Established Camping
Mount Hood National Forest Rock Creek Reservoir Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Mt. Hood National Forest
Overview
Rock Creek Campground sits on the shores of scenic Rock Creek Reservoir in the pine-covered mountains of Mt. Hood National Forest. It is a family-friendly campground with many sites right on the water's edge. The campground provides access to a variety of recreational activities, as well as historic sites throughout the forest.
Recreation
The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing and boating, however, boats must have electric motors. Anglers can expect a catch of bass and bluegill, and the lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. An unmarked trail connects the campground to nearby Sportsman Campground, which offers a network of off-road vehicle trails. A boat ramp, picnic area and hiking trail are available at the adjacent day use area.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. RVs over 35 feet are not recommended. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Water disposal locations can be found throughout the campground. Parking surfaces are gravel. Firewood can be purchased from host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a stand of mixed oak and pine trees, along the southeastern shore of the 180-acre reservoir, which is rarely at capacity because it is used for irrigation purposes. At an elevation of about 4,600 feet, the campground provides scenic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding forest. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and eagles are commonly spotted nesting.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is about 30 miles from the town of Government Camp at the base of Mt. Hood. Year-round skiing, a variety of trailheads and many sightseeing opportunities can be found there.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 467-2291.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Chill out
Lovely, well -described campground. Intermittent Verizon cell signal adequate for texting and reading/sending email, but buy more than that. It's near Pine Hollow, which won't be dry like this one, which is lovely regardless. Many Forest Service roads nearby of you want to boondocks and then day use at Rock Creek. Also not far from the lovely Central Oregon towns of Maupin and Dufur.
Great fishing
Have stayed here every year for the past 7-8 years. The campground is typical with amenities that you would expect, water, toilets, fire rings.
This reservoir is stocked with trout along with some trophies; one of the guys in a group I was with landed a 3 lb + rainbow.
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Best campground ever
Met really nice campers
Location
Mount Hood National Forest Rock Creek Reservoir Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Portland, travel east on Highway 26 for 42 miles. Take the Highway 35 exit to Hood River and travel northeast for 3 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 48 and travel 22 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 4810 and continue to the campground.
Coordinates
45.216939 N
121.385283 W