USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Sherwood Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 16
- Max RV length
- 16 ft
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,153 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SHERWOOD C.G. (NFSR 3500730) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Address
- 5330 Imai Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031
- Phone
- 541-386-6366
- Activities
- Camping
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sherwood campground is an easily accessible location for simple camping, with beautiful landscapes and the Hood River rushing next to it. Close to hiking and recreational locations, Sherwood campground is a prime location for those looking for a centrally located base camp near Mt. Hood, or for those looking for a surprisingly quiet, camping getaway.
Recreation
The location of Sherwood Campground makes for a great place to set up camp and explore the upper Hood River Valley. Hiking trails, waterfalls, river and creeks are in abundance, and with easy access to both Hood River and Mt. Hood, tourist attractions, museums and adventures await.
Facilities
Sherwood campground is a small campground, with an unexpected charm. It sits right along highway 35, so you can see it as you drive by. The rush of the river that sits next to the campground blocks all traffic sounds from the highway. Pit toilets are located centrally in the campground, making it easy to access. A camp host is available during peak season.
Natural Features
With the Upper Hood River running next to the campground, the nearby traffic is drowned out, and a peaceful retreat is found. Several of the campsites are right on the river, and the beautiful areas that the river has etched is fun to explore.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 806-0785.
Nearby Attractions
The Sherwood Campground sits near many locations that are easily accessible in the Mt. Hood area. Campers can walk along highway 35 a couple hundred feet to the Tamanawas Falls trailhead for a beautiful, popular hike. Also, Mt. Hood is only a 15-minute drive from the campground, which has various hiking, biking, and adventure centers for recreationalists.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 30° | 3° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 29° | 7° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 18° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 34° | 14° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 43° | 31° | 80° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 46° | 35° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 53° | 45° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 55° | 46° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 50° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 43° | 36° | 76° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 36° | 17° | 59° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 30° | 16° | 60° | 8 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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