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
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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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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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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

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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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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

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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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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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
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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$38.56 /night★ 3.7 (28)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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