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

Sherwood Campground

Sherwood campground is an easily accessible location for simple camping, with beautiful landscapes and the Hood River rushing next to it. Close to hiking and recreational locations, Sherwood campground is a prime location for those looking for a centrally located base camp near Mt. Hood, or for those looking for a surprisingly quiet, camping getaway.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov16 sites35 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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Photos courtesy of Lost Lake Resort & Campground · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Grasshopper · 10 mi away · 93,972 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Tent-only13
RV, no hookups3
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 16 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01Tent onlyBack-in34GravelPartialRiverfront4 / 2YesYesPrime
02Tent only32GravelPartial4 / 2YesYesStandard
03Tent onlyBack-in25GravelPartialRiverfront3 / 2YesYesPrime
04Tent onlyBack-in30GravelPartial4 / 2YesYes
05RVBack-in16GravelPartialRiverfront4 / 2YesYes
06Tent onlyBack-in24GravelPartialRiverfront4 / 2YesYesPrime
07Tent onlyBack-in26GravelPartialRiverfront4 / 2YesYesPrime
08Tent onlyBack-in20GravelPartial4 / 1YesYes
09Tent onlyBack-in34GravelPartialRiverfront4 / 2YesYesPrime
10Tent onlyBack-in40GravelFull4 / 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 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 12 more are listed accessible

Sherwood campground is a small campground, with an unexpected charm. It sits right along highway 35, so you can see it as you drive by. The rush of the river that sits next to the campground blocks all traffic sounds from the highway. Pit toilets are located centrally in the campground, making it easy to access. A camp host is available during peak season.

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
FeesCamping: $30/night for single site, $10/night for extra vehicle; additional fee for online reservation. Day use: $10/day/vehicle
RulesVehicles 16 ft. max.

Mt. Hood National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sherwood Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 5.63 inches of precipitation, 16.6 inches of snowFebruary: 3.97 inches of precipitation, 8.8 inches of snowMarch: 3.60 inches of precipitation, 4.1 inches of snowApril: 2.28 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMay: 1.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.06 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.17 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowNovember: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowDecember: 6.86 inches of precipitation, 18.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.5°F averageFebruary: 36.2°F averageMarch: 41.2°F averageApril: 46.0°F averageMay: 52.9°F averageJune: 58.0°F averageJuly: 64.3°F averageAugust: 63.7°F averageSeptember: 58.2°F averageOctober: 48.2°F averageNovember: 38.7°F averageDecember: 32.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Parkdale 1 NNE, 10 miles from the campground at 1,520 feet, station USC00356466 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 36 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 54 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-84 at Hood River, head south on highway 35 toward Mt. Hood. Just past the Tamanawas Falls trailhead parking, the Sherwood Campground is on the right.

Nearest townHood River, Oregon
Coordinates45.3948° N, 121.5703° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

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

  • Prescribed
    Stone Ck/Clackamas Guard Station Rx - West

    22 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Top Of The World Rx

    25 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Tracy Hill Rx

    26 mi from the campground · 28 acres

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOuter Limits Sports ↗6.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗22.2 mi
RV sales & serviceLook No Further RV's ↗48 mi

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Worth a stop

The Sherwood Campground sits near many locations that are easily accessible in the Mt. Hood area. Campers can walk along highway 35 a couple hundred feet to the Tamanawas Falls trailhead for a beautiful, popular hike. Also, Mt. Hood is only a 15-minute drive from the campground, which has various hiking, biking, and adventure centers for recreationalists.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    East Fork Tie
    0.06 mi trail
  • 0.6 mi
    Tamanawas Falls
    1.1 mi trail
  • 0.9 mi
    4410-620 Spur Snow
    1.6 mi trail
  • 1 mi
    Tamanawas Tie
    0.4 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    Zig Zag
    0.8 mi trail
  • 1.1 mi
    Bluegrass Ridge ↗
    6.1 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 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

With the Upper Hood River running next to the campground, the nearby traffic is drowned out, and a peaceful retreat is found. Several of the campsites are right on the river, and the beautiful areas that the river has etched is fun to explore.

Recreation

The location of Sherwood Campground makes for a great place to set up camp and explore the upper Hood River Valley. Hiking trails, waterfalls, river and creeks are in abundance, and with easy access to both Hood River and Mt. Hood, tourist attractions, museums and adventures await.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sherwood Campground?

Sites at Sherwood 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 Sherwood Campground?

Camping: $30/night for single site, $10/night for extra vehicle; additional fee for online reservation. Day use: $10/day/vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sherwood Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sherwood Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sherwood Campground have?

16 sites, including 13 tent-only sites and 3 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sherwood Campground?

The longest site here provides 35 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 Sherwood Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sherwood Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Sherwood Campground?

Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 16 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

Is there cell service at Sherwood Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Sherwood Campground?

The location of Sherwood Campground makes for a great place to set up camp and explore the upper Hood River Valley. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Sherwood Campground?

Hood River, Oregon. The Sherwood Campground sits near many locations that are easily accessible in the Mt.

Source: Getting there

What if Sherwood Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Nottingham Campground (1.9 mi), Tilly Jane Campground/Day Use (3.8 mi, first-come), and Cloud Cap Saddle Campground/Day Use (4.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby