- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near St Helens
97% (11.3K) • 659 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St Helens
Full Hookup RV lot on Quiet Street
1. Full Hookup RV lot on Quiet Street
96%
(27)
25mi from St Helens · 1 site
This is nice rv pad at our house where we live when we are not traveling. When we are gone, we rent the main house as a furnished rental when are traveling. We also rent our furnished studio apartment above the garage on airbnb or furnished Finder. This is a nice neighborhood only 10-15 minutes to downtown Portland!
Full hookups
from
$54
/ night
Fern Haus
2. Fern Haus
97%
(77)
27mi from St Helens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
40 acres of secluded forest, fields, creek, and orchards. The Fern Haus is an abandoned once-was nursery and tree farm. Patches of overgrown plants and trees can be found all across the property. Enjoy fishing in the creek only steps from one of our many campsites, or strolling in the cottonwood and alder trees. You'll encounter all sorts of wildlife during your stay. Hang in a hammock, sleep in one of our 20ft. bell tents, stay in our Forager geo-dome, enjoy our new Witches Cabin, or use one of our many tent camping sites. Large nearby field is perfect for stargazing!
*Ask us how to reserve the entire property with multiple bell tents, the geo dome, witches a-frame cabin, tons of camping spots, and massive 3600sqft outdoor greenhouse event area for a large group, reunion, party, retreat or wedding!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$155
/ night
Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
3. Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
97%
(32)
28mi from St Helens · 1 site
Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
Margaux is a 1967 Airstream tucked in our private SE Portland garden. This quiet, nostalgic retreat is designed for those who want to slow down and experience something unique. If you appreciate nature and vintage charm while staying in the heart of the city, this space is for you.
The Space Margaux offers an "elevated camping" experience—think real bed and hot tub meets vintage vibes. The interior is compact and cozy (L: 17' x W: 7'3" x H: 8'). Because she has such specific vintage character, please review the details to ensure "garden glamping" is the right fit for you.
Bathroom & Kitchen: Features a compact, camping-style setup with a propane-heated handheld shower. As the shower is not enclosed, it is best for quick rinses. The kitchenette includes a gas range, sink, and mini-fridge for light meals.
Amenities: WiFi, heating/cooling, and electricity are all provided.
Outdoor Living: You have full access to our garden firepit and year-round hot tub.
Shared Space & Neighborhood We share the property with our friendly dogs and an indoor/outdoor cat. Guests should be comfortable with pets and respecting shared garden spaces. We are in a popular neighborhood, so while the garden is a retreat, expect normal city sounds.
Guest Access & Privacy The garden, hot tub, and firepit are all yours! While the space is shared, we deeply respect your privacy. You may see us gardening or letting the pups out, but we always give you the "right of way" so you can feel truly at home.
Important Rules:
Guests: Only registered guests are permitted. Must be 18+ unless with an adult (13+ welcome).
Hot Tub: Open 24/7. Please keep voices low and music off after 10 PM. Suits required.
Firewood: BYO wood. Mt. Scott Fuel (walking distance) or Woodstock New Seasons/Safeway sell bundles.
Parking: Plentiful street parking. Please don't block driveways and pull in your side mirrors as a precaution.
Smoking: Outside on the deck only; please use the ashtray.
Trash: Use the aluminum bins in the garden or the large bins by the back fence.
Registration: 20-197417-000-00-HO
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Relax at the River
4. Relax at the River
98%
(133)
28mi from St Helens · 1 site · Tent, RV
We have a 1/2 acre property on the Cowlitz River in the middle of Cooks Ferry Park in Castle Rock WA. We bought the property to relax in a beautiful setting close to home. We only live 15 minutes away.
The property is made up of dredge spoils from when Mt. Saint Helens blew and is inside of a park where people can go to fish and enjoy the river. There are only 8 lots privately owned and we are the first lot that you come to.
There is plenty of room for an RV. Guests can also tent camp or stay in our shack that has a sleeper sofa. There are snacks, a sign in book, an axe, briquets, a fire extinguisher, and other items the shack. There is a picnic table, fire pit, BBQ, and wood stove. There is a porta potty on the property.
We value your privacy. We do have cameras on the property that are on when no one is there. Once a Hipcamper arrives at the property, they are turned off. We also keep our travel trailer there to enjoy when we can. We will never be there camping when you are there. In the summer, we sometimes kayak. We put in upriver and get out at the property. If it is booked at that time, we will always check first to see if it is okay for us to get out there.
If you continue going past our property, there are some nice rock beaches with pretty views. People fish there and wade in the water in the summer.
