Lockaby
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Oregon. It provides access to some of the area's greatest whitewater rafting, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or recreation, there's something for everyone at the campground.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 24 |
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 26 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground offers more than two dozen single-family sites for tent and RV camping, though RVs over 16 feet are not recommended due to the steep terrain within the facility. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no hookups are available. Parking surfaces are paved and gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Mt. Hood National Forest |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Estacada, take Highway 224 east for 15 miles to the campground.
| Coordinates | 45.1635° N, 122.1520° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireThe Narrows
3 mi from the campground · 305 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedPodunk Admin Rx - West
3 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTimber Lake/Ripplebrook Admin Rx - West
7 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFawn Stew Piles Rx - West
7 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 13.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 15.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Adventure Trading RV ↗ | 23.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
A boat ramp is available at Fish Creek Campground, which is less than a mile south of the campground. It provides a convenient river launch for kayaks, canoes and rafts. Just below nearby Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River offers 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is hosted annually in May, attracting rafters from all over the country.
- 13 miSalmon River West Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miClackamas River ↗7.5 mi trail
- 1.2 miLadee 8062.8 mi trail
- 1.5 miLadee 8052.9 mi trail
- 1.8 miDry Ridge ↗5.2 mi trail
- 2.3 miLadee 8043 mi trail
- 2.4 miLadee 804A0.6 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miClackamas River (Fish Creek) Trailhead ↗Mt. Hood National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest.
- inMt. Hood National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,060,160 acres
- 2.9 miRoaring River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,548 acres
- 6.9 miSalmon-Huckleberry Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 62,139 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
The campground is situated along the river at an elevation of about 900 feet in Mt. Hood National Forest. Most campsites are within a dense stand of cedar trees overlooking the river. Sites are fairly close together and there is very little vegetation on the forest floor. The forest 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.
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 contains miles of wild water as it bends and drops through the scenic Cascade Range, creating prime whitewater rafting opportunities. A hiking trail follows the river north and south and begins about a mile away at Fish Creek Campground. Scenic driving is also available on the West Cascades Scenic Byway, which travels alongside the river.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lockaby?
Sites at Lockaby are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lockaby?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Lockaby open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Lockaby have?
30 sites, including 24 tent-only sites and 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lockaby?
The longest site here provides 26 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 Lockaby?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lockaby. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lockaby?
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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Lockaby is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Armstrong (under 0.1 mi), Fish Creek (0.2 mi), and Carter Bridge Campground (0.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby