Nottingham Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside

Location: Hood River, OR, OR

Price: From $38.56 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (91 reviews)

Season: May through October

Nottingham Campground is a local secret, hidden right off highway 35, centrally located with easy access to Mt. The Hood River runs next to the campground, with most of the sites having direct access to the river. Natural landscapes are etched into this campground, making it one of the most unique, enjoyable, quiet campgrounds there is.This campground is centrally located, with easy access to the highway that travels to Mt.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Camp Host

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

Nottingham Campground offers spacious, clean sites with direct Hood River access and centralized location for Mt. Hood recreation. Google reviewers consistently praise the quiet atmosphere and well-maintained facilities despite dry camping conditions.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Beaver, Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Western Tanager, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Nottingham Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring your own water for dry camping; no hookups available at most sites. Request Site 18 or similar riverside locations close to restrooms for optimal experience.

Skip Nottingham Campground if: You require RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You need winter camping—seasonal operations end in October.. You prefer contact with management—one reviewer reported unresponsive facility manager..

Best time to visit Nottingham Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Sherwood Campground (Hood River, OR), Tilly Jane Guard Station (Parkdale , OR), Fivemile Butte Lookout (Mt. Hood, OR), Flag Point Lookout (Mt. Hood , OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Nottingham Campground

Cell signal at Nottingham Campground (Hood River, 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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Hood River, OR, OR★ 4.6 (91 reviews)From $38.56/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Nottingham Campground is a local secret, hidden right off highway 35, centrally located with easy access to Mt. The Hood River runs next to the campground, with most of the sites having direct access to the river. Natural landscapes are etched into this campground, making it one of the most unique, enjoyable, quiet campgrounds there is.This campground is centrally located, with easy access to the highway that travels to Mt.

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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 RV55 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites19 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 require RV hookups—most sites have no hookups and are suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You need winter camping—seasonal operations end in October.✕ You prefer contact with management—one reviewer reported unresponsive facility manager.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Bring your own water for dry camping; no hookups available at most sites.

Request Site 18 or similar riverside locations close to restrooms for optimal experience.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months 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: American Black Bear, Mountain Beaver, Douglas' Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Western Tanager, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Portland, take I84 to Hood River. Take exit 64 to highway 35. Follow for approximately 20 miles to 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 Nottingham Campground cost per night?+
Nottingham Campground costs $38.56 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Nottingham Campground open?+
Nottingham Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Nottingham Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Nottingham Campground?+
Nottingham Campground can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Nottingham Campground?+
Nottingham Campground 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 Nottingham Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Nottingham Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Nottingham Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Nottingham Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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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
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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
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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$38.56 /night★ 4.6 (91)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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