Kingfisher

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$52 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (20 reviews)

Season: May through October

Kingfisher Campground is a diamond in the rough. Its unkempt appearance gives it a true nature feel, yet it offers numerous modern conveniences and is close to a variety of recreational opportunities. It lies next to the scenic Hot Springs Fork of Collawash River, a tributary to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River nearby.

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, Firewood for Sale

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

Kingfisher offers a true nature feel with modern convenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water, and electric hookups at select sites. Located next to the scenic Hot Springs Fork of Collawash River with access to fishing, hiking, biking, water sports, and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), coyotes, barred owls, and various garter snake species present in the area.

Insider tips for Kingfisher: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 23 sites. Pack your own drinking water; campers report pump water quality issues as of June 2024. All sites have fire pits with grates and picnic tables. Only 2 of 3 bathrooms are open; bathrooms on south side of campground are operational.

Skip Kingfisher if: You need full RV hookups—no hookups at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require a camp host on-site—no camp host has been present since before 2020.. You plan to fish the streams—only catch and release fishing allowed on the main fork of Collawash; streams are closed to fishing..

Best time to visit Kingfisher: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Raab (Estacada, OR), Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or) (Estacada, OR), Rainbow (Or) (Estacada, OR), Indian Henry (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kingfisher

Cell signal at Kingfisher (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 (20 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kingfisher Campground is a diamond in the rough. Its unkempt appearance gives it a true nature feel, yet it offers numerous modern conveniences and is close to a variety of recreational opportunities. It lies next to the scenic Hot Springs Fork of Collawash River, a tributary to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River nearby.

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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
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
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 full RV hookups—no hookups at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only.✕ You require a camp host on-site—no camp host has been present since before 2020.✕ You plan to fish the streams—only catch and release fishing allowed on the main fork of Collawash; streams are closed to fishing.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 23 sites.

Pack your own drinking water; campers report pump water quality issues as of June 2024.

All sites have fire pits with grates and picnic tables.

Only 2 of 3 bathrooms are open; bathrooms on south side of campground are operational.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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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: Wapiti (elk), coyotes, barred owls, and various garter snake species present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 26 miles, then turn right on Road 46 and continue for 5 miles. Turn onto Road 63 and continue for 4 miles. Turn onto Road 70 and continue about 2 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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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

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How much does Kingfisher cost per night?+
Kingfisher costs $26–$52 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Kingfisher open?+
Kingfisher is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kingfisher have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Kingfisher?+
Kingfisher can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Kingfisher?+
Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kingfisher is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kingfisher open, and what are check-in times?+
Kingfisher 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
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
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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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$26 /night★ 4.4 (20)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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