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Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood

Hosted by Zigzag · Rhododendron, Oregon
14 sites · Tent, Lodging · 50 acres
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Located on Mount Hood about an hour from Portland, Zigzag Mountain Farm is home to an organic garden, old homestead, house, yurts, and barn. 50 acres of open meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest. The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus with a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails. The cabin on the property was built by the original homesteaders. Britta and Jim purchased the property in 2009. It had been vacant for a number of years. Giant slash piles scattered the land from previous logging. The house and cabin were not livable and needed major renovations. In 2019, we purchased and brought in a city bus and converted it to a campers kitchen. A year-round creek flows through the property and 3 major rivers are nearby. The Zigzag Mountain Lookout Trail leaves from the property. The property was homesteaded in the early 1900's. E. Mountain Drive was the wagon train trail into Portland, known as the Barlow Trail. Zigzag Mountain Farm offers the perfect escape from the city.

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Tent Camping

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
About a 1-hour drive from Portland on the base of Mount Hood, Zigzag Mountain farm offers the perfect escape from the city with 50 acres of meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest.  Camping is not designated by sites, but by areas. You choose an area, e.g. forest camp, or a meadow, to set up your tent, one tent included per booking (up to 2 people included in rate; extra people can be added upon arrival for $5/adult plus lodging tax). The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus converted into a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids play structure and hiking trails. Interested in staying in one of 8 yurts, or rent the 2-bedroom original cabin? Please check out our Zigzag Mountain Farm website. A year-round creek flows through the property.
Hike-in access only
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Van Camping or Small Trailer

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Tent site · Sleeps 4
About a 1-hour drive from Portland, on the base of Mount Hood, Zigzag Mountain farm offers the perfect escape from the city with 50 acres of meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest. Camp in your camper van, stay in one of 8 yurts, or rent the 2-bedroom original cabin. Camping is not designated by sites, but by areas. You select the area you prefer and choose a spot. The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic area, a city bus with a campers' kitchen, outdoor seating area with BBQ, kids' play structure and hiking trails. A year-round creek flows through the property.
Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Spend the night in a tent that's already set up with two mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bags or blankets/linens, etc. Please choose the number of tents you would like to reserve (1 room = 1 tent!).
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No picnic table

Lodging

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Yurt - Family

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Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 3 beds
Please choose the number of yurts you would like to reserve (1 room = 1 yurt!). This yurt is furnished with one double bed and a bunk bed. Yurt Details: Please bring your own sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. They have electricity for lights and charging devices. No electric heaters or appliances (they will trip the fuse). If you need linens or towels, we offer rentals for $10 per bed and $3 per towel. The yurts have heat included during non-summer months. Heat is available for $10/night (plus lodging tax) during the summer season (June 15 – September 15). We have multiple family yurts on the property, so interior color and design may vary slightly.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Showers
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Yurt - Queen Bed

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Yurt · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Please choose the number of yurts you would like to reserve (1 room = 1 yurt!). This yurt is furnished with a queen bed. Yurt Details: Please bring your own sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. They have electricity for lights and charging devices. No electric heaters or appliances (they will trip the fuse). If you need linens or towels, we offer rentals for $10 per bed and $3 per towel. The yurts have heat included during non-summer months. Heat is available for $10/night (plus lodging tax) during the summer season (June 15 – September 15).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 toilet
Our two-story restored historic cabin was built by the original homesteaders in 1909. It’s a large, rustic, and comfortable space with two bedrooms, a private bath (tub/shower, sink, and toilet), a large living room with wood stove and hide-a-bed, fully equipped kitchen, and a wrap-around porch by the creek. The cabin comes with linens, towels, a heating system, and wifi. An additional common bathroom, attached to the cabin but with its own outside entrance, is available and shared with campers.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Yurt - Double Bed

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Yurt · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Please choose the number of yurts you would like to reserve (1 room = 1 yurt!). This yurt is furnished with one double bed. Yurt Details: Please bring your own sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. They have electricity for lights and charging devices. No electric heaters or appliances (they will trip the fuse). If you need linens or towels, we offer rentals for $10 per bed and $3 per towel. The yurts have heat included during non-summer months. Heat is available for $10/night (plus lodging tax) during the summer season (June 15 – September 15).
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Yurt - Private 4-Bed Dorm

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Yurt · Sleeps 4 · 4 beds
Please choose the number of yurts you would like to reserve (1 room = 1 yurt!). This yurt is furnished with two sets of bunk beds and is a private dorm, exclusively reserved for you and your group. Yurt Details: Please bring your own sleeping bags or sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. They have electricity for lights and charging devices. No electric heaters or appliances (they will trip the fuse). If you need linens or towels, we offer rentals for $10 per bed and $3 per towel. The yurts have heat included during non-summer months. Heat is available for $10/night (plus lodging tax) during the summer season (June 15 – September 15). We have multiple private yurts with four-bed dorm setups on the property, so interior color and design may vary slightly.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Tiny House

