Can you reserve a site at Armstrong?

Yes, Armstrong is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Armstrong?

26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Armstrong?

Yes, pets are allowed at Armstrong.

Armstrong, Oregon — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, lush, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to the river, as well as to the surrounding forest.

Recreation

Fishing is very popular in the Clackamas River and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring chinook and late summer coho salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. The Clackamas contains miles of wild water as it bends and drops through the scenic Cascade Range, creating prime whitewater rafting opportunities.

A hiking trail follows the river north and south and begins about a mile away at Fish Creek Campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites available mostly for tent camping, but a few sites having space for RVs. Larger RVs may have trouble navigating the roads within the facility. An overflow parking area is available.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt.

Natural Features

The campground is located in Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of about 870 feet. A variety of ferns, shrubs and grasses cover the forest floor and provide some privacy between sites. While the campground is close to the road, the sound of the river blocks most of the noise.

The forest provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

A boat ramp is available at Fish Creek Campground, which is less than half a mile south of the campground. It is a convenient place to launch kayaks, canoes or other boats on the river.

Just below Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River offers 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is hosted annually on the river, attracting rafters from all over the country.

The facts

11 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 26 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA ARMSTRONG

Site types

7 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Armstrong

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
002	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
003	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
004	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
005	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
006	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
007	AREA ARMSTRONG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	24 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA ARMSTRONG	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
009	AREA ARMSTRONG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	20 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA ARMSTRONG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Lakefront	20 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA ARMSTRONG	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 14 miles to Armstrong Campground, on the right.

45.16299, -122.15205 · 45°9'46.8"N 122°9'7.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Aug, down to 41°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	46	51	57	64	69	78	79	73	59	47	41
Low °F	33	33	35	39	44	49	53	52	48	42	37	33
Precip in	9.3	7.1	8.0	6.2	4.4	3.0	0.6	0.7	2.1	6.2	10.1	11.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Armstrong

Can you reserve a site at Armstrong?: Yes, Armstrong is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Armstrong have?: 11 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Armstrong?: 26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Armstrong?: Yes, pets are allowed at Armstrong.

Camping near Armstrong

Lockaby less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Creek (Or) 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roaring River 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunstrip 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lazy Bend 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Henry 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ripplebrook 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rainbow (Or) 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carter Bridge Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery 8.2 mi · Facility
Riverside Campground 9.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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