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92% Recommend150 ratings · 57 reviews
We had a lot of fun at Awesome Acres! The river is super calm (we stayed in October) and had fun splashing each other with rocks, catching crawdads, hiking up into the mountains (we didn't find any edible mushrooms but did find lots of questionable mushrooms), and playing on the paddleboat (this was my 4yo's absolute favorite thing). My kids (4yo and 2yo) cried when it was time to go home.
Also Travis was really quite helpful to us. He showed us around, talked to us about the property, and made us feel very welcome upon arrival. Plus when my son accidentally cut himself with a swiss army knife, Travis helped us figure out where to go for help (my son ended up needing 4 stitches) and then provided us with children's tylenol at 11:30pm when we got back from the ER. I would definitely say he went above and beyond.
Because I like to write fully honest reviews, I will say a couple negatives. Note that none of these would prevent us from coming back - just things to be aware of. First, the grass in the field where the tents were pitched is really quite long and dew would fall in the night so as I walked around I got alllll wet (plus the dog would run through the wet grass and then jump in the tent with super wet feet constantly too which was annoying). Again, not a deterrent, but I might have brought more wetness appropriate shoes.
Second, the well water smelled... bad. My kids had a hard time drinking it and when we got home my son gave my daughter a cup of water and said 'don't worry - this isn't well water so it's safe to drink', haha. I drank the water the whole time and didn't get sick so I know it's safe to drink but I might have brought different water for the kids to drink, or just planned to use that water for washing dishes.
Last, Travis has some dogs he keeps off leash. It's totally fine - they were friendly and interacted well with my dog and my kids, but it is something to be aware of when you're planning to come. Oh, sometimes they barked in the middle of the night too... that and the rooster that crowed in the middle of the morning summarized the night sounds.
Okay so to summarize. Grounds are great and expansive so you can find something to do even if you don't like the water. Host is exceptional and highly attentive to needs. Some things to be aware of before you come, but don't let it prevent you from coming - the experience is amazing!
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Johanna A.
2 reviews
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· September 2020
Lots of privacy and great times by the river.
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Chris T.
18 reviews
We really enjoyed our stay at the group site! There were 14 of us with plenty of room for our trailers and people. We loved walking to the river and catching crawdads. Our weekend was a bit rainy but still so amazing. We will be back!
Amy B.
2 reviews
We had a great time! Travis is so welcoming and flexible. The campsite was cozy and there is so much to explore and enjoy. 10/10 will be back!
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Gavin L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Travis was a friendly host that came around to everyone's campsite to make sure everything was going well. The group camp site #2 we selected said that it had a view of the Wilson River, but it did not. The group campsite was not a typical group site (a bit smaller than expected), but we were able to squish our tents in closely.
The river was easily accessible through a short trail and was very private. However, most of the other campsites did a have a beautiful view of the river. A two person paddle board and camp chairs were at the river for anyone to use. This was a fun feature of the camp.
There were only two port-o-potty's, (which we knew about this ahead of time), but they were very odorous. Double masking it, helped with the smell.
Overall, I would mostly recommend this HipCamp to others.
Kristie C.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres River Retreat
Was a very nice spot for a end of summer get away was able to explore the Vernonia area for the first time and we are looking forward to returning for a concert event.
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Scott C.
6 reviews
When we first arrived we were a little worried it looked like it was just camping in a field. We then discovered the trails to the beautiful stream. For the number of people it could have used another porta potty but overall we had a good time and once we were settled into our group campsite it felt good.
Jennelle J.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres River Retreat
Nice place will be cool to see how it improves over time keep up the good work Travis we enjoyed our stay on your stretch of the river.
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Scott C.
6 reviews
We had a good time. The river was awesome.
Julia C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great spot for group! We had two small travel trailers that were up top by the cars and plenty of woodsy nooks for our tents. Our fire ring area overlooked the river. We spent all day swimming and sunning on the beach. Great easy to find location!
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Ali W.
7 reviews
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· September 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres River Retreat
Travis was great! Very accommodating, and his stretch of the river is just lovely.
Sadie D.
5 years on Hipcamp
The site we booked looked private on the map. However when we arrived there had been 3 extra sites and a road added right by the site we booked. The site itself was tiny. There was also no picnic table. Just a small plastic folding table. The creek was great. Had tons of fun finding crawdads. Unfortunately, we were woken up by roosters in the early morning that crowed for hours. Really felt we were in someone’s back yard versus other campsites we’ve booked.
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Amy A.
3 reviews
Travis has a killer set-up and is a great host. Wish we could have stayed longer.
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Jamas G.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2020
Travis was an awesome host! The energy at Awesome Acres was really positive and welcoming and the property is really beautiful with lots of beaches to relax by the creek. Travis gave a great tour of the property and all the campsites were very clean.
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Miles M.
5 years on Hipcamp
Travis is a great host and Awesome Acres is a fun place to camp. Our site was private and there were several beaches to enjoy.
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Dan T.
