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Cowlitz Riverside Retreat

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· Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington

5 acres hosted by Julie B.

2 RV/tent sites

Julie is a Star Host

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if you have been here before contact us for availibility Due to local regulations, the booking fee is for Day Use, as well as road and driveway maintenance; Once you enter my\\our property you can fish, swim, float the river, relax, have a picnic or stay the night for free!! This is a beautiful and rare opportunity to enjoy the Cowlitz River on PRIVATE property!! We have an open four acre field with lots of shade trees that is regularly mowed and manicured; it comes with 575 feet of private Cowlitz River access on Horseshoe Bend near Castle Rock, Washington. Relax and enjoy the serenity or go fishing! Depending upon the season, you can fish from our bank for steelhead, salmon, smelt and sometimes even sea run cutthroat trout! Fishing does vary depending upon the time of year. Go online to www.wdfw.gov for legal requirements and https://www.mytpu.org/community-environment/fish-wildlife-environment/cowlitz-fish-report for further fish run details. You can bring your own fishing gear and bait, or rent from us for a small fee. Bring your kayak, canoe or just float the river. Shuttle service is also available for a small fee. There are also many birds to watch: bald eagles, golden eagles, Canadian geese (with their babies in the spring), osprey, hummingbirds, chicadees, nuthatches and many more...at Riverbend Retreat you really can just get away from it ALL and unwind! We do have lots of blackberrys too, so in the late summer there will be plenty to pick. We look forward to your visit. for your convenince we have our 5th wheel ( 2023 momentum) on site for hot showers and a good flushable toilet, plus if you like to watch a movie and pop some pop corn you can do that, it will be used kind of like a community hall with shower and restroom!! RV's must be self conatined as we have no hook up's, however we can fill you up with non potable water when you arrive. If power is truly needed we do have a generator you can rent for a small fee.Our flat, grassy and partly-shady sites back up against blackberry bushes, and private river access is less than 150 feet away! RV's MUST be self-contained and not exceed 32' in length. Our direct river access is great for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or floating the river. Or just camp out and enjoy the serentity. There is a comunal fire pit and 1 communal picnic table with solar night lighting provided.

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19 ratings · 18 reviews

Brian C.recommends

September 23, 2024

The Eagle

Camping on the River

My wife and I will be coming back. We stayed for one night in our truck top camper. There are pole holders and a net for fishing, solar powered garden lights over your picnic table and an awesome fire pit. The host was more than welcoming and gracious for sharing their beautiful property. We will be back soon.

James A.recommends

September 21, 2024

The Eagle

Really enjoyed this spot on the river as a stopping point on my way north and back. I'm making plans to visit again. Great hosts.

Glen G.recommends

September 17, 2024

The Eagle

Fantastic Stay!!

This was a dream come true to stay at Julie's hipcamp!! Fisherpeople, this place rocks!! It was such a pleasure to roll out of bed, grab a coffee, and go plunk for salmon and steelhead!! I saw eagles every morning, salmon rolling on their upstream trek, and a nice place to take a cool dip on a hot day!! Julie was such a great host, checking with us to see if there was anything we needed. If I lived closer, I'd be renting a spot whenever possible!! I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again!!

Laurie F.recommends

August 19, 2024

The Eagle

Lady and her two small pups

My first time to Washington and staying at the Eagle I felt comfortable and welcomed by the hosts. The area is well kept, close access to clean Honey Bucket and portable shower. Night view from tent of almost full moon lighting the area to waking close by water. Thank you for the check ins during the storm and assist if needed. Till next time

Madalain M.recommends

August 9, 2024

The Eagle

Beautiful, peaceful stay

I loved tent camping at the Eagle. The area has river access, a small beach, grassy plain, and trees. There are only a couple of sites so plenty of privacy. Portapotty bathrooms, a handwash station, and portable shower area. Each site has its own picnic table. There was a fire ban in the area so we brought a propane fire pit. Although hopeful, we didn’t catch any fish though. We’re planning a return stay with friends in a couple of weeks. The resident puppy (Coco) and elderly dog (Wrangler) came out to greet us a couple of times during our stay. We had a great time,

Augusto P.recommends

August 5, 2024

The Eagle

Very open and private space the owners are super accommodating and pleasant. Everything you need from there use of kayaks and fishing poles. The river is perfect for fishing, swimming and kayaking.

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Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stl’pulmsh (Cowlitz), 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 Julie B.

Joined in July 2024

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