Best Campgrounds near North Bonneville, WA

Camping options around North Bonneville, Washington span from established campgrounds to primitive sites along the Columbia River Gorge. Beacon Rock State Park Campground provides year-round access with full RV hookups and tent sites, while Eagle Creek Campground across the river in Oregon offers a more rustic experience with tent and small RV sites. The area features a mix of accommodations including cabins at Cascade Locks KOA and Lewis & Clark Campground & RV Park, alongside tent camping at several Forest Service locations. Most campgrounds are situated within 20 miles of North Bonneville, providing convenient access to both Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River.

Road noise and trains are common issues for campsites in the region, particularly those close to Interstate 84 and the railway along the Columbia River. "Eagle Creek is a small campground located high above the Columbia River. The sites offer good privacy and are quite large," noted one camper, though they mentioned train noise occurring a few times during the night. Seasonal availability varies, with many campgrounds like Panther Creek operating from May through September. Several sites require reservations during peak summer months, while others offer first-come, first-served options during shoulder seasons. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the gorge, with strong winds common year-round and occasional winter snow at higher elevations. Cell service is generally reliable near major roads but can be spotty in more remote Forest Service areas.

Along the Columbia River, campgrounds provide strategic access to numerous hiking trails and water activities. Eagle Creek's proximity to the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness makes it popular despite highway noise. A visitor described it as having "secluded feeling" campsites that "more than made up for too much sun." Campgrounds on the Washington side like Beacon Rock State Park receive consistently positive reviews for their waterfront access and proximity to hiking trails. Higher elevation sites in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest offer cooler temperatures during summer months. Most developed campgrounds in the area provide basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, though shower facilities are limited to larger operations like KOAs and state parks. Dispersed camping opportunities exist on nearby Forest Service and BLM lands for those seeking more primitive experiences.

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Best Camping Sites Near North Bonneville, Washington (349)

    1. Ainsworth State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    North Bonneville, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 695-2261

    $22 - $33 / night

    "All are very close to the highway so you will hear road noise and trains thundering past on the adjacent tracks."

    "Picture a hillside with a winding road surrounded by thick green trees. Ainsworth is that place. Absolutely gorgeous."

    2. Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest

    53 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    12 miles
    +1 (541) 386-6366

    $45 - $125 / night

    "I have kind of a love/hate thing going on for Lost Lake Campgrounds.

    Pros: It is beautiful. There's a reason it's one of Oregon's most photographed sites."

    "This campground is located on the shores of Lost Lake, with amazing views of Mt. Hood. "

    3. Cascade Locks KOA

    22 Reviews
    Cascade Locks, OR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 374-8668

    $27 / night

    "This camp has RV sites, tent sites and beautiful cabins with porch swings and is located close to the Columbia River waterfalls."

    "There is a train that runs along the back of the campground which can be loud if your site is close by. The train noise did not bother us in the center of the park where we were."

    4. Beacon Rock State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    North Bonneville, WA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (509) 427-8265

    "Beacon Rock is an incredible, tall hill in the Columbia River Gorge and a Washington State Park. The climb up the rock is through a well-built trail."

    "We didn’t have any issues at the site, but noticed that spots RV4 and RV5 were relatively distanced from each other, while spots RV1-RV3 were pretty close to each other."

    5. Eagle Creek Campground

    17 Reviews
    North Bonneville, OR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 308-1700

    $15 / night

    "But nice hiking trails near by. Close to highway so can be kinda noisy. Very close to Portland. Camp host could pick up more garbage though."

    "Near the Hood River and a short distance to Mt Hood trails and surrounding"

    6. Mt Hood Village Resort

    47 Reviews
    Rhododendron, OR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "There is a playground onsite for those with children and plenty of bike paths and walking paths to keep you busy."

    "Gas station (72) and great grocery store (thrift away) nearby )1.5 mi away)."

    7. Panther Creek Campground

    20 Reviews
    Carson, WA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 338-7869

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Some camp sots are better situated then others, so do research before making reservation."

    "Located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, just north of the town of Carson. Its about a 20 minute drive to the Columbia river, and 10 minutes to the small town of Carson."

    8. Oxbow Regional Park

    34 Reviews
    Corbett, OR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (503) 797-1850

    $25 / night

    "Close proximity to Multonomah Falls. Pros - bathrooms with electric outlets, free showers, deer come close and are fun to watch, quiet & fairly private stay."

    "There is distance between you and other guests but if you want to meet your neighbors you can. They have ADA sites, a lake, play grounds and a welcome center."

