The Columbia River Gorge offers numerous camping sites. There is a
large number of free camping areas as well as designed campgrounds (with running
water, RV hook-ups, ect.). Below is a compiled list of some of the camping
options in the area. Remember that that list below is just a start, there
are plenty of great camping areas. For more information call the Hood
River County Parks (541-386-6073), consult with your favorite camping guidebook
or give us a call!
| USFS
Campground |
Campground
Location |
State |
Camp Sites |
Use Fee |
Drinking Water |
Max Trailer
Size |
Activities |
| Beaver* |
12.2 miles N. off Hwy 14 at Carson,
on Wind River Hwy.
|
WA |
24 |
Yes |
Yes |
25' |
Fishing, hiking |
| Beaver Group Camp* |
same as above |
WA |
GC |
Yes |
Yes |
25' |
Up to 100 people; reservations
required |
| Cloud Cap |
20 miles S of Parkdale.
Cooper Spur Road.
|
OR |
3 |
No |
Yes |
NA |
Views, access to Mt. Hood
Wilderness and Timberline trail. |
| Eagle Creek |
Eastbound access off I-84 exit 41,
Westbound exit 40 & circle bask east
|
OR |
18 |
Yes |
Yes |
22' |
Hiking, Oldest FS campground in
Forest system. |
| Eagle Overlook |
same as above |
OR |
GC |
Yes |
Yes |
22' |
Group Camping up to 150 people,
reservations required: 541-386-2333 |
| 8-Mile Crossing |
16 miles W of Dufer, 10 miles E of
hwy 35 on road 44
|
OR |
24 |
No |
No |
30' |
Fishing, hiking and picnicking |
| Gibson Prairie Horse Camp |
18 miles E of community of Mt. Hood
|
OR |
4 |
Yes |
No |
NA |
Trail riding, water for horses |
| Goose Lake* |
20 miles N. of Hwy 14 through
Willard
|
WA |
25 |
Yes |
No |
18' |
Fishing & lava fields |
| Herman Creek Horse Camp |
Off I-84 at Herman Creek
|
OR |
8 |
Yes |
Yes |
NA |
Trail riding |
| Lost Lake |
20 miles west of Parkdale Road 13
|
OR |
100 |
Yes |
Yes |
32' |
Boating, fishing, hiking, Mt. Hood,
concessionaire |
| Moss Creek* |
Road 18 off Hwy 14 though
Willard. 8 miles N.
|
WA |
18 |
Yes |
Yes |
32' |
Fishing & old growth |
| Oklahoma* |
Road 18 off Hwy 14 though
Willard. 16 miles N.
|
WA |
23 |
Yes |
Yes |
22' |
Fishing, hiking |
| Panther* |
9 miles N off Hwy 14 at Carson, on
Wind River Hwy; right on Old State Road; Left at Panther Creek
Road
|
WA |
33 |
Yes |
Yes |
25' |
Fishing, hiking, sightseeing |
| Paradise Creek* |
20.5 miles N off Hwy 14 at Carson,
on Wind River Hwy
|
WA |
42 |
Yes |
Yes |
25' |
Fishing, hiking, sightseeing,
wildlife viewing |
| Peterson Prairie* |
Road 24 off Hwy 141, 7 miles W of
Trout Lake
|
WA |
30 |
Yes |
Yes |
32' |
Berry Picking and hiking |
| Peterson Prairie Group Camp* |
see above |
WA |
GC |
Yes |
Yes |
32' |
Berry Picking and hiking,
reservations required |
| Robinhood |
12 miles S of community of Mt. Hood
on Hwy 35
|
OR |
24 |
Yes |
Yes |
16' |
Stream fishing & hiking |
| Rock Creek
Reservoir |
7 miles W of Wamic off Road 48 to
4820
|
OR |
24 |
Yes |
Yes |
26' |
Boat launch (no motors), fishing,
fitness trail, access to Barlow Trail |
| Sherwood |
8 miles S of community of Mt. Hood
|
OR |
14 |
Yes |
Yes |
16' |
Stream fishing & hiking |
| Tilly Jane |
20 miles S of Parkdale, Cooper Spur
Road
|
OR |
14 |
No |
No |
NA |
Hiking & historic site |
| Wyeth |
I-84 to exit 51 E of Cascade Locks |
OR |
14 |
Yes |
Yes |
32' |
Hiking & scenic vistas, 3 group
camp sites |
| GC = Group Camping |
|
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| Forest Service Campgrounds are
normally open May 1 through mid-October. |
| For information about Oregon and
Washington state parks: 1-800-452-5687 |
| *National Campground Reservation
System: 1-800-280-2267
site map |
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