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Akitaaru Forest Camp

Hosted by Moriah · Bethany, Oregon
15 guests max
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173 reviews
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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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Akitaaru Forest Glen

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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% Recommend247 ratings · 173 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Beautiful piece of land... Had a good time as always.
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Robert C.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2025
Cool campsite up a steep hill
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
A super cool spot! We ended up coming in late and it was too dark and rainy to set up a tent at the site so we ended up sleeping in our car. Definitely note that it is a steep!! hike to the campsite. I consider myself a hiker and I was struggling carrying my stuff up.
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Syd B.
5 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Dreamy spot, will have to return when I get back to the Portland area. Perfect for big groups or solo travelers like myself. High up among the pines.
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Sten S.
10 reviews
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· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
What a special setting for a private, comfortable campsite! We made an adventure out of it by backpacking through Forest Park on the Wildwood trail to reach the camp by foot. The kids and adults had a great time. We appreciated the generosity of Moriah as she helped us arrange some logistics and provided some great produce and wine for us to share. Looking forward to returning again, thank you so much!
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Evan C.
19 reviews
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· September 2025
Gratitude for all the Nice Touches
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
As a single female traveler on this trip, I felt safe and comfortable once I got settled in. The site was clean and well kept up, including the compost toilet. The swinging wicker bench, hammock, small campfire circle and small hanging zigzag lights were all nice touches. I feel grateful for the offering and the experience, and will consider returning in the future.
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Jasmine G.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Thoughtful and well maintained
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Wow, what a great place to rest for the night! I was pleasantly surprised by the parking area, you can unload comfortably off of the road. The hike is short, but YES steep. I was glad to have hiking poles for the way down. The site itself is beautifully maintained and set up for comfort and rest. I brought my pups and it was easy to keep them near because the terrain in the surrounding area is more thick/lush. This place might ruin it for future experiences... raising the bar!! Thank you for having us.
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Michele Y.
7 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
It was a beautiful spot. My wife and I enjoyed being there alone but it would be great for a larger group! 4-8 people would be cozy. It was clean and well set up.
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Robyn P.
5 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Almost paradise
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
First off, this campsite is LOVELY. The hosts clearly put a lot of thought and care into creating this little oasis. The amenities of a hammock and swing couch were cozy and clean, and the composting toilet was very well maintained. Communication with the hosts was courteous and near-instantaneous. The homemade wine was delicious. However, its close proximity to Portland (convenient!) did come with some drawbacks: this campsite is directly under a flight path from PDX, and planes flying low and loud throughout the night (as well as trucks on nearby Highway 30) pierced the otherwise peaceful surroundings. The next door neighbor's riding mower/heavy construction noises woke us up in PLENTY of time to break down camp in the morning. As a getaway from city noises and city lights, I can't quite recommend it. As a beautifully appointed and unique campsite, particularly for its low price, it's a steal. If you're thinking about booking this place, do it! It's absolutely as charming as the pictures make it out to be. It's unfortunate that circumstances of geography (overhead planes, nearby traffic noise and early morning construction, a truly strenuous uphill hike to reach the site) have me reconsidering whether or not I'll book another stay. This campsite truly is a gem, and it's not the host's fault that the noise pollution was so active during our stay.
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David B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
The trail to main campsite is STEEP. Packing light definitely recommended, I dont have backpacking gear so my three trips up and down took me out lol. The lights really add a magical bliss to the evenings, and spread around the site are sweet little trinkets like little faery houses and dragon sculptures. I arrived on the wrong day, I got there the day I was meant to be leaving. And I had just hauled all my crap up. Luckily the site was still available for the night I got there so I was able to reserve that night. Not sure if thats a hipcamp feature or host option but I appreciated that I could book same day after checkin time. Pros LOVED the chair swing & hammock. Two picnic tables gives you plenty of space for cooking and eating, even with big groups. Lots of seating by firepit. Huge spot for giant tent and other small spots for more tents if you have kiddos or small groups. The wine was delicious! Fun games at site Cons It definitely feels like you're just in someone's very nice backyard, you can see the houses (house?) around you. Right off the highway, heard a lot of cars. Must be under a major flight path, I heard and saw a lot of planes. From around 8am-9am I heard those loud jets flying around. That tbh was not great If you are with a large group you probably won't notice the cars and planes, and for the most part it quiets down later at night. However if its just you or you and one other person the noise level probably isnt ideal for a peaceful getaway
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Shannon C.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Nice forested space with plenty of room for tents and nice spaces for eating and relaxing. We had perfect weather and slept under the stars.
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Angie M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
The land is beautiful! It’s clear that a lot of thought went into the campsite. There are two picnic tables, a large propane grill (you have to haul in your own propane tank), a bench swing, a hammock and a fire pit with tree rounds for seats. Other thoughtful details include a small bear box, long roasting tools for marshmallows, a massive fire extinguisher mounted to a tree and an adorable outhouse with a great view. The only cons are the very steep hill one must hike up and the lack of water at the campsite. The hosts allowed us to fill up our water containers from their hose which was greatly appreciated as it was less of a trek from their house than from the parking area. The hike in only took about 10 minutes and a few people in our group of 9 enjoyed it so much that they did it multiple times, however, other members of our party deeply hated the hill. If steep hills don’t phase you this is a great spot!
