Justesen Ranches
Hosted by Amanda · Tygh Valley, Oregon
19 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 350 acres
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Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Family-friendly
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96% Recommend163 ratings · 107 reviews
Campers at this site appreciate the peaceful environment and natural beauty, with many mentioning the convenience of nearby rivers and ponds for cooling off. Amanda, the host, is praised for her clear communication and responsiveness. However, a few guests noted issues such as confusing directions, mosquito prevalence, and unexpected drone activity which affected their privacy. Overall, the location offers a serene getaway with private access to nature, but visitors should come prepared for bugs and potential navigational challenges.
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Recommends
· July 2025
I'd stay again
30 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Oak tree camp & private beach
Nice pasture and river access. Staff is very helpful!
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Chris C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Private Riverside Campsite
The site was very easy to find with the provided directions, and felt private despite the easy access. It also featured one of the cleanest portable toilets we’d ever seen. The only thing to pay mind to is the host’s warning of mosquitoes during the season - definitely bring something to ward them off or they could make for a miserable trip.
We highly recommend Amanda’s campsites and would love to come back in the future!
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Chad L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lower Twin Lake Campsite
We had a phenomenal time at the lake - it was so beautiful and peaceful, and it was so much fun to paddle around the lake and jump off the dock. There were tons of fish jumping, so many different birds, and deer visited in the morning. We also had a rattlesnake join us which we were able to easily relocate, but he blended in so well with the ground so be really mindful of where you're stepping! For those bringing pets: there are foxtail-like plants growing up near the fence and lots of ticks, so make sure you're giving your animals a really thorough onceover when you get home. The bugs are definitely thriving and we got a lot of bites even with bug spray, but I'd happily pay that price all over again for such a lovely campsite. Might be worth bringing a screened in canopy if you're going to be spending a few days there. All in all, a really great experience and I suspect we'll be back!
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Kelly K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Wife’s Birthday Extravaganza!
24 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
White River Site (Site 1)
We loved it. We were at White River Site 1, which was close to the river. It was really hot over the weekend with temps approaching the century mark, but with all the shade trees and the river close by we were able to stay relatively cool. The area is beautiful and well maintained and our host Amanda was super responsive and friendly. She communicated quickly and clearly with us and we always knew what to expect. Only suggestion I’d provide is better signage as to where the different sites are located . We had several folks stop at Site 1 either thinking it was where they were supposed to be or asking where their site was located. Not a big deal, as folks were generally respectful and friendly, but something to consider. While it seems the folks who reserved the other sites could probably have communicated better with their guests, some clearer, more visible signage could probably help. Otherwise, no complaints. We had a blast!
Thank you Amanda!
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Chris B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Spacious and secluded
45 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Private Riverside Campsite
My husband and I had the best time glamping on Justesen ranch with our dogs. We easily backed up our 23 foot trailer into the site which was pretty flat with plenty of open sky for our solar panels. Our host, Amanda, was proactive and communicative, and our private riverside campsite was perfect! Plenty of shade by the water on a hot summer day, and we appreciated Amanda's advice on bringing bug spray. Watching the moon rise over the ridge was beautiful.
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Lanna C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Mulberry campsite
The site was peaceful and a nice place to unplug, but we did run into a few issues.
The directions and instructions caused a bit of confusion, as some of the listing photos showed the nearby beach. This made it seem like the beach was part of the reservation — when in fact it’s a public area and not directly connected to the site. There were also quite a few bees by the beach area (on top of the expected mosquitos) — which is important to know for anyone who might be allergic. Additionally, there were drones flying overhead during the afternoon and even at night, which was unexpected and took away from the sense of privacy that we were hoping for.
I want to note that the host was very kind and responsive though. She did her best to find solutions for the inconveniences that we encountered, which was very appreciated. Overall, a nice stay!
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Lindsey A.
3 years on Hipcamp
We loved camping on Amanda’s land! It was very peaceful and there was plenty of room for our dogs to run around and play. The river was refreshing and we never heard our camp neighbors. They did have to drive by our site but that wasn’t a problem. Bring bug spray! We brought a few citronella candles thinking that would help but there were a lot of mosquitoes!
