Camping And Overnight Stays

Overnight Stays and Camping

Hotels-Motels- B&Bs

There are a variety of places to stay on or around the Clackamas River Watershed from hotels, motels along the I-5 and I-205 corridor, to bed and breakfast. Visit the Mt Hood Territory’s Place to Stay webpage to see your options or book a room.

Camping

Lower River
In the lower river you can camp at the following places:

• Barton Park https://www.clackamas.us/parks/barton.html
• Metzler Park https://www.clackamas.us/parks/metzler.html
• Milo McIver State Park https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=park.profile&parkId=102

Upper River
Most of the upper watershed is Mt. Hood National Forest and there are a variety of camping options from official campgrounds to dispersed camping.  Before you go make sure to check out current fire restriction and wildfire information on Mt Hood National Forest lands that might apply in the Clackamas watershed.  It is also a good idea when planning a visit to your national forest check out the “know before you go” safety information and make sure you understand the Seven Leave No Trace Principles and ensure that you have a safe visit and that whatever you pack in that you pack out.

Forest Service Campgrounds
Most Forest Service campgrounds are open May through September and can be reserved through Recreation.gov . Most of the campgrounds on the main stem of the Clackamas were heavily damaged in the 2020 Riverside Fire. Many have reopened, but the ones that suffered the worst damage are still being redesigned and repaired and may not open for another couple seasons.

Open campgrounds in the Clackamas River watershed:

• Promontory Park 
• Armstrong
• Ripplebrook
• Rainbow
• Raab Group
• Riverford
• Riverside
• Hideaway Lake
• Shellrock Creek
• Lake Harriet
• Timothy Lake (all)
• Kingfisher
• Bagby

 Open day use sites:

• Big Eddy Day Use
• Cater Bridge Day Use
• Hole in the Wall Boat Access Day Use
• Moore Creek Boat Access Day Use
• Sandstone Bridge Boat Access Day Use
• Ripplebrook Camp Store
• Timothy Lake Day Use an Boat Access
• Lake Harriet Day Use
• Little Fan Day Use
• Pegleg Falls Day Use

Campgrounds reopening in 2027:

• Lazy Bend
• Lockaby
• Fish Creek
• Roaring River
• Sunstrip
• Indian Henry