Still Creek
Mt. Hood National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Government Camp, OR, OR
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (106 reviews)
Season: May through October
Still Creek Campground lies in the shadows of majestic Mt. It is one of the closest campgrounds to the mountain, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities. The surrounding area contains hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as numerous mountain lakes, rivers and creeks.A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the historic Barlow Trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Still Creek Campground lies in the shadows of Mt. Hood in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest and is one of the closest campgrounds to the mountain, offering access to hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, and numerous mountain lakes, rivers and creeks. Google reviewers praise widely spaced and private sites with a quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Beaver, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, American Pika, Barred Owl, Hooded Merganser, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Still Creek: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Campground is 1 mile east of Government Camp on Highway 26, south side of highway Firewood available for sale at campground
Skip Still Creek if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You expect pristine restroom maintenance—Google reviewers reported inconsistent vault toilet cleanliness and toilet paper supply issues.
Best time to visit Still Creek: May-October — Official operating season for Still Creek Campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Trillium (Government Camp, OR), Frog Lake (Maupin, OR), Camp Creek (Government Camp, OR), Lost Creek (Rhododendron, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Still Creek
Cell signal at Still Creek (Government Camp, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Still Creek Campground lies in the shadows of majestic Mt. It is one of the closest campgrounds to the mountain, and offers access to a variety of recreational opportunities. The surrounding area contains hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails, as well as numerous mountain lakes, rivers and creeks.A variety of hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed from the campground, including the historic Barlow Trail.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Campground is 1 mile east of Government Camp on Highway 26, south side of highway
Firewood available for sale at campground
Official operating season for Still Creek Campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Portland, travel east on Highway 26 to Government Camp. Continue 1 mile east of Government Camp. The campground is on the south side of the highway.
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.
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