Established Camping
Nottingham Campground
About
National Forest
Mt. Hood National Forest
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.
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.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
GuideGreat Privacy
Nottingham is really close the the Sherwood Campground but so much better. We ended up with the last site available and it ended up being great, I forget the campsite number but it was the one at the fork in the road at the end of the main entrance road.
The river is really close to many of the camp sites, including the one we were at - and this campground, unlike Sherwood, is far off of the highway so road noise and traffic are a non-issue.
This campground and Sherwood are both managed by Lost Lake Campground; the host at both Sherwood and Nottingham is an awesome guy, very friendly.
TravelerRV camping sites sandy AF
Tent camping sites looked amazing next to the river! Sadly, RVs are only allowed in a handful of sites which were all very sandy and less shaded. We stayed at site #5 which was probably the worst site for both issues but it was also the only one left on a weekend. We tried to cross the river to access to Tamanawas Falls trail but the water was too deep. Moral: tent camp in the highest # site available and reserve your spot!
ScoutQuiet and peaceful
I stayed overnight during a hiking trip and loved this campground. It's basic and small, but it was perfect and just what I was looking for. Can't wait to go back for a few days next year.
Location
Nottingham Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Portland, take I84 to Hood River. Take exit 64 to highway 35. Follow for approximately 20 miles to campground.
Coordinates
45.3671 N
121.5677 W