Roaring River Campground is located in the Mt. Hood National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a river nearby. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Clackamas River and the scenic viewpoints along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway.

## Overview

 Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern Oregon. The small, rustic campground has some charm and provides visitors with access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including world-famous whitewater rafting. 
## 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 River provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade Range, making whitewater rafting a very popular activity. A hiking trail follows the river north and south. Scenic driving is also available on the nearby West Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the river.
## Natural Features

 The campground is nestled in a wooded area thick with moss and greenery, at an elevation of about 1,000 feet. The river is across the highway and is not visible from the campground, but can sometimes be heard. The river 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

 Just below nearby Indian Henry Campground, the Clackamas River provides 12.5 miles of class III-IV whitewater as it works its way toward North Fork Reservoir.

Roaring River Campground

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Memories

I see that the campground is closed right now (COVID) but when I camped there last year there were several down trees throughout the camp sites, in our site alone it effected where we could find a flat spot for our tents, I hope they cleaned it up since then. It’s very close to the road so there’s lots of traffic noise.  If you bring an RV it has to be 16 ft or less. 4 of my friends loved hang out in rafts in the (actual) roaring river, just a lil ways down the trail (Dry Ridge Trail), while I hiked.  The water is just way to cold for me!  

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