Castle Rock is a cute little town with some nice shops, restaurants and bars. I recommend checking it out!
We are not picky about check in/check out time. It would only matter if someone else was checking in the day you are checking out. Please ask if you expect to arrive earlier or want to check out later.
If your plans change, please cancel through Hipcamp to get a refund.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
The Back 40 (full hookups)
5. The Back 40 (full hookups)
98%
(45)
30mi from St Helens · 1 site
The RV site backs up to
Southwest Community Park, 41.9 acres, an undeveloped nature park in the Southwest Gresham Neighborhood (East Portland).
The Park is partially wooded and slopes east towards 19 acres of Fairview Creek Headwaters. Views include Grant and Jenne Buttes and Mt. St. Helens.
The Park contains a large Western Red Cedar/Mixed Tree Grove and a Douglas Fir Grove, both of which are identified on the City’s significant tree list.
The Park provides valuable wildlife and fish habitat, and will be preserved, protected and enhanced as part of the City’s conservation effort.
Learn more about this land:
This is a great neighborhood spot to park with full amenities just outside of Portland, while having immediate access to 40 wooded acres with walking path and .7 mi to the Springwater Trail for biking/running. 25 mins to downtown Portland; Easy day trips that are ~30 minutes drive to Waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge (Bridal Veil, Multnomah Falls) or under an hour to Mt. Hood for time in the snow!
Fenced in backyard for any of your 4-legged friends to stretch. Gas fire pit, gas grill and patio table + lounge chairs are all open for sharing. Our previous homeowner had a trailer and set up this nice pad with built in hookups. We have grandparents with a 27' RV that come visit a few weekends a year, but we would love to share this corner of the woods with others looking for an accessible home base to access Portland/Mt. Hood/Gorge +.
Note: Our driveway entry is steep, but navigable. We limit the trailer/RV length to 27' in order to avoid bottoming out. Novice trailer drivers may want to avoid.
For quick bearings if you are booking while on the road, we are located just off 26 (Powell), 5 miles from I-205 or 11 miles from I-5 via the Ross Island Bridge. If you are traveling along I-84, we are 4 miles south from the exit.
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
97% (11.3K) • 659 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near St Helens
Full Hookup RV lot on Quiet Street
1. Full Hookup RV lot on Quiet Street
96%
(27)
25mi from St Helens · 1 site
This is nice rv pad at our house where we live when we are not traveling. When we are gone, we rent the main house as a furnished rental when are traveling. We also rent our furnished studio apartment above the garage on airbnb or furnished Finder. This is a nice neighborhood only 10-15 minutes to downtown Portland!
Full hookups
from
$54
/ night
Fern Haus
2. Fern Haus
97%
(77)
27mi from St Helens · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
40 acres of secluded forest, fields, creek, and orchards. The Fern Haus is an abandoned once-was nursery and tree farm. Patches of overgrown plants and trees can be found all across the property. Enjoy fishing in the creek only steps from one of our many campsites, or strolling in the cottonwood and alder trees. You'll encounter all sorts of wildlife during your stay. Hang in a hammock, sleep in one of our 20ft. bell tents, stay in our Forager geo-dome, enjoy our new Witches Cabin, or use one of our many tent camping sites. Large nearby field is perfect for stargazing!
*Ask us how to reserve the entire property with multiple bell tents, the geo dome, witches a-frame cabin, tons of camping spots, and massive 3600sqft outdoor greenhouse event area for a large group, reunion, party, retreat or wedding!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$155
/ night
Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
3. Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
97%
(32)
28mi from St Helens · 1 site
Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
Margaux is a 1967 Airstream tucked in our private SE Portland garden. This quiet, nostalgic retreat is designed for those who want to slow down and experience something unique. If you appreciate nature and vintage charm while staying in the heart of the city, this space is for you.
The Space Margaux offers an "elevated camping" experience—think real bed and hot tub meets vintage vibes. The interior is compact and cozy (L: 17' x W: 7'3" x H: 8'). Because she has such specific vintage character, please review the details to ensure "garden glamping" is the right fit for you.
Bathroom & Kitchen: Features a compact, camping-style setup with a propane-heated handheld shower. As the shower is not enclosed, it is best for quick rinses. The kitchenette includes a gas range, sink, and mini-fridge for light meals.
Amenities: WiFi, heating/cooling, and electricity are all provided.
Outdoor Living: You have full access to our garden firepit and year-round hot tub.
Shared Space & Neighborhood We share the property with our friendly dogs and an indoor/outdoor cat. Guests should be comfortable with pets and respecting shared garden spaces. We are in a popular neighborhood, so while the garden is a retreat, expect normal city sounds.
