Wyeth Campground
Campground · 16 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gates Of The Columbia River Gorge Special Management Area (Special Management Area) · Restricted Access
- 16
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 13
- Accessible sites
- 154 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.
Recreation
The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities. Fishing, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and windsurfing are nearby on the Columbia River while road biking is available on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike path adjacent to the campground. Please note that the Wyeth Trail #411 is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during the Eagle Creek fire of 2017.
Facilities
Paved roads, paths and aprons make this site easily accessible to all. The full-time onsite hosts maintain a central flush toilet restroom with hot and cold water. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire grills and many sites are fully accessible. There are no RV hookups or dump sites.
Natural Features
Set at the base of classic Gorge cliffs, this historic site features easy access to trails, waterfalls, a bike path and a creek. The Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and solitude is a short hike from the campground. Osprey and bald eagles reside locally.
Nearby Attractions
Take a hatchery tour 10 miles west at Bonneville Dam, enjoy world-class wind sailing activities 10 miles east in Hood River, tour orchards or see iconic waterfalls in the gorge, all within 45 minutes. Cascade Locks offers Sternwheeler cruises 8 miles west. The Historic Columbia River Highway bike path now runs directly adjacent to the campground and heads east anwestd for a relaxing hike or bike ride to Vieno State Park. See waterfalls along the way!
The facts
- Season: May 1 – Sept 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 16 bookable sites
- 13 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: WYETH CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 13 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
16 campsites at Wyeth Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 05 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 06 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 26 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 09 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 20 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 12 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Group 1 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Group 2 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Group 3 | WYETH CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Slight | 30 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From east or west on Oregon Interstate 84, take Wyeth exit #51. Turn west on Herman Creek Road. Wyeth Campground is 1/4 mile west of the interchange. Recommended maximum 30' trailer length.
45.69031, -121.77219 · 45°41'25.1"N 121°46'19.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Aug, down to 42°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 42 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 68 | 73 | 80 | 82 | 76 | 63 | 50 | 43 |
| Low °F | 33 | 34 | 36 | 41 | 47 | 52 | 56 | 57 | 51 | 45 | 39 | 33 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Reservations include 1 vehicle or vehicle and trailer combination for individual sites or 2 vehicles or 2 vehicle and trailer combinations for group sites. Extra vehicles are $5/day per vehicle and can be paid on site at the campground fee box.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Wyeth Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Wyeth Campground?
- Yes, Wyeth Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Wyeth Campground have?
- 16 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Wyeth Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Wyeth Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Wyeth Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Wyeth Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Wyeth Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Wyeth Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wyeth Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20/Night for single unit and one vehicle
- $30/Night for group site
- $5/Night for each additional vehicle
- Camping fee is NOT valid for parking in the trailhead. A separate recreation pass is needed.
Restrictions:
- Trailers and RVs 30 ft. max.
- 14-day stay limit
Camping near Wyeth Campground
- Dog Mountain Trail System Permits 3.2 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Dog Mountain Trail System Permits 3.2 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Eagle Creek Campground 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Eagle Creek Overlook GRP Site 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Moss Creek campground 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Herman Creek Trailhead 3.4 mi · Facility
- Rainy Lake Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
- Black Lake Campground & Day Use Area 5.2 mi · Campground
- Wahtum Lake Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
- Forest Road 30/Wind River Highway 8 mi · Facility
- Eagle Creek Day Use Area 8.2 mi · Facility
- Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery Complex 8.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 541-308-1700
- Email Joshua.Daker@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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