Eightmile Campground/Day Use


Area Status: Closed

Upper Eightmile Campground is located near the 44 Trail System (Forest Road 44), which is a popular multi-use trail system. Campers have access to Eightmile Loop Trail #496 from the campground. The approximately 6-mile loop is a popular hiking and mountain biking loop. The Eightmile Loop Trail, along with other trails in the area, is maintained with the help of our partner, 44 Trails Association.

At a Glance

Reservations: No reservations. First come, first served.
Fees:
  • Camping: $28/night for single site, $10/extra vehicle
  • Day use: $10/day/vehicle
Open Season: Late May 2024
Restrictions: Vehicles 30 ft. maximum
Closest Towns: Dufur, OR
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (3)
Passes:
  • Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
  • Day use: Northwest Forest Passes are accepted as a form of fee payment.
Operated By: Concessionaire (Lost Lake Resort, Inc.)
Information Center:

General Information

Directions:

From Dufur, OR –  Follow Dufur Valley Road until you reach the forest boundary in which the road turns into Forest Road 44.  Continue on FR44 and turn right onto FR 4430.  The campground is on the right hand side of FR 4430.  (Total distance: 17.5 miles)

From Hood River, OR - Go approximately 25 miles on Highway 35 South.  Turn left onto Forest Road 44 and go approximately 10 miles.  Turn left onto Forest Road 4430.  Campground on the right hand side of FR 4430

From Portland, OR – Go 41 mileson Highway 26 East and merge onto Highway 25 North.  Continue approximately 13 miles on Highway 35 and then turn right onto Forest Road 44.  Go approximately 10 miles and then turn left onto Forest Road 4430.  Campground on the right hand side of FR 4430.

 

Check the Roads Table for up to date information and seasonal closures.


General Notes:

Map Location: T2S R11E S8


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 21 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites None

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing in Eightmile Creek.

Day Hiking

Hiking is available north of the campground, off FR 4430.

Backpacking

See day hiking description.

Picnicking

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
45.40625

  Longitude : 
-121.45793

  Elevation : 
4200