Molalla Ripple

Really excellent spot right on a beautiful stretch of river. Already made plans to come back.

Kc W.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Tent camped river side was very nice. Staff nonintrusive but did do daily checks which is appreciated Simple sites easy access

Jacob B.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Great Setup

14 ft Class B · With kids ·

Beautiful spot next to River and nature. Hot sure worked great and host was helpful throughout the stay.

Kyle A.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

The best!

Tent ·

This place is perfect! The host worked with us getting in late and was very kind. We loved it and would’ve stayed longer if we could.

Vanessa H.

1 review

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· June 2025

Cute gem

16 ft car ·

Cute little place that’s far enough outside the city but close enough for a one night stay.

Timothy B.

1 review

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· June 2025

14 ft campervan · With pets ·

Molalla Ripple Site 3

Molalla Ripple is my favorite place to camp. The river, peaceful environment and amenities are perfect.

Peggi J.

24 reviews

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· June 2025

Private and relaxing!

Tent · With pets ·

Clean site although ours was filled with Hay which was not expected... Responsive owner. Nice and private space which was perfect. I could hear the highway just a bit but wasn’t too bothersome. The closest porta-potty to us was pretty gnarly and didn’t have any hand sanitizer/soap in there which I don’t love.

Lauren M.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Tranquil spot to tent camp

Tent ·

Molalla Ripple Site 3

The spot was great, we were right by the water and loved it. Luckily we kind of had our area to ourselves so it was really enjoyable!

Kylie W.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

What a peaceful experience

Tent ·

Spent two days at the campsite and had a wonderful time. Scenery was beautiful and I thought the campsites were spread apart far enough that nobody was in each other's way. You're right on the river which is nice. Staff was very hands off yet acknowledged messages rather quickly and got back to you very fast. We ended up going with the hot tub the second night and it's not something you would regret it's well worth spending the money. Would definitely recommend this place to other campers.

Nathan T.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Camping paradise

Tent · Group trip ·

THE best place to camp! Gorgeous views. Easy access to the river. We added the hot tub for both nights which was so perfect. We will for sure be back. New favorite spot. :)

Hayley M.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The sites were clean and well-maintained. The firepit and picnic tables were great. It was very relaxing with the sounds of the river. We saw a beaver swimming across the river and a bald eagle flew over us. We couldn’t have asked for a better spot.

Bradley W.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Had a lovely time at Molalla Ripple! Very quiet and peaceful, private campsites. I felt very safe there as a solo camper.

Katie Rose V.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Quiet and pretty location. Would recommend and would stay again!

Jordan H.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

very accommodating Host

Tent · With pets ·

While my trip fell through, and I wasn't able to stay, Sam the host was wonderful. I had a lot come up all at onc while inwas planning this trip, so I had a lot of questions for him, and he always answered promptly, and helpfully. I will definitely be back to try to stay here again!

Sharon L.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2025

Nice to Knows:

Tent ·

The host is so kind and accommodating when requesting add-ons, and the proximity to the water was a nice touch. There were also plenty of amenities that we appreciated. This is a great spot for groups who don’t need privacy, but it wasn’t a great fit for us because of that reason. The main pathway for everyone to walk on goes through each spot (unless you are the first or last spot), so we had people passing within a few feet of us the entire time. There were multiple off-leash dogs coming into our campsite and the porta-potty was next to our site (#5) so we heard the door slamming non-stop and through the night. There was also music playing for almost 6 hours straight from other campers and on another property. Maybe the music was related to the holiday weekend, but regardless, you are close enough to each other to hear these things and see each other. These things would have been nice to know and although it wasn’t a great fit for us, it could be nice for those who want to socialize and want more of a party vibe.

Kayla F.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

12 ft campervan · With pets ·

Molalla Ripple Site 2

Great location next to the river, clean sites, family and pet friendly. The family loved our time here!

