The best luxury RV campgrounds near Manzanita, Oregon

Looking to go camping near Manzanita, Oregon? Hipcamp has over 600 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $20 per night. Some of the top campsites in the area include BeaverCreek Artfarm/ Heart Barn (378 reviews), Cedar Root at Highland Butte (321 reviews), and Tillamook - Trask River (308 reviews). These campsites offer amenities such as potable water, toilets, and trash disposal. If you're into off-roading, paddling, or climbing, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities in the area as well.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Batwater Station on Columbia River

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(203)

50mi from Manzanita · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Clatskanie, OR

Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.

Looking to go camping near Manzanita, Oregon? Hipcamp has over 600 options for you to choose from, with prices starting as low as $20 per night. Some of the top campsites in the area include BeaverCreek Artfarm/ Heart Barn (378 reviews), Cedar Root at Highland Butte (321 reviews), and Tillamook - Trask River (308 reviews). These campsites offer amenities such as potable water, toilets, and trash disposal. If you're into off-roading, paddling, or climbing, you'll find plenty of opportunities for those activities in the area as well.

100% (176)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Batwater Station on Columbia River

99%

(203)

50mi from Manzanita · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · Clatskanie, OR

Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.

Stories from the community

This campsite is rather large and is perfect for an RV. There is gravel under the grass. Lots of sun but no shade. This site can also get quite windy in the afternoon. This site is on the river and has 110 electricity and water. You have to back in or out.

Brittany

November 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Batwater Station on Columbia River

Beautiful area and great amenities. We only stayed for one quick night, but I would absolutely come back.

Elisabeth

September 2025

12 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Batwater Station on Columbia River

We had a lovely stay on Karin's property! The RV spot sat right on the river with plenty of privacy, but still close to the bathroom/shower and kitchen area. Everyone was very friendly and happy to suggest things to do and see and the property had everything we needed! We loved swimming off of the dock, paddleboarding and watching the wildlife around the property. Very relaxing spot and would definitely come back to stay again.

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Kira

June 2025

24 ft campervan

With kids

2 nights at Batwater Station on Columbia River

This place has it all! Beautiful scenery, river access, fishing, kayak, horses, otters, amazing sunsets. On our two week trip this was by far the best place we stayed. The RV site was right on the water, we got a wonderful tour of the property by Karin. She made sure our son had a life jacket and a net to catch tadpoles. He had plenty of room to ride his bike and it felt very safe. The kitchen is fully functional, bathrooms were very clean. The only downside is that we only stayed two nights! Highly recommend!

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Carol

March 2025

38 ft Class C

3 nights at Batwater Station on Columbia River

The was a great place to come even for a rainy March getaway. It would be fantastic in nicer weather when one could have fun playing on or in the river. We saw all kinds of critters, including many, many birds. The host was super, very helpful and kind. The common area was well stocked with the things we forgot to bring. We will be back!

Kate

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Batwater Station on Columbia River

Another spontaneous trip to be next to a body of water, this time is the Columbia river. Just wow! Such an amazing property Karin has, she is very responsive, friendly and overall a star host. Thanks so much for letting us immerse in nature in your beautifully maintained paradise. We’ve had a lot of animal sounds, from different birds singing, frogs chatting to howling coyotes or (maybe wolves) we dont know. We loved the outhouse with complete kitchen facilities, toilet and bathroom, that is heated! Campsites and other forms of accommodation (yurt, cabin & boathouse) were distant from each other and we felt our spot was private even though it’s in the roadway. We really loved our stay here, with the amazing sounds of nature, serenity and the views were truly outstanding! We’d love to come back.

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Byungsuk

January 2025

Tent

1 night at Batwater Station on Columbia River

We loved camping at Bat water station. They had a nice trail to walk and our camp site was right next to the river. The bathroom was very warm and clean. The kitchen was also well stocked and heated so we cooked our breakfast in the kitchen. It was very mice gor them to offer us free eggs. The owner was very kind and generous. It was freezing cold and they offered us to watch TV in the heated yurt. It was obvious that the owner cared about our safety and comfort more than anything. The owners’ thoughtful hospitality made me want to come back. Thank you Karin! We appreciate your kindness and generosity. We will be back !

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Jill

January 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Batwater Station on Columbia River

Hidden gem on a lesser known part of the Columbia River. Karin and Mike have built a beautiful and peaceful space right on the river. Great blue herons, egrets and harbor seals are just a few of nature’s gifts you’ll enjoy here. The full kitchen was a luxury during our winter stay. Farm fresh eggs were available. Toilet and a hot shower were sweet additions too! I can imagine summer family excursions here being unforgettable with all the available water toys, grills and places to wander. Check out their luxury-meets-rustic yurt-cabin, floating home and tiny cabin too! We’ll be back and we’ll be inviting friends!!