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Batwater Station on Columbia River

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· Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon
60 acres hosted by Karin H.
2 lodging sites · 1 Vehicle/Tent site
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Off-leash friendly
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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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159 Ratings · 140 reviews
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Natalie B.recommends
August 18, 2024
Batwater Tent Site/ summer only
Beautiful and relaxing stay
We stayed in a tent at batwater. The views of the river were stunning, and we were able to make full use of the free kayaks and paddle boards which was a real perk. There was an amazingly equipped kitchen and a lovely jetty with furniture to sit out on and have dinner. We loved seeing the raccoons and enjoyed our stay here. Excellent and extremely attentive hosts!
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Lauren K.recommends
August 15, 2024
Summer camp site near pier house
Karin is a wonderful, welcoming host. The options for tent site were all great, and the pier house with kitchen bathroom and shower made tent camping a breeze. The river is amazing, and so many different animals on the large property. We had 3 dogs with us, and it was nice to have plenty of personal space but also engage with other guests (and their dogs) if we wanted to. Karin's passion for hosting and also her hobbies was evident, she even gave us a tour of her boats. We will be back when we're in the area next.
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David S.recommends
August 15, 2024
Batwater RV site
Great easy escape from Portland
We loved our time at Batwater station. Karin is a great host and was so kind in showing us around the property and some of the massive boat restoration projects she's undertaking. The camping spot we parked our van at matched the photos and provided a wonderful day of relaxation and nature sightings/sounds. Also wifi is surprisingly good. Will definitely be back!
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Brittany M.recommends
August 15, 2024
Flederhaus Cabin on Columbia River
I had a lovely, relaxing weekend at Batwater. Very hospitable and helpful hosts with an adorable dog that my pup Mabel enjoyed playing with. Porch hangs were so peaceful and some gorgeous sunsets! Wifi was strong for doing some work and the other amenities - including the full kitchen - were great. Hope to return soon & get time on the water!
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Ann M.recommends
August 13, 2024
Houseboat on the Columbia River
We will be back!
A wonderful way to immerse yourself in nature. We ate, drank, crafted and laughed our way through five restful days. The sunsets are incredible and the best entertainment is watching Osprey babies learn to fish as you relax on the deck!
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Izzy R.recommends
August 11, 2024
Batwater Tent Site/ summer only
You can see Otters on the river!
Host was very sweet and helpful. We had a great time. The area is beautiful and cooking area super convenient. Husband said he wants to visit again.
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Clatskanie, Columbia, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), Chinook, Kathlamet, Konnaack, Skilloot, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 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
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Hosted by Karin H.

Joined in October 2022
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