The Snowden Yurt

97%

36 reviews

· White Salmon, Klickitat, Washington · 2 acres

Hosted by Richard T.

Yurt

· 3 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

The Snowden Yurt was built by Tova's uncle Kirk and originally used as a backcountry ski destination in the Sawtooth Mountains near Stanley, Idaho. It is built completely by hand, similar to the traditional Mongolian style, with hand-hewn rafters, hand-made door, and hand-stitched fabric. Kirk's distinctive skylight rounds out the peaceful dwelling. Kitchen facilities include a coffee maker, camp stove, grill, and outdoor sink. The unique, hand crafted bathhouse has a comfortable composting toilet and propane heated shower. An IKEA queen bed with the coziest comforters one could imagine sleeps two, and a pull out twin is available for an extra person. The Snowden Yurt, with a peekabo view of Mt. Hood, is located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, with world class recreation right out the door.The Snowden Yurt is located six miles from downtown White Salmon, WA, near fabulous mountain biking, kayaking, parasailing - the gorge has it all! Our yurt is a family heirloom, with a generous deck, camp kitchen, and rustic bathhouse. The town of Hood River is fifteen minutes away, but also enjoy the woodlands right out the front door.

What to expect

Yurt

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

3 guests max

Toilet available

No campfires

No pets

Potable water available

Showers available

Bins available

Cooking equipment present

Picnic table present

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: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

At the corner of Bates and Bristol Road, just to the left of the water tower, you'll see a small drive leading directly to the yurt. It's a circular drive, and park right beside the yurt or behind the little privacy fence. Welcome!

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Reviews

97% Recommend45 ratings · 36 reviews

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· May 2025

The yurt was cozy, even though it was cool for April, thanks to an easy to use heater. The unique hand-built features of the yurt add a great feel to the place. The hand-hewn rafters were so much more beautiful than machine made ones. Richard provided easy to follow directions and helpful tips. The short drive into White Salmon is scenic, with great views of both Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood (the top of which you can see from the yurt as well). The three of us enjoyed our stay at the yurt, and enjoyed listening to the music of our hosts Tova and Richard too!

Darcy S.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

When we accidentally pulled into Richard’s driveway, not the Yurt’s, long past sunset, he pointed us in the right direction with a smile. We loved our short stay in the Yurt. It is the perfect cozy place to stay! Clean, comfortable, and charming.

Owen L.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Fun location—pretty close to White Salmon but you’re still out in the country, nice yurt with comfortable accommodations, cute and user-friendly outhouse situation, lots of fun animal noises at night but nothing earplugs couldn’t handle (which are stocked in a cabinet in the yurt).

Robert P.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Convenient Glamping for Exploring

With kids

This was a perfect, cozy location while we explored the White Salmon, Hood River, Gifford Pinchot area! The yurt was warm with the heater on a night that got down to 50 and I imagine it would be warm at even colder temps - plus, the bedding is fluffy and warm. Well-equipped with cooking supplies and everything was clean - or a 5ish min drive to downtown restaurants. The host was super friendly and helpful. The stars are beautiful at night! Make sure to download directions before going, as I had no cell service with Verizon. There are outlets and electricity. There are so many fun things to do nearby!

Amanda W.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Great place, fantastic owners!

With kids

A VERY nice yurt with everything one may need to have for a comfortable stay: fan for hotter nights, heater for cooler (I believe, the yurt could be also used in winter when there is plenty of snow around). There is a comping kitchen stove and plenty of dishes and pots to use (don't need to bring your own). Great people own it and are available to address any problems one might have. Although they live in house that is on the same property, the yurt remains very private for your use. I loved my and my 12-year old twin girls stay there.

Piotr P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Super clean, great view! This yurt is very functional, very close to downtown White Salmon and the bridge to Hood River.

Erin S.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

It was such a cute and fun experience - definitely would stay again!

Kateland S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

My sister and I loved our stay in Richard’s yurt! He was very kind and we felt well taken care of. It was a bonus that we got to see Richard and his wife perform some live music in town! Highly recommend his yurt for a cozy stay close to White Salmon and lots of hikes!

Rosey W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

charming place, thoughtful host. would definitely come back if I’m back in the area

Yanzi J.

2 reviews

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· September 2023

The yurt was comfortable and a unique place to stay for the night!

Megan F.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Very sweet and well-appointed little place to stay. It was very comfortable even in high winds and slightly chilly temps, the outdoor amenities were clear and pleasant to use.

Vivian A.

7 reviews

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· August 2023

Richard goes the extra mile to provide everything you need for your stay. The outdoor bathroom/ shower was lovely. We enjoyed our stay & very comfortable.

Sue C.

