EAGLE CREEK CAMPGROUND

Oregon

The campground includes 17 sites, potable water, restrooms with flush toilets and can accommodate trailers up to 20'. Overnight camping fee is $10.00 per night. Reservations not taken; campground is managed on a first come first serve basis.

Build in 1915, Eagle Creek Campground is considered the first Forest Service campground constructed in the United States. It also features the first restroom with flush toilets constructed in a Forest Service campground, which is still in use. Eagle Creek offers a variety of activities: enjoy a spectacular view of the Columbia Gorge from Wauna Point, hike on the Historic Eagle Creek Trail, constructed in 1916, which is still considered one of the most popular and scenic hikes in the gorge, or fish Eagle Creek. Several trails are in the area: Eagle Creek #440, Buck Point, Gorge #400, Ruckel Creek #405, Wauna Point and Shady Glen.

Vital Stats

Normal season: April 15-First weekend in October. 17 sites - 20 ft. max. length (No Hookups). Wheelchair accessible restrooms, RV/trailer parking and drinking water. Hiking Trails

Park Rates (subject to change)

$10 - No reservations

Directions

Eagle Creek Campground is located just south of Eagle Creek Overlook. Located 41 miles east of Portland take exit #41 from I-84 eastbound. Approaching from the west on I-84, there is no westbound exit. Take the Bonneville Dam exit #40, turn left at the stop sign and then turn left onto the eastbound freeway entrance. Take I-84 eastbound to exit #41.