O' the joy!, Washington

Original location of the Rosburg Market back in the day when travel was typically only by boat. This location is directly off Hwy 4 in Rosburg Washington which starts Altoona Pillar Rock Road. This 10 mile dead end road hosted Lewis & Clark in the day of exploration of the west coast and the rich history of future travels moving west. Come explore our history and beautiful area with an abundance of nature.

Learn more about this land:

Super mellow spot with water front access for great paddling, kayaking or fishing. Share this private spot with the closest neighbors, the jersey cows of Organic Valley Diary and other campers. 

Long ago this spot serviced locals and water bound travelers as a local market, the steam ship would make daily runs to this location to drop off passengers here as well as goods. As there were no roads in this area pre 1900, all travel was by water then. 

Enjoy the privacy, quietness and beautiful valley views. Easily launch your kayaks or small fishing boat at the boat ramp next door at the old Rosburg Community Hall. Good launch at high tide muddy at low tide, but still deep in the channel for shallow draft vessels. Great location at the beginning of a 10 mile dead end road for those wishing to explore Pillar Rock Road and the once thriving community of Altoona. Whether by bicycle or car: rich history of the thriving Salmon canning industry of the late 1850's - 1910, Is still evident today. As is Pillar Rock at the end of the road as it was when Lewis & Clark camped near this location on Nov 6, 1805. Pronouncing O! the joy" as they felt they finally had the ocean in view. They celebrated that day by having a big party at camp that night. 

*Port A potty at site

*3 camp fire rings, but bring wood as not enough available in location.

*Please book the number of people camping, additional charge may apply for more than 2 people. (Children are people)

*still under construction so there is some construction debris off to the side. 

*No electricity. No WiFi . No showers