Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge

We had a wonderful stay at Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge. We don’t really have much camping experience, so this setup was perfect for us — super easy and comfortable, and we didn’t feel overwhelmed at all. We also really loved the overall vibe of the property; it felt thoughtfully designed and very relaxing.

The restaurant was great too — definitely better than we expected for a glamping site. The only downside was the yellow jacket issue. As soon as we brought food outside, they would swarm pretty quickly, which was a bit stressful. Aside from that, everything else was lovely, and we’d still recommend it, especially for people who want an easy, low-stress way to experience the outdoors.

We were excited to get away to try our first glamping trip. Upon first arrival the staff seemed nice and the views were great.

Then we got into our tent. A Stargazer. I turned over the pillows and found dead bugs. Big ones. There were stink bugs crawling around the bed and about a hundred tiny flying insects that I couldn't identify. I thought the point of paying hundreds of dollars a night would be less bugs Inside the tent. We notified the staff. They apologized and offered to move us to another tent but at that point my trust was gone.

We couldn't trust the cleanliness of the kitchen after that and you are not allowed to bring food. Fortunately we found a room across the river at the Best Western for a fair price.

Under Canvas has refunded us for one night we booked. Since we were only there long enough to discover the bug infestation I feel we should get a full refund.

So I haven't been able to recommend Under Canvas to anyone. Sorry.

Update: They gave us a full refund. Thank you.

We have 160 of our friends and family stay at Under Canvas for our wedding weekend in August. To say that it was an amazing experience would be an understatement. Not only was it the best weekend of our lives but I think many of our guests feel the same way. The place is so thoughtfully designed. We had many guests who had never glamped before and had initial concerns about the experience and then left wanting to do it again. The staff is truly one of a kind. They could not have been more helpful, accommodating, and just joyful. We were a really big group with a lot of specific needs and a packed schedule full of meals and activities and they were unwaveringly supportive and fun to work with. They thought of everything from smores in the evening to cold towels for the hot afternoons. They made our guests feel so comfortable and cared for. And to top it all off the views of Mt Hood are spectacular. Having our friends and family be able to gather in such a beautiful place and spend so much quality time together was so unbelievably special. We cannot say thank you enough.

Our stay was magical at Under Canvas! We wanted a camping experience but with modern comforts & Under Canvas delivered. The tents were well appointed with comfortable beds, a lovely fireplace, full bathroom, & breathtaking views of Mt. Hood. You are away from it all, & can unplug. The stars are amazing, you can see the entire Milky Way. The main lobby area had nightly music, S’Mores, food & drinks for purchase which were all delicious. The service was spectacular. Our 8 & 13 year old had the best time! Thank you Under Canvas for a magical experience!

I really enjoyed my recent stay at this Under Canvas location. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The views of Mt. Hood from my tent and the communal area were absolutely beautiful. There are nice food and beverage options on site. The only downside is that, because this location is on the Washington side, you have to pay a toll to cross the river over to Oregon where a lot of top sights are. I would definitely stay again, though. Every night, there are group activities you can join in on, as well as complimentary s'mores. The bed was very comfortable and I liked the reliability of the propane heater.