Keeps Mill Campground
Open seasonally, typically mid-May through mid-October depending on road and weather conditions. First-come, first-served only. No potable water available. Forest Road 2120 is very rough and requires a high-clearance vehicle.
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
Keeps Mill Campground is a small, primitive campground situated adjacent to the White River in Mount Hood National Forest, just west of the Lower White River Wilderness boundary. The campground caters to visitors seeking solitude away from crowds, offering direct access to the river for fishing and serving as a jumping-off point for day hiking and backpacking into the surrounding wilderness. Access to Keeps Mill is challenging and requires a high-clearance vehicle. From Pine Grove, OR, travel west on Highway 216 past the forest boundary and through a small section of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to Forest Road 2120, then follow 2120 north to the campground. The rough road conditions make this site unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles, trailers, or RVs. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water. Campers must bring their own drinking water and be prepared for primitive camping conditions. Sites are $10 per night, payable by cash or check only. Interagency Senior/Access passes provide a 50% discount on single site fees.
Directions
From Pine Grove, OR, travel west on Highway 216 past the forest boundary and through a small section of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to Forest Road 2120. Follow 2120 north to the campground. High-clearance vehicle required.
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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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 467-2291 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Keeps Mill Campground | |
| Mt. Hood NF Alerts |
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