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

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

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.

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Estacada, OR, OR★ 4.2 (4 reviews)From $19.5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October 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: 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.

Location

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Getting there →

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 20 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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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 Roaring River cost per night?+
Roaring River costs $19.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Roaring River open?+
Roaring River is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Roaring River have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Roaring River?+
Roaring River can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Roaring River?+
Roaring River 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 Roaring River?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Roaring River is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Roaring River open, and what are check-in times?+
Roaring River 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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$19.5 /night★ 4.2 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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