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95% (5.6K)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Hood River
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Justine
September 2025
Tent
With pets
What a beautiful property! All the sites were really spread out and we had so much space to ourselves. Overall, it was very quiet and peaceful. We loved spending time at the river and the shared beach area and there were a lot of places to walk and explore.
I would recommend arriving in the daytime as this site isn't as well marked as some of the other sites. No picnic table or sign to really label it as a campsite. The bathroom is a bit further from this site as well if that is important to you.
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Kelsey
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Such a great site! The lake was awesome for swimming, SUPing and floating. Our group loved it, highly recommend.
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
Nice spot. We used it as a home base for rafting day trips on the Deschutes. About 20 minutes from Sandy Beach. Felt very private and a short walk across the road to hang by White River. Freshly cleaned porto potty. We would stay again.
Host warned us about yellow jackets and they were bad. Brought a trap to add to about 6 others already hanging and had to eat in screened in tent. Pretty typical in field like that in late summer in the area though.
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Ian
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
The pond was perfect for a quick dip or floating on a tube. And the privacy was great. Just what my group was looking for, thanks!
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Jake
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful spot right on the water, surrounded by trees. Peaceful, clean, and the perfect place to relax—I’ll definitely be back!
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Tani
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Perfect Camping Experience for three generations of family!! The clear driving directions dropped us into a hidden green paradise with fruit trees and a scenic pond. Welcomed by a large family of deer! Plenty of flat, green grass areas for tents, trailers, and lots of lawn games and the dogs had a fabulous time running free! The concrete pad of what used to be a home was the perfect gathering area for cooking, eating, and "fire" circles! Yellow jackets were pretty crazy during the day but disappeared at dusk, no fault of the land owners as it is just that time of year. Great separation from other sites with complete privacy, no view of other campers and great barriers for sound. Spectacular view all around left you feeling like you were the only people for miles. We had a neighborly visits from lizards, wild turkeys, squirrels, and a family of raccoons! They were all very well behaved but I would suggest storing food in a plastic bin as potato chips seem to be a favorite of theirs. Beautiful site for all ages and we will definitely be back again!
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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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Michelle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
The land was beautiful, the river stunning, and directions were clear. I appreciated the check in/out times as well as the fresh porta potty. Lots to love!
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Rae
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great piece of property for camping! We loved that we were not close to other campers and had direct access to the river from our site. The port-a-potty was close by and very clean. The only downside was that there were a lot of bees which the camp owner warned us about before arriving.
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Ben
August 2025
Tent
With kids
I came here for a weekend camping trip with another family. We had 4 adults and 3 kids, and everyone had a great time! The communication and directions from the host were very helpful. The site was beautiful. We had the whole field to ourselves, and it was a short walk to the river. It was a short drive in to Maupin one day for lunch and a swim in the Deschutes. I was concerned going into it because a lot of reviews mentioned bugs being a problem, but we didn’t have any issues. The yellowjackets were definitely around, but they only seemed interested in our food. No stings and no bites for anyone over the whole weekend.
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Mark
August 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
Awesome views and lots of solitude! Mt. Hood and the reflecting sunset is pretty unbeatable.
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Andrew
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Having a space to ourselves was just perfect for camping. The site was quiet and secluded, the creek along the back was beautiful. It was wonderful to find a spot to get back to nature, to not have to worry about others being around. The dogs had plenty of space to run around and have fun. It was perfect in every way and would certainly go there again.
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Mariaya
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
BEAUTIFUL site! Very calm and quiet- site keepers are also very helpful when you need them! the river was stunning and there was a perfect private beach where we spent all our time.
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Sean
August 2025
Tent
This was a great spot to camp, quiet and peaceful with lots of room to spread out. The property is very beautiful with the river and basalt mesas. Amanda was very responsive and we had a great experience. It’s only about a 20 minute drive to the Harpham Flats put-in on the Deschutes River, so great place if you’re planning a river trip and don’t want to roll the dice on first come first serve BLM campsites.
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Teri
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
This site rates high on our favorites list. This site has unrivaled privacy, access to wildlife, and peaceful views. We parked our Airstream Basecamp 20X REI edition in this large meadow, bordered by stream-fed ponds, oak/ponderosa slopes, and rocky bluff vistas. We were privileged to witness wildlife including Western Gray Squirrels, Black & White tailed deer, garter snakes, frogs, toads (emitting a low, honking sound), Western Fence Lizards, Scrub Bluejays, robins, wild turkeys, and the star of the show- Peregrine Falcons. We had one Peregrine fly up to take a hunting lookout on our Dragonfly tarp, attacking three different prey targets from that perch. So cool! There’s ample opportunity to stroll around the meadow and up the gravel road to get some steps in. The melodic sound of the stream spilling into the pond is soothing. We will be back to visit this magical place.
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Emily
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With kids
This space was incredible! We could not have asked for a better group camping area. Sandra was very communicative and helpful. Can't wait to book again!
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Wes
August 2025
Tent
With pets
What a great spot! We had a good size group with four tents and there was plenty of open space and shade trees for all us. The river is just a quick walk across the road and it was the perfect way to cool down as the days were pretty hot. Amanda was very communicative and responsive. Highly recommended!
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Joy
July 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Beautiful spot! Close to the reservoirs and lots of great hiking. The toilet and shower were a treat since we stayed for 4 days. Most of the spots were shaded and we never felt too hot even though it was July. Will likely return here again in the future!
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Lynn
July 2025
Tent
Great location and secluded. The site has an old house foundation that was perfect for me as a wheelchair user. Bumped up the edge of the foundation and set our tent on the concrete and the picnic table was on it as well. Saved my shoulders from pushing through the grass. Got to watch deer come down from the upper field, next thing we know one was eating apples off the ground at our site.
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Kristen
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Very cool spot with tons of space and a beautiful (clear!) pond.
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