U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon

Raab

Raab Group Campground is a new group campground for those that are looking for multiple campsites or have large families. It is located on the banks of the Collawash River, which flows into the mighty Clackamas River in the mountains of northern Oregon. Recreational opportunities are not far from the campground, making it the perfect getaway spot. It can comfortably accommodate any outdoorsman, including the hiking enthusiast, the fly fisherman, bicyclist and whitewater rafter, among others who wish to enjoy nature.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov6 sites26 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Austin Repair Pile Rx - West (prescribed burn) · 5 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
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Site mix

group standard area nonelectric6
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

6 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
ALoop 1Back-in26GravelPartialNo / No60 / 10YesYesBasic
BLoop 1Back-in26GravelPartialNo / No60 / 8YesBasic
FLoop 1Back-in26GravelPartialNo / No60 / 8YesStandard
CLoop 2Back-in20GravelPartialNo / No60 / 12YesBasic
DLoop 2Back-in20GravelPartialNo / No60 / 8YesBasic
ELoop 2Back-in20GravelPartialNo / NoRiverfront60 / 12YesPrime

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

Max vehicle length26 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite A is listed accessible

The campground offers six group campsites for tent and RV camping. Large RVs, however, might have a hard time negotiating tight turns within the campground.The sites are limited to no more than four RV�s per RV group. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are mostly gravel and mossy. The group sites can accommodate between 30 to 60 people. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets. Firewood & water is available for purchase at the camp store.

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.
ForestMt. Hood National Forest
RulesVehicles 24 ft. maximum.

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Raab30°40°50°60°70°January: 9.26 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowFebruary: 7.09 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMarch: 7.98 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 6.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 6.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 10.05 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowDecember: 11.30 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.9°F averageFebruary: 39.3°F averageMarch: 43.1°F averageApril: 47.9°F averageMay: 54.2°F averageJune: 58.9°F averageJuly: 65.2°F averageAugust: 65.5°F averageSeptember: 60.6°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.1°F averageDecember: 36.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Three Lynx, 7 miles from the campground at 1,120 feet, station USC00358466 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 69 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Estacada: travel east on Highway 224/Road 46 for approximately 29 miles to Road 63. Turn right and travel about a mile to the campground.

Coordinates45.0250° N, 122.0671° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Drinking water is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Austin Repair Pile Rx - West

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Timber Lake/Ripplebrook Admin Rx - West

    5 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Fawn Stew Piles Rx - West

    5 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Austin

    6 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMountainology ↗22.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗23.2 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Trading RV ↗32.6 mi

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

Explore

Worth a stop

Bagby Hot Springs is located about 10 miles southwest of the campground. A popular site for soaking and relaxing, the springs are in a heavily wooded area in the scenic Cascade Range. A historic guard station was built there in 1913 and the available bathhouses are fed by three major hot springs and several minor outlets in the area.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.4 mi
    Riverside
    3.7 mi trail
  • 3.2 mi
    Fish Creek Mountain
    2.3 mi trail
  • 3.9 mi
    Alder Flat
    0.8 mi trail
  • 5 mi
    Thunder Mountain
    1.2 mi trail

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 Mt. Hood National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is located southeast of the city of Estacada, on the Collawash River at an elevation of about 1,500 feet. It lies in a dense forest of old-growth Douglas fir trees and plentiful rhododendron bushes that provide privacy between campsites.

Recreation

Catch and release fishing for trout is allowed on the main fork of the Collawash, but the streams are closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. At least one 5-mile stretch of the more than 17-mile river boasts class III-IV whitewater. The Collawash flows into the nearby Clackamas River, which also provides miles of wild water as it snakes through the scenic Cascade Range. Anglers enjoy fishing the Clackamas for steelhead, Kokanee and Chinook salmon. The river provides a perfect habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of other wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors enjoy hiking in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, which is south of the campground. Several primitive forest roads nearby are open to mountain biking. West Cascades Scenic Byway runs just outside the campground, meandering along the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Raab?

Sites at Raab are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Raab?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Raab open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Raab have?

6 sites, including 6 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Raab?

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 Raab?

Yes, pets are allowed at Raab. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Raab?

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. Vehicles 24 ft.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Raab?

Site A is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Raab?

Catch and release fishing for trout is allowed on the main fork of the Collawash, but the streams are closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Raab is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Riverford Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), Riverside (2.3 mi), and Kingfisher (3.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby