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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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    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 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

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

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    1111111111· Mt. Hood National Forest
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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 · 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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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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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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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Sherwood Campground

    Hood River, OR

    From $38.56/night

    Tilly Jane Guard Station

    Parkdale , OR

    From $200/night

    Fivemile Butte Lookout

    Mt. Hood, OR

    From $85/night

    Flag Point Lookout

    Mt. Hood , OR

    From $50/night

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