Still Creek Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Mount Hood, Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon
Mount Hood, Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon

Still Creek Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest


Still Creek Campground

Still Creek Campground is south of Mt. Hood near Government Camp in the Mt. Hood National Forest. The campground makes an excellent base from which to explore the attractions around Mt. Hood. Nearby Timberline ski area offers great mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, and many hiking trails. Fishing is excellent in Still Creek.

Still Creek Campground features 27 campsites in a meadow area not far off Highway 26. Ten sites can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents, while another 17 are for tents only. A lush forest of mixed conifers surrounds the campground. A dense understory of bushes provides good privacy between sites. The music of the creek spreads through the campground.

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Still Creek Campground Basics
Still Creek Campground Location: Off Highway 26, 1½ miles east of Government Camp.
Elevation: 3,600 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Portland - 57 miles
Salem - 92 miles
Number of Sites: 27
Open - Closed: Open late-May through early 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
Zigzag Ranger District: (503) 622-3191

Still Creek Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available from 2 days up to 9 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated, but "campground is wheelchair accessible."
Restrooms are accessible.
Fees: Campsites - $26 per night
($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends)
(Plus $10 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Still Creek Campground Map
Campground Reservations: Still Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Still Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Still Creek Campground:
  • Hike the trail up to dazzling Ramona Falls.
  • Head up to Timberline ski area for mountain biking and more.
  • Skiing and boarding are often available year-round.
  • Fish in Still Creek.
  • Visit the Pioneer Woman's Grave.




Still Creek Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Still Creek Campground

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



Still Creek Campground, Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Still Creek Campground

Mt. Hood National Forest
Attractions and Activities

  • Spend a day or more at beautiful Trillium Lake with boating, swimming, and fishing.
  • Drive up to Timberline, a famous ski resort on the slopes of Mt. Hood. Timberline. Take a look at historic Timberline Lodge (1937). Enjoy the bike park. Play in summer snow. Ride the Magic Mile Chairlift, discover amazing mountain biking trails, and hike on the Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Visit Wildwood Recreation Site in Welches. At the Wildwood Recreation Site discover the Cascade Streamwatch Trail with an underwater fish viewing chamber.
  • Visit Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area for summer fun such as scenic chair lift rides, music, events, and hiking.
  • Head over to Lost Lake for hiking, boat rentals, and fishing for rainbow trout.
  • From Hood River drive south on Highway 35 for magnificent views of Mt. Hood, nearby peaks, and the wonderful Mt. Hood National Forest.
  • Stop by for a picnic at Tollbridge Park off Highway 35.
  • Hike to 100-foot Tamanawas Falls. Park at the Tamanawas Falls Trailhead.

Key Still Creek Campground Regulations

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

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