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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.

    Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    503-630-5721· Mt. Hood National Forest
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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    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.

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    $26 /night★ 4.4 (20)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Kingfisher cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Raab

    Estacada, OR

    From $90/night

    Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or)

    Estacada, OR

    From $26/night

    Rainbow (Or)

    Estacada, OR

    From $26/night

    Indian Henry

    Estacada, OR

    From $22.29/night

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