Ripplebrook

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Estacada, OR, OR

Price: From $26 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (18 reviews)

Season: May through October

Ripplebrook Campground is a charming facility for nature enthusiasts and lies in a beautiful forest setting. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground, as it neighbors the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The small facility is geared more toward tent camping, however, tent trailers and RVs under 19 feet are welcome.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Ripplebrook is a well-maintained small campground in a beautiful forest setting near the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River, ideal for fly fishing and water sports with friendly management and clean facilities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Osprey, Pacific Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, White-crowned Sparrow, Valley Garter Snake, and Common Garter Snake

Insider tips for Ripplebrook: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 13 sites Travel east on Highway 224 from Estacada for 26 miles; campground is just past Ripplebrook Camp Store Expect winter steelhead, spring chinook, and late summer kokanee in the Clackamas River for fishing

Skip Ripplebrook if: You need RV hookups—most sites have none and only self-contained RVs suitable. You have an RV over 19 feet—facility geared toward smaller units and tent camping. You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Ripplebrook: May-October — Official operating season as verified in campground data.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Ripplebrook

Cell signal at Ripplebrook (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★ 4.5 (18 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Ripplebrook Campground is a charming facility for nature enthusiasts and lies in a beautiful forest setting. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground, as it neighbors the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The small facility is geared more toward tent camping, however, tent trailers and RVs under 19 feet are welcome.

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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 RV34 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 RV hookups—most sites have none and only self-contained RVs suitable✕ You have an RV over 19 feet—facility geared toward smaller units and tent camping✕ You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 13 sites

Travel east on Highway 224 from Estacada for 26 miles; campground is just past Ripplebrook Camp Store

Expect winter steelhead, spring chinook, and late summer kokanee in the Clackamas River for fishing

Best: May-October

Official operating season as verified in campground data

Things to do nearby

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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 present in area; also Osprey, Pacific Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, White-crowned Sparrow, Valley Garter Snake, and Common Garter Snake

Location

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Getting there →

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 26 miles to the campground, which is just past the Ripplebrook Camp Store.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

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How much does Ripplebrook cost per night?+
Ripplebrook costs $26 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Ripplebrook open?+
Ripplebrook is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ripplebrook have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Ripplebrook?+
Ripplebrook can accommodate RVs up to 24 feet.
How do I make reservations at Ripplebrook?+
Ripplebrook 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 Ripplebrook?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ripplebrook is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ripplebrook open, and what are check-in times?+
Ripplebrook 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
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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
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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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$26 /night★ 4.5 (18)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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