Fish Creek (OR)
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire
Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to some of the area's greatest whitewater, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or expansive exploration, there's something for everyone at Fish Creek.
The campground offers single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Narrow roads within the campground make for tricky navigation for larger RVs.
Each campsite is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.
Need to Know
- In accordance with standard industry practices, Mount Hood Recreation will be assessing a $8 additional vehicle fee 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 as one vehicle for determining additional vehicle fees. The third and fourth motorcycle would also be considered as one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
- Click here for more information on the Mt. Hood National Forest
- 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.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along a scenic bend just above the river at an elevation of about 900 feet. It is in a heavily forested area, with a variety of bushes, ferns and grasses covering the forest floor. Vegetation provides minimal privacy within the campground, but with the river so close, noises within the campground are fairly muffled.
The river provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as the occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located about an hour's drive from majestic Mt. Hood, Oregon's tallest point.
Recreation
Fishing is very popular on the Clackamas and anglers can expect to find winter steelhead, spring chinook and late summer coho salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. A convenient boat ramp is available within the campground.
The Clackamas River also provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade Range, creating prime whitewater rafting opportunities.
A hiking trail follows the river north and south and begins within the campground. Scenic driving is available on the West Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the river.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 503-630-5721
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for approximately 16 miles.
Available Campsites
- Site 022, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Yurt
- Site 015, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Yurt
- Site 008, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA FISH CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
