The Sandy River is a 56-mi (90.1-km) stretch of near-pristine waters in northwestern Oregon. It is a tributary of the mighty Columbia with its confluence east of Troutdale. The river’s headwaters flow from Reid Glacier on Mount Hood in the Cascade Mountains. It is known as a catch-and-release fly fishing destination for steelhead, trout, and salmon. Meanwhile, many sections of the river receive hundreds of people visiting or camping out while swimming, fishing, and boating. Along Sandy River’s scenic banks are unique accommodations offering a warm and luxurious welcome to travelers. For a nature-filled retreat, read about the top glamping spots near Sandy River, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location that facilitates glamping or is close to glamping spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Comfy yurt with fire pit; Estacada (from USD 65)
Camp in leisure in this magical retreat on a working farm in Estacada. This roomy yurt has a queen-size bed, a pull-out cot, and extra blankets waiting for you. Return to basics and live for a few days with battery lights and candles. You can use a charcoal stove for cooking and a propane fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
There is a creek by the yurt where you can cool off under the trees. Guests are welcome to walk around the 22-ac (8.9-ha) farm, watch the beekeeper work, and feed the goats. If you’re fond of water activities, you can rent a kayak from the host and explore a lake nearby.
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it was nice to wake up in the trees and eat breakfast with the deergreat bedding and a very comfortable bedCleanliness:
everything was clean and there for ussecluded clean aesthetically pleasing accommodating quiet and beautiful getawaya beautiful restorative retreat charming clean space a comfortable bed and super responsive hoststhe yurt was clean and very well stocked with suppliesit's clean and has a compost toilet in a shelter (tent)Host:
she was very friendly and a quick communicatorjessica and her family were amazing hosts + the little yurt was absolutely adorableso many thoughtful touches throughout the airbnb and jessica was an outstanding hostvery nice & friendlythe hosts were absolutely wonderful and gave us a great deal on three kayaks for the eveningRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s very close to great whitewater raftingcute and cozy place to get awayvery cool yurt location stocked with camping necessitiesi absolutely loved the location despite the weatherclose to everything you need but feels like a secluded oasis
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2. Cozy tent for two in sporting camp; Sandy (from USD 48)
This canvas platform tent is your private base camp at the foot of Mount Hood. The accommodation offers two beds, extra linen, and a drying rack. This tent and nine others are part of Wy'East Mountain Academy sports camp about 152.4 m (500 ft) from the road. The indoor and outdoor skateboard parks, fitness center, and mountain bike trails are open from 6 am to 9 am and 5 pm to 6 pm. Be mindful that the quiet time in this year-round glamping site starts at 10 pm.
Guests here are allowed to bring well-behaved pet dogs for as long as they are on a leash outside the tent.
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provided heater kept the space a good temperaturecozy place looks better in person had a great stay and loved the areathe canvas tent was super cute and cozy with comfy bedsreally fun and relaxing place to stay tent cabin was comfortable and cozyCleanliness:
clean cozy and great communication during check in and our staythe bathroom and shower were spotless and looked like brand new constructionthe bathroom is a bit of a walk from the tents but it was clean and warmthis place is amazing it rained all weekend and was cold outside but inside was dry and warmHost:
the staff are helpful and friendlyjim are host was the nicest friendliest personwonderful stay the host was extremely kind and helpful and suggested an amazing ramen restaurant in townsuch a charming place the host was very friendly and responsivewe truly enjoyed our stay jim the host was very welcoming and made us feel right at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
our dogs also loved it so much super close to good food and to portland 10/10amazing place cute yurts around a fire pit skate park and moreso much inspiration at this place it’s almost unmatched
3. Gorgeous tent with hot tub and pool access; Molalla (from USD 145)
Guests of this tall and spacious safari tent can unwind amid cozy and tastefully decorated interiors. There is a mini-fridge for keeping cold drinks and snacks. Meanwhile, the customized outhouse features a barrel sink, compostable toilet, outdoor shower, and solar lights.
On this property, you can start the day with complimentary hot coffee and a generous farm breakfast (for an additional fee). The magic bridge is fun and enchanting while pastoral views of the backyard from the fire pit are calming. You can spend a relaxing day hanging out by the shared swimming pools and hot tub.
