Established Camping
Mount Hood National Forest Lockaby Campground - TEMP CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
About
USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood National Forest
Overview
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Lockaby Campground is ideally located next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the lush, green mountains of northern Oregon. It provides access to some of the area's greatest whitewater rafting, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or recreation, there's something for everyone at the campground.
Recreation
Fishing is very popular in the Clackamas River and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring Chinook and late summer Coho salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. The Clackamas contains miles of wild water as it bends and drops through the scenic Cascade Range, creating prime whitewater rafting opportunities. A hiking trail follows the river north and south and begins about a mile away at Fish Creek Campground. Scenic driving is also available on the West Cascades Scenic Byway, which travels alongside the river.
Facilities
The campground offers more than two dozen single-family sites for tent and RV camping, though RVs over 16 feet are not recommended due to the steep terrain within the facility. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no hookups are available. Parking surfaces are paved and gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along the river at an elevation of about 900 feet in Mt. Hood National Forest. Most campsites are within a dense stand of cedar trees overlooking the river. Sites are fairly close together and there is very little vegetation on the forest floor. The forest provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
A boat ramp is available at Fish Creek Campground, which is less than a mile south of the campground. It provides a convenient river launch for kayaks, canoes and rafts. Just below nearby Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River offers 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater. The Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival is hosted annually in May, attracting rafters from all over the country.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Right on the Clackamas River
Stayed here one year when my other favorite Clackamas River campground was full. Lots of walk in sites right on the river. Plenty of shade. No cell service or hood ups. Pit toilets. Happened to find a site open for one night on a weekend. Not sure the status of this campground after the fires of 2020
Love this campsite! Only downside is water is difficult to access
I love this site, it's never crowded! Been here 3 times and it's only ever half filled. Only downside is only being able to access the river by the site that is furthest East. We were able to go down this way since there was no one camping there. Sites are a little crammed, if you have a direct neighbor, they might be kind of close.
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Beautiful Spot
Great little campground... not too far from Portland Metro area and great view of the Clackamas river. Bathroom was awful but that’s what you get with just a hole in the ground, people there were amazing and really great camp host. I’ll definitely go back.
Location
Mount Hood National Forest Lockaby Campground - TEMP CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE is located in Oregon
Directions
From Estacada, take Highway 224 east for 15 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
45.163541 N
122.152031 W