Wyeth Campground
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — riverside, hiking
Location: Hood River, OR, OR
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (111 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities.
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, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
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Forested campground with grassy fields offering flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at an affordable $20/night rate. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, shaded sites, low mosquito activity, and nearby waterfall trail maintained by an on-site camp host.
Wildlife alert: Townsend's Chipmunk, Pallid Bat, American Mink, Turkey Vulture, Cooper's Hawk, Common Merganser, American Dipper, California Mountain Kingsnake, Northwestern Garter Snake, Western Yellow-bellied Racer
Insider tips for Wyeth Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites Maximum trailer length is 30 feet; RVs must be self-contained as most sites lack hookups Access Wyeth Trail and Gorge 400 Trail from the campground for waterfall hikes and wilderness access
Skip Wyeth Campground if: You need RV hookups — only electric hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require shower facilities — none on-site, though nearby campgrounds have them. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Wyeth Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Creek Campground (Hood River, OR), Moss Creek Campground (CARSON, WA), Panther Creek Campground (CARSON, WA), Lost Lake Resort And Campground (Hood River, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wyeth Campground
Cell signal at Wyeth Campground (Hood River, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites
Maximum trailer length is 30 feet; RVs must be self-contained as most sites lack hookups
Access Wyeth Trail and Gorge 400 Trail from the campground for waterfall hikes and wilderness access
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From east or west on Oregon Interstate 84, take Wyeth exit #51. Turn west on Herman Creek Road. Wyeth Campground is 1/4 mile west of the interchange. Recommended maximum 30' trailer length.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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