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Tucker Park Campground permits dogs with the family on overnight stays, featuring riverside tent sites where pets can cool off in the water. Gorge Base Camp RV Park and Timberlake Campground & RV both accommodate pets with full hookup sites for RV travelers. These campgrounds maintain clean facilities with running water, flush toilets and picnic tables, making extended stays with animals comfortable. Many campers find the dog area at Gorge Base Camp particularly spacious and well-maintained. Most campsites require pets to remain on leash except in designated areas, and owners must clean up after their animals to maintain the grounds' cleanliness.
Hiking trails near Hood River provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners, with the Tucker River trail offering secluded walking routes with water access where dogs can splash around. The campgrounds sit within 20 minutes of downtown Hood River, providing quick access to pet supply stores when needed. Many sites feature grassy areas between campsites where leashed pets can relax outside tents or RVs. Campers should note train noise at Gorge Base Camp might disturb some dogs, though many pets adjust quickly to the sounds. Weather conditions vary significantly in the Columbia River Gorge, so pet owners should prepare for temperature fluctuations when camping overnight with animals, especially during spring and fall seasons.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Underwood (225)
1. Tucker Park Campground
"We just happened on these grounds because a nearby location was filled. We won at the end! The grounds are right on the Hood River, dog and family friendly."
"The campsites are relatively close but not so much that you’re walking over each other we camped in our RV and secured a second spot so we could have the space between the campground is very close to the"
from $25 - $60 / night
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"Wonderful view of the Columbia River and the Washington side of the river. Easy drive to the Dalles to get anything you might need. Bathrooms are very clean, showers are hot and long."
"June 2021 this campground is full of trees that give shade all around most of the campsites."
from $25 - $38 / night
Check Availability3. Viento State Park Campground
"Great location here in the gorge for hiking biking river access here at the park direct access to the bike trail. large sites, showers and bathrooms hiking trails in the park as well."
"Viento is a nice state park along 84 right outside of hood river. It is along the columbia river and has beach access."
from $24 - $31 / night
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"Located on the Hood River, right off Highway 35 near the small town of Parkdale, this park was an unexpected pleasant find. The sites used to be reservable, but are now first come, first available."
"That’s what led us to Tollbridge, a lightly used campsite 15 miles south of Ukiah on Highway 325."
from $35 - $80 / night
Check Availability5. Lost Lake Resort And Campground — Mt. Hood National Forest
"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. "
from $45 - $125 / night
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"Dog area is very big and clean. The campground is very close to the main railroad tracks and trains come by every hour or so at all times of the day."
"We picked this campground at the last minute as we were returning from a Christmas stay in central Washington. The reservation staff was very professional and helpful."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability7. Cascade Locks KOA
"We also did the Historic Highway 30 and saw all the waterfalls. Stop in at Gorges Brewery, nice beer, I loved the Stout."
"This camp has RV sites, tent sites and beautiful cabins with porch swings and is located close to the Columbia River waterfalls."
from $27 / night
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"A bit of a drive to get there but worth it. Extremely well-run campground in a beautiful setting with good access to the town of Hood River."
"Away from the railroad tracks. Great sites for tent camping. RV spots are a little close. Clean bathhouse. Don’t be scared away because there are no pull through spots."
9. Wyeth Campground at the Gorge
"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."
from $20 - $30 / night
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"Most of the spots are right next to eachother. But people are respectful and it’s been an excellent experience! I get service decently I have Verizon.
There is access and a shower.""So unless you find a place away from the river and out of the gorge, you will just have to deal with that. So bring ear plugs if you're not a very heavy sleeper. The camp hosts were super friendly."
from $20 / night
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1805 Reviews of 225 Underwood Campgrounds
angelina H.
GuidePeach Beach RV Park on the Columbia
Beautiful, serene location.
Stayed here on a job for at least some 6 months, absolutely loved it. The hostess was very friendly, the adjoining small state park I believe it is is very convenient for pet owners, and the location is overall gorgeous.
Mike G.TravelerOxbow Regional Park
Close to the city with awesome playgrounds
The park just added two nature playgrounds that are pretty fantastic. One of the new playgrounds, right before the boat launch, features a trail with a mud kitchen, two a-frame tents and a big area where you can use fallen logs and branches to build shelters.
The other nature playground is right across from the old playground (still in use) and has a wooden water course with a hand pump and an elevated wooden plank course.
Camping can be a little loud since it's a popular spot and there are no pets allowed, but it's barely 30 minutes away from Portland and right on the Sandy River.
Vivi W.
