Rainforest Glade

100%

5 reviews

· Seaside, Clatsop, Oregon · 3 acres

Hosted by Douglas R.

Vehicle site

· 6 guests max

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

Follow the

Leave it better

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Reviews

100% Recommend5 ratings · 5 reviews

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· June 2025

Beautiful Creek Setting

20 ft campervan

We stayed in our van for a last minute trip to the coast. The spot is tidy. It's somewhat tight for a sprinter van. There's no table or area to really setup next to van. A short trail takes you to a great creek setting with rocky riverbed with chairs and a firepit. The creek setting is great! We took a dip in there and enjoyed great fires. For a place to simply park a van and enjoy the river, it was great on a beautiful sunny weekend. We did day trip hikes to the coast, which is 15 minutes away. The host was responsive and had someone there to greet us. Highway noise was very minimal.

K L.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Secluded rainforest spot!

16 ft campervan

Would highly recommend if looking for secluded with amazing access to your own private spot on a lovely river. Host was excellent and had the campfire by the river all ready to go for us! Excellent location and close to Canon, Seaside and Manzanita Beaches!! Would stay here again if in the area.

Beth D.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Thank you for a great stay

18 ft campervan · With pets

What a gem of a place to camp! Very quiet and surrounded by nature. The river is beautiful and the sound of water flowing by at night so relaxing. Doug is an excellent host and had a nice spot prepared on the river rock for a fire. We really enjoyed our stay!

Abigail F.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Beautiful riverside campsite!

23 ft pop-up camper · With kids

Highly recommend this spot! Doug was such a kind and friendly host, and the location was beautiful! Despite being somewhat close to the back of the house, it felt very removed and private. The river access was very easy, and the river itself was gorgeous! We were delighted to spend the day on the bank, enjoying the view and a lovely camp fire. We have a 14-foot teardrop camper and had no problem with the site, but I’m pretty comfortable backing up with it. If you’re not, it could be a bit tricky to access the site with a tow behind.

Ray C.

6 reviews

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· May 2025

22 ft campervan · With pets

Douglas was a great host, and very knowledgeable about the area. The riverfront is hundreds of miles feet down the trail from the site and is beautiful. I would stay there again. Very quiet and private.

Scott D.

3 months on Hipcamp