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Camp Creek

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Camp Creek, near Mt. Hood, Oregon, is a fantastic campground that offers a rustic experience surrounded by beautiful forest and the soothing sounds of a nearby creek. With spacious sites that provide a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The campground is known for its primitive setup, featuring picnic tables and fire rings at each site, but keep in mind that facilities are limited to vault toilets and a water pump. Campers have raved about the serene atmosphere, with one visitor noting, “The creek was raging pretty heavy, but it was still nice to sleep next to.”

For outdoor enthusiasts, Camp Creek serves as a great base for hiking adventures, including access to the Still Creek Trail. Many visitors have enjoyed the nearby trails, with some even taking on an 8-mile hike to Zigzag Falls. If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with plenty of natural beauty, Camp Creek is definitely worth considering for your next camping trip.

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Camp Creek is located in Oregon

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Directions

From Portland, travel east on Highway 26 for approximately 32 miles. Camp Creek Campground is located on the south side of the highway, about 3 miles past the community of Rhododendron.

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MT. HOOD
OR

Coordinates

45.305163 N
121.867252 W

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2025

Rustic, clean & quite. $25 a night

This campground has a unique history. Ask the (current) host. She's happy to tell you what's she's found out. Since the site is nearly 100 years old, its off limits for large RVs. I, personal wouldn't bring in much larger then a long van, BUT, there are a few sites that will accommodate an 18ish foot trailer and its short tow vehicle (short bed truck or SUV. (LOTS of trees, narrow road.) I advise you to walk it first, if you question it in your head. Its not a huge camp) With that said, it has clean pit toilets and a shared pump spigot. Fire rings and tables in all sites. A tranquil Brooke runs through its left side (as you pull in) If youre an overnight and she can find room, you'll have a spot for the night. $25 @ the time of this review. Please note that I only explored the loop I was in.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by c S., June 28, 2025
Reviewed Jun. 20, 2025

Nice, quiet, historic campground.

Camp Creek, built in 1936, is one of the first CCC campgrounds in Oregon.  Although not preserved, you can still see and use some of the original stone fireplaces.  Our 25' Class C is  bit tight for some of the campsites, but over-all there are many fine creek-side sites.  We stop here a couple of times a year for an overnight rest, finding it more pleasant and quieter than some of the better known lakeside campgrounds nearby.   Be aware that this campgrounds charm lies in its age, so many of the sites are not particularly level.   

Still it is well kept and we will continue to go back.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Doug , June 20, 2025
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Doug , June 20, 2025
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Doug , June 20, 2025
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Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

Perfect Spot

Camped here for the second year in a row, and it did not disappoint. We got lucky with a nice spot on the creek this year, which I would recommend for the best experience. The sites are spacious and most are pretty private which is great. It is primitive, no showers and just one vault toilet. I will say that the site did have a fair amount of trash on it which was disappointing, but we cleaned it up before heading out. Remember to leave no trace!!

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., August 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., August 14, 2023
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., August 14, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2022

Cozy with a rushing creek

Beautiful forest, and the creek was also quite pretty and the sound was nice at night to cover up the car noise from the road. Spots are pretty close together, but there is more privacy than some campgrounds. Bathroom was gross but what do you expect.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., July 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., July 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Alyson M., July 28, 2022
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2021

Beautiful campground

It was raining when we were there so didn’t get to explore far. The campground is really beautiful. The creek when we went was raging pretty heavy. It was still nice to sleep next to though.

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Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 6, 2021

Beautiful

Easy to get to, lots of space, beautiful campsite, & creek. 10/10!

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

Beautiful

This is most beautiful place I camped this year. Enough privacy, serene, quiet... beautiful trails and creek. It is primitive campground, no restroom or showers, just one vault toilet and there is one water pump if you need to wash dishes. First week of June the weather was perfect.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Lady L., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Lady L., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Lady L., June 2, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 21, 2021

Peaceful and relaxing

I love camp creek I have stayed at multiple site and they are all fantastic. The woods are so calm and for being so close to 26 you can't hear the cars at all. I loved the walking trails and even did an 8 mile hike to zigzag falls. I'm so excited to return in a few weeks!

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Gretch H., April 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Gretch H., April 21, 2021
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Gretch H., April 21, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2019

Nice Location, Fun Creek, Big Spots

Camp Creek campground is a pretty sweet little spot not too far out of Mt. Hood/Government Camp. Spots are decent sized, including some doubles (to share with friends), and lots of trees and greenery between spots. The river-side spots are amazing, with several right on the water.

Several nice little hikes around the area, or just wander through the river down by the small bridge. We also saw several people fishing, though no actual fish. Just the right depth to splash around in and cool off. A few deeper holes (four feet?) that may require a life jacket for little ones just to be extra safe.

