Can you reserve a site at Roaring River?

Yes, Roaring River is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Roaring River?

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

Are pets allowed at Roaring River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Roaring River.

Roaring River, Oregon — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire

Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern Oregon. The small, rustic campground has some charm and provides visitors with access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including world-famous whitewater rafting.

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 River provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade Range, making whitewater rafting a very popular activity.

A hiking trail follows the river north and south. Scenic driving is also available on the nearby West Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the river.

Facilities

The campground offers just over a dozen single-family sites, the majority of which are designated for tent camping only. RVs larger than 16 feet are not recommended in the campground. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are gravel.

Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase within the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in a wooded area thick with moss and greenery, at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The river is across the highway and is not visible from the campground, but can sometimes be heard.

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

Just below nearby Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River provides 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater as it works its way toward North Fork Reservoir.

The facts

14 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 20 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA ROARING RIVER

Site types

13 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 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

14 campsites at Roaring River

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Access	Max rig	People
001	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
002	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
003	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
004	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
005	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
006	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
007	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
008	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
009	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Hike In	—	6	🐾
010	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
011	AREA ROARING RIVER	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Drive In	20 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
013	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾
014	AREA ROARING RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Drive In	—	6	🐾

Getting there

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 20 miles to the campground.

45.15720, -122.11423 · 45°9'25.9"N 122°6'51.2"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, 3.3 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 Roaring River

Can you reserve a site at Roaring River?: Yes, Roaring River is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Roaring River have?: 14 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Roaring River?: 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Roaring River?: Yes, pets are allowed at Roaring River.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Restrictions:

Vehicles 16 ft. max.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Roaring River

Sunstrip 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fish Creek (Or) 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Armstrong 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lockaby 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Henry 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lazy Bend 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ripplebrook 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rainbow (Or) 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Carter Bridge Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
Hideaway Lake Campground 7.5 mi · Campground
Riverside Campground 8.3 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Roaring River