Lazy Bend

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $22.29 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (19 reviews)

Season: May through October

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River, close to the city of Estacada. The adjacent river provides countless opportunities for rafting, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The lush, green campground is comfortable for individuals and families who want to escape into nature in Oregon’s Mt.

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/lazy-bend to be notified when sites open up.

Lazy Bend sits on the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. Well-maintained grounds with clean vault toilets and scenic forest setting near Mt. Hood National Forest.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Common Raccoon present in area

Insider tips for Lazy Bend: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 21-site capacity Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at most sites Daily bathroom cleaning maintains facility quality Vault toilets lack paper towels and soap — bring your own supplies

Skip Lazy Bend if: You need RV hookups — none are available. You're sensitive to road noise — campground is close to an active paved road. You require hand washing amenities — vault toilets lack soap and paper towels.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Lockaby (Estacada, OR), Roaring River (Estacada, OR), Sunstrip (Estacada, OR), Indian Henry (Estacada, OR).