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Batwater Station on Columbia River

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· Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon

60 acres hosted by Karin H.

3 lodging sites · 1 Vehicle/Tent site

Amazing views

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Family-friendly

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

Karin is a Star Host

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Romantic

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Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. High speed internet through out the property. Batwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds . In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. nested on our dock since 2013. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. Many birds migrate here for the winter. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. We also are home to native turtles and frogs. Batwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. When eggs are available, we will share some with you. Batwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too. Check out the pictures for more information.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

River, stream, or creek

Wetlands

Farm

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178 Ratings · 157 reviews

Wendy S.recommends

November 4, 2024

Batwater RV site

10/10

It was our 4th stay at Batwater Station! Hands down our favorite spot! We have been bringing friends and family along to stay in the other sites and it is unanimous by all that the hosts are the best, and the facilities are amazing. We will be back again and again,

Crystal D.recommends

November 3, 2024

Flederhaus Cabin on Columbia River

Happy to return

We absolutely love coming back to this place again and again. Such a great place to be in the quiet of nature, and the hosts are great, too.

Crystal G.recommends

October 22, 2024

Batwater RV site

There are a couple fun lodging options (yurt, and floating house) and an RV site that has water and electric. You have access to a full kitchen in a cute little cabin with heated bathroom and shower room. It's extremely peaceful, we were not far from home, but it felt like it.

Lynn M.recommends

October 20, 2024

Houseboat on the Columbia River

Absolutely perfect!!!!!

Absolutely wonderful stay. Incredible host who has a flair for design and ambience. I have never been to a property with the amenities this place has. This will be an absolute return visit over and over!!!

Tony R.recommends

October 17, 2024

Flederhaus Cabin on Columbia River

What a perfect getaway. Its a place you wish you could keep a secret. Such a wonderful host and property. My wife amber and I had the best time there. Really quiet and spaced out. 10 out of 10 across all boards

Casandra A.recommends

October 13, 2024

Batwater RV site

Beautiful property and amazing hosts. Exactly what we needed for a relaxing getaway.

Location

Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Chinook, Kathlamet, Skilloot, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Konnaack, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Karin H.

Joined in October 2022

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours

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