USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Still Creek
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 27
- Hookups
- 26 no hookups
- Season
- May 23 to October 12
- Max RV length
- 30 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,953 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- STILL CREEK CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2650000) · asphalt · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Nearest town
- Government Camp
- Address
- MT. HOOD, OR
- Phone
- 503-630-5721
- Activities
- Camping, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Mountain Biking, Snowmobile Trails
27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Still Creek Campground lies in the shadows of majestic Mt. Hood, in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest. It is one of the closest campgrounds to the mountain, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities. The surrounding area contains hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as numerous mountain lakes, rivers and creeks.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the historic Barlow Trail. The somewhat primitive, 1-mile trail connects the campground with the town of Government Camp.
Fly-fishing is a popular activity on Still Creek. Anglers can expect a variety of trout and occasional whitefish and salmon.
Facilities
The campground offers more than two dozen single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Utility hookups are not provided and parking surfaces are an assortment of dirt, gravel and paved. Water disposal sites are scattered throughout the campground.
Sites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase at or near the campground.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the banks of Still Creek just south Mt. Hood at an elevation of about 3,700 feet. It is surrounded by a lush forest of mixed conifers, including cedar, pine and fir trees. A dense understory of shrubs makes for ample privacy between sites. The creek can be heard throughout the campground.
Nearby Attractions
A fork on Forest Road 1825 that accesses the campground will lead to the trailhead for spectacular Ramona Falls on the Sandy River. The 7.1-mile, moderately difficult trail leads to cascading waterfalls and is one of the most popular hikes in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark on Mt. Hood, is located within seven miles of Still Creek Campground. Sightseeing and a variety of recreational opportunities are available. The area is a popular snow sports playground for most of the year.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 29° | 1° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 28° | 6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 28° | 15° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 32° | 13° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 54° | 41° | 31° | 78° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 44° | 33° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 51° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 53° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 47° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 41° | 33° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 33° | 18° | 58° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 27° | 14° | 58° | 9 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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- Camp Creek · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 24 sites
- Barlow Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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