U.S. Forest Service · Clackamas River Segment F · OR

Indian Henry

INDIAN HENRYPhoto · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
26Sites
30 ftMax rig

The place

Campground closed due to the 2020 Riverside Wildfire Indian Henry Campground is located in the Mount Hood National Forest, along the scenic Clackamas River. The campground is a great location for relaxation and a spectacular outdoor experience, providing ample access to the river and the surrounding wilderness, as well as other scenic spots in the area. Recreation The family-friendly Clackamas River Trail is popular for hiking and mountain biking and begins at the upper end of the campground. It extends about 8 miles and climbs about 450 feet in elevation along the way. Keep reading

It is available year-round, but may be covered in snow during winter months. The Indian Henry Trail, which trolls through the forest, is also located near the campground. Fishing is very popular in the nearby river and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring chinook and late summer kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwater fish. Whitewater rafting is also enjoyed by visitors to the area. The Clackamas River provides miles of wild water as it bends through the scenic Cascade range. Facilities The large campground offers dozens of single-family campsites for tent and RV camping. Tent-only sites are available for reservation, while the rest of the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. A dump station is located within the campground. Parking surfaces are mostly paved. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are also provided. Natural Features The campground is situated at an elevation of 1,249 feet, in Oregon's Cascade Mountains, nestled in a mixed forest of conifers and hardwoods, including grand old Douglas firs and a variety of evergreens. A thick gathering of ferns and ivy increase privacy between campsites. Some sites overlook the river and others neighbor a mountain creek. Nearby Attractions The picturesque, blue-green Surprise Lake is located not far from the campground, up a steep climb. It is most popular for fishing, as the lake isn't large enough for motorized boats. The Bagby Hot Springs are located about 20 miles southwest of the campground. A popular site for soaking and relaxation, the springs are in a heavily wooded forest in the scenic Cascade Mountains of Oregon. A historic guard station was built there in 1913 and the available bathhouses are fed by three major hot water springs and several minor outlets in the area.

The sites · 26

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
BB027standard nonelectric26 ft
BB028tent only nonelectric
BB029tent only nonelectric
BB031tent only nonelectric
BB036tent only nonelectric
BB037standard nonelectric30 ft
BB038standard nonelectric30 ft
CC001tent only nonelectric
CC002standard nonelectric24 ft
CC003tent only nonelectric
CC004tent only nonelectric
CC005tent only nonelectric
CC006standard nonelectric24 ft
CC007standard nonelectric24 ft
CC008tent only nonelectric
CC009tent only nonelectric
CC010tent only nonelectric
CC011tent only nonelectric
CC012tent only nonelectric
CC013tent only nonelectric
CC014standard nonelectric26 ft
CC015tent only nonelectric
CC016standard nonelectric26 ft
CC017tent only nonelectric
CC018standard nonelectric20 ft
CC019tent only nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by Alaska Recreational Management, Inc., a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

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