- Waterside Camping
The best lakeside camping near Tygh Valley
98% (604) • 89 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tygh Valley
Justesen Ranches
1. Justesen Ranches
96%
(195)
0.7mi from Tygh Valley · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon.
Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area.
The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$67
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
2. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
33mi from Tygh Valley · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Little House On The Mountain
3. Little House On The Mountain
100%
(31)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 1 site
I grew up in the Philadelphia area and in 2002, I followed my calling and moved out to Portland, OR. I am a nature lover and enjoy everything that the Pacific Northwest has to offer -- the mountains, unlimited hiking and biking trails, beautiful lakes and rivers. Not to mention the abundance of good IPAs, coffee and delicious food. Over the years, I camped in several places in the area and always dreamed of owning a cabin near Mt. Hood. In 2008, my dream came true when I purchased my cabin and land in ZigZag. I am very excited to share this magical place with you and hope that you enjoy your time!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$128
/ night
Mt. Hood National Forest
4. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest 27mi from Tygh Valley · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Columbia Hills State Park
5. Columbia Hills State Park
State park 31mi from Tygh Valley · 19 sites
Follow in the footsteps of Native Americans and pioneers along the Columbia River.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood
6. Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood
95%
(544)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 14 sites · Tents, Lodging
Located on Mount Hood about an hour from Portland, Zigzag Mountain Farm is home to an organic garden, old homestead, house, yurts, and barn. 50 acres of open meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest.
The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus with a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails.
The cabin on the property was built by the original homesteaders. Britta and Jim purchased the property in 2009. It had been vacant for a number of years. Giant slash piles scattered the land from previous logging.
The house and cabin were not livable and needed major renovations. In 2019, we purchased and brought in a city bus and converted it to a campers kitchen.
A year-round creek flows through the property and 3 major rivers are nearby. The Zigzag Mountain Lookout Trail leaves from the property. The property was homesteaded in the early 1900's. E. Mountain Drive was the wagon train trail into Portland, known as the Barlow Trail.
Zigzag Mountain Farm offers the perfect escape from the city.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
The Burke Cabin
7. The Burke Cabin
95%
(10)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 1 site
My husband, Chandler and I were both lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Mt. Hood area. Now with hard work and determination we are raising our five children in this magical place. A few years ago Chandler sold a large portion of his company and we purchased our rustic log cabin. We love the idea of sharing our peaceful cabin and property with the world! We recently decide to put our primary home on the site, to allow us to catch up on our debt. We are so thankful that both our places are loved by our guests. Renting our homes has allowed us to work a little less and enjoy our little ones while they are still little. Learn more about this land:Rustic log cabin on secluded 34 acres with exceptional Mt. Hood and Zig Zag wilderness views all around. Only 3.3 miles from highway 26. The property is horse trailer accessible. Just moments away from endless hiking, horse trails, and sandy river beaches...not to mention all the other Mt. Hood area attractions. We also rent our property for weddings, family reunions, camp-outs, graduation parties and other events. Bring your own bedding and towels or we can supply them for you to use for an additional fee. Pets welcome with additional $65/pet cleaning fee. Additional $50 per person fee after first two people.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$383
/ night
Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook
8. Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook
97%
(19)
50mi from Tygh Valley · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land:
Pull up and let the vacation begin. The Lake Billy Chinook area has everything for the perfect camp trip. There is bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, swimming, kayaking, lounging and enjoying nature.
When you arrive just park in your site. We have 30-amp service but no RV septic hookup. The site is gravel so you may need to level your rig.
We have a fantastic outdoor area complete with couch, loungers, BBQ and fire pit. The high desert offers some of the most amazing views of the Cascade Mountains with clear blue skies and some of the best star gazing around. Casa del Lago is a dark sky site. There is a fantastic view of Mount Jefferson from the couch and the sunsets are absolutely beautiful.
During the Summer we usually enjoy beautiful sunny days and cool comfortable nights. You can hang out down at the lake and find a spot on the beach to have a picnic. You can also bring your boat or rent one at the Cove Palisades Marina and enjoy water sports.
Hosts live in house on property. We are located 4 miles from the lake and are nestled in a rural country neighborhood.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$60
/ night
Winter Creek Acres
9. Winter Creek Acres
93%
(15)
50mi from Tygh Valley · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days.
Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
10. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park 30mi from Tygh Valley · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
11. Gifford Pinchot National Forest
93%
(80)
National forest 106mi from Tygh Valley · 954 sites
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
98% (604) • 89 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Tygh Valley
Justesen Ranches
1. Justesen Ranches
96%
(195)
0.7mi from Tygh Valley · 19 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon.
Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area.
The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$67
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
2. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
33mi from Tygh Valley · 2 sites · RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Little House On The Mountain
3. Little House On The Mountain
100%
(31)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 1 site
I grew up in the Philadelphia area and in 2002, I followed my calling and moved out to Portland, OR. I am a nature lover and enjoy everything that the Pacific Northwest has to offer -- the mountains, unlimited hiking and biking trails, beautiful lakes and rivers. Not to mention the abundance of good IPAs, coffee and delicious food. Over the years, I camped in several places in the area and always dreamed of owning a cabin near Mt. Hood. In 2008, my dream came true when I purchased my cabin and land in ZigZag. I am very excited to share this magical place with you and hope that you enjoy your time!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$128
/ night
Mt. Hood National Forest
4. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest 27mi from Tygh Valley · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Columbia Hills State Park
5. Columbia Hills State Park
State park 31mi from Tygh Valley · 19 sites
Follow in the footsteps of Native Americans and pioneers along the Columbia River.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood
6. Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood
95%
(544)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 14 sites · Tents, Lodging
Located on Mount Hood about an hour from Portland, Zigzag Mountain Farm is home to an organic garden, old homestead, house, yurts, and barn. 50 acres of open meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest.
The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus with a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails.
The cabin on the property was built by the original homesteaders. Britta and Jim purchased the property in 2009. It had been vacant for a number of years. Giant slash piles scattered the land from previous logging.
The house and cabin were not livable and needed major renovations. In 2019, we purchased and brought in a city bus and converted it to a campers kitchen.
A year-round creek flows through the property and 3 major rivers are nearby. The Zigzag Mountain Lookout Trail leaves from the property. The property was homesteaded in the early 1900's. E. Mountain Drive was the wagon train trail into Portland, known as the Barlow Trail.
Zigzag Mountain Farm offers the perfect escape from the city.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
The Burke Cabin
7. The Burke Cabin
95%
(10)
38mi from Tygh Valley · 1 site
My husband, Chandler and I were both lucky enough to have grown up in the beautiful Mt. Hood area. Now with hard work and determination we are raising our five children in this magical place. A few years ago Chandler sold a large portion of his company and we purchased our rustic log cabin. We love the idea of sharing our peaceful cabin and property with the world! We recently decide to put our primary home on the site, to allow us to catch up on our debt. We are so thankful that both our places are loved by our guests. Renting our homes has allowed us to work a little less and enjoy our little ones while they are still little. Learn more about this land:Rustic log cabin on secluded 34 acres with exceptional Mt. Hood and Zig Zag wilderness views all around. Only 3.3 miles from highway 26. The property is horse trailer accessible. Just moments away from endless hiking, horse trails, and sandy river beaches...not to mention all the other Mt. Hood area attractions. We also rent our property for weddings, family reunions, camp-outs, graduation parties and other events. Bring your own bedding and towels or we can supply them for you to use for an additional fee. Pets welcome with additional $65/pet cleaning fee. Additional $50 per person fee after first two people.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$383
/ night
Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook
8. Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook
97%
(19)
50mi from Tygh Valley · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land:
Pull up and let the vacation begin. The Lake Billy Chinook area has everything for the perfect camp trip. There is bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, swimming, kayaking, lounging and enjoying nature.
When you arrive just park in your site. We have 30-amp service but no RV septic hookup. The site is gravel so you may need to level your rig.
We have a fantastic outdoor area complete with couch, loungers, BBQ and fire pit. The high desert offers some of the most amazing views of the Cascade Mountains with clear blue skies and some of the best star gazing around. Casa del Lago is a dark sky site. There is a fantastic view of Mount Jefferson from the couch and the sunsets are absolutely beautiful.
During the Summer we usually enjoy beautiful sunny days and cool comfortable nights. You can hang out down at the lake and find a spot on the beach to have a picnic. You can also bring your boat or rent one at the Cove Palisades Marina and enjoy water sports.
Hosts live in house on property. We are located 4 miles from the lake and are nestled in a rural country neighborhood.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$60
/ night
Winter Creek Acres
9. Winter Creek Acres
93%
(15)
50mi from Tygh Valley · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days.
Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
10. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park 30mi from Tygh Valley · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
11. Gifford Pinchot National Forest
93%
(80)
National forest 106mi from Tygh Valley · 954 sites
Explore old-growth forests, volcanic peaks, and thousands of miles of trails.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Marissa
February 2026
2 nights at Little House On The Mountain
Such a sweet and well done cabin. We loved the layout, huge windows, and privacy. Truly delightful, functional and adorable. Highly recommend.
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Madeline
September 2025
Tent
The property is really nice and had many thoughtful touches. We loved sitting on the deck and being able to camp all by ourselves in the north forest but still have easy access to real bathrooms! We didn't make use of the kitchen bus but it was very cool to see. I appreciated the thorough tour from staff and lists of local restaurants and trails. The sweet pet rabbits were the perfect finishing touch!
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Cami
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Little House On The Mountain
The cabin and area were beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed sitting by the fire pit at night. The details were lovely including the lighting and back window facing the woods/hillside.
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Tina
September 2025
Tent
We were in Forest Camp--a big, quiet site. We wheelbarrowed everything into camp the first night as instructed, only to find out, on our last day, that we could have parked the car 15 paces from camp -(which worked out well as serious rain showers hit, lol.) Staff very helpful and fun. Shout out to Danny! Enjoyed hikes around area. Beautiful setting. Will definitely return!
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Claire
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook
Susan's place is phenomenal. It's a fantastic location right above Billy Chinook Lake. It has a sweet little cabin you can stay in and a tent site area complete with everything you could need for a weekend away. Her attention to detail is impeccable. Each area has outdoor lounging areas, propane fire pits, outdoor cooking areas complete with supplies, a lovely hot outdoor shower, and a cozy hot tub that's perfect for late night soaking and star gazing. She was the best host you could ask for, so friendly, helpful, and responsive.
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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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Emma
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Such a special and peaceful place! And very conveniently located close to Mt Hood, with incredibly helpful staff/volunteers.
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Nicholas
August 2025
Tent
With pets
I had a wonderful experience in the North Forest area doing tent camping. I happened to be the only one in this area for the duration of my stay and had a truly peaceful and cozy stay. I was thrilled to have almost too many spots to set up a hammock and the 1 mile loop trail was fun and pretty! Wonderful staff and well maintained overall; North Forest area had clear trails that even a rolling cooler could get through and lots of cleared spots that allow for cool tent setup options. I would definitely come again!
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Lauren
August 2025
Tent
This was a great campground, cozy with lots of amenities, and the staff was thorough and friendly. We loved that Zigzag was more than a campground, but members of their Mt. Hood community. Would absolutely go back.
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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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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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Maria
August 2025
Tent
With pets
I loved the tent capping at the north side of the zig zag mountain farm. It was quite and private.
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Jim
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved camping at the this site. We took our 6 y/o granddaughter on her first camping trip. She loved the wooded spot for our tent site, and she enjoyed the playground. We were pleased with the amenities, particularly the cooking station in the bus. The staff were friendly and kind. The location is perfect for area hikes and sightseeing.
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Amy
August 2025
Tent
Loved my stay at ZigZag. Sites were spaced far enough apart for privacy, the camp kitchen was great, and great location to Mt Hood hiking!
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Kambria
August 2025
With pets
Me, my partner, and our dog really enjoyed our stay at Cabin Del Courtyard. Susan is so communicative and thoughtful. We enjoyed all of the accommodations, especially the Nexgrill, hot tub (once it cooled down at night), and the fire pit. The hosts have really thought of everything that you need and prioritize their guests privacy. We would love to stay and visit the area again.
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ashley
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Great place to camp! Showers weren't working when we were there but everything else was amazing.
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ashley
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful property, staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend :)
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Angie
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This turned out to be a very good spot, I was initially worried walking into the “tent” sites area. We enjoyed our stay getting to visit with other campers in the common areas. Property is beautiful. Be aware this is a very communal area and you camp away from your vehicle. Rent a van site if wanting something private by your vehicle.
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Beatriz
August 2025
Tent
Good structure, safe, different kind of spots, we had a great time💗
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Jill
August 2025
Tent
Great spot! 15 minutes from trail head for a Mount hood hike! Super nice hosts and nice people staying there. Highly recommend!
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