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You want budget-friendly access to iconic Columbia Gorge hikes and don't mind train noise.
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$15/night
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Reservable
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16 campsites
Season
Open May 1 through S...
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Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$15/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
16 campsites
Season
Open May 1 through S...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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902 Wasco, Suite 200, Hood River, Oregon, 97031, United States
You want budget-friendly access to iconic Columbia Gorge hikes and don't mind train noise.
You need large, level RV sites or a quiet setting away from highway traffic.
Context for the broader area surrounding Eagle Creek Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>From watersports to wonderful vistas, the Columbia River Gorge provides just about every type of outdoor recreation you can imagine. Find maps and <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/crgnsa/alerts-notices">current conditions</a> and explore specific recreation sites listed below the interactive map on this page. </p> <p>Know before you go: Risks are higher in areas where fire has recently burned. Read our <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/crgnsa/fire/?cid=fseprd561779&width=full">safety tips for burned areas</a>. </p> <p>Need a pass? Check out our Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area site-specific digital pass and <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/72635">buy your pass</a>.</p> Passes are required at the following sites: <ul> <li>Bridge of the Gods Trailhead</li> <li>Dog Mountain Trailhead</li> <li>Eagle Creek Recreation Area</li> <li>Herman Creek Trailhead</li> <li>Larch Mountain Trailhead</li> <li>North Bonneville Trailhead</li> <li>Sam’s Walker Picnic Area</li> <li>St. Cloud Picnic Area</li> <li>Wahclella Falls Trailhead</li> <li>Wyeth / Gorton Creek Trailhead</li></ul> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd574101.pdf"><img alt="Map button." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd574091.jpg" style="width: 152px; height: 100px;"/></a></td> <td>Find details at <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd574101.pdf">Eagle Creek Fire Closure Map & List </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd575269.pdf"><img alt="Map button." src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd575270.jpg" style="width: 152px; height: 96px;"/></a></td> <td>This <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd575269.pdf">Ready Set Gorge! map</a> is helpful for planning your visit. <p>Check the weather at <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Portland&state=OR&site=PQR&lat=45.5377&lon=-122.601#.WyqHu1VKiM8">Portland/West Gorge</a> or <a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=45.7067&lon=-121.5191#.WyqIEFVKiM8">Hood River/East Gorge</a></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Office 902 Wasco Avenue, Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather and full campground services at Eagle Creek — expect dry, sunny days commonly reaching about 25–30°C (mid-70s to low-80s°F) with cool nights around 10–15°C (50–60°F). Trails, boat launches, and fishing on the Columbia are all at their most accessible, and waterfall hikes from the campground are enjoyable from dawn to dusk. Note that summer is the busiest time (especially July–August weekends), so reserve early and plan for crowded trailheads and limited on Peak months: July, August, June, September Avoid: October, November, December, January
Open May–Sep; most reliable weather and fully accessible trails/fishing; high visitor volumes noted.
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There are no RV hookups or waste dumps on site. Toilet facility is new with vault toilets (not flush)
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