    9. Wyeth Campground at the Gorge

    12 Reviews
    Carson, OR
    10 miles
    +1 (541) 308-1700

    $20 - $30 / night

    "So nice to have first come/first serve campgrounds so close to Portland. I arrived around 2 on a Wednesday in August and grabbed one of 3 open sites."

    "It's already lush and green but the trails running from the camp still haven't been cleared fully, and you hike at your own risk."

    10. Tucker Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Hood River, OR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 386-4477

    $25 - $60 / night

    "Excellent faculties with easy access to amenities. Sat by a campfire pit in the evenings and went to sleep with the sound of the river surrounding us. What more could you ask for."

    "It's an hour drive from our house in portland and though you feel like your out in the middle of the woods your only 10 mins from hood river and most of what it has to offer."

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  • Alex R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Panther Creek Creekside Camp

    Loved It

    Not too far from the nearest town but you will feel totally immersed out here. My carrier is Verizon, I didn’t have any service whatsoever. Ice cold creek, towering trees. Seemed to be lots of sites off the road to pick from. A bit of trash but nothing crazy. Fantastic place to stop even just for one night. Would definitely visit again.

  • Willeth
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Columbia River RV Park

    Columbia River RV Park

    A great place to stop with a motorhome or tent, located on the banks of the Columbia River near Portland. The park is known for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and good amenities: paved parking, electricity, Wi-Fi, showers, and laundry facilities. There are also areas for pets and a place for dogs to run off-leash. Despite the close parking, the atmosphere is calm and welcoming. An excellent choice for an overnight stay after exploring Portland!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Council Lake

    Council Lake

    Love this campground! Only a few spot available and was very busy during the Labor Day weekend/week. Went up on Sunday and was lucky enough to share a spot with fellow campers (they were leaving the next morning) but every spot was taken and then some. It did clear out during the week and saw a few people throughout and it began filling back up for the weekend. They have a toilet there but make sure to take toilet paper with you because it’s not always full. We took our paddle boat with us and was a bit worried about how to get it down to the water. I had forgotten how steep it was but had no issue with myself and someone else getting it to the bottom. Once it was there we docked it there for the week and used as wanted. It wasn’t too hard getting back up. I even saw someone wench up their aluminum boat with their truck so you have options. Aside from fishing and boating there was the Council Bluff trail that starts in the middle of the campground and takes you to an amazing view of the mountains and the lake. Overall I enjoyed this trip and will camp here again.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Oxbow Regional Park

    Amazing Secret

    Nice regional campground. Has tent and RV spots. No hookups though. Mostly shady sites with just a handful having full sun.

    Restrooms are well maintained and have excellent showers. No coins needed.

    Great access to the river to keep cool in summer. Nice sandy beaches. Park also has a lot of sheltered picnic areas and playground.

    Multi-use trail great for short runs and apparently horses.

    No wifi and we had no phone reception. There are emergency phones installed throughout the park.

  • Brad and jamie L.
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Promontory Park

    Small wedding destination

    We got married here on 8/30/25 It was absolutely perfect. Sky and Phil were our absolutely amazing camp hosts. They were more than help and accommodating. Our day was so special and when we had complications with our reservations they fixed it without hesitation. Sky even brought Jr. Camper art projects for our kids. We had an amazing stay! Our middle son caught not only his first fish but he caught 4 in total. They have electric hot plate stations for community cooktops. The yoms have electricity and bunk beds this has one of our favorite spots.

  • S. Renae M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Sunset Falls Campground

    Sunset falls getaway

    I booked the campground. There were pictures but not of the camp spot I chose. I did because it indicated I would be by the river. Note. I was but not accessible from my spot. I was disappointed about that. I chose #13 for that reason. However I arrived and was also surprised I was not able to park by my spot. There is a little trek. Thank god I brought my cart as I had all my camp gear.
    12 and 13 are closer to parking than 14, 15 and 16. They are a little more remote.
    The drive in camping spots resembles more of a day use area. No real privacy. Then the road going through the campground was noisy with motorists and motorcycles at all hours running through.
    At this time. There isnt any camp fires allowed.
    No cell service.
    It’s beautiful with the falls and canopy of trees and decently close to town.
    But overall. For a weekend getaway it’s great. But very limited. Also no water so bring your water.

  • Greg W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    Wind Mountain RV Park

    Grest place

    This is a great RV park with short and long-term camping. It's perfect for the traveling worker, fisherman or people who want enjoy all the outdoor activities in the Gorge.

