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Rainforest Glade

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5 reviews
· Seaside, Clatsop, Oregon · 3 acres
Hosted by Douglas R.
Vehicle site
· 6 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rare river front with ancient temperate riparian rainforest with room for 1 sprinter/ camper van / truck under the tree canopy along the “soapstone run”on the Necanicum River 12 minutes drive from Cannon Beach or Seaside. IMPORTANT, campers must have camp toilets . The site is a few steps from the river that will have a river rock fire ring for camp fires on the gravel bar .My home is just west of the site but guests will have privacy . There are river otters , beavers, a resident herd of elk often on or along the lane to the property!, Barred owls, which are hooting as I write , deer, a pair of bald eagles that nest downstream and a diversity of other wildlife. We have a blueberry patch and 15 heirloom apple trees that guests will be welcome to pick fruit for their breakfast and lunches for hiking /biking adventures when in season . During spring / summer the soapstone run remains deep enough for swimming. I am a mostly, retired restoration ecologist with a place based knowledge of the north coast and will be happy to share “ locals only “ hikes and special experiences you won’t find on the internet for north coast exploration. My intention is to provide a no impact/ sustainable camping site near the beach that are not available elsewhere near CB and Seaside. It is a natural pad for your RV on river rock and wood chips as a base surrounded by native temperate rainforest just outside your door . Sea run trout use the “ soapstone run” from July through October and can be caught ( ideally on a fly rod ) at dawn and dusk with steelhead and salmon from October to March . It’s considered one of the very best steelhead runs on the Necanicum. There is a river cobble / gravel bar that is perfect for evening campfires only a few steps from the parking pad. It can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet to park in a forest glade setting just a few steps from the river . I live at the end of an easement road that will require campers to drive Slowly to the RV site. Campers will be provided some camp fire wood, there are no other amenities on the I look forward to sharing the special place we live and not well know hiking experiences and other activities with hipcampers .The glade parking site is wood chips and river rock as shown in the photos. It is a “leave no trace “ site as it’s within a restored riparian forest buffer. You must be camping in an RV or pop up camper that has a toilet system, there is no toilet system! We do not offer a toilet onsite and you must have your own. Van campers and tear drop campers are a perfect fit for this site! 4 Camp chairs and a camp fire ring on the river gravel bar with kindling and firewood are provided ( more camp chairs if needed are available) no other amenities are provided. It is a cozy RV parking spot within the forest and beautiful river access! Swimming, fishing in the river and unlimited hiking and biking opportunities on the surrounding private forest land ( with a free permit) that surrounds the property. Klootchy creek mountain bike trail system is a 4 minute drive away . As your host I am very happy to share hiking/biking kayaking spots that are not well known. In season campers are welcome to pick blueberries and apples from Hyggebo river house garden and fresh herbs as available.. There are neighbors on both sides of the property but the site is private and quiet . Cannon Beach / Seaside are 12 minutes away. I provide proprietary natural resource consultation to the forestland owner and can recommend special hikes on their land that are not generally known to the public as well as on conservation land owned and stewarded by the north coast land conservancy ( I served on their board of directors for 22 years). I am aware of the limited RV camping spots with any privacy on the north coast . I look forward to sharing my land and place based knowledge and experience with hipcampers.
RV details
Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, and Campervans allowed
Vehicles under 24 feet allowed
Back in for sprinter / camper type vans is possible
Pull-in site
Back in for sprinter / camper type vans is possible
Surface type: Grass or field
Slight slope as shown in the photos
Surface levelness: Flat
Slight slope as shown in the photos
No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Class A RVs, Class C RVs, and Cars
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
Back in for sprinter / camper type vans is possible
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
Vehicle site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit. Fire pit/ ring is on a river gravel / rock bar a few steps from the RV camping spot.
Pets allowed
On leash. Both neighbors have dogs but dogs are welcome to be off leash by the river with voice control .lots of beaver processed sticks available for dogs to play with and recover from the river !
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
You must have your own toilet system or your booking will be declined.
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Bathe in river or stream
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Early or late check-in may be available
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Late check-out may be available
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Super Strict (no refunds)
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Reviews

100% Recommend5 ratings · 5 reviews

Location

Seaside, Clatsop, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Douglas R.

Joined in December 2024
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