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Cow Creek Camp

99%

· Riddle, Douglas, Oregon

140 acres hosted by Heather K.

1 Vehicle/Tent site

All to yourself

97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

This is a remote property that has lots of "nature stuff" including the presence of poison oak and ticks. Even the occasional rattlesnake has been found. The immediate area of the campsites is treated for poison oak, but there is a lot of it on the property once you are away from the river's edge. Pets are likely to encounter it. The ticks tend to have a couple seasons when they are more plentiful, typically the Spring and early Fall. Although we didn't see any in August and early September, they could be present any time. Currently no access for larger RVs. Truck campers and camper vans can be accommodated. If you have any kind of RV, check with us before booking. Cow Creek is a class 1 stream and a tributary to the South Umpqua River. There is a dam at the headwaters of Cow creek which assures a consistent year-round flow of clean fresh water. Steelhead and wild salmon runs have increased dramatically since the dam was built in about 1992. The swimming is excellent, as the topography and lay of the land create a perfect private swimming hole. The property encompasses both sides of the river for 3/4 of a mile. Some of the land is steep and heavily forested. There are a number of flatter meadows on benches as the property comprises a portion of the northern slope of Iron Mountain. Learn more about this land: Creekside camping beside the looong swimming hole on our 140 acre forest land. Located 11 miles from the Riddle Oregon exit on I-5, the Swimming, fishing, bird watching, hiking and stargazing are all fantastic. There is no electric power at all on the property. No cell service. THE TRAIN: You are almost certain to be woken in the wee hours of the morning during the work week of Monday thru Friday (approx. 5:00 a.m.) by the VERY LOUD and SCREECHING train on the other side of the creek. If you'll be okay with that, riverside paradise awaits! Saturday and Sunday mornings, however, have been train-free. This is a remote property that has lots of "nature stuff" including the presence of poison oak and ticks. The immediate area of the campsites is treated for poison oak, but there is a lot of it on the property once you are away from the river's edge. Pets are likely to encounter it. The ticks tend to have a couple seasons when they are more plentiful, typically the Spring and early Fall. Although we didn't see any in August and early September, they could be present any time. We drink the water that comes from the spring up the mountain, but it is untreated and is open to the elements at its source so we offer no guarantees and encourage you to treat it or bring your drinking water. Currently no access for larger RVs. Truck campers and camper vans can be accommodated. If you have any kind of RV, check with us before booking. Cow Creek is a class 1 stream and a tributary to the South Umpqua River. There is a dam at the headwaters of Cow creek which assures a consistent year-round flow of clean fresh water. Steelhead and wild salmon runs have increased dramatically since the dam was built in about 1992. The swimming is excellent, as the topography and lay of the land create a perfect private swimming hole. The property encompasses both sides of the river for 3/4 of a mile. Some of the land is steep and heavily forested. There are a number of flatter meadows on benches as the property comprises a portion of the northern slope of Iron Mountain.Creekside camping beside the looong swimming hole on our 140 acre forest land. Located 11 miles from the Riddle Oregon exit on I-5, the Swimming, fishing, bird watching, hiking and stargazing are all fantastic. There is no electric power at all on the property. No cell service. THE TRAIN: You are almost certain to be woken in the wee hours of the morning during the work week of Monday thru Friday (approx. 5:00 a.m.) by the VERY LOUD and SCREECHING train on the other side of the creek. If you'll be okay with that, riverside paradise awaits! Saturday and Sunday mornings, however, have been train-free. This is a remote property that has lots of "nature stuff" including the presence of poison oak and ticks. The immediate area of the campsites is treated for poison oak, but there is a lot of it on the property once you are away from the river's edge. Pets are likely to encounter it. The ticks tend to have a couple seasons when they are more plentiful, typically the Spring and early Fall. Although we didn't see any in August and early September, they could be present any time. We drink the water that comes from the spring up the mountain, but it is untreated and is open to the elements at its source so we offer no guarantees and encourage you to treat it or bring your drinking water. Campers need to pack out all items you bring with you, including any trash. Currently no access for larger RVs. Truck campers and camper vans can be accommodated. If you have any kind of RV, check with us before booking. Cow Creek is a class 1 stream and a tributary to the South Umpqua River. There is a dam at the headwaters of Cow creek which assures a consistent year-round flow of clean fresh water. Steelhead and wild salmon runs have increased dramatically since the dam was built in about 1992. The swimming is excellent, as the topography and lay of the land create a perfect private swimming hole. The property encompasses both sides of the river for 3/4 of a mile. Some of the land is steep and heavily forested. There are a number of flatter meadows on benches as the property comprises a portion of the northern slope of Iron Mountain.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Canyon

99%

47 Ratings · 36 reviews

Catherine Ann B.recommends

October 6, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

Don't think - just book

This is the absolute best campsite I've ever stayed at! Out of the way, private, amazing views, quiet. Plenty of room. Our dog loves sniffing around by the creek as much as we love lounging around it.

Todd B.recommends

September 9, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

Great creek side tent camping. Great swim hole, kayaks available for use.

Maureen F.recommends

July 21, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

Incredible spot

This was the perfect spot for a girls’ weekend away with our dogs.! The host is so sweet and friendly—we felt very welcomed, and after checking in, we felt total and complete privacy. Living in Portland, I can’t remember the last time I camped near water, with privacy. Weather cut our trip short, but I will definitely be returning to this spot again and again, hopefully!

Simon S.recommends

July 17, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

My kinda campsite!

A jewel! The train is so real you can almost touch it 🤣. It was so peaceful, aside from the train. I’d go again for sure🥰

Jennifer G.recommends

July 6, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

Phenomenal Spot

What a beautiful place! We spent three nights here with our roof top tent, and enjoyed the solitude and the scenery. We brought chairs for sitting by the river, and just relaxed, watching the current and cooling off. We wished we had brought a better shade tent for by the water, but the hills gave shade where our tent was by evening and long into the morning. Brought a gravity filter and enjoyed the plentiful supply of amazing water. Really hope to come back!

Mariah P.recommends

June 30, 2024

Cow Creek Camp

So great!

11/10 this place was great! The host was really responsive and friendly, the site was quiet and easy to get to. The camp pups were friendly and so was the camp deer! So cute! I hope I can make it back out here!

Location

Riddle, Douglas, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Cow Creek Umpqua, Coquille, 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

Hosted by Heather K.

Joined in July 2017

Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 9 hours

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