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Batwater Station on Columbia River

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· Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon

60 acres hosted by Karin H.

2 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.

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137 ratings · 122 reviews

Alyssa K.recommends

July 15, 2024

Houseboat on the Columbia River

My family and I stayed at her houseboat and we had a great experience. The place is beautiful and she had a FULLY stocked kitchen. This was such a nice surprise! The river was gorgeous and we were able to watch an osprey family from the house. We all had a lot of fun.

Jackie S.recommends

July 14, 2024

Batwater Van/ tent site

I stayed at the tent/van site. It was enough room for my van and to set up my 9 foot screen room without being cramped. I also had a table and chairs next to the fire pit. I sat with my coffee in the morning along the river watching the birds. The Pier house was a nice amenity. A full kitchen to use with coffee and fresh eggs, a bathroom and a shower room. Along with a large deck area to sit with other campers and visit. Karin gave me a tour of the yurt they working on. It is beautiful! The inside of the houseboat is quite roomy and nicely decorated. Karin and her husband were very nice. At the boathouse, they feed the racoons at dinner time. I enjoyed watching them. I did notice the other campers dogs were not fans of the racoons. Something to consider if you were wanting to bring your dogs. The racoons were only by the boathouse. I would stay again. Would be fun to camp with a group of friends. They had parking for an motorhome, the boathouse, the yurt, a tiny cabin. Something for all types of campers.

Todd V.recommends

July 8, 2024

Batwater Van/ tent site

Great place along the river!

There is a great view of the Columbia River outside our tent door with an osprey nest. Beavers and raccoons are near the water as well. It is a glamping tent site with a full kitchen with utensils to use and fresh eggs to use in the morning, shower and toilet and/or outhouses with lights. Electricity and a water hose at site. A large community fire pit to chat with the neighbors or a personal fire pit at your site if you wish to use that too. Karin also has a furnished boat house, yurt, or cabin to rent as well. A dock to fish off of and a bird over watch swing to enjoy. The host even has volleyball and badminton nets up to use. Life jackets are available if you have a paddle boat or kayak. Heck there is even free wifi here. Very friendly, very quiet, and a great stay. Beaver Falls is only about 10 minutes West and Astoria is about 20 minutes West and both are great to explore, thrift, and good eats. There is a weekend farmers market as well. We will be staying there again in the future for sure! 5 Stars! Great little place located in Clatskanie, Oregon.

Robert W.recommends

July 8, 2024

Summer camp site near pier house

What a fantastic place in every aspect. Great options and accommodations, right on the water, absolutely reasonably priced, and charming hosts. Planning our return.

Raechel B.recommends

July 7, 2024

Summer camp site near pier house

This was such a dream! a peaceful and beautiful location, with amazing amenities included! Fabulous hosts as well

Janet Z.recommends

July 5, 2024

Batwater Van/ tent site

A gem

Truly unique, special destination in total, and each site expresses a wise design to enrich your experience. With gratitude and respect, thank you Karin.

Location

Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Chinook, Kathlamet, Konnaack, Skilloot, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking