Kingfisher Campground

Kingfisher Campground is beside the Hot Springs Fork of the Collawash River, upstream from its confluence with the Clackamas River. Visitors to the campground make the short drive and then 1½-mile hike to Bagby Hot Springs for a nice soak. Nearby are opportunities for fishing (catch and release), whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and hiking.

Kingfisher Campground offers 23 campsites. Sixteen of the sites are designated for tents only while the other 7 can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some tight turns in the campground make it difficult for large vehicles to maneuver. Many sites are close to the river.

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Kingfisher Campground Basics
Kingfisher Campground Location:	Highway 224, 26 miles east of Estacada, then Forest Road 46 for 3.7 miles, then Forest Road 63 for 3.5 miles, then right on Bagby Road (Forest Rd. 70) for 1.6 miles.
Elevation:	1,800 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Portland - 61 miles Salem - 87 miles
Number of Sites:	23
Open - Closed:	Open May through mid-September
Max. People per single site:	6
Vehicles per single site:	1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Mount Hood Recreation for Mt. Hood National Forest
Clackamas River Ranger District:	(503) 630-6861

Kingfisher Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available for campsites 3 day to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	36 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	None designated, but restrooms are accessible
Fees:	$26 per night for a single site (plus $10 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	Kingfisher Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	Kingfisher Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Kingfisher Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Kingfisher Campground:	Make the journey to Bagby Hot Springs. Mountain bike on local forest roads. Fish in the river (catch and release). Make a hike into Bull of the Woods Wilderness. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Mt. Hood National Forest
Attractions and Activities

Bagby Hot Springs is a short drive and hike from the campground.
Catch and release fishing for trout is allowed on the main fork of the Collawash, but the streams are closed to fishing for salmon and steelhead. (check fishing regulations for the area).
Seek out local dirt roads for mountain biking.
Rent a boat at nearby North Fork Reservoir at Get&Go Promontory Marina. They offer pontoon boats, fishing boats, row boats, kayaks, and jet skis.
Hike the 4-mile-long, scenic National Recreation Trail along the river from Rainbow Campground to Riverside Campground. Fish and boat in the nearby Clackamas River.
Fish for rainbow trout in North Fork Reservoir.
Go on a whitewater rafting adventure on the Clackamas River with Blue Sky Rafting. From just below Indian Henry campground to the North Fork Reservoir, the river is 12.5 miles of Class III-IV whitewater.
Explore local hiking trails.
Spend the day at Milo McIver State Park.
Head over to the Fish Creek Trailhead for some adventurous hiking. Hike along the Clackamas River Trail.

Key Kingfisher Campground Regulations

Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.

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