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Akitaaru Forest Camp

97%

149 reviews

· Bethany, Multnomah, Oregon

5 acres hosted by Moriah W.

1 tent site

Best tent sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best tent-sites: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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***Akitaaru Homestead was named one of 2023's BEST PLACES TO PITCH A TENT. … and we just placed again for 2024! Thanks to all of our campers and to Mother Earth for sharing this beautiful place with us humans! *** We run a small active homestead with livestock, gardens, dogs, and free range children. We are happy to share our five acres of beautiful PNW forest with intrepid campers Learn more about this land: Have you ever wanted to have an entire campground to yourself? Planning a romantic getaway, private group trip, or getting your feet wet with your first trip of the year (or ever!?) We have got the perfect place for you! Camp on the edge of Forest Park and sleep underneath an evergreen canopy of Douglas fir and big leaf maple. We have one large forest glade with room for several tents. We book only one group at a time, so you are guaranteed the place to yourselves. We can accommodate up to 15 people, with a max of 5-6 vehicles (parking is tight). This is a hike-in only campground most suited to backpack style camping. The hike in has two short steep sections about 50 feet each. It takes 5-15 minutes depending on fitness level and load. This is not suitable for those with accessibility issues. The campground features: -Fairy lights strung among the tress to create the perfect magical ambiance -Large fire ring with seating for 7-10 and cooking grate -picnic table with seating for six - Composting latrine with a forest view (commune with nature!) -Photo worthy hammock, swinging loveseat , and sunset views - A huge clearing with multiple flat tent spots (5-7) -1/2 mile of trails with hidden surprises - A parking area suitable for car camping or van camping during the rainy season. -Only 20 minutes from downtown Portland, 15 from I5, and minutes from gas and Parking is separate from the campground! It is a brief but steep 1/4 mile hike to get to the main campground and latrine. Bring hiking shoes and pack light. It takes most people 5-15 minutes to hike up, depending on fitness level and load size . If you want to car camp, you will be next to a road and separate from the latrine and fire pit. Enjoy several short trails on the camp's property before heading to Forest Park's Wildwood Trail, which is just up the street, or check out all of the incredible natural and urban nearby attractions in Portland. We are about 20 minutes away Portland's International Rose Test Garden , The Oregon Zoo, and Pittock Mansion Or just swing lazily in a hammock under the trees and enjoy the sound of the forest coming to life. Inquire about a tour of the homestead and the chance to play with our tiny herd of goats who think they are dogs.The main campground will be all yours. It includes the fire pit with seating for 6+, picnic table, hammock, swinging loveseat, composting outhouse, and room for 5-7 tents. You will be surrounded by forest on all sides. It is private and dreamy. The homestead will be down 800 ft below you, but far enough that we shouldn't hear each other or see each other, especially in the summer when the foliage has grown in. You likely will hear our chickens in the morning. I’m case you missed this elsewhere- the site is hike in only.

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97% Recommend212 ratings · 149 reviews

Courtney E.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Absolutely serene! The area is well kept and outhouse was very clean. Some noise from the city and neighbors, but very minimal. The strenuous hike up is well worth it!

Andie M.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

I loved the lights and it was cute campsite. It was pretty close to a house and the climb up is no joke especially when you are taking multiple trips. Overall we had a great little stay.

Ryan D.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

Above and beyond

Tent · With kids ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Another great experience! Moriah was quick to help when the wind knocked some things over and went above and beyond! My son and I had a wonderful time! Highly recommend!

Ryan D.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Great site. My son and I enjoyed the ability to rough it a little while having so many amenities ready for us. Great little spot and looking forward to going back.

Robert B.

3 reviews

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· January 2025

Tent ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

I stayed a few days to catch some zzzzs and it was peaceful. I’m not from the state so I had to get some extra blankets. Thank you to the hosts for such a beautiful place!

Peter H.

5 reviews

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· January 2025

Tent ·

Akitaaru Forest Glen

Went solo camping in the winter at Moriah’s Hipcamp again! Read a book, made some coffee, saw a family of dark eyed juncos, heard the hooting of a resident barred owl, made a beautiful fire, and fell asleep to the peaceful quiet of nature. It doesn’t get any better than that. Thank you Moriah!!

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Bethany, Multnomah, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Moriah W.

Joined in June 2021

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