Raab

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $90 per night

Price range: $90–$120 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Raab Group Campground is a new group campground for those that are looking for multiple campsites or have large families. It is located on the banks of the Collawash River, which flows into the mighty Clackamas River in the mountains of northern Oregon. Recreational opportunities are not far from the campground, making it the perfect getaway spot.

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/raab to be notified when sites open up.

Raab Group Campground is located on the banks of the Collawash River with excellent recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing, biking, and water sports. It's designed to accommodate larger families and groups with multiple campsites and a community site.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Osprey, and American Beaver are research-grade documented species within 8km. Also present: garter snakes and Northern Alligator Lizard.

Insider tips for Raab: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 6 sites and high demand From Estacada, take Highway 224/Road 46 east for 29 miles to Road 63, then turn right about 1 mile to reach the campground Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Skip Raab if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites. Traveling outside May-October season — campground is closed. Noise-sensitive — Google reviews report loud activity including screaming and gunfire at night.

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

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Raab

Cell signal at Raab (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 (2 reviews)From $90/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Raab Group Campground is a new group campground for those that are looking for multiple campsites or have large families. It is located on the banks of the Collawash River, which flows into the mighty Clackamas River in the mountains of northern Oregon. Recreational opportunities are not far from the campground, making it the perfect getaway spot.

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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 RV26 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
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:✕ Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ Traveling outside May-October season — campground is closed✕ Noise-sensitive — Google reviews report loud activity including screaming and gunfire at night

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 6 sites and high demand

From Estacada, take Highway 224/Road 46 east for 29 miles to Road 63, then turn right about 1 mile to reach the campground

Firewood is available for purchase on-site

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, Coyote, Osprey, and American Beaver are research-grade documented species within 8km. Also present: garter snakes and Northern Alligator Lizard.

Location

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Getting there →

From Estacada: travel east on Highway 224/Road 46 for approximately 29 miles to Road 63. Turn right and travel about a mile to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Raab cost per night?+
Raab costs $90–$120 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Raab open?+
Raab is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Raab have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Raab?+
Raab can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet.
How do I make reservations at Raab?+
Raab 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 Raab?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Raab is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Raab open, and what are check-in times?+
Raab 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
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
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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$90 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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