Raab

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 23, 2025 through September 29, 2025. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

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.

Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products

This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order.

Tamanawas Falls Trail #650A is CLOSED

Tamanawas Falls Trail #650A is CLOSED due to heavy damage from the December storms. Tamanawas Falls Trail #650A is blocked by multiple slides and completely washed out and destroyed in one section, making Tamanawas Falls inaccessible via that route.

Hazards from Winter Storms

Heavy rains and strong winds created many hazards across Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding areas during December storms. Although the storms have passed, conditions across the Forest may still be unsafe.

Sno-park Permits required Nov. 1 to Apr. 30

Sno-Park Permits are required to park in designated sno-parks from November 1 through April 30. Sno-Park Permits are managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Eagle Creek Fire Area Closures

In 2017, the Eagle Creek Fire caused extensive damage to surrounding areas in Columbia River Gorge and parts of Mt. Hood National Forest. Some trails are closed to the public in both the Gorge and Hood River Ranger District, pursuant to 16 USC § 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b).

Health and Safety Closure Due to Roadside Danger Trees

This Order prohibits using any type of motor vehicle upon the following NFS Roads as described: 1) NFS Road 45 (Memaloose Road) from the bridge at highway 224 to the junction with NFS Road 45-310 and 2) NFS Road 54 from the highway 224 junction (at the bridge gate) to NFS Road 5410.

Bull Run Watershed Closure

This Order prohibits 1) Going into or being upon the area which is closed for the protection of public health or safety, 2) Being on a road, 3) Being on a trail within the area described in Exhibit A, except to travel on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 and Huckleberry Trail #617, an

Camping Stay Restrictions

This Order prohibits 1) Camping in a single location for a period longer than 14 consecutive days and 2) Camping at any location for more than 28 days total during a calendar year on all National Forest System lands as described in this order.

Crane Creek bridge closed on the Barlow Road

The Crane Creek bridge on the Barlow Road (Forest Road 3530) is collapsed and closed. The Barlow Road is open, but it can't be driven from end to end.

Sportsman's Park Fire & Occupancy Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits 1) Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire and 2) Camping on the Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District; T4S, R11E, Multiple Sections - Sportsman's Park Wildland Urban Interface Zone.

Gordon Creek Watershed Restrictions

This Order prohibits 1) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development roads, except Forest Road 15, which is also known as Larch Mt Road, 2) Using a motor vehicle on Forest development trails, 3) Possessing or using a motor vehicle off Forest development roads, and 4) Camping within the Gordon Cree

The Dalles Watershed Closure

This Order prohibits visitors from entering or being on the roads or trails of The Dalles Watershed.

About

Raab Group Campground is a group-only campground located on the banks of the Collawash River in Mount Hood National Forest, about 30 miles southeast of Estacada. The campground sits at an elevation of approximately 1,500 feet in a dense forest of old-growth Douglas fir trees with plentiful rhododendron bushes that provide natural privacy between sites. The campground offers six group sites that can accommodate between 30 to 60 people each, with a maximum of four RVs per group site. Each site includes picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own drinking water. Vehicle length is limited to 24 feet maximum, and large RVs may have difficulty with tight turns within the campground. Recreational opportunities abound in the area. The Collawash River offers catch-and-release fishing for trout, though streams are closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities, with at least one 5-mile stretch of the river featuring class III-IV rapids. The river flows into the nearby Clackamas River, which provides additional fishing opportunities for steelhead, Kokanee, and Chinook salmon. Hikers can explore trails in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness south of the campground, and mountain bikers can use several primitive forest roads in the area. The West Cascades Scenic Byway runs just outside the campground along the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. Bagby Hot Springs, a popular soaking destination, is located about 10 miles southwest.

Directions

From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224/Road 46 for approximately 29 miles to Road 63 (NF-63). Turn right and travel about one mile to the campground.

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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
Price $76

Vehicle

Max RV Length 24ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email clm@clm-services.com
Phone +1 (503) 630-5721

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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