U.S. Forest Service · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Hood River, OR

Eagle Creek Campground

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.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov17 sites34 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Eagle Creek CampgroundEntry stationEagle Creek Campground EntranceView from Parking
Photos courtesy of USFS, USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
High Lava · 19 mi away · 2,899 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01Back-in20PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
02Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesStandard
03Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
04Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
05Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
06Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 4YesYesStandard
07Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesStandard
08Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
09Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard
10Back-in30PavedPartial12 / 2YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length34 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 01, 03, 04, 05 and 7 more are listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 1 to Sept 30
ForestColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
BookingReserve online at recreation.gov, at least 48 hours before your stay and up to 360 days in advance.
Fees$75/Night - Sunday thru Thursday. $125/Night - Friday, Saturday, and Holidays
RulesAircraft/UAS/drone takeoffs and landings are prohibited at this site. There are no RV hookups but RV’s up to 40’ are permissible. Limited to 90 maximum people per day; no amplified music is allowed at any time. 14-day stay limit

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Eagle Creek Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 11.31 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowFebruary: 8.67 inches of precipitation, 3.4 inches of snowMarch: 9.13 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 6.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.08 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 7.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 12.48 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 13.45 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.5°F averageFebruary: 41.3°F averageMarch: 45.6°F averageApril: 50.8°F averageMay: 57.0°F averageJune: 61.9°F averageJuly: 68.1°F averageAugust: 68.6°F averageSeptember: 63.6°F averageOctober: 54.5°F averageNovember: 45.0°F averageDecember: 38.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bonneville Dam, 1 mile from the campground at 62 feet, station USC00350897 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 80 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 10 inches a year on the same inches scale. The shaded span is the published season, May 1 to September 30.

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.

Nearest townHood River, Oregon
Coordinates45.6422° N, 121.9253° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    High Lava

    19 mi from the campground · 2,899 acres · 95% contained

  • Prescribed
    Top Of The World Rx

    26 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Tracy Hill Rx

    27 mi from the campground · 28 acres

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

    34 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationStevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station ↗3.9 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗20.3 mi
RV sales & serviceLook No Further RV's ↗31.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Video Tour of Eagle Creek Campground (PCVNT)

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Buck Point
    0.5 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Eagle Creek
    4.3 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Shady Glen
    0.2 mi trail
  • 0.4 mi
    Ruckel Creek
    3.3 mi trail
  • 0.4 mi
    Wauna Viewpoint
    0.6 mi trail
  • 0.7 mi
    Tamanous
    0.6 mi trail

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Eagle Creek Campground?

Sites at Eagle Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve online at recreation.gov, at least 48 hours before your stay and up to 360 days in advance. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Eagle Creek Campground?

$75/Night - Sunday thru Thursday. $125/Night - Friday, Saturday, and Holidays

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Eagle Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Eagle Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 1 to Sept 30.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Eagle Creek Campground have?

17 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Eagle Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 34 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Eagle Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Eagle Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Eagle Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Aircraft/UAS/drone takeoffs and landings are prohibited at this site.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Eagle Creek Campground?

Sites 01, 03, 04, and 05 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 11 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Eagle Creek Campground?

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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Eagle Creek Campground?

Hood River, Oregon. 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.

Source: Getting there

What if Eagle Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site (0.2 mi), Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp (4.9 mi), and Wahtum Lake Campground (7.8 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby