Can you reserve a site at Rainbow (Or)?

Yes, Rainbow (Or) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Rainbow (Or)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow (Or).

Rainbow (Or), Oregon — 17 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Rainbow Campground provides ample access to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground offers a great location to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and rafting.

Recreation

Fishing is very popular in the Oak Fork and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring Chinook and late summer Kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. The Clackamas River also provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade range, making whitewater rafting a popular activity.

The 5-mile Riverside National Recreation Trail, popular for hiking and mountain biking, is located not far from the campground. The surrounding area provides numerous additional opportunities for hiking.

Facilities

The campground offers more than a dozen single-family sites for tent camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking surfaces are paved and gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is located in Mt. Hood National Forest along the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River at an elevation of about 1,400 feet. Huge maple and Douglas fir trees cover the area, and dense shrubbery provides some privacy between campsites. The campground is not far from the Ripplebrook Ranger Station and Ripplebrook Pond.

The river 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

Bagby Hot Springs is located about 14 miles southwest of the campground. A popular site for soaking and relaxing, the springs are in a heavily wooded area in the scenic Cascade Range. The available bathhouses are fed by three major hot water springs and several minor outlets in the area. A historic guard station was built there in 1913.

The facts

Season: 9/13/2024 – 10/28/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
17 bookable sites
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA RAINBOW

Site types

17 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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17 campsites at Rainbow (Or)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Water	Max rig	People
001	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
002	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
003	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
004	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
005	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
006	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
007	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
008	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
009	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
010	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
011	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Hike In	—	—	6	🐾
012	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
013	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
014	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	Lakefront	—	6	🐾
015	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
016	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾
017	AREA RAINBOW	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Drive In	—	—	6	🐾

Getting there

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224/Road 46 for 26 miles to the campground.

45.07893, -122.04311 · 45°4'44.2"N 122°2'35.2"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, 3.2 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 Rainbow (Or)

Can you reserve a site at Rainbow (Or)?: Yes, Rainbow (Or) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rainbow (Or) have?: 17 sites.
Are pets allowed at Rainbow (Or)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Rainbow (Or).

Also listed by

Rainbow (Or) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Rainbow (Or)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Vehicles 24 ft. maximum.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Rainbow (Or)

Ripplebrook 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Henry 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Raab 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lake Harriet Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunstrip 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roaring River 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside Campground 2.6 mi · Campground
Riverford Campground 3.3 mi · Campground
Hideaway Lake Campground 4.8 mi · Campground
Shellrock Creek Campground 6 mi · Campground
Little Fan Creek Camp 6.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Rainbow (Or)