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Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy. It is, however, located on the bluff above Interstate 84 and railroad tracks so it can be noisy. Recreation This campground is part of the Eagle Creek Recreation Area featuring the classic and popular Eagle Creek trail and access to several other hiking and road biking trails. There are outstanding day hike opportunities with views and wildflowers as well as access to the Mt. Hood National Forest and Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness with extended overnight trips. Boating, river activities, interpretive centers, fish hatcheries, bird watching and picnicking are in this area. Facilities There are 16 campsites available, each with a paved parking apron and most are fully accessible. There is a central restroom, and faucets for drinking water are scattered throughout the campground. A full-time host is on site. Natural Features Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Eagle Creek campground is situated in a classic Douglas fir and maple forest with osprey nesting overhead. Salmon fishing is popular on the nearby Columbia River. Nearby Attractions See huge sturgeon and other fish at the underwater viewing area at Bonneville dam and hatchery or take a self-guided tour of the onsite Cascade fish hatchery. Cascade Locks Museum and Sternwheeler are five minutes away to the east. The iconic Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway are a short drive to the west. World-class kite boarding and board sailing are in Hood River, Oregon, about 20 minutes east. ADA Access: N
From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41 "Eagle Creek Recreation Area" which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to Eagle Creek Campground. Follow the wooden fence south of the hatchery and head up the road.
From Hood River, OR: Travel west on I-84 to exit 40 "Bonneville Dam". Turn left under I-84 and immediately left to the on ramp back to I-84 east and follow the directions above.
A great group campsite in the Columbia River Gorge. It’s perfect for multiple families and in close proximity to many outdoor adventures. You can hike the Eagle Creek Trail or take a 3 mile bike ride into nearby Cascade Locks on the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. Views of the Columbia River are seen all across the campsite. Plus there are flush toilets and a nice fully enclosed shelter house, just for use by the group campsite. The only drawback is the interstate and rail noise that’s on the other side of the bluff that the campground sits on.
The location of this campground is convenient but it had a very creepy vibe. The sites are so overgrown with brush that it looks abandoned. I barely fit my car into the spot and each movement was an attempt to avoid getting poison oak.
Bathrooms were fine, camp host was nice enough, and drinking water was right next to me (#2). I did not experience the noise they warn you about on their website.
The campground requires a long drive up a windy hill that I'd be nervous to walk down for river access.
Really cool area with pretty neat history. Off the freeway, you take a left... the individual sites are to the right. You have to reserve and pay for the group campground, so if you go wandering up there, don't be surprised if you're asked to leave. Every time we go, it seems like there's someone who gets curious and pops in. Just a heads up is all. The host is really really nice but they were sure to let us know when we weren't abiding by the rules. Which is good. So no shenanigans!Such a beautiful place though!
Oh yeah, watch out for the poison oak! Also, if you're on the West side of the site you can hear the freeway traffic on I-84 pretty good.
Used to be 5 stars. Not a fan of the volunteer camp host that invades your privacy to collect cans and bottles and harassing your about the rules and guidelines While your trying to have a good time with your family reunion campout that never had problems since the 70s. Just another form of overreach in a different way and completely unnecessary. The train is much more frequent last few years. Close to highway and semi's use the Jake brake at the bridge. Loud highway noise. And the recent campfire ban makes the whole experience feel not worth it. We Rent the whole site but have to allow day hikers/strangers to our private event. Will most likely stop tradition and find new location. So unfortunate.
