Paved roads, paths and aprons make this site easily accessible to all. The full-time onsite hosts maintain a central flush toilet restroom with hot and cold water. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire grills and many sites are fully accessible. There are no RV hookups or dump sites.
Set at the base of classic Gorge cliffs, this historic site features easy access to trails, waterfalls, a bike path and a creek. The Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and solitude is a short hike from the campground. Osprey and bald eagles reside locally.
The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities. Fishing, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and windsurfing are nearby on the Columbia River while road biking is available on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike path adjacent to the campground. Please note that the Wyeth Trail #411 is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during the Eagle Creek fire of 2017.
Take a hatchery tour 10 miles west at Bonneville Dam, enjoy world-class wind sailing activities 10 miles east in Hood River, tour orchards or see iconic waterfalls in the gorge, all within 45 minutes. Cascade Locks offers Sternwheeler cruises 8 miles west. The Historic Columbia River Highway bike path now runs directly adjacent to the campground and heads east anwestd for a relaxing hike or bike ride to Vieno State Park. See waterfalls along the way!
From east or west on Oregon Interstate 84, take Wyeth exit #51. Turn west on Herman Creek Road. Wyeth Campground is 1/4 mile west of the interchange. Recommended maximum 30' trailer length.
Please note that there are two US Forest Service campgrounds named "Wyeth" in Oregon. This one is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area on Interstate 84, exit 51. The other is on the Deschutes National Forest. Please make sure that you choose the one you intend to stay in.
There are no designated first-come, first-serve sites. Depending on reservations each day, some sites may be available for "walk-up" customers. Available dates will be posted at each site.
100 yards west of the Wyeth Campground entrance is another recreation site labeled Wyeth Trailhead which is operated by Oregon State Parks. This trailhead is just west of the road bridge over Gorton Creek and does not offer camping. There is also a day-use trailhead operated by the Forest Service which is accessed via the Wyeth Campground road.
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-308-1700
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a 24-hour camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.
Paved roads, paths and aprons make this site easily accessible to all. The full-time onsite hosts maintain a central flush toilet restroom with hot and cold water. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire grills and many sites are fully accessible. There are no RV hookups or dump sites.
Please note that there are two US Forest Service campgrounds named "Wyeth" in Oregon. This one is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area on Interstate 84, exit 51. The other is on the Deschutes National Forest. Please make sure that you choose the one you intend to stay in.
There are no designated first-come, first-serve sites. Depending on reservations each day, some sites may be available for "walk-up" customers. Available dates will be posted at each site.
100 yards west of the Wyeth Campground entrance is another recreation site labeled Wyeth Trailhead which is operated by Oregon State Parks. This trailhead is just west of the road bridge over Gorton Creek and does not offer camping. There is also a day-use trailhead operated by the Forest Service which is accessed via the Wyeth Campground road.
Set at the base of classic Gorge cliffs, this historic site features easy access to trails, waterfalls, a bike path and a creek. The Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and solitude is a short hike from the campground. Osprey and bald eagles reside locally.
Take a hatchery tour 10 miles west at Bonneville Dam, enjoy world-class wind sailing activities 10 miles east in Hood River, tour orchards or see iconic waterfalls in the gorge, all within 45 minutes. Cascade Locks offers Sternwheeler cruises 8 miles west. The Historic Columbia River Highway bike path now runs directly adjacent to the campground and heads east anwestd for a relaxing hike or bike ride to Vieno State Park. See waterfalls along the way!
The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities. Fishing, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and windsurfing are nearby on the Columbia River while road biking is available on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike path adjacent to the campground. Please note that the Wyeth Trail #411 is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during the Eagle Creek fire of 2017.
902 Wasco, Suite 200 Hood River Oregon 97031
For campground inquiries, please call: 541-308-1700
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From east or west on Oregon Interstate 84, take Wyeth exit #51. Turn west on Herman Creek Road. Wyeth Campground is 1/4 mile west of the interchange. Recommended maximum 30' trailer length.
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