Roaring River
Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Estacada, OR, OR
Price: From $19.5 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern Oregon. The small, rustic campground has some charm and provides visitors with access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including world-famous whitewater rafting. The campground offers just over a dozen single-family sites, the majority of which are designated for tent camping only.
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
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Roaring River offers access to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River with excellent fishing for winter steelhead and spring Chinook, plus beautiful riverside hiking in the Cascade Range. Campers praise it as an awesome, quiet spot with clean facilities and dog-friendly policies.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, American Pika, Douglas's Squirrel, Pacific Wren, Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey, Steller's Jay, and Northwestern Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Roaring River: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Camp Ranger Brian noted as helpful and accommodating for Friday night accommodations Fishing is very popular; expect to catch winter steelhead and spring Chinook
Skip Roaring River if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, no water/sewer at most sites. You require a year-round campground — seasonal operations only May-October. You need level campsites — fallen trees and stumps present site challenges.
Best time to visit Roaring River: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sunstrip (Estacada, OR), Fish Creek (Or) (Estacada, OR), Indian Henry (Estacada, OR), Lazy Bend (Estacada, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Roaring River
Cell signal at Roaring River (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.
Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the beautiful Cascade Range of northern Oregon. The small, rustic campground has some charm and provides visitors with access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including world-famous whitewater rafting. The campground offers just over a dozen single-family sites, the majority of which are designated for tent camping only.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Camp Ranger Brian noted as helpful and accommodating for Friday night accommodations
Fishing is very popular; expect to catch winter steelhead and spring Chinook
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 20 miles to the campground.
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- 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.
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