Guest Access & Privacy The garden, hot tub, and firepit are all yours! While the space is shared, we deeply respect your privacy. You may see us gardening or letting the pups out, but we always give you the "right of way" so you can feel truly at home.
Important Rules:
Guests: Only registered guests are permitted. Must be 18+ unless with an adult (13+ welcome).
Hot Tub: Open 24/7. Please keep voices low and music off after 10 PM. Suits required.
Firewood: BYO wood. Mt. Scott Fuel (walking distance) or Woodstock New Seasons/Safeway sell bundles.
Parking: Plentiful street parking. Please don't block driveways and pull in your side mirrors as a precaution.
Smoking: Outside on the deck only; please use the ashtray.
Trash: Use the aluminum bins in the garden or the large bins by the back fence.
Registration: 20-197417-000-00-HO
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Relax at the River
4. Relax at the River
98%
(133)
28mi from St Helens · 1 site · Tent, RV
We have a 1/2 acre property on the Cowlitz River in the middle of Cooks Ferry Park in Castle Rock WA. We bought the property to relax in a beautiful setting close to home. We only live 15 minutes away.
The property is made up of dredge spoils from when Mt. Saint Helens blew and is inside of a park where people can go to fish and enjoy the river. There are only 8 lots privately owned and we are the first lot that you come to.
There is plenty of room for an RV. Guests can also tent camp or stay in our shack that has a sleeper sofa. There are snacks, a sign in book, an axe, briquets, a fire extinguisher, and other items the shack. There is a picnic table, fire pit, BBQ, and wood stove. There is a porta potty on the property.
We value your privacy. We do have cameras on the property that are on when no one is there. Once a Hipcamper arrives at the property, they are turned off. We also keep our travel trailer there to enjoy when we can. We will never be there camping when you are there. In the summer, we sometimes kayak. We put in upriver and get out at the property. If it is booked at that time, we will always check first to see if it is okay for us to get out there.
If you continue going past our property, there are some nice rock beaches with pretty views. People fish there and wade in the water in the summer.
Castle Rock is a cute little town with some nice shops, restaurants and bars. I recommend checking it out!
We are not picky about check in/check out time. It would only matter if someone else was checking in the day you are checking out. Please ask if you expect to arrive earlier or want to check out later.
If your plans change, please cancel through Hipcamp to get a refund.
Toilets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
The Back 40 (full hookups)
5. The Back 40 (full hookups)
98%
(45)
30mi from St Helens · 1 site
The RV site backs up to
Southwest Community Park, 41.9 acres, an undeveloped nature park in the Southwest Gresham Neighborhood (East Portland).
The Park is partially wooded and slopes east towards 19 acres of Fairview Creek Headwaters. Views include Grant and Jenne Buttes and Mt. St. Helens.
The Park contains a large Western Red Cedar/Mixed Tree Grove and a Douglas Fir Grove, both of which are identified on the City’s significant tree list.
The Park provides valuable wildlife and fish habitat, and will be preserved, protected and enhanced as part of the City’s conservation effort.
Learn more about this land:
This is a great neighborhood spot to park with full amenities just outside of Portland, while having immediate access to 40 wooded acres with walking path and .7 mi to the Springwater Trail for biking/running. 25 mins to downtown Portland; Easy day trips that are ~30 minutes drive to Waterfalls along the Columbia River Gorge (Bridal Veil, Multnomah Falls) or under an hour to Mt. Hood for time in the snow!
Fenced in backyard for any of your 4-legged friends to stretch. Gas fire pit, gas grill and patio table + lounge chairs are all open for sharing. Our previous homeowner had a trailer and set up this nice pad with built in hookups. We have grandparents with a 27' RV that come visit a few weekends a year, but we would love to share this corner of the woods with others looking for an accessible home base to access Portland/Mt. Hood/Gorge +.
Note: Our driveway entry is steep, but navigable. We limit the trailer/RV length to 27' in order to avoid bottoming out. Novice trailer drivers may want to avoid.
For quick bearings if you are booking while on the road, we are located just off 26 (Powell), 5 miles from I-205 or 11 miles from I-5 via the Ross Island Bridge. If you are traveling along I-84, we are 4 miles south from the exit.
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Anita
February 2026
23 ft travel trailer
This is a private home in a quiet, residential neighborhood. We were in town or birthday parties and were only there to sleep. It was convenient to
I-84 and 205
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Sha
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
We had a great experienceat at Kayla's land even when it's cold (20F outside). Super cute airstream with everything you need, cozy with a nice yard. Fireplace and hot tube are the big pluses!
