Columbia River Camping
Hosted by Nikki R.
RV/tent site
· 16 guests max
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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
Generators allowed
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
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
91% Recommend28 ratings · 25 reviews
Nestled by the river, this campsite offers a serene and scenic escape perfect for nature lovers and avid bird watchers. With views of passing ships and the soothing sounds of the river, it’s an ideal spot to unwind. While the site is quiet and provides ample space, campers should be aware of its proximity to a power tower and prepare for possible flooding during wet seasons. Amenities are minimal, so bringing your own gear is essential for a comfortable stay.
Summary AI-generated from real reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Amazing time in Cathlamet
25 ft campervan · With pets
We had a wonderful time at this hip camp. So peaceful! You have to go under the electrical tower to get to the site which was easy with our Truck camper. It was an amazing rainy weekend but we had a great time. FYI only has an electrical hookup on the road so bring an long extention cord if you want to be by the river.
Anna A.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Peaceful
21 ft campervan
Super quiet spot. Will definitely return. It is correct that there is a large tower on the property but parking is available clear of it. Loved watching the container ships go by.
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Kristin P.
2 years on Hipcamp
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.
Jennifer G.
20 reviews
Not recommend
· May 2025
Do BLM Instead
23 ft travel trailer · With pets
Just a small plot of land under a power structure. Easy to miss and not well sign posted. Not a great spot for anything more than a pit stop.
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Kevin R.
10 reviews
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.
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Jason H.
3 years on Hipcamp
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. 💕💕💕
Robin S.
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.
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Nungari K.
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.
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Janet & Jay P.
4 reviews
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.
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Cindy I.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Quiet Oasis
17 ft pop-up camper
The spot on the River was absolutely amazing. My husband and I enjoyed watching the variety of boats that went by.
Melissaann C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
21 ft campervan
Fabulous spot! I could have happily stayed longer and hope to come back.
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Mary R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets
Love this site. Right by the river with a beautiful view. We saw a seal in the river and the kids loved it. This is definitely one of our favorite spots.
It can get rather humid and cold at night in late August being next to the river so prepare for that.
Tripzero R.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Quiet Oasis
32 ft travel trailer
Very quiet oasis. Stayed a couple days, just me and my wife. Quiet part of the island, so very few cars drive by. Great scenery and peaceful.
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Adam R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
cute little spot!
Tent · With kids
Nice little spot! The river was gorgeous and we felt like we had a lot of space to stretch out. The fire pit with the cooking grate ended up working great and we had some delicious meals. We'll be back!
George M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent
This little pocket of lovely was the perfect PNW getaway. I saw cool big boats, took walks around this beautiful island, learned more about tides and how they can surprise you. Nikki keeps this area clean and the grass trimmed. There's wood and though it's off the road, there wasn't very much traffic driving by. Slow river living ❤️
I booked a second night so I could stay longer
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Michelle G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
11/10 spot!!
Tent · With pets
Beautiful area!!! We loved the space and how we were right next to the Columbia! It was fun watching all the big boats and tide changes throughout the day! Very spacious and the fire pit really made us feel like we were at the beach! 11/10 would recommend!
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Mariaya L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
12 ft campervan · With pets
We enjoyed this private Columbia River side campsite. We have a camper van, so the setup (for us) was easy. We popped into town (Cathlamet) for dinner and a beer and walked about. It's a fun town, with a bit of a port and amiable people. We drove around Puget Island, which was very interesting. In the evening, we saw several American River Cruise vessels come by, including a paddle-wheel boat, which was fun. There was a bit of a tide or wave response to big boats, and our chairs got wet, which was funny. There are no restrooms, so one has to plan one's needs accordingly. The ferry going to OR (where we were going) is adorable leaving on the hour and only $6. We would stay here again.
Ann A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Columbia paradise!
25 ft Class C · With kids
Beautiful riverfront lot on a very quite farm island road. Direct access to Columbia River and fun river watching views!
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Alison F.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2024
Land on private waterfront
Tent · With pets
Absolutely gorgeous, private waterfront with a few odd, though totally Hipcamp things. For one, you pull off the road and on the strip of land is an enormous transmission tower. There are a few things lying around as if they cleaned it up but left some heavy things. Once you get past that it’s easy to feel like you are on your own island, with beautiful trees and a nice sanded fire pit area. Our dog loved running around and going in the water. A sandy beach would have been luxurious, but we still got in the water and hung out by the rocks. Great place to stop for a night. Incredible birds and cool boats came by. Thanks for offering your land, Nikki.
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Nikki L.
15 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
SWEET PLACE
25 ft travel trailer · With kids
This was an amazing spot!! Especially for RVrs. You park up above for the electric then spend all day down by the river! Wonderful amounts of shade, and sun if you want it! We went kayaking right from camp, we made our own drive up movie night, and biked to the fairy!! So quiet, hardly any cars drove by. We will definitely stay here again!! OH, and the daily HUGE barges were so fun to watch!! Even provided some waves to ride in the water while swimming!
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Tina S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
18 ft campervan
Great private site. Seemed funky at first, but was really quite sublime.
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Peter L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Camping next to the Columbia
Tent · With kids
Very cool campsite! But if you are a light sleeper, consider that if you are tent camping. It got very windy and a few boats cruised by in the middle of the night. Otherwise, my family had a wonderful time sleeping next to the Columbia River, under an eagle’s nest.
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Amanda M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · With pets
We had a lovely time at this spot. We were a group of 2 adults, 2 kids & 1 dog. More than enough space for a larger group.
It was quiet and private but didn’t feel too desolate. At low tide the water is tough to get to because of large boulders. No beach but there was a large area of sand the kids were able to play with. Tons of ships, boats & birds passing by. Definitely a fun experience on the Columbia!
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Imee N.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Camping down by the river
Tent · Group trip
Great spot to gather up with a group of friends for a camping trip.
Pros: Feels Isolated, but still has cell service, 10 minutes to the nearest small town (Cathlamet), scenic, flat, plenty of open space for tents/RVs, grass was mowed down recently creating a big open area for activities, easy access to the river for fishing. Well maintained site. Has 120V / 240V 30 amp hook ups.
Cons: (all easy to overcome problems)
No running water, need to bring extra water jugs for dishes / hand washing.
No toilets. Need to bring a portable toilet.
Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out.
We knew about all this ahead of time and planned accordingly.
I would highly recommend Nikki's camping spot to anyone looking for a primitive camping site for a few days to enjoy easy access to the Columbia river and incredible views of the Oregon/Washington landscape.
Daniel C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Awesome spot!
Tent
Host was super helpful, spot was nice. The road wasn't busy at all. 10/10! Thanks Nikki!
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Emily B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Hosted by Nikki R.
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