There are sandy beaches on Crims island that you can paddle over too.Ĭheck out the pictures for more information.Įlk Moon is a single yurt perched in a open clearing above the forest. You can also walk or drive down to Mayger beach which is popular with locals. We suggest swimming during the summer months when the tide is coming in or slack. There are a volley ball and badminton set ups along with horse shoes during the summer months. For an extra fee you can moor your larger boat while visiting. The Columbia River is well known for salmon, and sturgeon. We have windy afternoons for windsurfers or sailors. When eggs are available, we will share some with you.īatwater is a great place to kayak, canoe, paddle board or row during the summer months. We also are home to native turtles and frogs.īatwater is a working farm with cattle feeding on lush pastures, 2 retired horses and chickens. Common mammals are river otter, mink, muskrat, raccoons, nutria, coyotes, black tailed and threatened Colombia White Tailed deer. They still nest there although there old nest tree collapsed in 2020. They arrived in 2003 to start their nest on Crims Island. Some bald eagles winter here but we have our resident bald eagles Hep and Hope. There are now 2 osprey platform since a pair of Canada geese choose that as their nesting site as well. In the spring and summer see our returning osprey who have. Batwater is also home for many types of birds including eagles, osprey, tree swallow, purple martins, barn swallows, wood ducks, common and hooded mergansers, mallards, scoots, scaups, grebes, cormorants, great egrets, blue herons, geese and many types of song birds. Hike along the wetlands and see beaver dams and dens. High speed internet through out the property.īatwater worked with several agencies when we breeched a levee and flooded 26 acres for salmon and wildlife habitat. We are committed to your privacy so guests are limited and spread out. Included are 2 outhouses, a fire pit for summer months, a viewing station overlooking the wetlands along with brick charcoal fired barbecue and another propane barbecue. At the pier is a full kitchen, heated bathroom and shower room. Property has 1,000 feet of boat docks, river deck, and pier. A private refuge where river otter, beaver, mink, muskrat, seals, raccoons along with threatened Columbia river white tailed deer can be seen. Batwater Station is located halfway between Portland and the Oregon Coast on the Columbia River.
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