2 reviews
We had so much fun! An awesome 1st camping experience for our 4 year old. The site was great and the river was beautiful, we even got to do some blackberry picking with wild bushes. Wonderful time, we will definitely be coming back!
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Ariel A.
5 years on Hipcamp
Lovely piece of land on the river. Dogs paradise. Host was super nice and helpful. If you require a lot of privacy, it may not be the place for you, but we thought it was fabulous and would totally return.
Luna H.
3 reviews
The river is fun, there are spots to relax on the bank or swim/ float : ) Some sites have trees around them / others do not / next time we would bring a camp tarp ( in case ). The location is 6 ish miles from the Vernonia- Banks bike trail head ( in Vernonia) part of the reason we first chose this hip camp. We biked on the trail one day( it’s great trail for kids/ very flat ). The camp host and host dogs ( very sweet ) could not have been nicer : ) !
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Kelly R.
2 reviews
We had a small group out here and really had a great time. Access to the creek nearby really made this place perfect for our group. We spent much of our time scooting around that area in the water, and spotted lots of nearby birds and some crawfish. The porta-potties were clean, and each group campsite was outfitted with a fire pit and plenty of deadwood nearby to burn, although we supplemented that with our own.
There are nearby campers, so don't expect solitude. The smaller sites are located in the field which wouldn't have worked for us, but our site was nicely tucked away in the trees. A rooster nearby woke some folks up early, so it might be good to bring ear plugs if you're sensitive to that or other campers doing their thing. There's no cell service, which we appreciated, but make sure to account for that in your plans.
Overall I think the photos and other reviews accurately portray what you can expect here, so I can highly recommend it. Travis, the host, was very kind and stopped by for a quick conversation.
Rowan B.
10 years on Hipcamp
Awesome indeed. From Travis, to to spots, to the river...Awesome Acres is a great escape from the city life that we all need from time to time. This was our first time, but won't be our last. This is the kind of place you want to become a regular. Travis has big plans for the future of this place and we plan to be there to watch it grow. Thank you Travis for your hospitality. You were very personable and I speak for many I'm sure when I say thank you for sharing your special place with us! See you soon!
Aaron J.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great place. We had a group site with plenty of privacy. River was great and hosts were great. I had a 26 foot trailer and while tight in driveway, I was able to maneuver it back to the site just fine. We plan to come back again.
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Jason L.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres River Retreat
We had a great time at Awesome Acres...stayed mid week so we had the place to ourselves! Travis was helpful and accommodating....the property is beautiful
Carolyn M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres Group Site
Awesome Acres really is awesome. You can tell that Travis is passionate about what he does. He warmly greeted us and gave us a tour of the place. He was attentive and communicative. We stayed at group camp site #1, which felt private in the trees and was right next to the river. The river has a couple beaches, and Travis provides floaties if you forgot yours. There's a fire extinguisher and each campsite, and 2 porter potties on site. I give a big thumbs up for attention to detail. The only cons: there is a rooster that was my early morning wake up call. And a bunch of the small sites are in the sunny field, so you definitely want a pop up canopy if you'll be there.
But all in all this is a great site and I highly recommend it.
Lisa P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
Super friendly and accommodating hosts and lovely spot!
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Katie R.
2 reviews
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· August 2020
Group trip ·
Awesome Acres River Retreat
Great place for family and dogs.
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Mayra P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great spot and great hosts! Thank you for welcoming us to your wonderful property!
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Emily B.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was my first Hipcamp experience, and I am so impressed with Travis and his property. He is an amazing host and went above and beyond in making us feel welcome and cared for. The property itself is aptly named! There’s plenty of private space in a cool forest setting, and super close to the river where you can float (in place), paddle boat, swim, and just enjoy nature. Strongly recommend and can’t wait to go back!
Juliana Y.
5 years on Hipcamp
Excellent place for our toddler to explore. We had our camper van at site 10 which was very private. The beach along the River was a perfect place to spend the day.
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Lacey B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Serene spot with direct access to the river (which was not very full at the moment, but quite beautiful and refreshing). The property is stunning and a great setup for a well-rounded camping experience. We caught crayfish for dinner in the water, sunbathed on the river bank, and stargazed in the field late into the night. Travis and his crew worked hard to get our campsite set up and checked in with us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. The firepit was in a great spot, overlooking the river bank and the stars. It gets pretty cold at night, so bring warm gear. Also, bring a camping table as there are no picnic tables on-site (though Travis lent us a plastic one for us to use). Also, the bathroom situation is quite rustic, so prepare for that (bring hand sanitizer and tp). Overall, we had a lovely time and hope to come camp again. Our only complaint would be the use of power tools in the morning- that broke up the serenity of the experience just a bit while they were working on something for a couple of hours. But down by the river it was less noticeable and didn't last long enough to really impact our time.
Thanks for having us!
Julli K.
2 reviews
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· August 2020
Thank you to Travis and crew. We enjoyed our escape from the city.
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Beth B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Vernonia, Columbia, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Travis F.
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