Glamping sites near Beaverton, Oregon sit at elevations ranging from 250 to 1,600 feet in the Willamette Valley, providing mild year-round camping conditions. The region averages 142 clear days annually, with summer temperatures reaching 80°F and winter lows around 34°F. Most upscale camping accommodations remain open through the rainy season with heated options available from November through March.
What to do
Disc golf courses: Multiple glamping destinations near Beaverton feature disc golf opportunities for all skill levels. At Paradise Point State Park Campground, "a 9 hole disc golf course is entertaining, but not super challenging. Located on barely 10 acres the designers have done a good job using every bit of the land here." Milo McIver State Park Campground offers a more advanced course where visitors note it "may be best known for its twin 18 hole disc golf courses, or single 27 hole layout when tournaments aren't in progress. Home of the annual Beaver State Fling, a PDGA sanctioned National Tour event."
Mountain biking trails: Just 40 minutes from Beaverton, glamping locations provide access to extensive trail systems. A reviewer at Gales Creek Campground mentioned, "Awesome hiking for miles and miles right from the campground" with "one trail also for single track mountain biking." For more developed riding options, "the park has many hiking, biking, and horse trails. They even have a disc golf course within the park."
River access activities: Many upscale camping areas near Beaverton feature water recreation options. At Oxbow Regional Park, "there are toilets in each loop and one block of showers for the whole campground" with "lots of picnic/day use areas, a beach and lots of nature trails." Government Island offers unique boat-in glamping where "you can only get to it via boat so it is not overly populated."
What campers like
Private camping areas: Many glamping sites offer secluded spaces despite proximity to Beaverton. At Dairy Creek West — L.L. Stub Stewart Memorial State Park, "the hike in is pretty easy—about a quarter mile down the up. They have carts to help you get all your stuff to your spot in one trip which is very helpful. When we visited, there were at most 2-3 other groups in the area so we were very spread out and had lots of privacy."
Heated accommodations: Glamping options with temperature control remain available year-round. At Champoeg State Heritage Area Campground, "the yurts are heated, and a couple of them are pet friendly, which is great for us! There is a small table in each yurt. There's a couch and a bunk bed for sleeping arrangements, with the lower bunk larger than the top bunk." These amenities make glamping in Beaverton, Oregon accessible during colder months.
Walking trails: The trail systems surrounding glamping sites provide recreational options without driving. Silver Falls State Park offers "plenty of hiking, cycling paths, huge picnic areas and a disc golf course, in addition to boat landings for a canoe along the Willamette River." Visitors appreciate that "the atmosphere is very green and lush. Outhouses are present but no showers and fire pits are communal and conveniently placed between the site subgroups."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most premium glamping sites book quickly during peak season. A camper at Mt Hood Village Resort noted "It was pretty pricey for an RV park at the time we booked (+80/night) but then again there isn't much competition that is actually up on the mountain." For more budget-friendly options, "Some of the sites can be reserved in advance, and some are always open for walk ups."
Bathroom facilities: Upscale glamping accommodations vary in restroom amenities. At Gales Creek, "I felt that there were not enough bathrooms to accommodate a full campground, and as such, the vault toilets were rather unpleasant." For more developed facilities, consider campgrounds where "The bathrooms are well maintained and have excellent showers. No coins needed."
Site privacy levels: Some luxury camping locations offer more seclusion than others. A visitor to Oxbow noted, "My site #31 was next to the toilets and therefore close to the water point and trash (good when the campground is empty, but may be a busy and loud location on the weekend)." At Paradise Point, "Since you're in the valley, the campground is mostly just flat land with very little tree cover. You'll definitely be able to see your neighbors whether you're in the tent or rv area."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several glamping sites have dedicated children's areas. At Silver Falls State Park Campground, "We love hiking the trails and our kids love the playground and river swimming!" Another family mentioned "RV dump at the horse camp turnoff. I'd try to reserve spots 9 or 12 (next to the playground and sunny spots) or 72 (next to the creek in the shade) next time!"
Kid-friendly biking: Many trails accommodate young riders of various skill levels. Champoeg has "GREAT biking trails that are kid friendly. There lots of historical sites around the campground to enjoy as well. Loop B is highly our favorite because it is smaller and more private and close to the river. We'll go back year after year. Our kids had a blast!"
Historical activities: Several glamping destinations include educational opportunities. At Champoeg, "the farmhouse fascinated my boys... they got to water the garden with a water pump and buckets!" Another visitor noted, "Along the way got to see the Champoeg Heritage site with period piece actors, wide open spaces, and the Willamette River."
Tips from RVers
Hook-up locations: RV glamping sites have varying utility configurations. At L.L. Stub Stewart, "The water and sewer hookups were in the middle of the site, with electric being at the back of the pad. The water pressure was not very good at around 35 psi." Verify positioning before arrival to ensure compatibility with your setup.
Connectivity options: Internet and cell service vary widely at glamping sites near Beaverton. At Oxbow, one RVer reported, "Barely got 1 bar of 4g at the welcome center. There's a guest wifi in the parking lot there too but it's 2 miles further to the camp ground and texts hardly go through." For better connectivity, L.L. Stub Stewart has "3 bars LTE on Verizon. There is a good variety of sites for RVs, large and small."
Size restrictions: Some luxury RV sites have limitations on vehicle dimensions. A frustrated camper at Paradise Point noted, "We put the size of our RV in the state website and it gave us site 50. We arrived and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get our rig in that site due to the trees. We couldn't even continue out the secondary loop because it was so narrow and had trees on the inside of turns."
