- Eagle Creek
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98% Recommend61 ratings · 25 reviews
Karen and Michael have a lovely property. We were made to feel welcome and the directions are spot-on! The sites were large with plenty of social distancing. My friend felt safer in camp than in town! Sink and outhouse area was very clean, well-lit, and well-maintained. Great star-gazing and moon rise! Super easy access to the beautiful Clackamas River. We were there the day before the Riverside wildfire broke out, so hope that Karen and Michael are safe!! Would gladly stay there again, and would even consider winter camping, if they offered it. The field is cut hay, so consider this if you have allergies. The grounds are lovely and I can see how this would be a great event venue! Thanks for everything, Karen & Michael!
Micki S.
4 reviews
My partner and I and our four kids enjoyed a 3-day/2-night relaxing stay here. I recommend site #2, which is the only site with small trees in the camping area itself. We hung a hammock from them, and the trees also provided us with shade during the morning and early afternoon. The camping area was quiet even with all sites occupied, and the sites were spacious enough that we felt well-enough distanced from other groups. We felt comfortable with the coronavirus-safety instructions at the portable toilet and hand-washing/water-filling station.
Some highlights: Frogs and crawdads in the river, people fishing in the early morning and evening, groups of floaters and kayakers drifting by during the day. We brought tubes and drove to Milo McIver State Park and put in at the lower boat launch, then floated back to our camp—a roughly 45-minute float trip without stops, with long calm stretches and a few exciting rapids as we exited McIver. On our first night we spotted a deer crossing the field. Both nights we heard coyotes in the distance. At night the field was a great place for star-gazing before the moon came up. We saw Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, several shooting stars, and many satellites. This area of Oregon has too much urban skyglow to see the band of the Milky Way clearly, but we could faintly make out parts of it. The mellow and friendly cat who lives here visited us a few times, which delighted my daughter.
Based on the map shown on Hipcamp we thought that site #2 would be in the woods, but it turns out that all of the sites are along the woodline in a large field. That worked out fine for us: the kids played in the field, and the treeline began casting shade on the camp in the afternoon.
We would definitely return!
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Jeremy W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
Group trip ·
Clackamas River Farm
We stayed in site #2. Access to the river is fantastic. The sites are lovely and up against the trees on the west side of the field. So the morning is sunny, and the afternoon is shady. There is plenty of space between each site. I would recommend staying here.
Harmony S.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was our first outing with our 1958 Aloha Camper Trailer. We arrived in the afternoon to a beautiful farm atmosphere. Our camp site was on the periphery of a field backing to the Clackamas River where there was access to the river. There are eight sites, all well spaced out so that although you can see everyone, there was still a feeling of privacy.
There is a very clean outhouse not terribly far from the campsites with a wash station and everyone was mindful of the social distancing expectations. Activities that we enjoyed while there were blackberry picking, kayaking and swimming in the river, bird watching, and star gazing--they were brilliant. Some kids from other camps were playing Marco Polo in the field.
The hosts were friendly and helpful as were everyone there. Just a really nice first experience with great Oregon back country atmosphere. Highly recommended.
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Casey K.
5 years on Hipcamp
This unconventional space is great! It's not camping in the woods but it's quick access to the river and a very clean bathroom area with sink. So close to Barton Park for floating. Lovely hosts. I would recommend!
Jade L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
A beautiful spot to camp! I would return here!
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Alfred T.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
Clackamas River Farm was a great weekend getaway for our family. The sites are in a big open field, which we knew in advance and were concerned about due to privacy. But the setup ended up being perfect. The field gave the kiddos tons of room to chase grasshoppers and play with frisbees. And the 8 sites are far enough apart from each other (100 feet or so apart) that we felt isolated enough.
River access was a few steps away between sites 3 and 4. We fished each day and did a river float from Milo McIver park which was fantastic. It took around 2.5 hours and we floated right back to Clackamas River Farm.
The porta-potty was super clean - a bit of a walk across the field but that was fine for us - better than right next to the site. :) and the hand washing station was great with running water, soap, and spray sanitizer to spray after use for to ensure safety for the next guest. We felt extremely safe and have been pretty conservative during the COVID outbreak.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Clackamas River Farm!
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Lalit C.
3 reviews
We are avid backpackers and always prefer to be isolated in the wilderness, but found ourselves car camping for a few weeks while we evacuated wildfires in California. We were so delighted to find Clackamas River Farm! This was our first Hipcamp experience, so we didn't know what to expect. Our hosts Karen and Michael were super friendly and respectful of our privacy and COVID-19 precautions. They thoroughly answered our questions about the campsite through text, and when we wanted to learn more, they generously took time to chat with us about the farm and surrounding area,(maintaining safe distance, of course).
Our campsite was in the corner of a beautiful hayfield. With the car strategically parked to block views of our neighbors, we forgot there were other campers along the edge of the field. There was easy access to the river with a small grassy area on the bank for a few blankets or chairs. The river is inviting and gentle, with shallow banks on the camp side and a deeper bank on the opposite side - we watched fishermen on the opposite bank pull in 5 trout for dinner. While fly fishing, intermittent groups of weekend floaters drifted by, and a curious beaver zig-zagged between banks.
Camp amenities include a porta-potty and wash station with running filtered water, soap, disinfectant, and paper towels. Other than that, BYO everything. Perfect for minimalists campers like us.
Our weekend neighbors included a group of tent campers and several families in trailer campers. Their kids had a great time throwing frisbees and kicking soccer balls in the expansive open field.
