4.2360 reviewsPrice
$10 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
4/20/2025 - 10/13/20...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
Price
$10 - $25/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
4/20/2025 - 10/13/20...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
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Green Canyon Campground, Near Zigzag, OR
Fly fishers and trail hikers who can arrive early on a Friday. Site 10 has direct Salmon River access for cutthroat and rainbow trout, the Old Salmon River Trail leaves right from camp, and at $25 a night it's one of the cheaper spots within 50 miles of Portland.
Forgetting water is a real problem here since there's none on-site, so if your group won't reliably haul enough from home, this'll be uncomfortable fast. No hookups, no showers, and the 22-foot vehicle limit rules out most large RVs and fifth wheels.
Reference information about Green Canyon Campground & Day Use Area sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Green Canyon Campground sits in a canyon that was carved out by the scenic Salmon River. The campground sits next to this popular river and is nestled among old-growth trees. There are several hiking trails nearby including those that take you to the surrounding <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood/recarea/?recid=79441">Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness</a>. </p>
The elevation 1,600 ft. The campground, adjacent to the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness, stretches along the Salmon River. There are no views of the river from the campsites, but the campground is under a delightful dense canopy of old Douglas and Silver firs, cedar, alders and maple. This variety of trees suggest an attractive display of fall colors late in the year. Ferns and other shrubs provide fair to good privacy. This scenic campground has lots of character and is a good base camp for exploring the surrounding Wilderness. Firewood is available for a fee. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 22 through September 27 Mt. Hood National Forest 200
The water spigot is a handpump located at campground's entrance.
The parking aprons are paved. A waste station with potable water is available for a fee at Mt Hood Village RV Resort on US Rt. 26 at mile marker 38.7.
In Zigzag, OR, at the intersection of US Rt. 26 and Salmon River Rd./Green Canyon CG sign, turns onto Salmon River Rd. and goes 4.6 miles to campground on right.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions, with daytime highs between 65-80°F and cool nights in the mid-40s to low-50s. Trails dry out and the river becomes more accessible for fishing and wading. Spring and fall see temperatures in the low 50s with frequent rain. Misty mornings are common year-round. Winter can bring snow, transforming the forest but limiting access. Pack rain gear and layers regardless of season. Weekends fill up faster in summer, but the campground's small size keeps it quieter than larger front-country options.
Open May 22–Sep 27; summer has driest, most reliable conditions and full access to trails and river.
Water Potable water is not available at this site.
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