Tiny home · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed
The tiny house comes with linens, towels, and a heater. It has one loft bed and a dining table that converts into a bed, plus a small kitchenette. The tiny house does not have its own bathroom; shared bathrooms and the campers’ kitchen are available for your use. Guests also have access to all campsite amenities, including the camper kitchen, communal fire pit, and BBQ areas.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

Reviews

95% Recommend570 ratings · 407 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent ·
Tent Camping
Owners are very nice. Private and clean. Absolutely beautiful location!
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Gretchen B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent ·
Tent Camping
Cute little area, nice set up. Tent sites are more like walkin but they do have wagons to cart your items to your site. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Rita F.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Huge Property with Hiking Trails
With kids ·
Yurt - Private 4-Bed Dorm
Very lovely property with welcoming staff. Excellent signage throughout to help you navigate the area. We loved the mix of yurt and tent sites. The city bus converted into a communal kitchen was well-equipped! There are a ton of hiking trails that easily accessible and for a variety of skill-level. The playground equipment, firepit, and tree swing were great for our toddler to enjoy. We will definitely be coming back here again in the future.
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Hilary J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Great
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Camping
We really enjoyed our stay at Zigzag Meadow Farm. We have a 6 year old and a toddler, as well as a dog terrified of fireworks (it was July 4th weekend). The staff was welcoming and helpful, and there are a lot of fun amenities (play structure, dining bus, real toilets, guides for nearby hikes, property cats that want to say hi, a bunny to feed dandelion leaves to). We could still hear some big booms, but nothing too terrible. The kids had an incredible time and our oldest felt confident navigating the camp by himself, and was sad to leave. Definitely a lot of kids and dogs, so maybe avoid if that's not your scene. Really beautiful, easy and fun.
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Sarah L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Car camping for mom
Tent ·
Van Camping or Small Trailer
The camp has everything you need for camping . Nice trails around property and near enough to good hikes . Has an eclectic vibe .
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Linda T.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2026
Yurt - Double Bed
Amazing place to stay. We loved the Yurt a lot but what stood out about this place was the community. We wish we had more days here to chat w neighbors around the campfire. The community kitchen bus is an amazing way to meet people. We had so much fun exploring he grounds, especially the garden area. We will be back!
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Gabi P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Magical!
With kids ·
Yurt - Family
The site was incredible. So clean and so many amenities. The staff were really helpful. The onsite trails into the forest were my favorite. Great for families!
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Nikki T.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Best time camping at zig zag!
Tent ·
Van Camping or Small Trailer
The area is just so chill and peaceful. The land itself is beautiful and private if you’d like it to be but communal if you’re in search for a combine good time. The workers are so friendly, and made everything work so smoothly. I would rec this place to literally anyone. It’s got all the perks of camping but also a main house if you’d could need anything. We are most definitely coming back and staying longer than one night!!!
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Alyse G.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping
Amazing HipCamp, all the amenities, great staff, clean, and a beautiful plot of land. Highly recommended, especially for families with kids or elderly parents since there’s yurts, showers, and a converted bus kitchen.
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Gideon H.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Tent ·
Tent Camping
This was an awesome place! It is dispersed camp sites, so it’s not guaranteed how close or far you’ll be to others until the end of the night. We found a great spot in the forest and had a great experience, it did look crowded on the other side though. Clean bathrooms and the cooking bus was super cool. The fire pit was a highlight for us because we got to chat with some new friends, but if privacy and quiet is what you’re after this may not be the spot for you.
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Clara M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Tent Camping
We loved Zigzag! We ended up extending our stay for 7 nts in our tent. So pretty & the campers' kitchen in a converted city bus was the cherry on top along with the nice bath/shower house. Short drive to Mount Hood. Thank you ZigZag staff for being the best hosts. We will def be back & will hopefully see Harold again.😉
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Tamara J.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Van Camping or Small Trailer
We really enjoyed staying here! They took such good care of us and made us feel welcome. The place has all of the facilities and amenities that you would need. We were far enough away from other campers that it felt private. It was so clutch that they had a stocked kitchen! That saved us a few times when we realized we forgot something we needed at home, and when we needed to wash our dishes. The communal firepit was nice, we met some other campers and enjoyed their company and the ambiance. And you could see the stars so clearly from our campsite! There are trails in the forests all around the campsite to explore, and so many beautiful hiking spots in the area. We would absolutely stay here again.
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Bex O.
2 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· June 2026
Horrible unless you're with kids
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Camping
This place was not for us. Great for families but it had no privacy and you couldnt camp anywhere near your car. We didnt end up staying. Do not recommend for anyone who isnt traveling with kids.
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Felicia C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Tent Camping
We loved staying in the yurt at Zigzag farm! It was sooo cozy on a rainy night and the propane heater was powerful! Tobias was so friendly and helpful with giving us directions and even directing us to the nearby farmers market that was happening the next day. We loved cooking in the bus-kitchen! Also recommend you bring your own dishes, utensils, and supplies, such as cooking oil and spices, just as you would to a campsite. The mile loop trail in the mossy forest was a perfect morning walk. So peaceful. We will definitely camp here again!
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Katy B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
