Ripplebrook

Campground · Oregon · 13 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Mt. Hood National Forest (NF) · Open Access

13
Bookable sites
34 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
1,433 ft
Elevation
RIPPLEBROOK

Overview

Ripplebrook Campground is a charming facility for nature enthusiasts and lies in a beautiful forest setting. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground, as it neighbors the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The small facility is geared more toward tent camping, however, tent trailers and RVs under 19 feet are welcome.

Recreation

Fishing is very popular in the Clackamas River and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring chinook and late summer kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. Whitewater rafting is also a favorite pastime. The Clackamas provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade Range.

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 trail opportunities.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites for tent and small RV camping. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. Utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are paved and gravel.

Natural Features

The campground borders the Oak Fork of the Clackamas River in a dense forest of mature maple, cedar and fir trees. Large shrubs and ferns blanket the forest floor, providing privacy between campsites. The campground is situated at an elevation of about 1,400 feet. The Ripplebrook Ranger Station and Ripplebrook Pond are close by.

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 522-8368 for general information.

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

  • 13 bookable sites
  • 14 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 34 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: AREA RIPPLEBROOK

Site types

  • 9 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 4 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

14 campsites at Ripplebrook

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessWaterMax rigPeople
001AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive InRiverfront—6 🐾
002AREA RIPPLEBROOKManagementBack InGravel———34 ft6 🐾
003AREA RIPPLEBROOKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive InRiverfront24 ft6 🐾
004AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive InRiverfront—6 🐾
005AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive InRiverfront—6 🐾
006AREA RIPPLEBROOKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive InRiverfront24 ft6 🐾
007AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Hike In——6 🐾
008AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Hike In——6 🐾
009AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Hike InRiverfront—6 🐾
010AREA RIPPLEBROOKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightDrive InRiverfront24 ft6 🐾
011AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive In——6 🐾
012AREA RIPPLEBROOKStandard NonelectricBack InGravelModerateDrive InRiverfront24 ft6 🐾
013AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Drive InRiverfront—6 🐾
014AREA RIPPLEBROOKTent Only NonelectricBack InGravel—Hike InRiverfront—6 🐾

Getting there

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 26 miles to the campground, which is just past the Ripplebrook Camp Store.

45.08003, -122.04282 · 45°4'48.1"N 122°2'34.2"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414651576469787973594741
Low °F333335394449535248423733
Precip in9.37.18.06.24.43.00.60.72.16.210.111.3

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 Ripplebrook

Can you reserve a site at Ripplebrook?
Yes, Ripplebrook is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Ripplebrook have?
14 sites in total, of which 13 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Ripplebrook?
34 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Ripplebrook?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ripplebrook.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

    Restrictions:

    • Vehicles 16 ft. max.

    USDA Forest Service's own page

    Camping near Ripplebrook

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

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