USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Nottingham Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 21
- Hookups
- 21 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 15
- Max RV length
- 26 ft
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 3,323 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
- NOTTINGHAM CG, HIST #S2 (NFSR 3500620) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Mt. Hood National Forest
- Nearest town
- Hood River
- Address
- 5330 Imai Rd, Hood River, OR, 97031
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Emergency Services
21 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Nottingham Campground is a local secret, hidden right off highway 35, centrally located with easy access to Mt. Hood and Hood River. The Hood River runs next to the campground, with most of the sites having direct access to the river. Natural landscapes are etched into this campground, making it one of the most unique, enjoyable, quiet campgrounds there is.
Recreation
This campground is centrally located, with easy access to the highway that travels to Mt. Hood and back to Hood River. In this upper Hood River Valley area, there are many resources for hiking, biking, fishing and exploring. Whether you set up camp and explore the areas surrounding the campground, or drive somewhere, the recreational access is limitless.
Facilities
There are no water, electricity or sewer hookups. Pit toilets are available for guests. Trash receptacles are placed all around the facility, making it easy to keep clean. A camp host is available during peak season to answer questions.
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
This campground is centrally located, with easy access to the highway that travels to Mt. Hood and back to Hood River. Also, just next to the campground, is the trail head to Tamanawas Falls -- a great hike, easily enjoyed by people of all skills and ages.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 29° | 2° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 29° | 7° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 30° | 17° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 34° | 14° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 43° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 45° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 77° | 53° | 44° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 55° | 45° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 43° | 35° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 35° | 16° | 59° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 29° | 15° | 59° | 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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