Lm W.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

16 ft car · With pets ·

Molalla Ripple Site 1

Host was super friendly and the sites were well maintained. It was a little rainy the weekend we came out and our host brought us some hay to lay out to help keep things from getting too sloppy. Super easy to find the campsite and fun to walk around the property and river close by

Alexandria S.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

My stay was very enjoyable. Very clean camping sites, with the peaceful surroundings allowed my wife and i to relax on a safe camping trip. The security gate was comforting, and the tables provided were a very pleasant surprise. It was really nice being right on the river, and the trees giving shade were perfect.

Robin W.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Relax with river-front sites

Tent ·

This was a great location to try out our new gear setup. Very easy to enter and access with great communication and instructions. Our site was perfectly situated right next to the river and we enjoyed a relaxing stay for the night. Conveniently located close to Portland for a quick escape. Would definitely return.

Timothy F.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Loved this site !

Tent · With pets ·

This property was beautiful!! We stayed on site 7. It was really nice being so close to the river. The wild life is stunning as well; we saw eagles, hawks, jays, chipmunks, western squirrels. The host, James, was very welcoming and hospitable! Will definitely be returning. The campsites are close together, but you still have a sense of privacy w the trees and bushes separating sites.

Sarah W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Molalla Ripple Site 2

Lovely place, awesome stay and loved the facilities. 10/10 recommended

Luke B.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Molalla Ripple Site 3

It was a grate time fishing with my girlfriend we will definitely be going back!

Jake L.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

The site was awesome right on the river and the host was very nice and happy to help

Austin T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Bird Song Abounds

14 ft Class B ·

We enjoyed our time at Molalla Ripple site 6 and are looking forward to returning. We arrived about 2 o’clock with our small teardrop trailer on a mid-May Friday to an empty campground. Site 6 has a somewhat short depth but we were able to turn our teardrop diagonally to have a nice distance from the fire cooking pit and a great river view. The grounds are clean and well cared for with several amenities. The hosts Sam and Jim were helpful, quick to respond, and friendly but also left us our privacy. We did find some walking paths around the property after talking with Sam. The campground ended up full by Saturday night but remained fairly quiet. Our highlight was the variety of birds. We were so fascinated we downloaded a bird sounds app while we were there and we ended up not playing our typical card games because we were busy with binoculars and the app and bird identification.

Heather C.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Beautiful, safe, simple campsite.

Tent ·

James is a great host. I felt very safe camping there. The property is behind a gate with an access code. So only other people camping there have access to your site. Sites 5, 6 and 8 were my favorites. Fire ring is great and the wood that is available for purchase is excellent.

Janet P.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Peaceful riverside camping.

17 ft Class B · With pets ·

Beautiful riverside site on a bank about 10 higher than the waterline! Portapotti 10 yards away. Nice fire ring. Great host!

Janet P.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Great River Views

14 ft campervan ·

We really enjoyed our stay and found James to be easy going and diligent about keeping everything well maintained. Camping alongside the river was really peaceful- we saw eagles, kingfishers, and some Canada geese with their new goslings. Great stay.

Susan C.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Wonderful!

Tent · With pets ·

Absolutely beautiful camp site. It was quiet and restful. Host did a wonderful job providing firewood for us. Our dogs were happy! We didn’t have a path to the water but were listening to the river throughout our stay.

Shanmon H.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Second Stay – Still a Hidden Gem on

19 ft campervan ·

This is our second time staying here, and once again, it did not disappoint. You won’t find a better riverside campsite at this price anywhere in the region. We stayed right next to the beautiful, flowing Molalla River—our site came with power hookups and WiFi, which is a rare bonus for a site this close to nature. James, the owner, clearly takes pride in maintaining the campground. The porta-potties were clean and regularly serviced, and the entire area felt safe and well cared for. He’s even built a covered common area deck, which was a great spot to relax or socialize with other campers. Each site has its own fire pit and river access, making it a perfect place to unwind. And if you’re looking to treat yourself, James also offers heated soaking tubs for an additional fee—a perfect way to end the day. We’ll definitely be back again.

Charles M.

4 reviews

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· May 2025

Best place to camp

Tent ·