Can you reserve a site at Camp Creek?

Yes, Camp Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Camp Creek?

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

Are pets allowed at Camp Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Creek.

Camp Creek, Oregon — 24 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (503) 622-3191.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Rhododendron is about 3 miles from the campground, offering a variety of services and supplies.

The facts

Season: 05/17/2024 – 10/14/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
24 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: AREA CAMP CREEK

Site types

15 Standard Nonelectric
9 Tent Only 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

24 campsites at Camp Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	—	30 ft	10	🐾
003	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
004	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	26 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	Riverfront	26 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
011	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
012	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
013	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	26 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
015	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
016	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
017	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
018	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
019	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	26 ft	12	🐾
020	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	26 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Drive In	—	26 ft	10	🐾
022	AREA CAMP CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
023	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	26 ft	12	🐾
024	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	—	24 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA CAMP CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	Riverfront	26 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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.

45.30516, -121.86725 · 45°18'18.6"N 121°52'2.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 70°F in Aug, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	38	41	45	54	59	69	70	64	53	42	35
Low °F	26	26	28	31	36	41	48	48	45	37	30	26
Precip in	12.6	9.6	9.4	7.8	5.8	4.0	0.9	1.1	3.1	8.4	12.7	14.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 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 Camp Creek

Can you reserve a site at Camp Creek?: Yes, Camp Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Camp Creek have?: 24 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Camp Creek?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Camp Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Camp Creek.

Also listed by

Camp Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Camp Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Camping : $25/night for single site
$50/night for double site
$8/night for extra vehicle
Day use : $10/day/vehicle
Northwest Forest Pass is accepted in lieu of day-use fee.

Restrictions:

Vehicles 22 ft. max.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Camp Creek

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Still Creek 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wildwood Recreation Site 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trillium 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paradise Park Trailhead 2.6 mi · Facility
Green Canyon Campground & Day Use Area 4 mi · Campground
Salmon River West Trailhead 4 mi · Facility
Mirror Lake Trailhead 4.4 mi · Facility
Zigzag Ranger District 4.4 mi · Facility
McNeil Campground 5.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Camp Creek