Armstrong
Armstrong Campground is a small but beautiful place to camp, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, lush, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to the river, as well as to the surrounding forest.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 7 |
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 002 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / 2 | 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 single-family sites available mostly for tent camping, but a few sites having space for RVs. Larger RVs may have trouble navigating the roads within the facility. An overflow parking area is available. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Parking surfaces are gravel and dirt.
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, travel east on Highway 224 for 14 miles to Armstrong Campground, on the right.
| Coordinates | 45.1630° 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 ↗ | 13.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 15.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Adventure Trading RV ↗ | 23.7 mi |
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Worth a stop
A boat ramp is available at Fish Creek Campground, which is less than half a mile south of the campground. It is a convenient place to launch kayaks, canoes or other boats on the river. Just below Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River offers 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is hosted annually on the river, attracting rafters from all over the country.
- 13 miSalmon River West Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miClackamas River ↗7.5 mi trail
- 1.3 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
- 0.4 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.
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Natural features
The campground is located in Mt. Hood National Forest at an elevation of about 870 feet. A variety of ferns, shrubs and grasses cover the forest floor and provide some privacy between sites. While the campground is close to the road, the sound of the river blocks most of the noise. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Armstrong?
Sites at Armstrong are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Armstrong?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Armstrong open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Armstrong have?
11 sites, including 7 tent-only sites and 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Armstrong?
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 Armstrong?
Yes, pets are allowed at Armstrong. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Armstrong?
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 Armstrong is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lockaby (under 0.1 mi), Fish Creek (0.2 mi), and Carter Bridge Campground (0.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby