USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Eagle Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States · in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Sites
- 17
- Hookups
- 17 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 289 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EAGLE CREEK CAMPING (NFSR 8400242) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Address
- 902 Wasco, Suite 200 , Hood River, Oregon, 97031
- Phone
- 541-308-1700
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Environmental Education, Evening Programs, Fish Hatchery, Fish Viewing Site, Fishing, Hiking
About
Overview
Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy. It is, however, located on the bluff above Interstate 84 and railroad tracks so it can be noisy.
Recreation
This campground is part of the Eagle Creek Recreation Area featuring the classic and popular Eagle Creek trail and access to several other hiking and road biking trails. There are outstanding day hike opportunities with views and wildflowers as well as access to the Mt. Hood National Forest and Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness with extended overnight trips. Boating, river activities, interpretive centers, fish hatcheries, bird watching and picnicking are in this area.
Facilities
There are 16 campsites available, each with a paved parking apron and most are fully accessible. There is a central restroom, and faucets for drinking water are scattered throughout the campground. A full-time host is on site.
Natural Features
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Eagle Creek campground is situated in a classic Douglas fir and maple forest with osprey nesting overhead. Salmon fishing is popular on the nearby Columbia River.
Nearby Attractions
See huge sturgeon and other fish at the underwater viewing area at Bonneville dam and hatchery or take a self-guided tour of the onsite Cascade fish hatchery. Cascade Locks Museum and Sternwheeler are five minutes away to the east. The iconic Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway are a short drive to the west. World-class kite boarding and board sailing are in Hood River, Oregon, about 20 minutes east.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 13° | 56° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 37° | 13° | 62° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 38° | 28° | 70° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 42° | 30° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 51° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 53° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 60° | 53° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 62° | 53° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 58° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 50° | 42° | 84° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 53° | 43° | 32° | 66° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 37° | 25° | 66° | 4 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 1 sites
- Cascade Locks Marine Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 2 mi
- Beacon Rock State Park · Washington State Parks · 5 mi · 35 sites
- Ainsworth State Park · Oregon State Parks · 7 mi · 50 sites
- Wahtum Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
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