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it has power outlets a minute fridge a heater and or fan if neededthe pools were nice and we had space even thought it’s sharedit was a chilly night but with the blankets and space heater we were plenty warmit was pretty cold but we enjoyed the cozy beds and beautiful morning sunrise viewsfire pit was cozy and nice with the perfect amount of provided firewoodCleanliness:
everything was really cleanthe beds were crispy clean and the temperature got cool and comfortable overnighti did not realize the pool was an above ground pool but it was clean and relaxingwe had a lot of fun the place looked and felt so clean which is a huge winthere were so many thoughtful touches (recycling a wine opener an outdoor clothes drying rack robes etcHost:
the hosts were very thoughtfulthoughtful hosts who take the time to make sure everything is just rightthe hosts are the sweetestand do their best to accommodate youthe host recommended the alpaca farm & that was a lot of funhighly recommend to everyone really friendly host the place is absolutely beautifulRead more reviewsLocation:
such a great location and the night sky is just amazingi have only positive things to say about this gem of a placei would 100% recommend booking this place and can't wait to come back
4. Eco-friendly sanctuary on upper meadow; Portland (from USD 79)
This charming yurt awaits at the end of an uneven gravel trail. At the gate of a property is a wheelbarrow that you can use to bring your luggage. This unique sanctuary features pine wood and insulated walls. Kitchenette amenities allow you to prepare snacks. The moonroof shows a night full of stars from the queen bed. Through the French doors is a nature park with an old-growth forest. The host invites guests to feed carrots to a donkey called Rocky and greet resident farm animals by name.
Guests of the yurt have a private outdoor bathhouse with a custom shower and composting toilet. A cedar hot tub is available for an additional 10 USD fee when you reserve ahead.
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the space-heater was plenty warm in mid-april and the animals were super funcozy and inviting retreat with amazing viewsbut the bed was comfy and the vibes were extremely relaxingvery stylish and cozy yurt; perfect temperature and had an amazing view outsideif you like nature and are comfortable in a yurt you’ll be quite happy with this spotCleanliness:
it was actually very cleanthe restroom while rustic was clean and availablethe house shower/ restroom was clean and easily accessibleit was very cute very clean and the surrounding area was beautiful and greensuch a wonderful stay the yurt is beautiful clean and comfortable and in such a lovely settingHost:
jesse was a fantastic hostjesse was also very responsive to our questions beforehand and a very accommodating hostjesse was a lovely host and we appreciated how accommodating she was with usjesse was helpful and courteousjesse was such a kind and friendly host who made us feel right at homeRead more reviewsLocation:
close to good food and drinks and a cool little parka nice place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of city lifenice space close to the citygreat location in portland as wellthe location is amazing and the property is beautiful
5. Family-size yurt with picnic area; Rhododendron (from USD 86)
Stay in a heated yurt on a campsite with tents, camper vans, and cabin accommodations. This yurt has a small wooden deck, and the entryway has three to five steps up the platform. Beyond the 50-ac (20.2 ha) campsite is a national forest.
Guests are advised to bring pans, pots, and plates. Cooking facilities are already provided in the camp kitchen, which is a converted city bus. Include towels, blankets, and bed linen on your list of things to bring. The campsite has shared barbecue and picnic areas, playground equipment, and a campfire circle with firewood.
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the bed was great the propane heater warmed the place up very fast there were multiple bathrooms availablethe kitchen bus was fun- there was gas a kettle to boil waterwonderful place to get away from tech but still can sneak in wi-fi as neededthe communal areas were nice and clean and the water heated up quickly for a brief showerwe didn't but thumbs up to the back up plan the bed was comfortableCleanliness:
beautiful area bathrooms were clean and warmthis is a great clean yurtvery clean and well organized camp sitethe bathrooms are shared but they were super clean and warmeverything is clean and well maintained staff is chill but very attentiveHost:
jim and crew were wonderful hostsstaff was so helpful and kindjim the host was very responsivethe staff and other guests felt like old friends from the moment we checked inthe property has a hostel vibe and friendly staffRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is beautiful and place is uniqueclose to a lot of cool hiking spotsi loved the old city bus converted to a common cooking spotthis place is a perfect get away spotwhat an amazing place to stay in the heart of mt hood wilderness
Go glamping near free-flowing Sandy River
After the removal of dams that stilled its waters for many decades, Sandy River is flowing freely and harboring wild fish in its gravel spawning grounds. In these glamping accommodations near the river, you are exactly where you need to be for a unique holiday in nature with your loved ones.
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