Eagle Creek Campground
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Hood River, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (60 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/eagle-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Eagle Creek Campground features well-spaced campsites among tall trees creating privacy, and is located in the Eagle Creek Recreation Area with access to the classic Eagle Creek trail and multiple hiking and biking trails.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Douglas' Ground Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Peregrine Falcon, Dark-eyed Junco, Northwestern Garter Snake, and Ring-necked Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Eagle Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Exit #41 off Interstate 84 is just past the tunnel; stay in right lane before entering No hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs
Skip Eagle Creek Campground if: Noise-sensitive — located on bluff above Interstate 84 and railroad tracks. Need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Eagle Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site (CASCADE LOCKS, OR), Wyeth Campground (Hood River, OR), Lost Lake Resort And Campground (Hood River, OR), Panther Creek Campground (CARSON, WA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Creek Campground
Cell signal at Eagle Creek Campground (Hood River, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Exit #41 off Interstate 84 is just past the tunnel; stay in right lane before entering
No hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41 "Eagle Creek Recreation Area" which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to Eagle Creek Campground. Follow the wooden fence south of the hatchery and head up the road. From Hood River, OR: Travel west on I-84 to exit 40 "Bonneville Dam". Turn left under I-84 and immediately left to the on ramp back to I-84 east an
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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