The host had been responsive for the entire trip. I'm very impressed by how comprehensive the digital guide is.
Great getaway. Highly recommended!
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Colin
January 2026
22 ft Class C
As a day sleeper, I appreciated the quiet, but hosts were super friendly when I did interact with them.
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Ashley
January 2026
3 nights at Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
Kayla was super kind and communicative! It's a cute, relatively private space (especially for a city spot.) Parking was easy to find near the driveway. The area has lots of great spots to explore within walking distance including a great Boba and game shop.
The airstream was well decorated and equipped with essentials, but it was a bit smaller than I expected, often bumping my head and squeezing by. Also, I would not plan on using the shower. The hot water wasn't working (which Kayla was super great at communicating about and accommodating). But even if it were, I wouldn't have showered, because it would have gotten the toilet, sink and surrounding area super wet, and it was hard to keep dry as is.
Still a great option for a cheap, private stay in the city. Would definitely consider booking again.
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Chelsea
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
We stayed for one overnight as a little getaway. We appreciated all the effort that has gone into getting guests oriented to the space (although a few things were a bit out of date - no need to turn the propane heaters on outside to get hot water now!) It’s a cute, quite compact airstream that felt a bit like staying in a vintage themed spaceship :)
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Cameron
December 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
Excellent! We loved it. Exactly as advertised. Safe place in a residential neighborhood. The park mentioned in the ad was the perfect place to walk the dog.
Hosts were very nice, pleasant, and helpful.
10/10 would recommend.
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Denise
December 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
Love the convenience of being in the city with full hookups! Teresa was a friendly and responsive host. Will definitely stay here again!
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Carly
December 2025
19 ft campervan
Great stay, as advertised! Didn’t get to experience it in full but Lyndsy was very communicative.
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Kendel
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
We had a lovely time in Margaux! Their space was super cute and cozy! The guidebook sent by Kayla was very professional and had all the information about Margaux’s bells and whistles.
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Tzuni
November 2025
3 nights at Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
I highly recommend; I’ve stayed in multiple b&bs + camping locations in Portland, and this has by far been the best. This hipcamp is everything — it’s beyond cute, it’s in a good location, it has all the major amenities, and has the warmest host. We felt so safe here and so creative. The size was perfect for two people and one tiny dog, and it’s obvious that a great deal of care has been integrated into every detail of this airstream.
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Colin
November 2025
24 ft Class C
Great suburban hideaway. Close to my travel job downtown, but safe and quiet. I have already booked my next stay.
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Larisa
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
Really great space to have a nice weekend in town. Easy to find. Near some nice places to spend time. Highly recommend!
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Joia
October 2025
With pets
The sunseeker tent was so cute!! I highly recommend for groups, especially with doggies:) the outhouse was so nice and clean, and the land is so beautiful and well maintained.
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Windi
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Fern Haus
The Stargazer Bell Tent was a lovely little spot! There was a creek that was easy to get to and just adorable. The campsite itself and the tent were nicely cared for and the people nearby at the other campsite weren't much of an issue (except for leaving the outhouse quite messy, causing us to clean up after them). The outhouse was surprisingly very nice, for an outhouse! You can tell a lot of love goes into this whole spot at Fern Haus. The only tiny complaint I have is that all of the furniture pieces (chairs at the table inside the tent, chairs by the firepit, the picnic table itself, and the chairs by the creek) were cheap, flimsy, unstable, and rickety. I did not feel safe sitting in anything supplied at the campsite. I was glad we brought our own camp chairs! But other than that, we had a great time! Comfy bed, too! Thanks for the adventure!
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Melanie
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Immaculate RV site with horses as neighbors. Couldn’t be happier.
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Karin
September 2025
2 nights at Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
Cute vintage trailer in a surprisingly private spot, set up for an easy and convenient stay in the city. Nice deck in a charming yard. Feels like true Portland.
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Kimberlee
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
We love this Hipcamp so much!! We stay here at least once a year for the past several years. The host has always been so hospitable.
The view is beautiful! It’s a great way to fill your soul.
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Sydney
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was a great spot! I would definitely recommend
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Anna
August 2025
1 night at Margaux | 1967 Airstream Bambi
This is such a fun place for urban glamping! The Airstream is so cute and cozy, and decorated with a very retro vibe. The yard feels private and the area is pretty quiet, so it's a great place to get away right in town. I definitely recommend staying here!
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Laura
August 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
The ease and efficiency of Teresa's place was perfect for our stay in Portland. The full hook ups were a surprise find. Theresa is a great communicator. The neighborhood is well equipped and an easy drive to downtown. Make sure to try Parkrose Coffee.
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