Columbia River Camping

94%

· Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, Washington · 1 acre

Hosted by Nikki R.

RV/tent site

· 16 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Beautiful riverfront camping located in Puget Island Washington. Enjoy a private campsite on over 400 ft of riverfront access. Across the river from Bradley State Park and a historic bluff. Bring all of your fishing gear, it is known for the best sturgeon fishing (which is catch and release all year round) Free Washington Fishing APP FishWA at the app store on your phone. Enjoy biking around the island and kayaking on the Columbia River and in the sloughs. Boat launch is located just around the corner! Ferry access to Oregon is just a few miles away. 40 river miles from the Coast. Enjoy the quaint town of Cathlamet, 3 miles away with breweries, restaurants, shops, grocery store and the marina. RV parking with power (30 amp hookup) on the road. We require when tent camping that the tents are pitched where the rv parking is, due to rising waters with the tide. We will not be responsible for any refund of stay or damaged property if tents are pitched anywhere other than roadside pullout. Disclaimer: This is a shipping channel and tides vary day to day, hour to hour, so make sure you do your due diligence and check tide tables.Bring your RV and watch the ever changing wildlife and weather. Lots of seals, eagles, hawks, falcons and sturgeon and salmon jumping in the river all day. Enjoy the quiet and private land next to the campfire for a peaceful way to unwind! Endless island road to cruise around on bikes and see the beautiful scenery.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 32 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Loose Gravel

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

No Class A RVs

Electrical hookup available

30 amps

Generators allowed

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

16 guests max

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

No showers

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: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 4 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

94% Recommend25 ratings · 22 reviews

This campsite by the Columbia River is a mixed bag. Many campers enjoy the serenity and the views of the river with ships passing by, noting the peaceful atmosphere and opportunities for bird watching. However, the site lacks basic amenities like restrooms and a picnic table, and its proximity to the road is mentioned, though traffic is minimal. Flooding is a concern during winter, and some guests have noted the presence of a power tower on the site, which might not be ideal for everyone.

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Jennifer G.

20 reviews

Recommends

· May 2025

Unique Spot

4 ft travel trailer

We had fun camping next to the River and watching the ships go by, then looking them up to see where they're going/where they've been. Lots of great birding too, warblers, Bewick's Wren, Osprey, Eagles, etc. As others have said, you're near the road, but there's very little traffic. It felt private, had plenty of room. I did see that one reviewer found the site flooded, so maybe not a good winter spot. A little investment/improvement would be nice for the price, the "table", which is a pallet nailed to a stump, is falling apart. A picnic table, and bathroom would be awesome! Still very cool piece of property, was glad we got to check it out.

Jason H.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Gem of a site. We’ll be back.

16 ft car

After spending a quick night out in the fresh air, I fully plan on going back here again. It is a beautiful site with a lot of solitude, and is the perfect place to relax, launch SUPs or canoes, and enjoy the stars. As long as you understand that there are no amenities and have the necessary gear, you won’t be disappointed.

Robin S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Me & doggo

Tent · With pets

The beautiful surroundings aside, Nikki is one of the kindest hosts ever. Very accommodating and very responsive. I would 1000% recommend this spot. 💕💕💕

Nungari K.

4 reviews

Not recommend

· March 2025

Misleading photos

Tent

This site is not all year round. It is flooded badly which leaves you a small space by the road. Too small forRV not a tent campsite at all. Host is unprofessional in her response gaslighting clients. there are many beautiful RV and campsite around, please don’t book this site at all. The photos are misleading.

Janet & Jay P.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

20 ft campervan

Quiet spot near the river. Enjoyed watching the big boats go by and listening to the seals as they popped up. We settled down by the water for the evening - then moved to the higher spot to sleep to avoid high tides.

Cindy I.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Camping with friends

24 ft travel trailer · Group trip

Camping on this land with our friends was the perfect place to reminisce. We had just one day of really cool, fall windy weather, but the others were good for watching the river traffic, fishing attempts, and just visiting around the campfire. There is what appears to be a power tower that connects across the river which may or may not be a concern to some people.

Location

Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking