Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon.
Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area.
The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.
This campsite offers a serene escape with stunning views and ample space for both group gatherings and solitary retreats. Many campers appreciate the well-maintained grass and the clear, refreshing water ideal for floating. While the natural beauty is captivating, visitors often note the presence of bugs like mosquitoes and wasps, so it's essential to come prepared. Access can be challenging due to rough roads, but the peaceful setting and starry nights more than compensate for the effort needed to get there.
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!
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
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.
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
Location
Tygh Valley, Wasco, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Tenino, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians First Nations according to