Riverside
The campground opens May 15, 2026 and operates through late September. No potable water is available; bring your own. Located within the Riverside Fire burn scar; use caution in burned areas.
Air Quality Alert issued August 2 at 8:24AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for eastern Clackamas County, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through noon PDT Monday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Riverside Campground is a charming and rustic campground located alongside the Oak Grove Fork of the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in Mt. Hood National Forest. At approximately 1,400 feet elevation, the campground provides a forested setting with easy access to the river and surrounding trails. The campground offers 15 sites, with sites 1-4 being walk-in sites featuring a common parking area, making them ideal for hikers and cyclists. The area provides excellent recreation opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The 5-mile Riverside National Recreation Trail is located nearby and is popular for both hiking and mountain biking. Fishing is a major draw, with the Oak Grove Fork offering winter steelhead, spring Chinook, and late summer Kokanee salmon. The campground is within the Riverside Fire burn scar, so visitors should exercise caution in burned areas. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water, showers, or hookups. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vehicles are limited to 24 feet maximum length. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.
Directions
From Estacada, OR, travel east on Highway 224 for approximately 26 miles, then keep right onto Highway 46 for approximately 2 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $19 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (971) 333-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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