McNeil Campground

McNeil Campground lies along the Wild and Scenic Sandy River. While the campground does not have drinking water, it has all the other camping amenities in a mixed lodgepole forest in an old Mt. Hood mud flow where moss carpets the ground. It is close to many hiking trails including Ramona Falls. Located on the Wild and Scenic Sandy River.

This campground has a seasonal gate that closes for the winter.

Reservations

This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.

General Information

5/23/2025 - 9/8/2025

Open 24 hours/day

Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with the Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes.

Vehicles must not surpass the maximum length of 22 feet.
See Oregon fishing regulations for specific regulations governing fishing in the Salmon River.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $21 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per night

Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: (503) 622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.3841

Longitude: -121.8668

Directions

From Sandy, OR - Travel southeast on Highway 26 about one mile past the town on Wemme to Primary Forest Route 18. Follow 18 northeast across the forest boundary and to Forest Road 1825. Follow 1825 east to the campground.