Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge
Back-to-nature beauty
Gorge-ous White Salmon
In a verdant valley with Mount Hood views, Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is primed for adventures, providing easy access to its namesake natural wonder. Your basecamp sets the polished standard in outdoor hospitality with high-spec tents kitted out with modern, upscale furnishings, cloud-soft beds and cozy living spaces. Live acoustic music sets and nightly s’mores by the fire set the lo-fi tone — with star-filled Washington skies providing the mood lighting.
Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is open from 23 April to 26 October 2026.
Facilities
Rooms
50, including 19 suites.
Checkout
10am. Earliest check-in is at 3pm.
More Details
Rates don’t include breakfast, but fresh spreads are available daily from $5 to $17 each. You’ll have access to camp programming, indoor and outdoor games, stargazing and s’mores sessions, and as much coffee and tea as you’d like.
Also
Given the outdoor — and largely undisturbed — nature of this camp, areas of the property may be difficult for guests with limited mobility.
Hotel Closed
Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is open from 23 April to 26 October 2026.
Pet Friendly
On-Site Restaurant
At the Hotel
Camp programming (including scheduled yoga), nightly campfires, board games, yoga mats and blocks to borrow, water refill stations, hot drinks, guest experience coordinators and a small boutique. In rooms: USB battery packs, battery-powered fans and bedside lanterns, a gas fireplace, and organic Essential Oils bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
All tents have gas fireplaces and private sun-dosed decks, meaning you’ll be toasty whatever the weather. But if you want to spy constellations from under the covers, bag one of the Stargazer tents for its viewing window, perfectly positioned above the pillows. For group get-togethers, the Mount Hood Suite connects two ensuite tents via a deck with private outdoor space.
Packing Tips
The camp falls into quiet time after 10pm, so be sure to bring a good book (and a pair of star-spotting binoculars) to cozy up with.
Also
There’s no WiFi here — and cell service can be temperamental — plus you won’t find any TVs around, meaning evenings tend to be filled with stargazing and fireside music and s’mores.
Children
Welcome; there’s no kids’ club or babysitting, but adjacent kids’ tents and a programme of family-friendly activities included with your stay make Under Canvas an all-ages favorite.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Take a seat fireside for evening s’mores and hot chocolate.
Dress Code
Outdoorsy threads and cozy layers for lingering alfresco are all you’ll need here.
Hotel Restaurant
Embers is the camp’s café-style dining spot: it has tables outdoors for alfresco dining and others indoors, and is open for breakfast and dinner. For the former, there’s barista-style coffees, avocado toast, yogurt and granola. Laidback suppers spotlight seasonal West Coast seafood. Signature dishes include the Canvas Burger, chevre and beet salad, and a PNW rice bowl. Several times a week, you can expect a side of live acoustic music, too. If you’re heading to the trails for the day, there’ll be grab-and-go snacks available to buy.
Hotel Bar
Order Pacific Northwest craft beers and wines from local vineyards at Embers.
Last Orders
Breakfast is available from 7am to 10am, and dinner is 5pm to 10pm.
Room Service
The camp has a strict no food in tents policy.
Planes
Portland International Airport is around 75 minutes away by road. If you’re considering driving from Seattle Tacoma International, you’ll need to allow around four and a half hours to reach the camp.
Automobiles
There’s parking at Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge; the main lot is a short walk from the lobby tent, and you can either walk to reception from there, or staff can collect your baggage by golf cart.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
The breathtaking geographical feature that Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge is named for takes top billing: set in a jaw-dropping canyon that runs for over 80 miles — up to 4,000-feet deep in places — it forms the border between Washington and Oregon. Guest experience coordinators can recommend favorite local walks, excursions and sights worth seeing. But as well as mountain scenery, this area is ribboned with vines, too — and there are 10 wineries or vineyards for tours and tastings within 10 miles of the camp.
Grab a picnic and go on a guided hike to witness the majesty of Mount Hood. Land steelhead and salmon on a fishing boat trip along the Columbia River (seasonal). Try stand-up paddleboarding along its calmer stretches; or sign up for whitewater rafting down the White Salmon River, followed by lunch and an afternoon on a sun-drenched patio at a local brewery in Hood River. Wildflowers, tranquil forests and awe-prompting waterfalls are yours to marvel at on a guided Botanical Discovery hike. Or set your pulse racing with a mountain biking tour along scenic ridge lines and led by an expert guide.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
