Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, or) sits among the stunning landscapes of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon . With 1 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, potable water, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Sites are first-come, first-served , and the best times to visit are Jun-sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Mt. Hood National Forest
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: May, Jun, Aug
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Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, or) located in Ripplebrook, Oregon, offering 1 camping sites.
Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, or)
A Rural campground in Oregon
Overview
Hood National Forest Along the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River at an Elevation of About 1,400 Feet. Hood National Forest Along the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River at an Elevation of About 1,400 Feet. a Variety of Wildlife Makes Its Home in the Area.
Riverside Campground Is a Charming and Rustic Campground, Situated Alongside the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in Mt. the Clackamas River Also Provides Miles of Wild Water As It Bends Through the Scenic Cascade Range, Making Whitewater Rafting a Popular Activity. a Popular Site for Soaking and Relaxing, the Springs Are in a Heavily Wooded Area in the Scenic Cascade Range. a Historic Guard Station Was Built There in 1913. Hood National Forest. It Provides Access to a Variety of Hiking, Mountain Biking and Horseback Riding Trails and Is a Great Place to Experience Nature.
Fishing Is Very Popular in the Oak Fork and Anglers Can Expect a Catch of Winter Steelhead, Spring Chinook and Late Summer Kokanee Salmon, As Well As Other Species of Freshwater Fish.the 5-Mile Riverside National Recreation Trail, Popular for Hiking and Mountain Biking, Is Located Not Far From the Campground. the Surrounding Area Provides Numerous Additional Opportunities for Hiking.
the Campground Offers More Than a Dozen Single-Family Sites for Tent and Small Conversion Van Camping. Each Site Is Equipped with a Table and Campfire Ring with Grill. Accessible Vault Toilets and Drinking Water Are Provided, But No Hookups Are Available. Parking Surfaces Are Paved and Gravel. Sites 1-4 Are Walk in Sites with a Common Parking Area or Ideal for Hiker/Cyclists.
the Campground Is Located in Mt. Huge Maple and Douglas Fir Trees Cover the Area, and Dense Shrubbery Provides Some Privacy Between Campsites. the Campground Is Not Far From the Ripplebrook Ranger Station and Ripplebrook Pond.the River Provides Habitat for the Federally Protected Bald Eagle and Northern Spotted Owl, As Well As an Occasional Peregrine Falcon.
Nearby Attractions
Bagby Hot Springs Is Located About 14 Miles Southwest of the Campground. the Available Bathhouses Are Fed by Three Major Hot Water Springs and Several Minor Outlets in the Area.Managed by: Usda Forest ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 1
- Hookup Types: Electric, No Hookups
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: Available
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: No
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Clackamas River Road
City: Ripplebrook, Oregon
Coordinates: 45.057053, -122.052751
Area Type: Rural
Phone:
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Fishing|hiking|biking|hookups|water|fire-ring|river|trail|rv|tent
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: No
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $25-35
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 9 stations
Nearest Market: Portland/EUGENE
Notes: Signals FROM Portland/EUGENE MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 21 stations (6 AM, 15 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: ADULT Alternative, Country, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KEX 1190 Am
Market: Portland/EUGENE
Notes: 6 AM, 15 FM Stations from Portland/Eugene
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Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 232840
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website:
- Parent Park: Mt. Hood National Forest
- Park Website: /parks/mt-hood-national-forest/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Forests
- Parks Post Name: mt-hood-national-forest
- Parent Park Name: Mt. Hood National Forest
- Correct Park Type Mapping: mt-hood-national-forest
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 44.0
- States Covered: Oregon
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1106
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1106, 1106.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: oregon
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: national-forests
- Parent Park Slug: mt-hood-national-forest
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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