Barlow Creek Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Anticipated opening is May 22, 2026, with the season running through September 7, 2026. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Wednesday. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. 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. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://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.
About
Barlow Creek Campground is a primitive camping destination located along the Historic Barlow Road near Barlow Creek in Oregon's Mount Hood National Forest. Sitting at 3,100 feet elevation, the campground provides a rustic experience for those seeking to explore the area's rich pioneer history and natural beauty. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Facilities are limited to vault toilets only; there is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply. Access to the campground requires travel on Forest Road 3530, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended due to road conditions. Single sites are $16 per night and double sites are $32 per night. Holders of Interagency Access or Senior passes receive a 50% discount on single sites. The campground is operated by Alaska Recreational Management under permit from the Forest Service.
Directions
From Sandy, OR, drive 32 miles east on US 26 and take the exit to OR 35. Drive 2 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 3531, then turn left onto Forest Road 3530 just past the Barlow Pass Sno-Park. Continue 5 miles to the campground on the left. High-clearance vehicles recommended.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $16 - $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 352-6002 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Barlow Creek Campground |
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