Spring Drive Rv Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside

Location: Maupin, OR, OR

Price: From $46 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (46 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsites, amid a forest of towering trees. The campground is an ideal destination for families that enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Spring Drive RV Campground offers full hookups on select sites within Mount Hood National Forest, featuring spacious campsites surrounded by towering trees with access to nearby hiking trails, mountain lakes, and streams. Real campers praise it as a well-maintained Forestry Service campground that can accommodate even the largest rigs.

Wildlife alert: Douglas' Squirrel, American Pika, Sandhill Crane, Swainson's Thrush, Warbling Vireo, Audubon's Warbler, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented within 8km

Insider tips for Spring Drive Rv Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand Confirm full hookups are available at your specific site before arrival, as most sites lack hookups Dump station is approximately 50 feet from some parking locations

Skip Spring Drive Rv Campground if: You require full hookups — only select sites have them despite campground name. You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You're sensitive to noise — dogs at camphost location have been reported by past guests.

Best time to visit Spring Drive Rv Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Bear Springs Campground (Maupin, OR), Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or) (Tygh Valley, OR), Clear Lake (Or) (Maupin, OR), Clear Lake Cabin Lookout (Estacada, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring Drive Rv Campground

Cell signal at Spring Drive Rv Campground (Maupin, 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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Maupin, OR, OR★ 4.3 (46 reviews)From $46/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Spring Drive RV Campground is a popular camping spot with access to a variety of recreational activities. It offers full hookups and spacious campsites, amid a forest of towering trees. The campground is an ideal destination for families that enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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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 RV50 ft
Hookups8 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

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 require full hookups — only select sites have them despite campground name✕ You need camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You're sensitive to noise — dogs at camphost location have been reported by past guests

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand

Confirm full hookups are available at your specific site before arrival, as most sites lack hookups

Dump station is approximately 50 feet from some parking locations

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified 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: Douglas' Squirrel, American Pika, Sandhill Crane, Swainson's Thrush, Warbling Vireo, Audubon's Warbler, Valley Garter Snake, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented within 8km

Location

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503-630-5721· Mt. Hood National Forest
Getting there →

From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for 48 miles to the Highway 26/I-216 junction. Turn left onto I-216 and travel east for 5 miles. Turn left on Spring Drive and continue to the campground.

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 Spring Drive Rv Campground cost per night?+
Spring Drive Rv Campground costs $46 per night. Hookup options: Full hookups available on select sites
What season is Spring Drive Rv Campground open?+
Spring Drive Rv Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spring Drive Rv Campground have hookups?+
Full hookups available on select sites
What is the maximum RV length at Spring Drive Rv Campground?+
Spring Drive Rv Campground can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet.
How do I make reservations at Spring Drive Rv Campground?+
Spring Drive Rv 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 Spring Drive Rv Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring Drive Rv Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spring Drive Rv Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Spring Drive Rv Campground 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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$46 /night★ 4.3 (46)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Bear Springs Campground

Maupin, OR

From $21/night

Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, Or)

Tygh Valley, OR

From $30/night

Clear Lake (Or)

Maupin, OR

From $26/night

Clear Lake Cabin Lookout

Estacada, OR

From $85/night

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