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Desirae S.
4 reviews
We tent camped here and found the site to be spacious, far more than we needed, with the bonus of private access to the river, which was beautiful but very rapid.
Amanda was very communicative and helpful in guiding us to our site. The property is large with buildings scattered throughout, so her directions made finding our spot easy.
A few things to keep in mind:
• The ground is extremely sandy, which made securing tent stakes a bit tricky. We eventually made it work, but bringing heavy-duty stakes or sand anchors might help.
• As many other reviewers mentioned, the mosquitoes are intense. I had multiple bites within minutes of arriving, before I could even get the bug spray out. Even with frequent reapplication, we were still swarmed.
Unfortunately, one of my bites triggered a severe allergic reaction, and we had to leave early for the hospital, cutting our trip from two nights down to just 12 hours. That was, of course, no fault of the host, and the campsite itself was lovely while we were there.
The porta potty on-site was private and impressively clean, honestly the cleanest one I’ve ever seen at a campsite.
The site felt mostly private. You can see others driving through occasionally, but there were no other campers within earshot. The only unexpected privacy issue was a drone flying over our site for several of hours one evening. We never saw or heard the operator, which felt a little intrusive, though we recognize that may not be under the host’s control.
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Samantha L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
26 ft fifth wheel ·
Lower Twin Lake Campsite
It was our third time there. We had a great time.
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Larry B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
23 ft travel trailer ·
Clear Spring Pond (Site 3)
This is one of my top two most beautiful camping experiences ever! Complete privacy, peaceful and serene. We are so grateful. Be sure to walk the road and cross the street to the river as well.
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Kathryn Z.
2 reviews
We loved this spot. Secluded, grassy, facing a large rock outcropping not far away. Pretty darn great.
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Charlie K.
2 years on Hipcamp
This was a fantastic spot to camp. The pond is absolutely beautiful, so much wildlife and perfect for paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing! Very quiet and relaxing. We had a lovely time, should have stayed another day. Any poor reviews are ridiculous and should be disregarded, those are really all about that person having a bad day. Bug spray is probably a good idea, though for us circumstances such as wind and cooler nights made it so we didn’t need any. This spot is true to what you see.
Sally G.
1 year on Hipcamp
This property was incredibly peaceful. At night it was the frogs and crickets, during the day it was Hawks flying around and deer walking through the property . Having the ponds there for the kids to play in was wonderful.
The porta potty was clean. Property was pristine, it is really well taken care of. We never had a need to talk to the owners. Ash, it was an incredibly smooth process from start to finish. No problems whatsoever. Lots of space to stretch out.
Jocelyn V.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
10 ft campervan · With pets ·
Tygh Creek campsite
Wonderful private open space next to the creek. Perfect for your four legged furry friends to roam.
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Phillip S.
3 reviews
Great place! My dogs love it! I stayed at Clear Pond. I like that it was grassy area.
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Teri C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
19 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Tygh Creek campsite
Our families had a great time at Justesen Ranches! Plenty of space to spread out, creek access (though entry is a little muddy and the creek is shallow), and the kids enjoyed waking up to the cows mooing :)
Not much shade for those in campers, but tents were able to stay cool tucked up by the trees near the creek.
Carly I.
6 years on Hipcamp
This little spot is a peaceful oasis! You have a whole meadow to yourself which borders several small spring fed ponds. They looked mucky at first but they were quite clear and clean. Our dog loved dipping his feet. So many relaxing noises- birds singing, water flowing, frogs at night. The star display was incredible. As others have mentioned, the mosquito situation is no joke but we lit several citronella candles and it seemed to work nicely. This spot would work for a big group or individual campers if you want to unplug. We brought our tent trailer and it was easy to find a level spot. There are zero amenities in this location but we didn't need anything. This weekend was just ultimate relaxation for us! Oh, and Amanda was awesome about answering our questions ahead of time. It felt a little weird driving through the field at first but if you follow the directions, it will take you straight there. Just keep driving until you're in the meadow and can't drive any more!
