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Fish Creek Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
23[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Fish Creek is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon[3]. Recreation.gov lists 23 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places the campground beside the Clackamas river, a designated wild and scenic river[4]. Its listing includes 21 tent only nonelectric sites and 2 yurt sites[1]. Site access types are Drive-In 15 and Hike-In 8[5]. Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 20 that accept a tent[6]. The description also says utility hookups are not available[4]. Most sites allow up to 6 people[7]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM, per Recreation.gov[8][9]. The Recreation.gov description notes the campground was closed after the 2020 Riverside Wildfire, so confirm its current status before you plan[4].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 23
Site types[1] 21 tent only nonelectric, 2 yurt
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 20 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[7] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Fish Creek campground?
Recreation.gov says Fish Creek can be reserved there[2].
Are dogs allowed at Fish Creek campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 20 campsites with this detail[10].
Are campfires allowed at Fish Creek?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 20 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
Can I bring an RV to Fish Creek?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites that accept an RV or trailer[6]. The description says utility hookups are not available[4].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 23 overnight campsites at Fish Creek: 21 tent only nonelectric, 2 yurt. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Fish Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Fish Creek is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Fish Creek. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Fish Creek: Drive-In 15, Hike-In 8 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Fish Creek: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 20 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Fish Creek: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Fish Creek on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Fish Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fish Creek: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Fish Creek: yes at all 20 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.