Park on the Banks of Fairview Lake.

98% (1.1K) 34 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fairview

WindWoodRivers

1. WindWoodRivers

97%
(916)
34mi from Fairview · 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
Elk Falls Outdoor Retreat

2. Elk Falls Outdoor Retreat

99%
(347)
40mi from Fairview · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Please REVIEW THE RULES TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN BE ADHERED TO. Dogs, anyone under the Age of 21, more than 4 people per Permit are NOT ALLOWED. Any Firewood brought onto the Property, must be PREPACKAGED, STORE BOUGHT FIREWOOD ONLY. This is to protect the Property from invasive Insects and Disease. Please disregard any AI generated Information on the Website. It's inaccurate, misconstrued and not up to Date. Thank you for your understanding with this Situation. Centrally located in the Foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range between Portland and Salem, "Elk Falls Outdoor Recreation Retreat" is a small, private, "ADULT ONLY" (minimum of 21 years) outdoor recreation Retreat that provides the general Public with all Aspects of outdoor recreation Activities and Pursuits.. This isolated and remote Outdoor Retreat will provide the quiet, peaceful and semi private outdoor recreation Experience you're looking for. Currently there are three outdoor recreation Permits available. Recreation Permits allow access to forty Acres of private timberland Property for outdoor recreation Activities including, but not limited to, Hunting, Fishing, r/v Parking, dispersed Camping, Hiking, Bicycling, Horseback riding, Swimming and Nature watching. Enjoy Time spent at a forty foot Waterfall that flows into a damned swimming Hole and fishing Pond. The swimming Hole and Pond is accessible by a short Walk from the end of the access Road. Direct Access is also available to hundreds of Acres of Port Blakely Tree Farm Property. Ask about sportsmans Discounts with Proof of valid Oregon hunting and fishing Licenses. The Molalla River Corridor, Table Rock Wilderness Area and Silver Falls State Park are all close by.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$50
 / night
Horse Lovers Paradise

3. Horse Lovers Paradise

99%
(573)
23mi from Fairview · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
Horse Lovers Paradise is nestled in the beautiful Hazen Valley amongst Douglas Fir trees and a seasonal stream. Here on the ranch we provide room for campers with Tents, RV's, remote Hillside Camping and a Cozy Bunkhouse Room. You will find the ranch peaceful and serene. Our garden/event area is prefect for children to play or gathering for a visit. There's firewood available which you may purchase here on the HipCamp site. There are plenty of animals to love. We have horses to brush, ride and feed. You may also see a dog, cat and free-range chickens. Did I happen to mention that we have a pet pig? Yes, Miss Piggy!! We are all about the animals and hoping to create wonderful memories for you and your family.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Gifford Pinchot National Forest

4. Gifford Pinchot National Forest

93%
(80)
954 sites · Packwood, Washington
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Paradise Point State Park

5. Paradise Point State Park

94%
(8)
82 sites · La Center, Washington
Discover the allure of Paradise Point State Park's riverfront charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

6. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

90%
(5)
52 sites · Morton, Washington
Explore the blast-zone, backcountry, and lava tubes of Mount St. Helens.
Pets
Toilets
Willamette Mission State Park

7. Willamette Mission State Park

1 site · Brooks, Oregon
Captivating camping and fabulous fishing tucked in between Portland and Salem.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table

Just outside of Portland, Fairview is one of the last urban communities before Interstate 84 leads into the Columbia Gorge. If you’re around Portland for some Pacific Northwest camping, Fairview is an excellent spot to pick up groceries and supplies, and its close proximity to the camping and hiking opportunities along the Columbia River make it especially convenient. This bedroom community also offers a few outdoor attractions of its own, including Chinook Landing Marine Park and Blue Lake Regional Park on the Banks of Fairview Lake.

