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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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    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 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

    Live
    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: 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

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    503-630-5721· Mt. Hood National Forest
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    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 · 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 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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    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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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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