Indian Henry

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $22.29 per night

Rating: 2.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Indian Henry Campground is located in the Mount Hood National Forest, along the scenic Clackamas River. The campground is a great location for relaxation and a spectacular outdoor experience, providing ample access to the river and the surrounding wilderness, as well as other scenic spots in the area. The large campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing

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

Located along the scenic Clackamas River in Mount Hood National Forest, Indian Henry offers family-friendly camping with access to the popular Clackamas River Trail for hiking and mountain biking. Reviewers praise it as a quiet getaway with beautiful, well-kept grounds suitable for first-time campers and families with young children.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Osprey, and Mallard present in area. Valley Garter Snake and Northwestern Garter Snake also documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Indian Henry: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability No cell service available; plan accordingly Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups Check ahead on loop closures, as some areas are closed for tree root rot maintenance

Skip Indian Henry if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You require cell service or connectivity. You visit during periods when multiple loops are closed for maintenance.

Best time to visit Indian Henry: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though some loops may close seasonally for maintenance..

Nearby campgrounds: Ripplebrook (Estacada, OR), Sunstrip (Estacada, OR), Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or) (Estacada, OR), Roaring River (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Henry

Cell signal at Indian Henry (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★ 2.7 (3 reviews)From $22.29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Indian Henry Campground is located in the Mount Hood National Forest, along the scenic Clackamas River. The campground is a great location for relaxation and a spectacular outdoor experience, providing ample access to the river and the surrounding wilderness, as well as other scenic spots in the area. The large campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush 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 RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You require cell service or connectivity✕ You visit during periods when multiple loops are closed for maintenance

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability

No cell service available; plan accordingly

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups

Check ahead on loop closures, as some areas are closed for tree root rot maintenance

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though some loops may close seasonally for maintenance.

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: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Osprey, and Mallard present in area. Valley Garter Snake and Northwestern Garter Snake also documented within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Estacada, Oregon, travel east on Highway 224 for 24 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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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 Indian Henry cost per night?+
Indian Henry costs $22.29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Indian Henry open?+
Indian Henry is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Indian Henry have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Henry?+
Indian Henry can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Indian Henry?+
Indian Henry 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 Indian Henry?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Indian Henry is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Indian Henry open, and what are check-in times?+
Indian Henry is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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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
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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
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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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$22.29 /night★ 2.7 (3)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Ripplebrook

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Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or)

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From $26/night

Roaring River

Estacada, OR

From $19.5/night

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