Eagle Creek Campground

Campground · 17 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gates Of The Columbia River Gorge Special Management Area (Special Management Area) · Restricted Access

17
Bookable sites
34 ft
Max rig length
up to 12
People per site
6
Accessible sites
232 ft
Elevation
Flat paved road with campsite spurs in misty mixed conifer forest.
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy. It is, however, located on the bluff above Interstate 84 and railroad tracks so it can be noisy.

Recreation

This campground is part of the Eagle Creek Recreation Area featuring the classic and popular Eagle Creek trail and access to several other hiking and road biking trails. There are outstanding day hike opportunities with views and wildflowers as well as access to the Mt. Hood National Forest and Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness with extended overnight trips. Boating, river activities, interpretive centers, fish hatcheries, bird watching and picnicking are in this area.

Facilities

There are 16 campsites available, each with a paved parking apron and most are fully accessible. There is a central restroom, and faucets for drinking water are scattered throughout the campground. A full-time host is on site.

Natural Features

Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Eagle Creek campground is situated in a classic Douglas fir and maple forest with osprey nesting overhead. Salmon fishing is popular on the nearby Columbia River.

Nearby Attractions

See huge sturgeon and other fish at the underwater viewing area at Bonneville dam and hatchery or take a self-guided tour of the onsite Cascade fish hatchery. Cascade Locks Museum and Sternwheeler are five minutes away to the east. The iconic Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway are a short drive to the west. World-class kite boarding and board sailing are in Hood River, Oregon, about 20 minutes east.

The facts

  • Season: May 1 – Sept 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 17 bookable sites
  • 6 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 34 ft
  • Up to 12 people per site
  • Loops: EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUND

Site types

  • 17 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

17 campsites at Eagle Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
01EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾
02EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
03EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
04EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight34 ft12 🐾
05EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾
06EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾
07EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
08EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
09EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
10EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾
11EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
12EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
13EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
14EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
15EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12 🐾
16EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾
17EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight30 ft12♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41 "Eagle Creek Recreation Area" which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to Eagle Creek Campground. Follow the wooden fence south of the hatchery and head up the road.
From Hood River, OR: Travel west on I-84 to exit 40 "Bonneville Dam". Turn left under I-84 and immediately left to the on ramp back to I-84 east and follow the directions above.

45.64222, -121.92528 · 45°38'32.0"N 121°55'31.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Aug, down to 42°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F434753596772798074625042
Low °F343638424852575853474035
Precip in11.38.79.16.54.13.20.60.92.67.312.513.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 Eagle Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Eagle Creek Campground?
Yes, Eagle Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Eagle Creek Campground have?
17 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Eagle Creek Campground?
34 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Eagle Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Creek Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Eagle Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Eagle Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $15/Night for single unit and one vehicle.
  • $5/Night for each additional vehicle.
  • Camping fee is NOT valid for parking in the trailhead. A separate recreation pass is needed. Day use parking is not allowed in the campground.

Restrictions:

  • Trailers and RVs 20 ft. max.
  • 14-day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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