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Charis W.
2 reviews
This place was exactly what we wanted. We originally booked a different site thinking we had to since we don’t have a self-contained camp toilet with our popup tent camper, but Amanda read my booking request message about how we wanted to escape to nature and enjoying a chill private weekend outdoors and recommended this site instead.
The wildflowers were beautiful, the birds were singing, the lake was gorgeous for sunset, and we didn’t see or hear another person the entire weekend (even though it was super busy Memorial Day weekend)! The frogs were also out in force to help lull us to sleep.
If you’re comfortable boondocking and want a peaceful place to get away from people, this spot is amazing. Only 1.5 hrs from bend was a nice plus too. Thanks for the suggestion, Amanda!
Kristin S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
52 Lake Campsite
Very private and relaxing. Pond had lots of birds and wildlife for viewing. Was a great space to camp, paddle board and just get away. Will definitely be returning.
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Jesse P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great place, super clean. It also happens to be outside of Portland's horrible light pollution, giving fabulous Milky Way views. The biggest downsides are that there isn't an A/C (which is mentioned in the property's listing) and the outside floodlight does not have a switch accessible to turn it off. FYI - There is a taxidermied deer head on the wall, which is shown in the pics.
There are many wonderful things about this place - starting with the location. If you want to be away from people with great views of the sky then you will love this place. The kitchen is well stocked, the bathroom and shower are very clean. The queen bed isn't bad at all and the kitchen is well stocked. I imagine if all the bunks were filled with people it would be pretty snug in there. There is a small TV with Dish.
Finally Verizon cell service is bad inside the cabin, but outside we got a good 4G signal.
Overall we enjoyed our stay and will return.
Bill V.
5 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Apple Tree Camp (Site 2)
Beautiful place. Spacious, lovely little ponds and creeks and so much privacy. Wonderful place.
Meghan L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Amazing spot, beautiful scenery and wonderful hosts!
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Timothy's B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Lower Twin Lake Campsite
Wonderful place and great hostess! We’ll be back to camp here again!
Meghan L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Another wonderful trip here. See my previous reviews. It’s always a pleasure coming back.
Scott M.
6 reviews
Such a fun spot! Great for groups. Great spots for hammocks. The grass is very nicely maintained. The stars are so beautiful at night! The water was cold and mid thigh level but felt great over the hot weekend! Bring tubes to float down the river! Such a great spot, definitely will be back!
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Lucia H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
14 ft campervan · With pets ·
Private Riverside Campsite
Property is gorgeous and there’s plenty of critters to watch. This time of year the bugs are going pretty good so be prepared especially for the wasps.
Stars incredible out here. I do wish you could fish the river but plenty of other stuff to do
Gavin G.
3 reviews
We had a large group and everyone was able to find a flat, soft, grassy spot in the shade for their tents. We could all spread out for privacy too. The meadow and hill side were incredibly beautiful and we saw deer every night. There is a store and restaurant near by so that was convenient. What I liked best was that we weren’t being harassed by a camp host to stop talking after 10:00. We see each other, at most once a year, and we have a blast. The host seemed to totally understand what we needed and was very easy to work with. It was so simple. Camping with such a large group can be challenging but this place was absolutely perfect for our group and I can’t wait until next year! We’d love to go back.
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Jodi N.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Clear Spring Pond (Site 3)
The views were incredible. I would happily come back to this beautiful place. Thanks for the stay!
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Darin S.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
18 ft Class B · With kids ·
Lower Twin Lake Campsite
The site and the countryside is beautiful. The access road is almost impassible with ruts even for a medium sized class b RV like ours. It’s also a long, difficult drive from rafting launch points despite it’s apparent proximity
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Tim G.
2 reviews
Magnificent spot. Tucked away in the middle of nowhere with a beautiful lake. We spent our whole trip pretty much floating. We had enough space for our whole group! BRING BUG SPRAY.
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Cameron Y.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Tygh Valley, Wasco, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Amanda J.
Joined in September 2016Response rate: 40%Response time: Within 17 hours
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