Fish Creek (Or)

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $21.36 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. It provides access to some of the area’s greatest whitewater, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or expansive exploration, there’s something for everyone at Fish Creek.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-creek-or to be notified when sites open up.

Fish Creek Campground offers direct access to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. Hood National Forest with excellent fishing for steelhead and chinook. Campers praise the large, private sites and proximity to the river.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas's Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Common Merganser, Barred Owl, Hairy Woodpecker, Northwestern Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Insider tips for Fish Creek (Or): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Site quality varies significantly—some are large and private while others are small Short walk from most sites down to the river for fishing and water access

Skip Fish Creek (Or) if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure. You prefer larger, more developed campgrounds with full amenities.

Best time to visit Fish Creek (Or): May - October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.

Nearby campgrounds: Armstrong (Estacada, OR), Roaring River (Estacada, OR), Sunstrip (Estacada, OR), Lazy Bend (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Creek (Or)

Cell signal at Fish Creek (Or) (Estacada, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Estacada, OR, OR★ 4.4 (12 reviews)From $21.36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Fish Creek Campground is ideally located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River in Mt. It provides access to some of the area’s greatest whitewater, as well as a famous place to fish. Whether it is relaxation or expansive exploration, there’s something for everyone at Fish Creek.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at most sites✕ You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger, more developed campgrounds with full amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Site quality varies significantly

some are large and private while others are small

Short walk from most sites down to the river for fishing and water access

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally during this period only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas's Squirrel, Steller's Jay, Common Merganser, Barred Owl, Hairy Woodpecker, Northwestern Garter Snake, Northern Alligator Lizard

Location

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503-630-5721· Mt. Hood National Forest
Getting there →

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for approximately 16 miles.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Mt. Hood National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Mt. Hood National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fish Creek (Or) cost per night?+
Fish Creek (Or) costs $21.36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Fish Creek (Or) open?+
Fish Creek (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fish Creek (Or) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Fish Creek (Or)?+
Fish Creek (Or) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Fish Creek (Or)?+
Fish Creek (Or) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fish Creek (Or)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fish Creek (Or) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fish Creek (Or) open, and what are check-in times?+
Fish Creek (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$21.36 /night★ 4.4 (12)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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