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Jimmy S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Very amazing people, beautiful land, beautiful small town and community all around best place I’ve been at.
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Jj B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Cozy peace!
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
We booked Moriah’s listing a day before our trip and we were so lucky. We’re Portland residents but we just wanted to get away for a night. It’s a nice little sanctuary outside of the city. We added berry picking to our reservation and that was really neat as well. Moriah I was so accommodating and very communicative, the bathroom needed some toilet paper and she helped out right away. Everyone’s talking about the hike up to the spot and I’m here to reiterate that it’s no joke. We’re of average fitness level and we took a wagon full of our stuff and we definitely had to take breaks during it. It can get a little sketchy on the gravel going downhill, we slid a couple times.
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Gabriella S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
The space was perfect for our small group but would be well suited for a larger group as well. Moriah was great to communicate with and we had a fantastic stay.
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Abby L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Birthday camping
Tent · With kids ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
I loved tent camping there for my birthday!! It have beautiful and useful amenities, is not very far and Moriah was always answer my question and she makes sure we had everything ready for our camping 🏕️ it was a deep hike to be there, but it worth it 👍🏻
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Karen C.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Nice respite from the city
Tent · With kids ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
We just stayed here for a couple nights on a short visit to Portland, and loved every minute of our stay! All of the small details were much appreciated and it’s was remarkably quiet for being in/near the city. It felt like a nice respite from the bustle of the city and the drive here along the sky line parkway was just beautiful. I agree that the hike up is not right for everyone as it is extremely steep, so pack light. Highly recommend this campsite though overall.
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Lydia D.
2 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Beautiful campsite! Private and quiet. Enjoyed and will visit again for sure.
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Jamie J.
4 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
This is my third time here and it won’t be my last. This is a really great spot for birding! I saw spotted towhees, chestnut backed chickadees, American robins, red breasted nut hatches, northern flickers, a bunch of dark-eyed juncos, red-breasted sap suckers, a western tanager, a pacific wren. We also heard an owl! My legs are shot, but man I love this place so much!! Gonna be back soon!
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Peter H.
9 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Great Location
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
This was a great camping spot close to the city! Easy to drive to from Portland, but we felt like we were much further outside of the city.
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Caroline C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
Very nice place, lots of space, clean. Suitable for two or a large group.
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Vadim M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
AMAZING campsite! Lots of room!
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
One of the cutest, most beautiful camp sites on Hipcamp! Yes, there’s a hike to the site from the parking lot and it’s steep but quick. If you come with a group it’s totally fine, just have everyone pack crap up! Bathroom is so fun, a poo with a view! Super clean site with lots of fun little reminders that the owners care about your experience!
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Chris Sada R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
A really nice bit of land in the woods to camp privately! Very comfortable and a great fire pit with chairs and hammocks around, we didn’t need to bring our camping chairs. The hill was daunting at first but I clocked going up it at 2 minutes carrying no stuff so not too bad mind you it was a good workout on the legs!! Nearby is forest park and my favourite Mcmenanins I’ve been to, Rock Creek. All in all I’d recommend and stay again!
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Oliver C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Beautiful Stay
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
The space was really beautiful and well kept. My family and our dog really enjoyed it, even through all the rain. We did hear a pack of coyotes throughout our trip, which was initially pretty nerve wracking, but I guess that’s what you expect being in the woods! Overall was a really beautiful spot and the host was available to answer any questions. Thank you for a beautiful stay!! (The hike up there is A LOT. I read the reviews but did not know it would be that steep of a hike up. I am not very active so it was really difficult to do. We brought a cart which was a really big help in getting our gear up, i’d recommend bringing one too!)
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Jim K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Akitaaru Forest Glen
I can see why this campsite has won Hipcamp awards. It is so well thought out with so many thoughtful touches that made the experience even better. The campground was very spacious with good flat spots for tents. I really appreciate the responsiveness of the host and the effort the host put in to making this site comfortable and cute. I reccomend following the advice to pack light, the walk up was beautiful but pretty steep. It only took 5 mins to walk up but we were out of breath.
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Kennie B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· 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!
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Courtney E.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· 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.
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Andie M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· 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!
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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.
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Ryan D.
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!
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Robert B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· 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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Peter H.
9 reviews

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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
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Joined in June 2021

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