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Zen Acres

98%

· Estacada, Clackamas, Oregon

40 acres hosted by Mike A.

9 RV/tent sites

Great for groups

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.

Family-friendly

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

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Mike is a Star Host

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We purchased this slice of paradise in 2003 as a place to relax, recharge, and someday build our dream home. It started as nothing more than a gravel road leading to a small clearing with an old bus and a couple decks. Our children have grown up out here learning a deep respect for nature and the real (non digital) world. Now empty nesters, we live on site. Part of our retirement planning is to spend next several years developing the lower portion of the property (approx. 15 acres) into a campground and retreat for our guests, as well as our own family, friends, and grandchildren. The campground area (currently) consists of a handful of primitive campsites, and a group area. We are working steadily on improvements, including adding more sites, improving the roadways, and upgrading the common areas. In all we will likely have 12-15 total designated camping areas (including a group area or two, as well as a couple hike to secluded locations). For much more details regarding our philosophy, history, and future plans please visit our website at www.zen-acres.com. There is also a lot of additional information listed on the individual campsite descriptions.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Waterfall

98%

343 ratings · 226 reviews

Christopher L.recommends

October 7, 2024

Group Site (New)

10 person board game weekend.

This site was perfect for our annual dude’s weekend. We’re a group who plays board games most Thursdays, and once a year a bunch of spend a weekend camping, cooking, and playing games. This year there were ten of us. There was ample room and the nearby river was a real test, too. I met Mike briefly after we arrived, and he clearly cares a lot about his property and has taken great care to make a very nice little campground.

Jen J.recommends

October 6, 2024

4 - Cottonwood

Great camping weekend, site was just as advertised. We had more than enough space and even with a larger group just a few sites down from ours we never saw another camper outside of check in and the only sounds were from the creek and the wind. Perfect raw camping!

Jennifer W.recommends

September 26, 2024

2 - Cedar

What an excellent time at the Cedar site at Zen Acres! Would very easily fit 2 or more tents, mostly secluded from each other with easy parking. Port-a-potty was very close by, and thankfully very clean.

Mark G.recommends

September 23, 2024

4 - Cottonwood

A really great campground. Quiet, gorgeous forest and creek. Lovely clean sites and porta potties. We are definitely telling our friends about this spot, only 45 mins from Portland. It's not a place for a reunion kegger or a lot of barking dogs. It suits a more chill camping style. Really a beautiful spot that we highly recommend. The name says it all. Zen Acres.

Wendy D.recommends

September 19, 2024

Group Site (New)

Highly Recommend!

This group campsite exceeded all expectations! Plenty of space for my 40th birthday gathering (we had 7 families, with some campers and some tents). The shelter has running water (hot and cold!), counters for food prep, lighting, and a fire pit in the center which was handy with the evening rain we experienced. We had a little trouble with the generator that runs the water and lights, and Mike came and fixed it up within 30 minutes. Best customer service, super friendly! The creek that you can hear from your tent winds around the site, and the kiddos enjoyed catching crawfish. Would definitely stay again with a large group, this space was much better than any other group campsite I’ve stayed in state parks.

Katlyn V.recommends

September 16, 2024

9 – Elderberry

Quiet and Serene Getaway

Me and my partner had an incredible experience at this campground. Luckily, there weren't many other campers and so it was very quiet and serene, letting us hear the sound of the creek all day and night. There were so many little pathways all around the grounds to explore, and the access to the creek was lovely. The host was incredibly helpful and generous, which made us feel well supported during our trip. It's apparent how much the host cares about his property. We will definitely be returning. Thank you greatly!

Location

Estacada, Clackamas, Oregon, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Molalla, Clackamas, 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