LegendMt Hood Village Resort
Huge campground, friendly staff, needed cleaning
This campground is big, with a lot of trees and a good number of sites have shade for the majority of the day (at least where we were), they have full hook ups and partial, cable with a great variety of channels, their WiFi is not good, not even by the “lounge”, tiny house and cabins available for rent (pet friendly options available) which is cool, laundry facility, cafe/bakery on site, nice store with good variety of food and drink options, DVD rental. The bakery is independently owned and opens daily, they bake cinnamon roles daily and the cream cheese is home made...OMG, worth having one or two with coffee! Gas station (72) and great grocery store (thrift away) nearby )1.5 mi away). We had a great corner site and we were not surrounded by a lot of people, there was one family at the site behind us and luckily no one to our right. The fact the campground was packed for Father’s Day and lack of cleanliness at their bathrooms and laundry facility makes me wonder how serious they are taking Covid-19. We’ve been to three campgrounds so far and two of them were taking it very seriously and keeping it clean and limiting the number of people using the laundry. Some didn’t open the bathrooms and the ones who did, kept is very clean. Not so much the case here, which was disappointing as this is a “resort”. If you are looking to spend a few days exploring MT Hood area, this is a good location, not too far out from MT. Hood, fun scenic drive to up to the lodge. We saw people skiing there! If you feel like driving an hour, make your way to Hood River, which is an adorable town, with a few clothing stores, pet store, bookstore, coffee shops, brewers and an amazing river...the Columbia River Gorge. You can take windsurfing lessons (which we did and it was super fun). Hood River is the windsurfing capital of the world. You can also take kite surfing lessons or just sit and watch all of them fly around! Across the Columbia river it is the state of Washington, and you can cross the Hood River toll bridge and explore WA. Riverside is a great Restaurant located at the Best Western Hood River Inn-they have a beet salad that is to die for. Calamari app is yummy as well as the mushroom fondue burger. Next day we had the beet salad again and two pasta dishes which were amazing (chicken Alfredo and Fregula & Sausage), they have a pressed lemonade that’s sooo yummy! Hood River is worth visiting! If it is sunny, pack up some beach towels, swimming suit and head there for a day in the water.
- SSarah L.
ScoutLazy Bend - TEMP CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
Quiet Campground
I went here a couple summers ago with a group of friends and it was a gorgeous spot. Small campground, right on the river. Short drive back into town if you need anything, but far enough out that you're actually the forest. Be careful and watch small kids and pets closely, the river moves really fast in this area.
Marisa R.GuideBattle Ground Lake State Park Campground
Pet Friendly Cabin
Pros: Good lake to swim in, smaller state park so not too busy, kayaks you can rent, small playground if you have kids, pet frIendly cabIn I stayed In was faIrly secluded Cons: because it’s smaller, kids on bikes were on the road often so you have to be aware, only one shower stall in the restrooms
Salem L.GuideBattle Ground Lake State Park Campground
So close to a route to anywhere
This campground is easily one of the most remote yet accessible and quiet that I have ever come across. Site staff on hand if needed but honestly the primitive sites are exactly what you are looking for: remote, spacious, quiet, fire and pet friendly and great views. The fact that this campsite is only 30 minutes from the 5, you couldn’t honestly tell. Open year around and on site water if needed, no amenities, but honestly, who cares? Perfectly spaced north of Portland and south of Tacoma/Seattle, easy access to both or in between but be warned, park access closes at dusk, and they do mean dusk. In the off season was one of maybe 10 groups in the whole park. Definitely will come again.
Julie P.
RangerLazy Bend - TEMP CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE
Water Acitivities!
I love the name of this campground- Lazy Bend Campground. This is definitely a place to come if you want to lay back and relax, but they also have great activities for those who want to be more adventurous. It sits right next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, which is great for swimming, fishing, kayaking, and rafting. My family brought some tubes, tied them to a tree, and just relaxed in the water for a few hours. It was great. It is also within the Mt. Hood National Forest, so there are some great hikes nearby. My family and I stayed here 3 nights, and we hiked every morning. We saw some huckleberry bushes that we wish would have been ripe when we were there. I am assuming around September they would be ready to pick and eat. The campsites were good. Just your basic campsite with a table and fire ring. I would advise to bring your own grate to put over the fire ring if you plan to do any cooking over the fire. We brought our own and did breakfast/dinner over the fire. They have tent sites, and a few RV sites as well. They don't have hookups, though. There was a small store a few miles before that we stopped at to get snacks for the weekend. There was a biking trail that looked fun, so if you like to bike I would recommend bringing your bike! Pets are also allowed, which was great because we have 2 dogs. Overall, I would probably come back here- but there are so many other campgrounds to visit in Oregon!!
Ashley B.LegendClackamas Lake
Close to Timothy Lake
Great campground when nearby Timothy Lake campgrounds are full. The spot I had was large and not too close to other spots. The campground was full, so there was the early morning sounds of children playing. I was in spot 8 which looked onto Clackamas Lake. Which side note is not a "lake" but more of a marshy pond with reeds and grass around the edge. Still I was able to situate my tent to look onto the lake. This spot is in the horse section so there were corrals in each spot. Looked like a horse had camped in the spot a few days earlier cause there were large piles of fresh horse poop I had to keep my dog away from. The table/tent area was about 75 feet from my car so I had to make many trips to get all my stuff into the site. If you are extra adventurous and in shape you can walk from the campground, around Timothy Lake and back, be warned this is just over 18 miles. The trail around Timothy Lake is not strenuous, and offers amazing views of Mt Hood, and there is water about half way through, but again be ready for a long hike.