98% (1.1K) 34 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Fairview

WindWoodRivers

1. WindWoodRivers

97%
(916)
34mi from Fairview · 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
Elk Falls Outdoor Retreat

2. Elk Falls Outdoor Retreat

99%
(347)
40mi from Fairview · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land: Please REVIEW THE RULES TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN BE ADHERED TO. Dogs, anyone under the Age of 21, more than 4 people per Permit are NOT ALLOWED. Any Firewood brought onto the Property, must be PREPACKAGED, STORE BOUGHT FIREWOOD ONLY. This is to protect the Property from invasive Insects and Disease. Please disregard any AI generated Information on the Website. It's inaccurate, misconstrued and not up to Date. Thank you for your understanding with this Situation. Centrally located in the Foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range between Portland and Salem, "Elk Falls Outdoor Recreation Retreat" is a small, private, "ADULT ONLY" (minimum of 21 years) outdoor recreation Retreat that provides the general Public with all Aspects of outdoor recreation Activities and Pursuits.. This isolated and remote Outdoor Retreat will provide the quiet, peaceful and semi private outdoor recreation Experience you're looking for. Currently there are three outdoor recreation Permits available. Recreation Permits allow access to forty Acres of private timberland Property for outdoor recreation Activities including, but not limited to, Hunting, Fishing, r/v Parking, dispersed Camping, Hiking, Bicycling, Horseback riding, Swimming and Nature watching. Enjoy Time spent at a forty foot Waterfall that flows into a damned swimming Hole and fishing Pond. The swimming Hole and Pond is accessible by a short Walk from the end of the access Road. Direct Access is also available to hundreds of Acres of Port Blakely Tree Farm Property. Ask about sportsmans Discounts with Proof of valid Oregon hunting and fishing Licenses. The Molalla River Corridor, Table Rock Wilderness Area and Silver Falls State Park are all close by.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from 
$50
 / night
Horse Lovers Paradise

3. Horse Lovers Paradise

99%
(573)
23mi from Fairview · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
Horse Lovers Paradise is nestled in the beautiful Hazen Valley amongst Douglas Fir trees and a seasonal stream. Here on the ranch we provide room for campers with Tents, RV's, remote Hillside Camping and a Cozy Bunkhouse Room. You will find the ranch peaceful and serene. Our garden/event area is prefect for children to play or gathering for a visit. There's firewood available which you may purchase here on the HipCamp site. There are plenty of animals to love. We have horses to brush, ride and feed. You may also see a dog, cat and free-range chickens. Did I happen to mention that we have a pet pig? Yes, Miss Piggy!! We are all about the animals and hoping to create wonderful memories for you and your family.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Gifford Pinchot National Forest

4. Gifford Pinchot National Forest

93%
(80)
954 sites · Packwood, Washington
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Paradise Point State Park

5. Paradise Point State Park

94%
(8)
82 sites · La Center, Washington
Discover the allure of Paradise Point State Park's riverfront charm.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

6. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

90%
(5)
52 sites · Morton, Washington
Explore the blast-zone, backcountry, and lava tubes of Mount St. Helens.
Pets
Toilets
Willamette Mission State Park

7. Willamette Mission State Park

1 site · Brooks, Oregon
Captivating camping and fabulous fishing tucked in between Portland and Salem.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table

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The best cave camping near Fairview guide

Where to go

The Columbia River Gorge

Just outside of Fairview, the Columbia River Gorge is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Pacific Northwest. Here you’ll find miles of wooded hiking trails, great vantage points, and plenty of scenic waterfalls.

Along the Clackamas River

South of Fairview, the Clackamas River is popular for fishing and whitewater rafting. There are also plenty of swimming holes along the river for cooling off during hot summer months.

Portland

While Portland isn’t exactly a place to camp, it is home to some spectacular scenery, great outdoor stores, and famous food. If you’ve had enough of camp fare and want something a bit more gourmet, you’ll be well taken care of—even the famous food cart pods in town offer food worth writing home about.

When to go

If you’re coming to Fairview, it’s probably with the intention of visiting the Columbia Gorge, which is beautiful throughout the year. Hiking conditions are at their best in the summer when the chance of rain is at its lowest, though this is also the busiest time so be prepared for crowds and, potentially, a lack of parking. Springtime is a good alternative if you don’t mind the rain—the waterfalls are at their fullest in the pre-summer months, too.