Although Clackamas River Farm is an easy drive to artsy Estacada or trails around Mt. Hood, we were so relaxed that we spent much of our time on the property. After a week of camping at official state and county campgrounds, we fully appreciated the quiet and relative solitude of Clackamas River Farm. My husband, a life-long backpacker and camper, kept repeating that this was his hands-down favorite camp site in Oregon so far. I hope you will try it out, too!
Say hi to Karen and Michael for us :)
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Jennifer S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
We had a great weekend night stay with Michael and his wife. We got a warm welcome upon arrival and a long chat before we left. The property is beautiful. It is set up for wedding parties, which unfortunately don’t happen this season amid the pandemic. The field for camping is huge and there was a lot of space for everyone. We camped at spot 8 which has full privacy. Access to the river was easy with our kayak. If you want to float down the river, make sure you have a car parked downstream!
We look forward to come back!
Francine N.
15 reviews
This place was amazing!! The first night we were the only people there which was fab. The restroom was so clean and there is a nice place to wash your hands and even a place to fill up your water. It’s well lit in that area and easy to find. The view is beautiful and the sounds at night were beyond incredible. The resident barn cat is also so adorable and saw us off with some purrs and leg rubs. 100% would recommend
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Natalie H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2020
Such a great weekend get away so close to home!
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Courtney G.
5 years on Hipcamp
A beautiful location right by the Clackamas River. We had so much fun exploring the property and swimming in the river. The hosts were so friendly. We had a marvelous time!
Annie S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
Group trip ·
Clackamas River Farm
We had a great time! The spots were well spaced and the field was beautiful. The hand washing station at the port a potty was a huge plus! My kids loved running around the field catching grasshoppers and walking to the rivers edge to catch frogs. We will be back!
Alex D.
2 reviews
Amazing all around. Highly recommended.
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Shawn S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
This was a great place to stay. The spots are very large, and they are in a huge open field. We floated the river from the access point between spots 2 and 3.
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Sam P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Beautifully maintained farm, absolutely tranquil and relaxing. Great access to the Clackamas River, great for kids. The host very kind and helped us by jumping our dead car battery. Will definitely return.
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Damien M.
3 reviews
After a week in Forest Service campsites, the laid back vibe here was just what we needed. The spot is beautiful , with stars at night, and a rolling fog in the morning, and a short walk to the river. It’s very well kept and charming.
Dennis G.
3 reviews
We stayed in site #4. Easy access for our tent trailer. The blackberries were fantastic, we ate our way around the field! The walk to the river is short. There isn't really a beach, but there are spaces for people to relax by the river. The river entry is shallow and easy for kids age 6 and up. The river is also not fast flowing at this point, so it's great for wading/playing/swimming.
The star gazing on was good.
Definitely will be back here.
Tip: Site's #2 & 3 have the morning shade for the longest period of time. Site #4 was wonderfully shaded in the afternoon when we arrived (around 2:30pm).
The field would be great for frisbee...
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Dylan V.
7 reviews
Had a wonderful time. Beautiful tranquil setting. Very good access to safe swimming area on Clackamas River.
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Richard N.
5 years on Hipcamp
We really enjoyed our stay here. There is plenty of space between camp spots, nice sun the morning, and shade later in the day. The camp spots are in a large open field with lots of room to throw a frisbee or observe wildlife. We saw deer and a bald eagle! River access is a short stroll down an easy path from spot 3. We floated in the river on a 100 degree day without having to drive anywhere. The property is beautiful. Highly recommend!
Julie A.
9 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
We stayed at site 3. Nice and close to the river. I slept on a tent and my son had his van. Shade in the afternoon and evening. Sun in the morning. The river was a delight to swim in and sit before to watch birds, boats, fish jumping. So many shooting stars in the big sky at night. Recommended activity: sunrise coffee on the rivers edge.
Helen H.
7 reviews
Great space right off the river. Michael and Karen have a beautiful space that may also be rented for weddings and special events.
Camping is in a large field surrounded by trees. Easy river access between sites 3 and 4. There is a pristine porta potty at the entrance to the camp area with a sink for hand washing and spray sanitizer to wipe things down.
Great people watching this time of year as numerous groups float the river in all sorts of crafts. Even with all the river traffic the fishing is decent.
Would recommend this to individuals or groups - there are eight camp sites with eighty feet between each site.
Thanks again for the great stay Karen and Michael!
Todd G.
2 reviews
The field was HUGE!!! Nice shade in the afternoon. The portpotty and sink are a bit of a stroll from the site but are immaculate. The access to the river was super easy.
My husband caught a 14 inch rainbow trout and the kids had a blast splashing around. The rocks in the river are quite slippery so be aware and careful.
The site is quiet and peaceful during the night. We stayed during a warm weekend so there was a lot of daytime noise from the folks floating the river. It didn’t bother us at all but I would suggest that if you are looking for solitude, you stay in the cooler months.
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Tracy G.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2020
My husband and I had a good stay here. The property is gorgeous, and the host incredibly nice! I'm a little torn on whether or not I would go again or recommend it though, just due to the lack of privacy. There is a row of maybe 8 sites in a field, and while we were lucky in that they weren't all booked, your neighbors are still very close...and there is no tree/bush/etc. coverage for privacy so you feel very exposed. Also no way to get out of the sun since you are just out in a field. Great option for floating the Clackamas though as you have water access right there! No beach to speak of but you can bring a floatie!
Heidi R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
We enjoyed our time here. The field is huge! We appreciated the quiet space and the way the site is shady in the afternoon and sunny in the morning. We walked to the river. It is river access but not really a beach of any kind. There was a lot of loose grass which did get everywhere. Overall though it was lots of fun with our toddler.
Karen C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Eagle Creek, Clackamas, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Clackamas River Farm 😎.
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