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Relax at the River

Hosted by Susan · Castle Rock, Washington
10 guests max
98%
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124 reviews
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We have a 1/2 acre property on the Cowlitz River in the middle of Cooks Ferry Park in Castle Rock WA. We bought the property to relax in a beautiful setting close to home. We only live 15 minutes away. The property is made up of dredge spoils from when Mt. Saint Helens blew and is inside of a park where people can go to fish and enjoy the river. There are only 8 lots privately owned and we are the first lot that you come to. There is plenty of room for an RV. Guests can also tent camp or stay in our shack that has a sleeper sofa. There are snacks, a sign in book, an axe, briquets, a fire extinguisher, and other items the shack. ​There is a picnic table, fire pit, BBQ, and wood stove. There is a porta potty on the property. We value your privacy. We do have cameras on the property that are on when no one is there. Once a Hipcamper arrives at the property, they are turned off. We also keep our travel trailer there to enjoy when we can. We will never be there camping when you are there. In the summer, we sometimes kayak. We put in upriver and get out at the property. If it is booked at that time, we will always check first to see if it is okay for us to get out there. If you continue going past our property, there are some nice rock beaches with pretty views. People fish there and wade in the water in the summer. Castle Rock is a cute little town with some nice shops, restaurants and bars. I recommend checking it out! We are not picky about check in/check out time. It would only matter if someone else was checking in the day you are checking out. Please ask if you expect to arrive earlier or want to check out later. If your plans change, please cancel through Hipcamp to get a refund.Campers will have the entire lot to themselves. The property is rectangular shaped and there is plenty of room for a couple of RV's. There is no electricity or fresh water but the cell service is great. Dogs are welcome and do not need to be on a leash unless they are leaving our property and going onto other people's property. Please clean up after your dog especially if it poops on the property next to us. There is a shovel in the shack. You are right on the water. In the summer you can wade and cool off in the water but the current is too fast for swimming. If you want to Kayak or Paddle Board, you will want to put in at the boat launch in Castle Rock and get out at the property.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Campers can also back in.
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
Vehicles can also park on the grass if it is dry enough.
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
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No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
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What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, wood burning fireplace. Wood is free however there is a box off of the shack for donations.
Toilet available
Portable toilet
Pets allowed
Off leash. River current is very strong. Road close by and people drive too fast at times. The property is fenced but not to keep pets in.
Bins available
Trash bin. Please take your garbage with you and put a new bag in the can for the next hipcamper. There are new bags in the can. Thanks!!
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from river or stream
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
There is very good cell phone reception there if you need to "hot spot" from your phone for Wifi.
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Relax at the River

98%
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Campers will have the entire lot to themselves. The property is rectangular shaped and there is plenty of room for a couple of RV's. There is no electricity or fresh water but the cell service is great. Dogs are welcome and do not need to be on a leash unless they are leaving our property and going onto other people's property. Please clean up after your dog especially if it poops on the property next to us. There is a shovel in the shack. You are right on the water. In the summer you can wade and cool off in the water but the current is too fast for swimming. If you want to Kayak or Paddle Board, you will want to put in at the boat launch in Castle Rock and get out at the property.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