  • Roman P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2025

    North Arm Campground

    Mesa Verde

    Not sure how we ended here, but it is a really nice camp. The only disadvantage is that it couldn't be reserved through recreation.org. Toilets, water, showers (free), washers (1,75 or 2,25 $, dryer .25 for 5 min) and free wifi at store. Sweet

  • Justine B.
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Alpine

    Great campsite right by mt hood

    Really nice first come first serve site, $25 per night at the self serve permit station. We arrived around 4 pm the Sunday of Labor Day and grabbed the last site. The first few sites when you enter are pretty private which is nice, sites further down the road more open. No water available when we were there. There is one pit toilet. Was perfect for an impromptu night of camping!


Guide to North Bonneville

Dispersed camping options near North Bonneville, Washington are available across both sides of the Columbia River in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Mount Hood National Forest. The area sits at approximately 100 feet elevation in the river gorge, with surrounding mountains rising to over 4,000 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-90°F, while winter drops to 30-50°F with occasional snow at higher elevations.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Access numerous trails directly from Eagle Creek Campground, which serves as an entry point to spectacular gorge scenery. "This campground has ready access to the Eagle Creek Trail #440 that accesses the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness," notes one camper, highlighting its strategic location for waterfall exploration.

River activities: The Sandy River at Tucker Park Campground offers excellent swimming opportunities during summer months. A visitor mentioned, "The campsite was scattered with smooth rocks perfect for tanning and nice sandy beaches along the river for your fur companions to cool off," making it ideal for cooling down on hot days.

Mountain biking: For mountain bike enthusiasts, trails are accessible near several campgrounds in the region. "Using this RV park as a jumping off point, there are endless hiking trails and lakes to paddle and explore in the Mt Hood wilderness. You will never get bored in the Mt Hood area," reports a camper about the area's recreational diversity.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Panther Creek Campground receives praise for its spacious layout. "This is a great campground in a nice forest setting. Nice big sites with a level tent pad. Multiple access points to the creek and the PCT is just outside the campground," explains one visitor who appreciated the campground's design.

Well-maintained facilities: Many campers highlight the clean facilities at Beacon Rock State Park Campground. "Very clean and well maintained with a pool. Good to use when just passing through the area," notes a camper, adding important context about the overall upkeep that makes stays more comfortable.

Convenient location: Despite being in nature, campers appreciate how accessible many sites are from urban areas. "If you live in PDX and want to get away from the city for a second, I highly recommend this campground," writes one camper about Oxbow Regional Park, noting its ideal location for quick escapes.

What you should know

Train and road noise: Many campgrounds in the area experience noise from trains and highways. "Road Noise and TRAINS. Clean, cheap $15, Location, all good," reports a camper about Eagle Creek, succinctly summarizing what to expect regarding ambient sounds.

Reservation requirements: During peak season (May-September), securing a spot can be challenging without advance planning. "Try to get there early and snag a spot down by the river," advises one visitor about Tucker Park, highlighting the competitive nature of first-come, first-served sites.

Weather variations: Wyeth Campground offers heavily wooded sites that provide shade during hot summer days. "Heavily wooded with well spaced terraced sites in the trees," notes one camper, describing how the natural environment helps moderate temperature extremes that can occur in the gorge.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas for children. "There is a playground, swimming pool, small store, cafe, bathrooms with showers (and warm water) and activities during the day for kids," shares a parent about their stay at Mt Hood Village Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best camping spots near North Bonneville?

North Bonneville offers excellent camping options along the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Beacon Rock State Park Campground is a top choice featuring incredible views and access to hiking trails, including the famous climb up Beacon Rock with its stunning panoramic vistas. For those seeking water access, Columbia Hills Historical State Park Campground offers sites tucked next to Horse-thief lake, though be prepared for the characteristic Gorge winds. Both provide relatively easy access from North Bonneville while offering distinctive natural attractions.

Are there any free camping options near Bonneville Dam?

Free camping options near Bonneville Dam are limited, as most established campgrounds in the area charge fees. Panther Creek Campground offers some of the more affordable camping options in the region with basic amenities. For true free camping, you'll need to explore dispersed camping opportunities on nearby National Forest land, which typically allows free stays up to 14 days. These areas have no amenities (no toilets, water, or trash service), so be prepared to pack everything in and out. Always check current regulations with the local Forest Service office before setting up camp.

What amenities are available at North Bonneville campgrounds?

Campgrounds near North Bonneville offer a range of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Wyeth Campground at the Gorge provides first-come, first-served sites with access to hiking trails and nearby attractions like Emerald Falls. The campground has regrown beautifully after past wildfires, offering lush surroundings. For RV travelers, Columbia River RV Park provides convenient full hookups close to the river. Most area campgrounds feature basic facilities including restrooms, designated fire rings, and picnic tables, though specific amenities vary by location.