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Sherwood Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest — riverside

Location: Hood River, OR, OR

Price: From $38.56 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sherwood campground is an easily accessible location for simple camping, with beautiful landscapes and the Hood River rushing next to it. Close to hiking and recreational locations, Sherwood campground is a prime location for those looking for a centrally located base camp near Mt. Hood, or for those looking for a surprisingly quiet, camping getaway.Sherwood campground is a small campground, with an unexpected charm.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host

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

Sherwood offers easily accessible camping with beautiful landscapes and the Hood River running alongside it. Campers praise it as a great base camp near Mt. Hood with good hosts and proximity to hiking trails, though sites near the river are most desirable.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Beaver, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Clark's Nutcracker, Northwestern Garter Snake

Insider tips for Sherwood Campground: Book early to secure river-adjacent sites, especially for holiday weekends Tent camping recommended — RV sites are tight Site #5 is noted by campers as one of the best with river access and privacy

Skip Sherwood Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to highway noise — campground is close to I-84 corridor. You want spontaneous visits — federal campground requires early booking.

Best time to visit Sherwood Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Nottingham Campground (Hood River, OR), Tilly Jane Guard Station (Parkdale , OR), Fivemile Butte Lookout (Mt. Hood, OR), Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground (Hood River, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sherwood Campground

Cell signal at Sherwood Campground (Hood River, 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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    Hood River, OR, OR★ 3.7 (28 reviews)From $38.56/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
    On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

    Sherwood campground is an easily accessible location for simple camping, with beautiful landscapes and the Hood River rushing next to it. Close to hiking and recreational locations, Sherwood campground is a prime location for those looking for a centrally located base camp near Mt. Hood, or for those looking for a surprisingly quiet, camping getaway.Sherwood campground is a small campground, with an unexpected charm.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV35 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites16 sites
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Camp Host

    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 — none available at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You're sensitive to highway noise — campground is close to I-84 corridor✕ You want spontaneous visits — federal campground requires early booking

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early to secure river-adjacent sites, especially for holiday weekends

    Tent camping recommended

    RV sites are tight

    Site #5 is noted by campers as one of the best with river access and privacy

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    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, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Beaver, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Western Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Clark's Nutcracker, Northwestern Garter Snake

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    541-386-6366· Mt. Hood National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From I-84 at Hood River, head south on highway 35 toward Mt. Hood. Just past the Tamanawas Falls trailhead parking, the Sherwood Campground is on the right.

    Campground entrance

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Sherwood Campground cost per night?+
    Sherwood Campground costs $38.56 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Sherwood Campground open?+
    Sherwood Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Sherwood Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Sherwood Campground?+
    Sherwood Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Sherwood Campground?+
    Sherwood Campground 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 Sherwood Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sherwood Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Sherwood Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Sherwood Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $38.56 /night★ 3.7 (28)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Nottingham Campground

    Hood River, OR

    From $38.56/night

    Tilly Jane Guard Station

    Parkdale , OR

    From $200/night

    Fivemile Butte Lookout

    Mt. Hood, OR

    From $85/night

    Kinnikinnick (Laurance Lake) Campground

    Hood River, OR

    From $38.56/night

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