Bear Springs Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2026 for first-come-first-served camping. Reservable sites become available May 19. Season typically runs through late September.
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
Bear Springs Campground is located on the southeastern edge of Mt. Hood National Forest at 3,000 feet elevation, positioned along Indian Creek at the border with the Warm Springs Reservation. The setting features towering ponderosa pine and fir trees that create a shaded, secluded atmosphere. Deer and other wildlife are commonly spotted throughout the area. The campground provides both single-family sites and group tent-only areas, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and trash collection are available. Firewood can be purchased from the campground host. Note that potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own water supply. No utility hookups are offered. Recreation options abound in the surrounding area. Fishing is available directly in Indian Creek. The Deschutes River, approximately 24 miles away, offers excellent rafting and kayaking. Government Camp and the Mt. Hood area are about 19 miles away, and various hiking and OHV trails are accessible nearby.
Directions
From Sandy, travel east on Highway 26 for 48 miles to the Highway 26/Highway 216 junction. Turn left onto Highway 216 and travel east for 4.25 miles. Turn right at Bear Springs Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 - $78 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 467-2291 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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