Raab

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Overview

Raab Group Campground is a new group campground for those that are looking for multiple campsites or have large families. It is located on the banks of the Collawash River, which flows into the mighty Clackamas River in the mountains of northern Oregon.

Recreational opportunities are not far from the campground, making it the perfect getaway spot. It can comfortably accommodate any outdoorsman, including the hiking enthusiast, the fly fisherman, bicyclist and whitewater rafter, among others who wish to enjoy nature.

Recreation

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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. At least one 5-mile stretch of the more than 17-mile river boasts class III-IV whitewater.

The Collawash flows into the nearby Clackamas River, which also provides miles of wild water as it snakes through the scenic Cascade Range. Anglers enjoy fishing the Clackamas for steelhead, Kokanee and Chinook salmon. The river provides a perfect habitat for the federally protected bald eagle and northern spotted owl, as well as an occasional peregrine falcon. A variety of other wildlife makes its home in the area.

Visitors enjoy hiking in the Bull of the Woods Wilderness, which is south of the campground. Several primitive forest roads nearby are open to mountain biking.

West Cascades Scenic Byway runs just outside the campground, meandering along the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.

Facilities

The campground offers six group campsites for tent and RV camping. Large RVs, however, might have a hard time negotiating tight turns within the campground .The sites are limited to no more than four RVÃ¢Â?Â?s per RV group. Utility hookups are not available and parking surfaces are mostly gravel and mossy.

The group sites can accommodate between 30 to 60 people. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets. Drinking water is not available. Firewood & water is available for purchase at the camp store.

Natural Features

The campground is located southeast of the city of Estacada, on the Collawash River at an elevation of about 1,500 feet. It lies in a dense forest of old-growth Douglas fir trees and plentiful rhododendron bushes that provide privacy between campsites.

Nearby Attractions

Bagby Hot Springs is located about 10 miles southwest of the campground. A popular site for soaking and relaxing, the springs are in a heavily wooded area in the scenic Cascade Range. A historic guard station was built there in 1913 and the available bathhouses are fed by three major hot springs and several minor outlets in the area.

Camp site features

Across 6 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 6 sites
Picnic table: all 6 sites
Pets allowed: all 6 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 6 sites
Group sites: all 6 sites
Longest RV: 26 ft
Largest party: 60 people

Directions

From Estacada: travel east on Highway 224/Road 46 for approximately 29 miles to Road 63. Turn right and travel about a mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

8 reviews

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

Alec H

Loop:Loop 2

Site:

Reviewed 3 months ago

Campsite was clean. River access heavily hindered by downed trees. Bathroom door broken, not nearly enough toilet paper for all the sites. Campsite across the river (not in RAAB) has no noise restrictions so dirt bikes were active from 7am-11pm.

Sarah R

Loop:Loop 1

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

Gorgeous area, nice access to the river, good option for groups, clean bathroom. Make sure you bring water, TP & firewood. Note that the reservation is for 4-5 individual campsites which are next to each other but not connected. Sites are a bit small, I'm not sure you could comfortably fit the max number of people listed, just like nobody is really putting 6 people in a 6-person tent. Each site had a firepit and table from what I could tell.

Thomas R

Loop:Loop 2

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

This conventional campground was converted to group - don't expect large parking areas and gathering spaces except in "E". Quiet, off the highway, well treed and along a beautiful stretch of the river. Camp host Mike was great. There are just two single outhouses for the whole place, bring alternate methods (there are dumpsters in A loop).

Andrea P

Loop:Loop 1

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

All in all a great place to camp, but access to the river could be a lot better. You have to climb down a steep bank with a rope. No way anyone with mobility issues could do it. Also, there isn't a defined central group area for folks to gather in, so we basically rotated. Still, a super fun way to hang out with a large crowd.

JONATHAN W

Loop:Loop 2

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

No beach, no public path to the river (only through other people’s campsites), no toilet paper on a holiday weekend, downed trees preventing river access from many campsites, no running water. The individual sites are nice, but the campground overall feels low-effort.

Emily S

Loop:Loop 2

Site:

Reviewed 4 months ago

Excellent group site! Quiet camp ground, clean, safe for small children, and a great location. We absolutely loved our stay.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 17% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 1 years of reservations.