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100% Recommend139 ratings · 106 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Snail's Pace
Beautiful private place! Wonderfully well kept, you can tell they care about this property. No cell phone service which was great to disconnect.
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Hannah G.
8 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
Had a lovely time! Very quiet! No road noise or neighbors. The river was a perfect backdrop. Will definitely be back, especially in the summer for the water!
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Madison G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
This place is magical. Plenty of space for tents. Very well maintained. Plenty of firewood. The creek running behind the site is the perfect sound to fall asleep to. Our pup had the best time exploring. I can’t wait to go back.
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Shawna B.
2 reviews
This is hands down one of the best camping experiences of my entire life. What a beautiful, quiet well kept place!! I had no cell service and I read a book for two days and it was GLORIOUS!!! Unbelievable how private it is! So much attention to details to make it an amazing experience. This host knows how to do it right!!! Thank you Bary for such an awesome time!!! I truly appreciate your efforts!
Robin S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Snail's Pace
This is such a wonderful spot. So peaceful and quiet. Great place to get away and recharge!
Amanda E.
9 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
We had a wonderful time here! Bary is a great communicator and the site was clean and had everything we needed. It was wonderful to get away from the city to relax and enjoy the water.
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Kara H.
3 reviews
This year was our second visit to Barry's land, it's one of our favorite camp spots. It's beautiful, peaceful, clean, quiet and PRIVATE. Just enough creature comforts like a hand washing spigot, comfortable chairs and shade structures to make things extra nice. The campsite is far enough down from the road that we don't have to worry about our dogs wandering off and I like that the driveway is secured with a locked gate so we know that no random cars are going to come driving down. The prefect spot to get away from it all.
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Aubin C.
2 reviews
I LOVED tent camping at Snails pace! The spot was super private and easy to find if you follow the extra directions provided by the host. It was so quiet and peaceful, I only heard a handful of cars and no other people the whole time. The space is very well taken care of and all the extra amenities made tent camping SO much easier. The covered porch was huge and was great to have when it rained. The section of river is perfect for swimming and playing and there's a great part for floating down in a tube. I'm already planning a trip back next summer!!
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Kristin B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
I don’t want to tell people about it. I want it for myself it was the most relaxing disconnected trip I’ve ever had. That I had to pay for. I love it here so much.
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Jeffery M.
10 months on Hipcamp
Lovely secluded spot! The kids were able to play in the river as there were a few slow current spots. We will be back!
Aryna A.
6 reviews
Lovely place where you can listen to the running river at all times. Was nice to disconnect from the world for a few days but could walk up above and get service if we needed to.
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Kc R.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Snail's Pace
Beautiful location right on the river and very secluded
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Roger H.
9 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Snail's Pace
We left a review last year, but this place is so great I’ll do it again!
Super accessible from Portland? Check!
Burbling creek full of tadpoles, crayfish, and salmon fry? Check!
Bitchin’ front porch from which to admire your sweet views? Check!
Surprisingly good birding? Check!
- seriously, we saw Steller’s Jays, Belted Kingfishers, an American Dipper, and Rufous Hummingbirds to name a few!
Also, the grounds are immaculate and the firewood is always so well-seasoned. This place is amazing.
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James W.
2 reviews
We love Snail's Pace! This is our third summer camping on Bary's land it keeps getting better each year! Bary is attentive to the property and the amenities offered and has made improvements that are always appreciated. We love that there is wood available for a reasonable price and the canopy addition last summer allows for respite from rain or sun near the fire ring. Ultimately we come for the river and that beautiful porch view. We are far enough away from reality and have true privacy, and we don't have to sacrifice the amenities of a more developed camp site.
We can't recommend this place enough!
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Lauren P.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Snail's Pace
This place was so private and serene. A lovely get away with great access to the river. The firewood is a great bonus to not have to bring your own.
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Kellen P.
5 months on Hipcamp
What a sweet spot! River was epic. Very private. They keep the location very clean as well. A few notes: the driveway is steepish, a running start in a 2nd will get you up but we were towing a camper and I wouldn’t have done that without a 4wd. The rocks in the river are very slippery so bring water shoes. There are stairs leading down to the water, you aren’t camping right on the water but close to it.
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Emily P.
6 reviews
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· July 2025
11 ft campervan · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
Amazing spot. Very private, comfortable. Water was cold and refreshing. A family of owls live there too!
Veronica S.
11 reviews
Snails Pace Camp continues to be one of our favorite places to stay. We’re return campers and will definitely be back again! The site is peaceful, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully laid out. You can tell the host genuinely cares about creating a relaxing and welcoming environment. It’s the perfect place to unplug, recharge, and soak in the beauty of nature. We were lucky enough to spot two owls and hear them converse for a bit!
We are so grateful this spot exists. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a calm and memorable camping experience!
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Alfa T.
