Mt. Hood Enchanted Forest
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Riverside camping in the Mt. Hood corridor

Mt. Hood Enchanted Forest

Walk in past the old Oregon Trail, and it's a different world — 300 feet of Sandy River, all yours.

Sandy · Mt. Hood corridor · Sandy River frontage Open year-round Book on Hipcamp
The place

Seventeen acres of forest, wrapped around the river.

The Enchanted Forest is 17 acres of old-growth forestland with 300 feet of Sandy River frontage — both banks are part of the property. Every campsite is a short walk in from the parking area (wheelbarrows and carts are provided), which is exactly what keeps it quiet: no road noise, no neighbors you can see, just the river and the firs. The driveway in from Marmot Road is part of the original Oregon Trail, preserved by the Bureau of Land Management.

Bring a paddleboard or kayak when the river's running. You're two miles from the Sandy Ridge mountain-bike trails, twenty minutes from Government Camp, and about thirty-five from Timberline.

Land17 acres, old-growth forest
River300 ft of Sandy River frontage
Stays3 walk-in tent sites + a riverside cabin
AccessShort walk-in (carts provided)
SeasonOpen year-round
PetsWelcome
HostJoshua · since 2023
Where you'll stay

Four ways to be on the river.

Tent · Site A

Riverside Tent A

Direct river access and a flat spot for a hammock, a 4–5 minute walk from parking. Rocky bank right at the site.

Sleeps 4Picnic tablePropane fire pit
Tent · Site B

Group Tent B

Room for about four tents — the group site. Wheelbarrow and cart on hand to move gear in and out. Bring a tarp; horsetails are abundant.

Sleeps 10~4 tentsRiver access
Tent · Site C · hike-in

Secluded Tent C

The furthest in — an eight-minute walk — and the most private, with its own access to the river near the rapids.

Sleeps 8Most privateNear the rapids
Cabin · hike-in

Riverside Cabin

A rustic 12×14 cabin with a king bed, four minutes in, on the river with its own private sandy beach. BBQ with a side burner, picnic table, fire pit, indoor propane heat.

Sleeps 4King bedPrivate beachBBQ
What guests say
99%would recommend · 305 reviews on Hipcamp

Easily one of the best camping experiences we've had. Absolutely stunning walk to the cabin, and our own private beach.

Truly an awesome location — very unexpected. Once you walk down the hill, it's like a different world.

I'm obsessed with this Hipcamp and have stayed here three times. I always bring at least one of my dogs and they love the property.

A beautiful spot right by the river. We truly had the best weekend.

On the water & up the mountain

A basecamp for the whole corridor.

Your spot on the Sandy River is waiting.

Availability, rates, and booking are handled on Hipcamp. Pick your site, check the calendar, and walk in.

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