Columbia River Gorge CampingHeidi2021-02-01T21:18:04+00:00
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!
Timberlake Campground & RV Park: (509) 427-2267 (30 minutes from Hood River)
Bobs Budget RV Park: showers, picnic tables lots of room; (541) 739-2559
Lone Pine Motel: cheap camping; (541) 386-2601
Peach Beach: riverfront camping, picnic tables; (509) 773-4698 (longer drive!)
Pine Springs Resort: camping welcome, store; (509) 773-4434 (longer drive!)
Tucker County Park: great camping; (541) 386-4477 (5 miles from Hood River)
Toll bridge County Park: (541) 352- 5522 (17 miles from Hood River)
Hood River County Parks: (541) 386-6073
Camping Comparison Chart
| 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
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
Camping Conditions
Gifford Pinchot National Forest (Southern Washington)
Mt. Hood National Forest (Oregon)