Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood

96%

348 reviews

· Rhododendron, Clackamas, Oregon · 50 acres

Hosted by Zigzag F.

5 tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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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.

Drinking 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

96% Recommend485 ratings · 348 reviews

ZigZag Mountain Farm offers a serene and welcoming atmosphere with a plethora of amenities that enhance the camping experience. Visitors appreciate the unique features like the bus kitchen and communal spaces which foster a sense of community. While most reviews highlight the friendly staff and well-maintained facilities, a few guests noted the lack of enforced quiet hours and the absence of personal fire pits. Overall, the farm is praised for its beautiful setting and thoughtful amenities, making it a favored choice for campers near Mt. Hood.

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· June 2025

Idyllic Campspot Near Mt Hood

Tent

Zigzag Mountain Farm is an absolute gem. I really enjoyed my stay, tent camping in a beautiful grove of moss covered trees. The heated bathhouse in a historic cabin was really nice and cozy. This is a very convenient location if you're planning to hike to Ramona Falls or other nearby trails in the Mount Hood Wilderness. Stop at nearby Fernie's for coffee and breakfast sandwiches. I also loved the rockfish tacos and brews at Mount Hood Brewery.

Amanda C.

3 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent

Awesome place, great community spaces. Will recommend to anyone passing by the area

Chloe S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent

Reserved a tent site as I didn't know yurts were available. After a long day on a motorcycle, staff was able to change my accommodation... the yurt was clean and cozy and I was able to rest in the serenity of the farm. Great layout of the overall camp and will definitely be back!

Michael M.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent

Super peaceful spot , excellent facilities , love the bus kitchen , the super heated bathroom/ shower was AMAZING !! I met sweet folks that shared amazing projects . My Best Hipcamp ever to date ! Thank You so much to owners and staff !

Kathleen M.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Great stay!

Tent

Great facilities, great hosts, and love the property and tent camping options! Spent some time around the fire with other guests and everyone was great! Would love to stay again.

Jason S.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent

Great, friendly staff. Lots of spots, even some yurts. The kitchen is a tri-met bus. I just wish they allowed fire pits on spot. I do understand the fire hazard, but I would like a personal fire pit.

Matt C.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Quaint homestead by a river

Quaint spot on a beautiful homestead! Loved the little river. Not super private but great place to make friends!

Genevieve S.

3 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent

Easy and friendly checkin. So nice to have hot showers and a microwave after long days!

Christine S.

7 reviews

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· March 2025

Tent

Beautiful remote spot to camp. Staff was super freindly. I really enjoyed my stay.

Richard H.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent

Really nice facilities, shower, hot water, stoves,

Kristoffer J.

8 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

Excellent! Friendly and helpful staff, great facilities and dispersed camping was lovely! Communal campfire pit was great, nice to meet some fellow campers, and everyone we encountered was great, and great at sharing spaces. Camp kitchen bus was an awesome bonus!

Jason S.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

Was a very beautiful property with a surprising amount if amenities that added to the camping experience instead of taking away from it. The bus-kitchen was amazing and there were unique options for camping spots

Mason H.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

Really great place to stay! Lots of amenities but also some secluded feeling spots. Would recommend and go again!

Trevor E.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent

This place was great! So many amenities for bath shower and cooking and lots of options for laying out your camping space +the bunny’s and dog were the best

Leighton H.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

It was a last-minute opportunity for a quick getaway when we stumbled upon ZigZag and we couldn't have expected better! The folks were friendly and if you want a little glamping facility while still providing your camp set up, this is a no-brainer. The property also had yurts and I look forward to trying those out in the future!

Jessica P.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent

Clean bathrooms and friendly host. Convenient to Mt Hood.

Cait B.

6 reviews

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· August 2024

Just passing through

Tent · With kids

Great staff, beautiful location. 11 year old says "it's pretty cool and they have bunnies"

Spencer S.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

Loved it! It looks a wonderful place to stay for events - they were hosting a music festival a few days after my stay. They've got tons of cool places to hang out and little hikes nearby. I'd like to go and spend a few days sometime.

Mik R.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

Wonderful camp with plenty of activities to entertain yourself. They have a 1 mile walk/hike around the property, a small playset for kids, corn hole was setup, and several sheltered tables and chairs for all to use. It reminded me of a mini scout camp with plenty of space for people to spread out.

Rachel K.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

Such an expansive property with so much to explore!

Hilary V.

12 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

Campsites were nice, but note that it is dispersed camping and you will have to haul your stuff in. There’s a small turn around that makes this easier and they have a small wagon you can use. The forest camp is closest to the turn around and outhouse, but people will be walking through your campsite. They are pretty well stocked for cooking. Lots of grilling accessories, 2 grills, propane campfire thing, gas stove, pans. Showers were hot and clean enough. Flushable toilets in the bathhouse and there’s a shower plus toilet room in the main office. Overall, we enjoyed and would come back again. Just wish quiet hours were more enforced. 2 different groups were loud on the nights we stayed.

Jamie P.

10 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

Super cool place and the common areas are all great and clean

Kyle P.

3 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

came here for a quick stop on our way to Mt Hood and it was amazing. the workers/host were helpful and quick to respond. there was a lot of resources/tips with where to go for trails/hiking 10/10 recommend

Shania S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

This is a very cozy spot. Our stay was peaceful with just the right amount of soft noise before quiet hours. Would go back there again. The host was very warm and welcoming too

Aaron P.

4 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

We loved our stay at Zigzag mountain farm. The hosts were helpful in showing us around the property upon checkin. We enjoyed the location and the common spaces available. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Would definitely return!

Irene S.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent

Good campsite to stop for the night. Check in was a breeze and even though we were self sufficient campers it was nice to know that they had a common area for cooking and restrooms.

Emerson P.

26 reviews

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· August 2024

Tent

Love this camping spot! It's quiet and private. We have a campervan. The spot is spacious and away from others. We checked in late but the staff still gave us a quick tour. The farm has the exact vibe we are looking for. It's very close to many trails and vista points. Will come back when we visit Mt Hood again!

Chen C.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent

I can’t recommend this place highly enough! Loved it and can’t wait to come back with friends!

Brian P.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

I loved the idea of this farm. We got a beautiful site with plenty of room and the bathrooms and showers were really clean!

Eliana G.