Guide to Underwood
Pet friendly camping near Underwood, Washington offers secluded sites where dogs can enjoy woodland trails and river access. Situated in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, this area receives just 30 inches of annual rainfall, creating drier camping conditions than nearby Portland. The campgrounds in this section of the Columbia River Gorge typically have temperature swings of 20-30 degrees between day and night, requiring preparation for both warm days and cool evenings.
What to Do
Waterfall hikes with dogs: At Wyeth Campground at the Gorge, you can access trails directly from your site. "There is a wonderful trail and stream to explore right from the campground," notes Dory K. The hiking trail at the back of the campground connects to "some amazing forest hikes in the gorge," according to Abby B.
Water activities: The Hood River provides excellent dog-friendly swimming opportunities. At Toll Bridge Park Campground, "the real magic here though is the sound of the river as you drift off to sleep," says Jared L. For fishing enthusiasts, "up river either way decent water for brookline fishing," mentions Spencer K.
Mountain biking with pets: Trails around Hood River welcome dogs on leash while you bike. "Toll Bridge is close to everything. Mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boardsailing, kite boarding... This area is a mecca for all season sports," explains Elise C. The paved off-road bike trail at Wyeth Campground extends "6 miles up to Venieto State Park," as Kathy B. discovered.
What Campers Like
Private riverside spots: Tucker Park Campground offers sites where pets can enjoy water access. "Get there early and snag a spot down by the river," advises Matthew F. The campground provides "variety of sites from small and shaded to open and sunny," according to Cerise D.
Shaded campsites: Timberlake Campground & RV features wooded sites that protect pets from summer heat. "Nice wooded area and staff was very helpful and friendly," mentions Maggie. The campground has a "magical, large grassy lawn that our Bernedoodle loved," according to Michelle K.
Pet-friendly amenities: Some campgrounds provide dedicated pet areas. "Away from the railroad tracks. Great sites for tent camping," notes Kimberly Y. about Timberlake Campground. The facilities are consistently "clean and well maintained. The camp sites had picnic tables and firepits," reports Christi C. about another local campground.
What You Should Know
Train noise considerations: Several pet-friendly campgrounds sit near active rail lines. At Memaloose State Park Campground, "even though the campground is located between I-84 and a railroad track it is surprisingly peaceful," says Caitlyn R., adding "the train does run several times through the night, but it didn't really bother us."
Limited cell service: Signal strength varies dramatically between campgrounds. At Toll Bridge Park, "there isn't any Verizon service here, which I need to do work on the road," notes Quinn Z. At Timberlake, campers found "poor cell service but good WiFi."
Weather preparation: The Columbia Gorge experiences significant temperature fluctuations. "Know how to set up your tent in the wind. The spot gets some healthy gusts of wind, so come prepared," warns Carolyn P. about camping at Memaloose State Park, where the wind can be particularly strong at riverside sites.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Lost Lake Resort And Campground provides family amenities with pets allowed. "Great if you have a family or large group and/or are newer to the camping world! They got a range of options to dip into!" explains ChiAnn M. The campground has "boat rental, well equipped store, picnic tables and much more," according to Katie B.
Site selection strategy: Choose campsites strategically based on family needs. At Tucker Park, "we snagged one of the coveted river side sites with access and it's gorgeous," reports Marie D. For families with pets, note that "the sites are large and private," which gives dogs and kids room to move without disturbing neighbors.
Water access safety: When camping with pets and children, look for gentle water access. Toll Bridge Park has areas where "there are many places to sit in the water and play and it doesn't move too terribly fast," notes Christi C. This makes it ideal for dogs who might be nervous around stronger currents.
Tips from RVers
Space considerations: Gorge Base Camp RV Park welcomes pets with hookup sites. "The park is paved in asphalt, and each site has grass that is well maintained," reports Jeremy J. He adds that "the restrooms and shower were quite large and immaculate," making it comfortable for extended stays with pets.
Navigating narrow roads: Some campgrounds have challenging access routes. At Wyeth Campground, "the roads are very narrow and are lined with curbs, so there's not a lot of room to back into the sites," warns Lanae. For larger RVs with pets, confirm site dimensions before booking.
Hookup availability: When traveling with pets, climate control becomes important. At Gorge Base Camp, "we picked this campground at the last minute... The park has almost new bathrooms and laundry facilities, it is well maintained and very clean," notes David & Sue C., making it ideal for pet owners needing reliable facilities.
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