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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

    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 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.

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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 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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    $26 /night★ 4.5 (18)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Rainbow (Or)

    Estacada, OR

    From $26/night

    Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or)

    Estacada, OR

    From $26/night

    Indian Henry

    Estacada, OR

    From $22.29/night

    Raab

    Estacada, OR

    From $90/night

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