3 reviews
We had the best time this weekend. This quickly became our new favorite campsite! The owners had a canopy over a picnic table by the fire pit which was a wonderful thing to have when the sun hit its highest point. There is also a covered porch area with another picnic table and some chairs with a stunning view of the water. We were greeted by some curious owls who flew and sat in the trees near by, a couple got really close which was amazing to get to experience. The kids had a great time searching for snails and slugs and were blown away at how big some of them were. Plenty of tent space and the pit toilet was nice to have as well. Hands down, the best campsite we have been to and we will definitely be going back.
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Andrea C.
2 reviews
Absolutely stunning property. The host has made this into a hip camp dream, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s so lovely having a campsite to yourself and listening to the sounds of the water all day and night. This is one of the best Hipcamp I’ve been to and I’ve already requested booked our next trip. ❤️
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Cheryl M.
16 reviews
Perfect location for some R&R. Very private and beautiful location. Very peaceful and a great setup. Will definitely make this an annual trip.
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Jena K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Snail's Pace
Beautiful camping spot. Our dog loved to swim in the river. Very quiet and gorgeous spot.
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Maya W.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Snail's Pace
The river was amazing! Opportunities to float, wade, and look for cool rocks. We were able to see owls in the evening, which was the highlight of the weekend.
Very private, beautiful drive in and zero cell service to really disconnect.
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Mariel D.
5 reviews
Honestly possibly the most magical place I've ever camped. My heart is so full from how special this place is and how truly restorative it was to spend several days here. Between the many spots by the river to lay by, the chair nestled in the forest perfect for journaling, the fire pit with incredibly affordable and well seasoned firewood to use for purchase, a very clean outhouse, and a breath-taking deck attached to a decommissioned barn, it was so easy to feel at home here. The ecosystem is incredibly alive in this area – as sunset grew near, it sounded like natures orchestra was coming on for their late night show. We spent hours into the evening watching owls hunt and were serenaded to sleep by their calls and were dazzled by the variety of other birds, frogs, and butterflies we got to witness. On top of everything, you have to pass through a locked gate to enter the camp, which made it feel so safe and secure, allowing us to truly relax. Bary was a wonderful host, and I am already planning my next trip to come back. I will hold Snails Pace close to my heart. Couldn't recommend more!
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Ashton M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Snail's Pace
My group really enjoyed this little slice of heaven. We went during the first blistering hot weekend of the summer at the deck with the overhang saved us from the sun when we weren’t splashing around in the river and looking at river rocks.
We were thankful for the firewood provided (10$ gets you a generous amount!)
The outhouse was surprisingly well maintained. The only issue I noticed was a few dog poos so please remember to pick that up (I almost laid my tent on a semi fresh turd which would have sucked!
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Ashlyn G.
2 reviews
Our second year at Snails Pace and hopefully an annual tradition for years to come. My son and I love it here. Quiet, away from people and safe (important for me as a single mom traveling alone). Conveniences like a pit toilet, on hand firewood and covered areas without overwhelming modern influence are nice to have. Thoughtful touches like hand sanitizer and kindling show how much the hosts care. The hosts are good stewards of their land and we appreciate them sharing it with us! It's beautiful here and the creek is so refreshing on the hot days!! Kiddo spend hours tubing down the stream along our camp. Bring good watershoes to navigate the rocks. Saw all sorts of raptors and wildlife and never heard another human all weekend. Highly recommend this site.
Sara G.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Snail's Pace
We loved camping at Snail's Pace Camp and enjoyed the peaceful and serene location. As others have mentioned the camp is very private.
The deck has a couple of rocking chairs and Adirondack chairs, which was a great spot to enjoy the sounds of the river and the many birds in the area. The outhouse was very clean.
We will stay at Snail's Pace Camp again!
Brian T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Snail's Pace
Lovely and peaceful! Very private!
Great covered area for cooking and a wonderful covered deck with rocking chairs.
Loved the fire pit and they even have dry firewood for sale!!
Definitely go back!!
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Tara T.
7 reviews
This place is magical beyond words. It’s almost tempting to not write a review and book all the open nights, but this place is too good to keep secret. The river access is unmatched and my dog had a great time splashing around. The porch is gorgeous. The owner was very thoughtful and checked in to see if everything was okay. Due to illness I was only able to spend one night there but am so glad I still made the trip despite not feeling 100%. You won’t regret this HipCamp site!
Elizabeth M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Snail's Pace
This spot exceeded my expectations. It was truly magical. PLENTY of space for group camping. Absolutely gorgeous water. Hosts are very generous and thoughtful, they provide a quick shade and roasting sticks, and there’s tons of firewood accessible (for a fee.) The porch is huge. We loved every second. We did check out the sister campground and it was beautiful as well. Would make great swimming holes in the summer. Heads up you cannot throw your TP into the toilet, you have to burn it or throw it away. This took some getting used to but wasn’t so bad. Bonus: spotted a bald eagle and an owl while we were here
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Vanessa C.
2 reviews
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Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Dogs Head X.
Joined in May 2019Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours
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