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Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood

Hosted by Zigzag · Rhododendron, Oregon
5 sites · Tent
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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.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.
What to expect
Tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
4 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Communal. We have a communal campfire circle. For fire safety, we can't have individual fire pits in the camping areas in our meadows and forest.
Toilet available
Flush toilet, pit toilet
Pets allowed
On leash. *Pet fee of $5/night per pet, paid on arrival. Please keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your dog to provide a comfortable and safe space for all.
Potable water available
Spigot. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to refill with our mountain spring water.
Showers available
Hot water
Cooking equipment present
Bbq, communal, stovetop or hot plate. We converted a city bus in a campers' kitchen with a sink and 4-burner stove top. Bring your own pots, pans, plates, cutlery, etc. There's also a BBQ. No refrigeration: we rely on you to bring your own coolers and ice. Ice can be purchased nearby.
Picnic table present
Wifi available
WiFi is available around the main house/on the common deck only.
Pack it out
We can use your compost for our 1+ acre organic garden.

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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Reviews

95% Recommend507 ratings · 363 reviews
Zigzag Mountain Farm offers a mix of seclusion and community with its forested campsites and communal amenities. Campers appreciate the bus kitchen, fire pits, and clean facilities but some wish for more privacy and better organization of camping spots. The location is praised for its proximity to Mount Hood and hiking trails, making it a great base for outdoor adventures. While the communal spaces are welcoming, some visitors prefer more solitude during their stay.
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Location

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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Hosted by Zigzag F.

Joined in January 2019
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