A lovely farm stay, 10/10 recommend
Tent ·
Tent Camping
What an absolutely fabulous find. We were greeted by the host, Tobias, and shown around the property where we were able to choose between many forested and meadow camping spots. There were several bathrooms and showers, all with hot water and very clean. There were several places to lounge or interact with other guests if you choose, including a two patios, the bus converted into a camp kitchen, and fire pit. Otherwise, the camp sites are spaced far enough away from one another to have plenty of privacy. There is dedicated parking spots that are not necessarily right next to your camping spot depending on which spot you choose, however it’s not more than a 2-3 minute walk. I would absolutely stay here again next time I am visiting.
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Hope S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
First Time Camper Friendly!
With kids ·
Yurt - Family
Absolutely amazing. Everything here is tended with such care and mindfulness, my kids are already asking when we can go back to the bus in the woods! The walking trails are perfection too, enough challenge that the kids paid close attention to everything around them, but with ample wide areas that they could run and scream, too. Peaceful, beautiful, open and secluded. We feel so honored to have shared space in such a sanctuary. And the moon and stars here were to die for! I will be telling everyone I know and bringing my little goblins back for forest romps in the future. Thank you so much, Zigzag Mountain Farm! ❤️
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Jordan C.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Yurt - Queen Bed
Yurt was very cozy for a winter trip. Convenient location for Mt Hood ski access. The campground is charming - we enjoyed using the converted bus kitchen. This was our second stay, and we would book again.
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Sarah R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Nice place
Yurt - Private 4-Bed Dorm
I like this spot. It's super convenient. The yurts are fun. It's cold up there but the heaters work well. The host is super chill.
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Adam K.
11 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· October 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
There was plenty of space to pitch a tent and park. The price was affordable for what was available. By no means did we expect a private campsite, but the other campers or residents of the farm were unreasonably loud the first night of our stay and that kept us up past 1:30am and our sleep suffered. Also, we chose not to use certain amenities that attracted us to this listing, such as the shower or the sink, as there was information posted that the water source was contaminated with trace amounts of e. coli, which can make you sick if it gets in your mouth, eyes, or open wounds.
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Lily F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
The property is really nice and had many thoughtful touches. We loved sitting on the deck and being able to camp all by ourselves in the north forest but still have easy access to real bathrooms! We didn't make use of the kitchen bus but it was very cool to see. I appreciated the thorough tour from staff and lists of local restaurants and trails. The sweet pet rabbits were the perfect finishing touch!
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Madeline O.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Camping and silence- we lucked out
Tent ·
Tent Camping
We were in Forest Camp--a big, quiet site. We wheelbarrowed everything into camp the first night as instructed, only to find out, on our last day, that we could have parked the car 15 paces from camp -(which worked out well as serious rain showers hit, lol.) Staff very helpful and fun. Shout out to Danny! Enjoyed hikes around area. Beautiful setting. Will definitely return!
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Tina C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Amazing spot
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping
Such a special and peaceful place! And very conveniently located close to Mt Hood, with incredibly helpful staff/volunteers.
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Emma D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
This was a great campground, cozy with lots of amenities, and the staff was thorough and friendly. We loved that Zigzag was more than a campground, but members of their Mt. Hood community. Would absolutely go back.
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Lauren D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Camping
I had a wonderful experience in the North Forest area doing tent camping. I happened to be the only one in this area for the duration of my stay and had a truly peaceful and cozy stay. I was thrilled to have almost too many spots to set up a hammock and the 1 mile loop trail was fun and pretty! Wonderful staff and well maintained overall; North Forest area had clear trails that even a rolling cooler could get through and lots of cleared spots that allow for cool tent setup options. I would definitely come again!
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Nicholas G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping
Great place to camp! Showers weren't working when we were there but everything else was amazing.
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Ashley B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent Camping
I loved the tent capping at the north side of the zig zag mountain farm. It was quite and private.
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Maria V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Fun Stay With Our Granddaughter
Tent · With kids ·
Tent Camping
We loved camping at the this site. We took our 6 y/o granddaughter on her first camping trip. She loved the wooded spot for our tent site, and she enjoyed the playground. We were pleased with the amenities, particularly the cooking station in the bus. The staff were friendly and kind. The location is perfect for area hikes and sightseeing.
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Jim F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
Loved my stay at ZigZag. Sites were spaced far enough apart for privacy, the camp kitchen was great, and great location to Mt Hood hiking!
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Amy I.
7 reviews
Not recommend
· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
These are not actually campsites they are just small, cleared spaces on the property. No table, no fire pit, very small, not very flat. You also cannot park at the site, you have to park away from your site and haul all your stuff over. There is a small bathroom with showers but they are shared with all, not separated by sex. In the future I would choose to dispersed camp over paying to stay here.
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Jill K.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Tent Camping
Beautiful property, staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend :)
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Ashley B.
2 reviews

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Rhododendron, Clackamas, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in January 2019

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