Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — riverside, hiking
Location: CASCADE LOCKS, OR, OR
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site is set on a forested bluff above the Columbia River, providing an ideal setting for family gatherings and group events. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s as a place to view construction of the Bonneville Dam, this site features CCC masonry and offers expansive views of the Columbia River and mountains rising from the gorge.The Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site holds up to 90 people and approximately 40 cars, including trailers. There is
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers
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Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site sits on a forested bluff above the Columbia River with expansive gorge views and CCC-built masonry structures from the 1930s. The area offers diverse recreation including hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and historic sites, with a 4.5/5 rating from 139 Google reviews.
Wildlife alert: Peregrine Falcons, Steller's Jays, Dark-eyed Juncos, American Pikas, Douglas' Ground Squirrels, Northwestern Garter Snakes, and Ring-necked Snakes observed within 8km.
Insider tips for Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Only 1 group site available, so plan accordingly for group events No RV hookups; bring a self-contained RV only
Skip Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site if: You need RV hookups — none available at this site. You expect solitude — site has a locking gate but experiences foot traffic. You're noise-sensitive — some campers report traffic and train noise.
Best time to visit Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site: May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Creek Campground (Hood River, 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 Overlook Grp Site
Cell signal at Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site (CASCADE LOCKS, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 Overlook Group Site is set on a forested bluff above the Columbia River, providing an ideal setting for family gatherings and group events. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s as a place to view construction of the Bonneville Dam, this site features CCC masonry and offers expansive views of the Columbia River and mountains rising from the gorge.The Eagle Creek Overlook Group Site holds up to 90 people and approximately 40 cars, including trailers. There is a train trestle with under-clearance of 11’ 6".
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only 1 group site available, so plan accordingly for group events
No RV hookups; bring a self-contained RV only
Campground operates May through October only
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Getting there →
From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84. Take exit #41 "Eagle Creek Recreation Area", just past the tunnel. Make sure you are in the right lane before you enter the tunnel. At end of long off-ramp, turn left at the stop sign. Turn left again at Interstate on-ramp (follow sign to Overlook). Proceed under the freeway and railroad tracks to gate. From Hood River, OR: Travel west on I-84 and take exit #40 "Bonneville Dam" (exit #41 has no westbound exit). Turn left at the stop sign, proceed
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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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