Eightmile Campground
Open for the season from late May through mid-October. First-come, first-served with no reservations. No potable water available; campers must bring their own.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM 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. 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
Air Quality Alert issued August 3 at 12:05PM 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 may 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. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
About
Eightmile Campground is located in the eastern portion of Mount Hood National Forest along Forest Road 4430, accessible via Forest Road 44 (the 44 Trail System corridor). This primitive campground caters to those seeking a quiet base for exploring the area's trail network, particularly the Eightmile Loop Trail #496, which begins at the campground and offers approximately 6 miles of terrain suitable for hiking and mountain biking. The campground provides basic amenities with vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must pack in all drinking water. Sites accommodate vehicles up to 30 feet in length. The surrounding area features the 44 Trails Association-maintained trail system, which offers extensive multi-use opportunities including connections to other trails in the network. The campground typically operates from late May through mid-October, weather permitting. A short interpretive trail connects Eightmile Campground to the nearby Lower Eightmile Crossing Campground, offering an easy walk to explore the local ecosystem.
Directions
From Hood River, OR: Drive approximately 25 miles south on Highway 35. Turn left onto Forest Road 44 and drive about 10 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 4430. The campground is on the right side of FR 4430. From Dufur, OR: Follow Dufur Valley Road to the forest boundary where it becomes Forest Road 44. Continue on FR 44 and turn right onto FR 4430. The campground is on the right (total distance approximately 17.5 miles).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 668-1700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Eightmile Campground Page |
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