2.7713 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
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Sites
26 campsites
Season
Mid May - Mid Octobe...
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Unknown
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Price
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
Mid May - Mid Octobe...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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45.1540, -121.5204
Worth watching if you camp the Mt. Hood National Forest regularly. Before the closure, $10/night riverside primitive sites with real solitude drew strong summer reviews. When it reopens, bring cash, a high-clearance 4WD, and all your own water.
Anywhere on your near-term trip list: the campground is currently inaccessible. Even in normal years the last mile is a rutted jeep trail hugging a steep canyon wall, no potable water, no cell signal, and cash-only payment.
Reference information about Keeps Mill Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Access to Keeps Mill is difficult, but visitors with high-clearance vehicles are rewarded with camping adjacent to the White River. This is a small campground for people who are interested in getting away from a crowd.</p>
The elevation is 3,900 ft. The campground's one-mile loop winds through a dense stand of mixed conifers including cedar, White pine, and Douglas fir. A heavy vegetation from the ground up means excellent privacy. The loop has a tear drop shape making a second pass difficult for some without exiting campground and returning. Just beyond site 13, the road splits leading to Trillium Lake campground or doubling back through the rest of the Still Creek campground to US Rt. 26. Sites before this split are better suited to car and tent campers while after the turn, the parking aprons' orientation permits good RV access. Still Creek can be heard throughout the campground and the sites along it are considered premium. Some day trips are: Government Camp for some local color, town's museum or a cook's night out; and, historic Timberline Lodge offers not only a cook's night out but Ranger-led presentations, some hiking, up-close views of Mt Hood, and maybe some summer skiing. Having binoculars and a camera are a must, especially for the Timberline visit. Also available between Trillium Lake and Still Creek campgrounds are the Pioneer Cemetery and Summit Meadow where immigrants rested before the challenge of descending Laurel Hill.
Open June 5 through September 13.
The parking aprons are assortments of dirt, gravel, and paved. There are grey water disposal sites scattered around the campground. 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.
From Government Camp, OR, take US Rt. 26 east 0.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.4 miles to campground.
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Summer brings the most reliable access and the warmest weather. Daytime highs range from the mid-50s to high 70s°F, with nights cooling into the 30s–50s. The campground typically opens in mid-May when snowmelt allows and stays open through October. Trails are mostly snow-free from mid-summer through early fall, and the White River is scenic and fishable during this window. Holiday weekends see the most visitors, but weekday trips still feel remote. Late-season campers should prepare for possible fire restrictions. Winter temperatures drop well below freezing and snow closes the campground until spring.
Summer offers best access, warmest weather, and full seasonal operation for camping.
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Keeps Mill Campground offers minimal amenities, catering to visitors seeking a remote and secluded camping experience. According to authoritative sources and user reviews, the campground lacks potable water and flush restrooms, but does provide basic vault toilets. The road to the site is notably rough, requiring high-clearance vehicles for access. Visitors are advised to bring cash or checks for payment as credit cards are not accepted.
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