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Recreation Region: Barlow Ranger District

Eightmile Trailhead

Eightmile Trailhead is accessed from Eightmile Campground. Restroom facilities and an information sign are available. Capacity for 8-10 vehicles is available in the parking area.

Provides access to: Eightmile Loop Trail #496Eightmile Interpretive Trail

General Information

The annual Northwest Forest Pass may be used as a form of fee payment. 

$10/day/vehicle from May 15 to October 1.

Getting There

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.  Go 0.3 miles to Eightmile Campground road (Forest Road 4430-150).  Park in the day use area.  (Total distance: 17.5 miles)

From Hood River, OR - Take Highway 35 South approximately 25 miles and turn left (shortly past milepost 71) onto Forest Road 44.  Go 10 miles to Forest Road 4430.  Turn left onto 4430 and go 0.3 miles to Eightmile Campground (Forest Road 4430–150).  Park in the day use area.

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 10 miles to Forest Road 4430.  Turn left onto 4430 and go 0.3 miles to Eightmile Campground (Forest Road 4430–150).  Park in the day use area.

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Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 15, 2025