98% Recommend140 ratings · 124 reviews
Recommends
· July 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Relax at the River
My favorite hipcamp spot on the cowlitz river! It’s close to town but feels very private and peaceful. We’ve stayed here for the 4th multiple years and the firework show down the river is amazing.
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Emma S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Relaxing and beautiful!
Tent · With pets ·
Relax at the River
We’ve camped here many times and each experience has been amazing. Susan is always so nice and very helpful if I have questions. The property is beautiful and very relaxing.
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Kimberlee T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Relax at the River
This was a great place to camp. Beautiful view, awesome shed with great views
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Steven B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent ·
Relax at the River
We had a great time. Lots of places within minutes down the road to explore and fish. Well taken care of spot.
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Sky C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Another Great Stay!
Tent · With kids ·
Relax at the River
This was our 2nd time staying at Relax at the River and we still love it. Location is perfect with lots of little places for the kids to explore. If you forget or need anything, you don’t need to travel far but you still have privacy. Susan is a very gracious host. Thank you for having us back!
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Alyssa G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Relax at the River
Amazing place with excellent service! The views are absolutely stunning. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be coming back next year!
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Artem K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
Relax at the River
Talk about an absolute surprise of a site! We had a crew of 10 and we all fit very comfortably with still plenty of space left over. The view of the river was very relaxing and the shade, though not a lot, was enough to keep us cool. We will definitely be returning for another round. 👍🏽
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Corina F.
12 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
20 ft travel trailer ·
Relax at the River
Immaculate RV site with horses as neighbors. Couldn’t be happier.
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Melanie S.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Always a great camping spot
Tent · Group trip ·
Relax at the River
We love this Hipcamp so much!! We stay here at least once a year for the past several years. The host has always been so hospitable. The view is beautiful! It’s a great way to fill your soul.
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Kimberlee T.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Relax at the River
This was a great spot! I would definitely recommend
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Sydney S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tranquility close to everything
Tent ·
Relax at the River
This was an amazing view. The stores are close, there's spots down the road that have a shore area. We checked out the little town. This was only 45 mins from us close enough to not worry about a time to leave home for work. Susan was very nice, she let us stay a bit longer than our time for check out. We just went and hung out in the water. It would be amazing to clear part of the trees that fell right at the river front there at her property. To be able to get in and out the water easier. This place is gorgeous! She has literally everything you need there in her cute designed container. Bee/wasp killer, bug spray, sun screen, life jackets, flash lights, camp chairs, BBQ, wood, etc. This place is amazing.. just do it!
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Ryan M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Relax at the River
Wonderful spot right on the river. Lots nice little extras, wood, washing station, solar lights. Loved the cute little room in the container!
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Arwen B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Along for the river
Tent · With kids ·
Relax at the River
It was nice to have the whole place to yourself. We sat along the river and listened to the wind chimes. It was summertime, so we didn't use the fire pit. Watch out for the yellow jackets though, we had some sneak into our tent and sting us at night. Otherwise, it was a peaceful trip.
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Victoria E.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
35 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Had a great stay at Relax at the River. The site was clean and was very relaxing.
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Bridget M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Very spacious, nice too get away from the crowds. Great view!
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Lisa G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Relax at the River
We had a great stay and appreciated the amenities Susan had on site.
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Rob F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
20 ft campervan ·
Relax at the River
We had a lovely stay at “Relax At The River”, and would definitely recommend. Private, peaceful, beautiful, clean outhouse and great communication. It’s very convenient from I5 if you happen to need a place to stay enroute. Wish we had more time for a longer stay.
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Anne G.
13 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Nice spot!
Tent · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Lovely place to relax, easy to find and well maintained. A lot of thought went into providing everything you need to enjoy your time by the river. There’s so much room, shady and sunny areas, and access to the river. If you’re a light sleeper definitely bring ear plugs as the train ran throughout the night. Staying here turned me into a bird watcher, be warned!
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Nathan W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Relax at the river
Relax at the River
Spot is right on the river. Secluded and somewhat private if neighbor isn't there. Easy access
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Lori F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Relax at the River
Loved our stay here. So many birds and the night sky was so full. It was clean and peaceful and it was exactly as described.
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Justice S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Peaceful river stay
11 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Phenomenal. Exactly as described. Beautiful river views, quite peaceful, and so easy to find. Obviously well maintained, with lots of solar lights so you can find the bathroom in the evening. We had two trailers and two tents, with plenty of room for everyone. Probably not the best spot if you want to play in the river, but I think that was indicated in the description.
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Rachel B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Great spot on the river!
Tent · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Great open site to enjoy a get away! There are several options of places to set up your tent (we have a large 8 person and a 6 person and had no issues finding spots with a view). It is very open so you get a lot of sunshine, but if you prefer to be more shaded we were able to “hide” in the shade from the RV on site or retreat in to the shack that always had a great breeze going through when both doors were open. There is a path directly down to the river if you want to be closer, and if you want more of a bank to relax riverside, the site is on the Camelot Spur and Cook Ferry trail so we walked less than half mile and found a path with a place to hang out. The site was clean, the bathrooms were clean, and everything was great! Susan the host was also quick to respond when we needed to let her know something! We even had a couple deer stop by to check it out!
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Tristan F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
25 ft pop-up camper ·
Relax at the River
Susan’s place is so relaxing and peaceful! We were so happy to be back! It’s nice watching the river go by, listening to the birds, seeing eagles and even deer in the morning! Great spacious place! Very well maintained and everything you need!
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Maya K.
14 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Relax at the River
My family had a great time. The land was well maintained and easy to get to. I particularly enjoyed the little fishing hole with a view of the hills and the bird feeders which attracted lots of gold finches and mourning doves.
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Viktor D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Great place to hang out by the river. Lots of space. We will try to stay here again in the future.
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John S.
41 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Relax at the River
Site was well looked after and maintained. Container that was on site had tools/consumables like a axe and bug spray
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Ian M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Relax at the River
Nice little place. Its between my destination in Oregon and Seattle and a nice little stop before continuing south, or checking out mount st helens. Wind chime was driving me a little crazy when it got windy though, and some boats on the water were a bit loud. I'm kinda a light sleeper but id stay here again.
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Justin W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tranquil Escape:River & Cozy Nights
25 ft Class C ·
Relax at the River
Our weekend at Relax at the River was truly exceptional! The locked gate ensured a strong sense of security, and the gravel pad made parking a breeze. The two picnic tables were a lifesaver since we forgot our own. The nearby river was breathtaking, perfect for soaking in the tranquility. We cherished the solitude of having the entire camp to ourselves, creating a peaceful and exclusive experience. The grounds were impeccably maintained, adorned with tasteful decorations that added charm, along with some delightful surprises that appeared at night, enhancing the ambiance. Thoughtfully placed motion lights were a brilliant touch, activating briefly to guide safe movement around the camp without flooding the area, preserving the serene atmosphere. The fire pit, stocked with dry wood, was a cozy highlight. Stargazing was phenomenal with a clear view of the stars, and we enjoyed spotting satellites. Our dogs thrived in the open space, making this a pet-friendly retreat. Highly recommend this serene, well-maintained spot for a private and unforgettable camping getaway!
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Andy S.
9 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Beautiful, peaceful, private camp
20 ft campervan ·
Relax at the River
Beautiful, peaceful and private camping spot right on the river! It was a lovely stay and we highly recommend it.
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Jordan T.
8 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Relaxing River Magic!
16 ft car ·
Relax at the River
This place was a little slice of magic! It was super relaxing with the slow trickle of the big river. It has everything you need! We did car camping and it was perfect. Honey bucket bathroom in great condition. Outdoor fire pit. Platform to do morning yoga on, etc. Super private and was a perfect sanctuary for us on our road trip!
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Cass O.
4 reviews

Location

Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Susan N.

Joined in November 2021

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