Camp Creek
The Camp Creek Campground sits next to a babbling forest creek in the country's scenic Pacific Northwest region. The campground is not far from the base of the majestic, snow-covered Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest point and a prominent landmark of the area. A variety of recreational activities surround the campground, including hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, scenic views and points of exploration.
The campground offers about two dozen single-family and double occupancy campsites, available for tent and RV camping.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking surfaces are dirt and gravel, and a dump station is available nearby for a fee.
Need to Know
- Vehicles beyond 22 ft. in length are not recommended at the campground
- Utility hookups are not available
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
In accordance with standard industry practices, Mt. Hood Recreation will be assessing an additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single-family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
- Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Natural Features
The shady and quiet campground is situated on a bench above Camp Creek, in the Mt. Hood National Forest, at an elevation of about 2,200 feet. It is tucked in among a mature forest of Douglas fir and cedar trees that are covered in moss.
The campground was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. While updates and renovations have been made, some features from the era remain, such as several stone fireplaces.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Rhododendron is about 3 miles from the campground, offering a variety of services and supplies.
Recreation
Surrounding the campground are a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, including the 1.6-mile Still Creek Trail, which is family-friendly and full of beautiful vegetation, and the Pioneer Bridle Trail, which takes hikers, bikers and horseback riders through about 10 miles of scenic wilderness.
Visitors to the area also enjoy mountain biking along the nearby Zigzag River, however bikes are not allowed within designated wilderness areas along the trail.
A variety of trout and whitefish populate the nearby creek and river, where anglers typically enjoy catch-and-release fishing. Wading is also popular in the cool mountain waters. The plentiful creeks and streams in the area stem from glaciers atop Mt. Hood.
Contact Information
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MT. HOOD OR
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Portland, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 32 miles. Camp Creek Campground is located on the south side of the highway, about 3 miles past the community of Rhododendron.
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA CAMP CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