2 reviews

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· August 2023

Second stay and still great. Great value and amenities. Would definitely stay again.

Will G.

3 reviews

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· July 2023

This was such a peaceful place to stay at. The ride across the bridge to and up the mountain to the yurt was absolutely beautiful. There is a $2 toll. Great views with the sun setting driving in. Hood river was a fun town for the evening! Lots of fruit stands in white salmon. I stayed warm in the yurt with no extra heating. You will fall asleep to the sounds of nature and wake up to a rooster. I loved it, but Richard provided ear plugs for those that don't. I was travelling as a solo female and I felt safe. It was a lovely night and morning. Highly recommend (:

Savannah S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Glamping in the Gorge

What a wonderful experience to stay in Richard‘s yurt high above White Salmon, Washington on the Columbia River. Richard provides everything for a semi-rustic yet relaxed camping experience that makes any hiking adventure even more special. Don’t miss this opportunity to avoid the crowds and enjoy nature. While he provides everything to make your stay comfortable, bring a cooler to keep your food cold. Thank you Richard for a wonderful stay.

Lance H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Richard was a great host and helped us locate the yurt (very easy to find in the daylight) at night. The yurt was great in July, not too hot surprisingly, the surrounding trees help shade the area. I loved being able to take a warm shower and hang out on the porch surrounding the yurt. Huckle is an amazing dog and was one of the highlights of my stay!

Holly R.

2 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· July 2023

Beautiful location. Quiet. The rooster mentioned in other reviews was not an issue. Other birdsong was louder. Nice view of Mt. Adams from the deck. Could improve ventilation, and make hot water easier. Clearing weeds to see and drive over driveway would have improved our experience . Repair door handle, a piece of the door latch frame came off. Minor improvements to path steps to bathroom would make it much easier to walk around the yurt and bath building.

Kay O.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

I would stay here again. Great yurt with very relaxing sleep!

Gabriel D.

2 reviews

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· June 2023

Lovely yurt is a nice wooded spot. Bed was comfy. Compost toilet/bathroom gets an A+. The drive to town for a delicious meal is easy to do. And when we got a flat tire on our way out Richard was kind enough to take the time to help us out with getting the tire changed. Yes there is a rooster on a neighbor’s property so just bring your ear plugs or noise canceling headphones and you’ll sleep just fine. I highly recommend!

Sarah S.

2 reviews

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· June 2023

All the amenities!

Close to town but feels like you’re in the woods! This yurt is such a cute spot and has so many helpful amenities. The bathhouse is awesome and the yurt is equipped with everything you need. We had a great stay, would love to go back for longer!

Delaney R.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

We enjoyed our one night in the snowden yurt! We booked last minute and Richard was very communicative with us. Previous reviews are right about the rooster vocalizing early in the morning, and the adjacent intersection had active drivers even very late at night. We still slept soundly and had a cozy time. Highly recommended!

Jessica L.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2023

Almost perfect

Awesome adorable little yurt. Has all the amenities. Easy to find. The neighbors property has roosters that cockadoodledoo at the wee hours of the night. It made it tough to sleep.

Daniel B.

3 reviews

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· April 2023

The yurt was great ! And there is a very cool doggo on the property.

Deanna S.

2 reviews

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· April 2023

We enjoyed our one-night stay at this cute yurt. The lodging was cozy and had everything we needed. We appreciated being able to warm up with the wood stove and electric heater, as it was a chilly night. Communication with the host (Richard) was great; he was very helpful and responsive.

Paula M.

4 reviews

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· November 2022

We had a wonderful time in Richard's yurt! It was cozy, clean, and easy to access. He was also easily available when we had questions and super accommodating!

Kristine Z.

2 reviews

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· October 2022

This was an excellent, comfortable spot in a great location.

Jonah S.

3 reviews

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· September 2022

I highly recommend this Yurt!

The Yurt in the fir trees was a fantastic experience. The host has truly put a lot of thought and effort into creating an amazing experience. The yurt was warm, inviting, comfortable. The host leaves detailed information and made the experience truly magical. Sitting on the platform watching the sunset and having a view of the top of Mt. Hood was phenomenal. I could not recommend this yurt more. Thank you!

Thomas M.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

Amazing experience!

Yurt In the Fir Trees was such a great experience. Richard was such a great host. The Yurt was clean and super comfortable. It was way up in the mountains. Loved staying there would easily have stayed a week. The bathroom was so great too! Thanks Richard for such a great experience. We will be back!

Lori S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2022

Peaceful and quiet

I really liked the Yurt in Richards place. it's spacious, well stocked, and has basic amenities. The shower in particular is a unique experience and I loved using it. Easy to find and convenient for us on our way back from a coastal trip. Thanks Richard!