Eagle Creek Campground

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902 Wasco, Suite 200
Hood River, OR 97031

Miller Island Closure

The following acts are prohibited in an area known as Miller Island within Klickitat County, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the State of Washington:

Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58 (I)
Possession or use of metal detectors, electronic apparatus or devices for locating metals or minerals is prohibited for any purpose upon or within the boundaries of Miller Island for the protection of objects or areas of historical or archaeological interest. 36 CFR 261.53 (c).
Camping. 36 CFR 261.58 (e).
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
Landing of aircraft. 36 CFR 261.58 (y)

USDA Forest Service Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Miller Island Closure
Forest Order Number: 06-22-01-24-07

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in an area known as Miller Island within Klickitat County, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, within the State of Washington. This Order becomes effective on November 19, 2024 and will remain in effect through November 19, 2026, unless rescinded sooner.

Prohibitions:

Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58 (I)
Possession or use of metal detectors, electronic apparatus or devices for locating metals or minerals is prohibited for any purpose upon or within the boundaries of Miller Island for the protection of objects or areas of historical or archaeological interest. 36 CFR 261.53 (c).
Camping. 36 CFR 261.58 (e).
Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including a charcoal fire and pellet fire. 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
Landing of aircraft. 36 CFR 261.58 (y)

Closure Area:

All National Forest System (NFS) lands on Miller Island administrated by Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area within Klickitat County, State Of Washington.

Exemptions:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following person are exempt from this order:

1) Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.

‘Persons” means natural person, corporation, company, partnership, trust, firm, or association of persons.
“Permit” means authorization in writing by a Forest Officer.“Forest Officer" means an employee of the Forest Service.

2) Any Federal, State or Local Officer or member of an organization firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

3) Any person conducting Forest Service administrative work through an authorized contract or agreement.

Executed on this day 19th of November, 2024 in Hood River, Oregon.

Overview

Eagle Creek campground is located above Interstate 84 among tall trees. It was the first developed campground in the Forest Service system. Campsites are well-spaced creating a feeling of privacy. It is, however, located on the bluff above Interstate 84 and railroad tracks so it can be noisy.

Recreation

This campground is part of the Eagle Creek Recreation Area featuring the classic and popular Eagle Creek trail and access to several other hiking and road biking trails. There are outstanding day hike opportunities with views and wildflowers as well as access to the Mt. Hood National Forest and Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness with extended overnight trips. Boating, river activities, interpretive centers, fish hatcheries, bird watching and picnicking are in this area.

Facilities

There are 16 campsites available, each with a paved parking apron and most are fully accessible. There is a central restroom, and faucets for drinking water are scattered throughout the campground. A full-time host is on site.

Natural Features

Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Eagle Creek campground is situated in a classic Douglas fir and maple forest with osprey nesting overhead. Salmon fishing is popular on the nearby Columbia River.

Nearby Attractions

See huge sturgeon and other fish at the underwater viewing area at Bonneville dam and hatchery or take a self-guided tour of the onsite Cascade fish hatchery. Cascade Locks Museum and Sternwheeler are five minutes away to the east. The iconic Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Historic Highway are a short drive to the west. World-class kite boarding and board sailing are in Hood River, Oregon, about 20 minutes east.

Camp site features

Across 17 camp sites:

Fire pit: 12 of 17 sites
Picnic table: all 17 sites
Pets allowed: all 17 sites
ADA accessible: 6 of 17 sites
Longest RV: 34 ft
Largest party: 12 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to exit #41 "Eagle Creek Recreation Area" which is just past the interstate tunnel...make sure you are in the right lane before entering the tunnel. Take a right at the end of the off ramp and follow the signs to Eagle Creek Campground. Follow the wooden fence south of the hatchery and head up the road. From Hood River, OR: Travel west on I-84 to exit 40 "Bonneville Dam". Turn left under I-84 and immediately left to the on ramp back to I-84 east and follow the directions above.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Ron C

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Reviewed a month ago

Eagle Creek Campground is beautiful. The vault toilets are really smelly and could use a power wash on the inside of the toilet itself. The freeway noise is unfortunate because it never stops and the trucks grinding up the hill are even louder than all the cars together. I can sleep through but my 3 camp mates couldn’t sleep so we had to leave after the 1st night.

Christi E

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground felt almost abandoned. There were spider webs and spiders everywhere around the restrooms and the facilities and surrounding areas appeared to have received very little maintenance or upkeep. We did not feel comfortable staying here and ultimately chose to leave and find another campground. It was disappointing because the location had potential, but the lack of care and maintenance made it somewhere we would not return to.

Carol B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

I was on site 10 over looking the Columbia River with a peekaboo view. The sites are spaced out nicely with vegetation in between which provides privacy. Camp host was super nice looks like they must live there all year. Super quiet as far as people noise but yes as others have said you definitely hear the highway below. It didn’t bother me because I was camping alone and I sleep either earplugs. But I could see how it could potentially interrupt conversation outside either others at the picnic table. The train noise could be heard also but it’s a steady noise and no horn blowing. The campground is a perfect spot to stay before and after doing a big hike. So many beautiful hiking options right down the hill from the campground. Gorgeous area lots of waterfalls

Tom M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice campground. Sites were secluded from each other.

Maryann T

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The campground is beautiful and quiet, the camp host was amazing, we had a medical emergency due to a bee sting, and the host acted without hesitation to help and get my sister treated immediately. We were able to stay the night and not have to go to the emergency room.

JENNIFER B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The location was clean and near the salmon hatchery. Unfortunately the road and train noise was extremely loud, and we could not stay more than one night. We gave up the following two nights of our reservation and drove an hour to Lost Lake Campground to get some peace, quiet and more beautiful surroundings.

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