USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Wyeth Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States · in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 with water, 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- WYETH CAMPGROUND (NFSR 8400228) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Address
- 902 Wasco, Suite 315, Hood River, Oregon, 97031
- Phone
- 541-308-1700
- Activities
- Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Environmental Education, Evening Programs, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Mountain Biking, Recreational Vehicles, Sailboarding
About
Overview
Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.
Recreation
The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities. Fishing, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and windsurfing are nearby on the Columbia River while road biking is available on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike path adjacent to the campground. Please note that the Wyeth Trail #411 is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during the Eagle Creek fire of 2017.
Facilities
Paved roads, paths and aprons make this site easily accessible to all. The full-time onsite hosts maintain a central flush toilet restroom with hot and cold water. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire grills and many sites are fully accessible. There are no RV hookups or dump sites.
Natural Features
Set at the base of classic Gorge cliffs, this historic site features easy access to trails, waterfalls, a bike path and a creek. The Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and solitude is a short hike from the campground. Osprey and bald eagles reside locally.
Nearby Attractions
Take a hatchery tour 10 miles west at Bonneville Dam, enjoy world-class wind sailing activities 10 miles east in Hood River, tour orchards or see iconic waterfalls in the gorge, all within 45 minutes. Cascade Locks offers Sternwheeler cruises 8 miles west. The Historic Columbia River Highway bike path now runs directly adjacent to the campground and heads east anwestd for a relaxing hike or bike ride to Vieno State Park. See waterfalls along the way!
Fees
Reservations include 1 vehicle or vehicle and trailer combination for individual sites or 2 vehicles or 2 vehicle and trailer combinations for group sites. Extra vehicles are $5/day per vehicle and can be paid on site at the campground fee box.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 36° | 10° | 55° | 7 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 37° | 18° | 58° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 38° | 29° | 69° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 42° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 51° | 41° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 52° | 42° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 59° | 52° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 61° | 50° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 57° | 49° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 49° | 39° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 41° | 31° | 63° | 1 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 36° | 24° | 64° | 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.
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