The only down side is the lack of facilities (ie, only pit toilets and no showers). This is pretty typical for forest campgrounds in the area, though this is also one of the nicer forest campgrounds we've come across. Price around $20-$22, depending on which sites you pick.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Corinna B., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Corinna B., July 1, 2019
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Corinna B., July 1, 2019
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Reviewed Jul. 20, 2018

Beautiful place

We had a nice spot right by the creek, it has nice trails. A great place to take your family or dogs.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Chelsy S., July 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Chelsy S., July 20, 2018
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Chelsy S., July 20, 2018
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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

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Campground Review

Midway between Welches and Government Camp, I picked Camp Creek as a my Mt. Hood hiking base for the weekend because of it's proximity to access Mirror Lake for a morning hike for a true test of my new vivobarefoot hiking shoes (see below) Note: Mirror Lake does have its own primitive walk-in campsites.

The campground is 2 loops. The loop to the left includes the day use area, and the loop to the right is smaller and quieter. It was still pretty cold at this elevation end of May, so most other campers here were RVs and we had plenty to pick from without reservations (this will not be the case in the summer or holiday weekends). Site 10 was our pick, on the quieter loop with proximity to the bathroom and water pump and alongside the creek. The water pump is an adventure. Recommend to stop by the Safeway in Sandy en-route and carry in your own water.

Nearly all of the sites are huge, and all include picnic table and fire ring. The first site when you enter the campground on the left has a gorgeous stone fire place/chimney that remains from an old building (a tradeoff for the high traffic). There is one toilet in each loop, so there is a bit of a walk to the loo from some sites.

This campground is a good National Forest campground. What makes it great to me is its location right off of Hwy 26. You can easily access Government Camp for supplies, and it's super accessible for an early morning start on any of the Mt. Hood hikes that get really crowded. Mirror Lake has very very limited parking and it's a super popular hike, so this was a perfect solution.

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Month of VisitMay
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  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Stephanie Z., June 5, 2018
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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2017

Spacious Creekside Spot

This is my second trip to Camp Creek. This time we were able to book a spot next to the water. Probably the largest site I've ever camped on. Even though we maxed out with 6 people and 4 tents, you could easily fit another 5 tents on this site comfortably.

Love this campground because noise from other campers is reduced by the water, and sites are spaced out nicely to provide privacy.

The latest staff on site (as of June 2017) were subpar compared to my first visit, and created a somewhat frustrating checkin experience. However this site is awesome, so hoping staffing improves in the future.

This campground also hooks into the Still Creek Trail #780. Beautiful hiking!

Be sure to check out the Skyway Bar & Grill for some tasty BBQ on HWY 26 (west of the campground) and brews at Mt. Hood Brewing (east of the campground off HWY 26 in Goverment Camp).

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Heather E., June 14, 2017
  • Review photo of Camp Creek by Heather E., June 14, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Camp Creek Campground?

Camp Creek is a primitive campground with minimal facilities. There is one vault toilet available for campers and a water pump that can be used for washing dishes. The campground features spacious sites, some right along the creek, with original stone fireplaces built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. There are no showers or modern restroom facilities. Several nice walking trails are accessible from the campground, making it ideal for hikers. Despite being primitive, the campground offers a serene natural setting with plenty of trees and privacy between sites.

Where is Camp Creek Campground located in Mt. Hood, Oregon?

Camp Creek Campground is located midway between the towns of Welches and Government Camp in the Mt. Hood area of Oregon. It sits close to Highway 26 but is positioned in a way that road noise is minimal for most campers. The campground serves as an excellent base for Mt. Hood hiking adventures, with relatively easy access to popular trails like Mirror Lake and Zigzag Falls. Its strategic location makes it convenient for exploring the broader Mt. Hood region while still enjoying a forest setting.

Are there maps or site layouts available for Camp Creek Campground?

While detailed maps aren't extensively referenced, Camp Creek Campground offers a variety of site options with different characteristics. The campground includes creek-side sites that are highly desirable, as well as sites further from the water but still within the forest setting. Some sites are double-sized, perfect for sharing with friends or accommodating multiple tents. The campground layout was originally designed in 1936 when it was built by the CCC, so the sites have limitations for large RVs. Most sites are best suited for smaller camping setups, with a general recommendation not to bring RVs larger than 18 feet or long vans. For specific site information, check with the campground host who can provide guidance on which sites will best accommodate your camping setup.

What do reviews say about Camp Creek Campground?

Camp Creek Campground is highly regarded for its beautiful forest setting, spacious sites, and the soothing sound of the creek that helps mask nearby road noise. Visitors particularly love the creek-side sites, which offer exceptional camping experiences. The campground provides good privacy between sites despite some being close together. While the primitive facilities (vault toilet only) are noted as a limitation, most campers find the natural beauty and serenity more than compensate. Many visitors return year after year, appreciating the quiet atmosphere and convenient location for exploring Mt. Hood trails, including the nearby 8-mile hike to Zigzag Falls.