Established Camping
Fish Creek (OR)
About
National Forest
Mt. Hood National Forest
Overview
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest. It provides access to some of the area's greatest whitewater, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or expansive exploration, there's something for everyone at Fish Creek.
Recreation
Fishing is very popular on the Clackamas and anglers can expect to find winter steelhead, spring chinook and late summer coho salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. A convenient boat ramp is available within the campground. The Clackamas River also provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade Range, creating prime whitewater rafting opportunities. A hiking trail follows the river north and south and begins within the campground. Scenic driving is available on the West Cascades Scenic Byway, which follows the river.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent or RV camping. Narrow roads within the campground make for tricky navigation for larger RVs. Each campsite is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along a scenic bend just above the river at an elevation of about 900 feet. It is in a heavily forested area, with a variety of bushes, ferns and grasses covering the forest floor. Vegetation provides minimal privacy within the campground, but with the river so close, noises within the campground are fairly muffled. The river provides habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as the occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located about an hour's drive from majestic Mt. Hood, Oregon's tallest point.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Great Family gathering place!
This was the first time my husband and I have taken our kids (age 6 & 4) camping and it was a great experience! We were part of a large group (17 people in all) and there are a lot of great sites that connect and quite a few larger sites for a large party. We had 3 sites all next to each other and could move freely between them, no problem. Lots of great trees for hammocks, fire rings with grills. Water was an old hand pump well but that was part of the charm. Toilets are locker style (outhouse if you will) which did psych out our 4 year old a bit but we managed. No showers or hot water but we spent most of our time playing in the river that runs by the campground. So many wonderful places to go kayaking and rafting as well as charming little grottos along the river to explore. Yurt sites available and the camp hosts were wonderful and knowledgeable!
Perfect getaway from PDX
This is a primitive campground: No running water for toilets and no showers.
The Clackamas River runs close by so swimming and fishing is plentyful. There’s also a great area for shooting not too far away up the hill.
Lush forest paralleled by past damage in a remote setting w/ calming river
This camp is one of a long strong along the Clackamas river. It's nestled close to the river in a densely wooded section not far for the highway. Fortunately the sound of the river drowns out most car traffic and provides calming background noise.
The campground offers an array of sites with varying sizes, and layouts. It's wise to scope out what's available before setting up camp.
Location
Fish Creek (OR) is located in Oregon
Directions
From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for approximately 16 miles.
Coordinates
45.160502 N
122.151444 W