The best desert campgrounds near Mount Hood Village, Oregon

Looking to escape to the desert near Mount Hood Village, Oregon? Hipcamp has over 169 camping options specifically tailored to your preferences. With average prices per night starting at $49 and options as low as $23, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Check out top campsites like Bucking Horse Ranch (72 reviews), Nadja's Hideaway (46 reviews), and Justesen Ranches (46 reviews) for the best desert camping experience. Enjoy amenities such as potable water, showers, and pet-friendly locations, and explore popular activities including paddling and horseback riding.

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Site on your left when driving in; picture taken 6pm in April, it will be more shady in the summer; this is a pull in or back in site

Looking to escape to the desert near Mount Hood Village, Oregon? Hipcamp has over 169 camping options specifically tailored to your preferences. With average prices per night starting at $49 and options as low as $23, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Check out top campsites like Bucking Horse Ranch (72 reviews), Nadja's Hideaway (46 reviews), and Justesen Ranches (46 reviews) for the best desert camping experience. Enjoy amenities such as potable water, showers, and pet-friendly locations, and explore popular activities including paddling and horseback riding.

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1. Nadja's Hideway

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47mi from Mount Hood Village · 4 sites · RVs · Lyle, WA

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.

2. Cozy Gorge Views Glamping Getaway

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42mi from Mount Hood Village · 2 sites · Lodging · The Dalles, OR

Glamping Getaway Of Your Dreams On Farm Setting with Sweeping views of Columbia River Gorge Escape to our cozy, newly remodeled 26-ft camper, nestled atop cherry orchards in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, this charming space offers comfort and style with breathtaking views of the gorge right from your doorstep. Wake up to sweeping vistas, enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by the beauty of Skyline Farms, and soak in the tranquility of the orchard setting. Inside, you’ll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Pleas park directly behind camper. The driveway will be yours to use for your stay here. When we have guests we park in the lower field as to ensure as much privacy as possible. Please do not block gate to upper field.

3. Deschutes Riverview Campground

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45mi from Mount Hood Village · 1 site · RV · Maupin, OR

Our McLucas family has been operating The Oasis, which has consisted of, at various times, a cafe, historic cabins, a campground, a fishing guide service, a shuttle business and t-shirt shop over the past 65 years. In 2019 we sold the cafe and cabins to a new family to carry on, but we kept the parcel of land overlooking the Deschutes River where we have operated a campground for many years.Oasis Riverview Campground has operated during the months of July and August, primarily, giving RV's and tent campers a place to land during the busy months here in Maupin when the fishing and whitewater rafting are at their peak and the campsites along the river (managed by the BLM) were not adequate to host all visitors to the area.We are transitioning from a tent camping site to a site only for self-contained RV's or groups willing to have their own toilets brought in.

4. Harth Hideaway

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39mi from Mount Hood Village · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · The Dalles, OR

Columbia Gorge Homestead Camping — The Dalles, Oregon Welcome to your next peaceful getaway in the heart of The Dalles! This charming homestead property offers a unique and private camping experience with three distinct sites, each designed to give you a cozy connection to the land and the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. Site #1 – RV Hookup Spot: Tucked into a quiet corner of the property, this site is equipped with full hookups for RVs up to 25 feet. Enjoy the comfort of your home on wheels while surrounded by open skies, native trees, and sweeping views. Perfect for travelers who want a little convenience with their wilderness. Site #2 – Meadow Tent Camping OR Travel Van OR Small RV: Pitch your tent, park your travel van or RV in the upper meadow for a classic, back-to-nature experience. This site offers soft grass, gentle breezes, and starlit skies. It’s ideal for those looking to disconnect, with room to spread out and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Whether you’re road-tripping or tenting under the stars, this special property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, comfort, and connection to nature. Just minutes from the Columbia River, wineries, hiking trails, and the charm of downtown The Dalles.

Public campgrounds near Mount Hood Village

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Green Canyon Campground

3.7mi from Mount Hood Village · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Tollgate Campground

4.1mi from Mount Hood Village · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Beautiful light and really interesting sites.

McNeil Campground

7.2mi from Mount Hood Village · 34 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Riley Horse Campground

7.5mi from Mount Hood Village · 10 sites · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Lost Creek Campground

8.5mi from Mount Hood Village · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Still Creek Campground

13mi from Mount Hood Village · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Frozen Trillium lake on New Years day, 2015

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Trillium Campground

13mi from Mount Hood Village · 63 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Roaring River Campground

13mi from Mount Hood Village · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Sunstrip Campground

13mi from Mount Hood Village · 8 sites · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Carter Bridge Campground

13mi from Mount Hood Village · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Lockaby Campground

14mi from Mount Hood Village · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

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Armstrong Campground

14mi from Mount Hood Village · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Stories from the community

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Caitlin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Harth Hideaway

great secluded camping spot with amazing sunrise views. would definitely recommend and stay again!

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Tom

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Nadja's Hideway

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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Carlene

August 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Harth Hideaway

Upon arrival, Gary greeted us warmly and then escorted us up to our camp site. We have a lovely quiet evening and enjoyed our stay very much.

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Steve

July 2025

45 ft fifth wheel

With pets

4 nights at Deschutes Riverview Campground

Excellent spot for dry camping. Close to rafting, kayaking, swimming and town. The site is more sloped than it appears in several spots. It’s definitely manageable but blocks make it easier

Sarah

June 2025

15 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Deschutes Riverview Campground

Great spot! Perfect for self-contained camper/trailer set-ups (no bathrooms). Perfect location near the river. Green grass field. We had a great burger at the Oasis Cafe across the street and a fun time rafting with friends.

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Jen

April 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Nadja's Hideway

We really enjoyed our stay at this campsite. It was clean and spacious with plenty of room for our dog to run around. It is surrounded by beautiful oak trees and since the leaves hadn’t come in yet, there was plenty of sunlight, 0which was great for keeping our solar panels charged. There is a big opening to 0 sky so you would still get some good sun and views even with the trees filled in. Nadja was really nice and helpful, making sure we had what we needed. She was super thoughtful and provided a ton of good suggestions and even let us borrow bug spray for our dog for hiking. Currently, water is available at the top of the driveway. We have a 20ft trailer and were able to manage it without any issues. But Nadja did mention she may be bring a hose down to the site. There was a bit of road noise during the day, but it wasn’t constant and was much quieter than the main roads. At night, the site was pretty quiet and very peaceful. It’s a beautiful spot and we had a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was a great place to hang out at and a nice location for surrounding hikes.