Eagle Creek Campground

Eagle Creek Campground is honored as the first National Forest campground in the United States. The campground was established in 1916 in the Columbia River Gorge, 2 miles east of Bonneville. The campground sits on a bluff above Eagle Creek and the Columbia River. Visitors to the campground enjoy hiking the Eagle Creek Trail past waterfalls and along basalt cliffs. Experience spectacular views of the Columbia River Gorge from Wauna Point or Buck Point. All the wonders of the Columbia River Gorge are easy to reach from the campground.

Eagle Creek Campground has 16 campsites for tents and small RVs or trailers. Most of the campsites may be reserved, but several are kept available as first-come, first-served sites. The well-spaced campsites are set among towering trees. Each campsite can accommodate up to 12 people. The campground is well back from the freeway, but, nevertheless, if railroad and freeway sounds are a concern, bypass campsites 7 - 14 to find quieter sites. Eagle Creek Overlook Group Camp is located on the other side of the freeway.

Note that recent wildfires have closed some hiking trails in the area.

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Eagle Creek Campground Basics
Eagle Creek Campground Location:	Eastbound on Interstate 84, take the first exit after the tunnel (Exit 41, two miles east of Bonneville). Go right after the off-ramp. Westbound on I-84 take Exit 40, pass under the highway and then go east on I-84 to Exit 41.
Elevation:	200 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Portland - 41 miles The Dalles - 48 miles Yakima, WA - 148 miles
Number of Sites:	16
Open - Closed:	Open May through September
Max. People per single site:	12
Vehicles per single site:	2 vehicles (fee for 2nd vehicle)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Office:	(541) 308-1700

Eagle Creek Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available for campsites from 2 day to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	20 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	All sites are accessible.
Fees:	$15 per night (plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Reservations:	Eagle Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Eagle Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Flush toilets, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Eagle Creek Campground:	Interpretive talks are offered at the campground. Take the short (0.6 miles) but steep hike up the Buck Creek Trail to a viewpoint overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.

Eagle Creek Campground

Columbia River Gorge
Attractions and Activities

Cycle along sections of the river using the Historic Columbia River Highway Bike Map
Take the short (0.6 miles) but steep hike up the Buck Creek Trail to a viewpoint overlooking the Columbia River Gorge
Hike up the Eagle Creek Trail past several beautiful waterfalls.
Tour the Bonneville Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center at Bonneville Dam.
Visit Blue Lakes Regional Park in Fairview.
Spend a day at Rooster Rock State Park with 3 miles of river access.
Stop at Bridal Veil Falls State Scenic Viewpoint near milepost 28 on the Historic Columbia River Scenic Highway (Exit 28).
Make the5-minuite walk to spectacular, 611-foot Multnomah Falls. Exit 31, a left-side exit off I-85.
Explore the Port of Cascade Locks.
Pay your 50 cent toll and walk across the Bridge of the Gods where the Pacific Crest Trail crosses the Columbia River.
Enjoy the wonderful town of Hood River with shops and restaurants. Visit the Hood River Waterfront Park.
Stop for a picnic in the shade of the trees at Memaloose State Park

Key Eagle Creek Campground Regulations

Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the introduction of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.

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