U.S. Forest Service · Mt. Hood National Forest · Maupin, OR

Spring Drive RV Campground

Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsites, amid a forest of towering trees. The campground is an ideal destination for families that enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov8 sites50 ft maxFull hookupsPets okFires ok

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Spring Drive RV Campground
Photo from the area. iNaturalist user: koji (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Grasshopper · 10 mi away · 93,972 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

RV with electric8
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 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteFits, ftShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
00240Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00340Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00445Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00650Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00750Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00840Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
00940Partial50 amp– / Yes6 / 2Yes
01050Partial30 ampYes / Yes6 / 2Yes

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 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers single-family RV campsites. Full utility hookups are available and parking surfaces are grass or paved. Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. There are no toilet facilities or drinking water, other than what is provided via the hookups.

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
Fees$33/night for single; additional fee if reserved on Rec.gov.

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Spring Drive RV Campground30°40°50°60°January: 12.61 inches of precipitation, 48.8 inches of snowFebruary: 9.64 inches of precipitation, 39.5 inches of snowMarch: 9.41 inches of precipitation, 35.6 inches of snowApril: 7.78 inches of precipitation, 17.6 inches of snowMay: 5.75 inches of precipitation, 4.2 inches of snowJune: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.06 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 8.42 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowNovember: 12.69 inches of precipitation, 30.6 inches of snowDecember: 14.43 inches of precipitation, 51.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.8°F averageFebruary: 32.0°F averageMarch: 34.5°F averageApril: 37.8°F averageMay: 44.9°F averageJune: 50.2°F averageJuly: 58.4°F averageAugust: 59.3°F averageSeptember: 54.4°F averageOctober: 44.9°F averageNovember: 35.9°F averageDecember: 30.5°F average0 in20 in40 in60 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Government Camp, 17 miles from the campground at 3,980 feet, station USC00353402 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 90 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 232 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for 48 miles to the Highway 26/I-216 junction. Turn left onto I-216 and travel east for 5 miles. Turn left on Spring Drive and continue to the campground.

Nearest townMaupin, Oregon
Coordinates45.1145° N, 121.5168° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • It is not far from some great wilderness spots, including mountain lakes and streams, as well as trails and historic sites.
  • The campground is for self-contained RVs only; tent camping is not allowed.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

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

  • Prescribed
    Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West

    11 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Slow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West

    18 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Goat Stew Rx - West

    19 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOuter Limits Sports ↗16.7 mi
RV sales & serviceAdventure Trading RV ↗53.7 mi

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

Explore

Worth a stop

Spring Drive is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands and is approximately 19 miles from Government Camp, where visitors may enjoy summertime snow skiing.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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 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.

Natural features

The campground is located on the southeastern edge of Mt. Hood National Forest an at elevation of 3,200 feet. It is situated among towering pine and fir trees, but the beauty of the campground is its secluded feel, along with some luxuries of RV camping. Deer and other wildlife are common in the area.

Recreation

A variety of short hiking trails are available nearby for exploration. The Mt. Hood area and Government Camp, as well as a variety of mountain lakes and streams, are within a short drive from the campground. Picnicking is also a popular activity.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spring Drive RV Campground?

Sites at Spring Drive RV Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Spring Drive RV Campground?

$33/night for single; additional fee if reserved on Rec.gov.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Spring Drive RV Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Spring Drive RV Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Spring Drive RV Campground have?

8 sites, including 8 RV sites with electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spring Drive RV Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 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

Does Spring Drive RV Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Spring Drive RV Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Spring Drive RV Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Spring Drive RV 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.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Spring Drive RV Campground?

A variety of short hiking trails are available nearby for exploration. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Spring Drive RV Campground?

Maupin, Oregon. Spring Drive is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands and is approximately 19 miles from Government Camp, where visitors may enjoy summertime snow skiing.

Source: Getting there

What if Spring Drive RV Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bear Springs Campground (0.7 mi), McCubbins Overflow Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), and McCubbins Gulch Campground & Day Use (1.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby