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Recreation

Dispersed Camping

A tent glows from within at night.

Dispersed camping, or camping outside of designated campgrounds, is a great way to enjoy the peace and solitude of the Forest.

Redesigning Fire-Damaged Campgrounds

A campground and signage that was destroyed during wildfire.

The Forest Service has been partnering with RANGE, a Portland-based landscape architecture firm, and the National Forest Foundation to redesign seven campgrounds that were damaged by wildfire in 2020 along the Upper Clackamas River. 

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44 Trails Hub Trailhead
Biking
Provides access to the 44 Trails System, includingSurveyor's Ridge Trail #688Super Connector TrailSuper Duper Connector TrailThe 44 Trails system is maintained by our partner, 44 Trails…

Alder Flat Trail #574
Hiking
This short and easily traveled trail meanders its way through Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock as it winds down to the shoreline of the Clackamas River.  It was burned in the 2020 Riverside Fire, but…

Alder Flat Trailhead
Hiking Fishing
Trailhead for Alder Flat Trail #574. Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles with limited overflow.Be careful in burned areas. Watch out for burned trees, eroded slopes, mudslides, missing…

Alpine Campground
Site Closed
Hiking Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer.  This campground offers excellent access to nearby…

Alpine Trail
Hiking
Alpine Trail is a steep 2.1 mile trail that travels from Government Camp area to Timberline Lodge. In the winter many people downhill ski from Timberline down to Government Camp. This trail is not…

Anthill Trail #406B
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
This trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. This trail offers fine views of the lower Hood River Valley, Wahtum Lake, Chinidere Mountain and the upper Eagle Creek Drainage. The anthills are…

Anvil Lake Trail #724
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail passes through Black Wolf Meadows on the way to Anvil Lake. This trail begins at Forest Road 5800-160 (4,160’) and ends at Forest Road 5820 (3,960’) near Anvil Lake. There are a few…

Armstrong Campground
Site Closed
Biking Hiking Fishing Water Activities
Armstrong Campground is a small campground, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to…

Badger Creek Cutoff Trail #477
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail enters the Badger Creek Wilderness and offers great views of Mount Hood and other vistas of eastern Oregon. This 3.2 mile trail starts at Forest Road 2730-200 and ends at Badger Creek…

Badger Creek Trail #479
Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Hiking Fishing
Badger Creek Trail #479 is one of the most popular trails in Badger Creek Wilderness. It is usually best to hike from June through September. This trail makes an excellent out-and-back route for…
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