Camping and Yurts
About US
About a 1-hour drive from Portland on the base of Mount Hood, Zigzag Mountain Farm offers the perfect escape from the city with 50 acres of meadows and forest, bordering thousands of acres of national forest. Camp in your own tent, van or small RV, stay in one of 8 yurts, or rent the tiny house or 2-bedroom original cabin. Camping is in one of our meadows or in the forest. We don’t have designated sites. You select a spot in a meadow or forest. The farm is home to an organic garden, campfire circle, picnic areas, campers' kitchen in a converted a city bus with a, outdoor seating areas with BBQs, kids play structure and hiking trails. A year-round creek flows through the property.
The town of Welches is about 1 mile West and has a grocery store. Many restaurants are within a mile or 2. Timberline Lodge is 16 miles away. Hiking trails are all over! Trillium Lake, a great swimming lake with a view of Mt Hood, is 15 miles way. You can wade in the Zigzag River ½ mile away, but an ideal swimming hole on the river is Brightwood Beach, 8 miles away.
Staying with us
You can camp in your own tent, van or small RV, stay in one of 8 yurts, or rent the 2 bedroom original cabin or our Gardenview Tiny House. (Note: Lodging tax (7.5%) is added to all rates.)
Yurts
The farm has 8 yurts. Our family yurts have a double bed and a set of bunks; our dorm style yurts have 2 sets of bunks (4 beds) and can be rented as a private yurt or as a shared dorm. We have 2 yurts with a queen bed or a full size bed, Yurts are heated.
Cabin
The cabin has 2 bedrooms, full bath, large kitchen and large living room, and a wrap around porch with BBQ. There’s a heating system and a wood stove with firewood provided. The year round creek flows past.
Camping
Camp in our forest or in one of our meadows. Camping is not designated by sites. You simply select the area you prefer and choose a spot. We have 5 camping areas:
Camp Site Details
• Calen’s Meadow is an open are near the main house. It’s ideal for Van and small RV camping along the driveway. The inner space of this meadow is good for tenting. There are roughly 9 spots for vans and small RVs, and 13 tents.
• Niko’s Meadow is a smaller area, surrounded by trees, and near the cabin and creek. It’s ideal for tenting. There are roughly 3 spots for vans, and 6 tents.
• Forest Camp is an area with old growth forest along the creek and is for tenting. There are roughly 10 spots for tents.
• Field Camp is a further out meadow surrounded by trees and is for tenting. There are roughly 10 spots for tents.
• Creek Lane has 5 pull in sites for vans, small RVs, or tents.
Events
Irish Music Campout Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25, 2024 hosted by CCE
The weekend showcases sessions, skillshares, dancing, singing, hiking, eating, lazying about, and more! No registration required. Just reserve your camping spot here on our website, enter the promo code IRISH to access event-specific dates and rates. For more info visit: https://www.cceoregon.org/events/campout-pkca2
Zigzag Mountain Old Time Campout: 3 day or 5 day pass (includes camping) August 28 - Sept 2, 2024. Register at https://bubbaville.org/zigzag/.
Join us on Mt. Hood Aug. 28 – Sept. 2, 2024: 5 day pass (Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Monday, Sept. 2) or a 3 day pass (Friday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 2).
Our featured visiting artist is Grammy award-winning musician Justin Robinson!
Bring your instruments and your tent, van/small RV and take an easy hour drive from Portland to the beautiful Zigzag Mountain Farm on Mount Hood. Camping is in your choice of wooded sites or open meadows (restrooms and showers available).
The Farm
We purchased the 50 acre property in 2009. It had been vacant and neglected for a number of years. Giant slash piles from logging operations from over 25 years ago, were scattered throughout the meadows. The main house and historic cabin were is bad condition. With the help of many, the organic garden was added and expanded, the house and cabin were refurbished, the forest thinned for a healthy animal and bird habitat, hiking trails and bridges added, camp areas created.
The Historic Homestead Cabin: 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and private bath. Built in 1909 by the original homesteaders who settled the land, the cabin has been refurbished over the years. From the wrap-around porch you can hear Rockwood Creek flowing through giant cedars and firs.
The Main House: This is our registration area where we’ll check you in and get you oriented. It’s home for our farm staff. On the south side is a large outdoor deck with picnic tables and a BBQ for your use. Rockwood Creek flows right by the deck.
Campers kitchen: The campers kitchen is a converted city bus. You can prepare a meal, hang out in the lounge area or use the picnic tables just outside the bus. The campers kitchen has a stove top and a BBQ outside.
Maja’s Meadow: On the west side of the main house this meadow is great for hanging out and playing games. Our campfire circle is here, by the creek, and a great place to socialize. There is also a play structure to the north end and our large deck with BBQ on the other end.
The Organic Garden: All vegetables and fruit in the 1+ acre garden are organically grown and available for purchase. Within the garden is a small orchard of a mix of fruit trees.
Hiking Trails: Enjoy walks through the forest and along the creek on our farm trails or take a serious hike up the Zigzag Mountain Trail which begins near the property. This trail leads to outstanding views of Mt. Hood and connects directly to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The Castle Canyon Trailhead is also accessible by foot.
Yurts & Camping: see Lodging
NW Portland Int’l Hostel
We also own and operate Portland’s most popular hostel. The hostel features dorm style lodging and over 40 B&B style private rooms in 6 historic houses and buildings. Common areas, outdoor gardens and courtyard, equipped guest kitchen and an on site café serving quality food and 12 local beers, wine, ciders and kombucha on tap. It’s centrally located in Portland’s historic and active Northwest District. Walk to downtown, the Pearl District, MLS Soccer Stadium, Powell’s City of Books, NW 21st & 23rd Avenues and most attractions.
