Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232873
When Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) reopens
Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026 · of 32 monitored sites
Of the 128 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026): 63 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 60 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
50.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 63 of 128 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026Not open online50.8%
Open site-nights63 / 128
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 68
Weekday openings32
Weekend openings31
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 32 fall on weekdays and 31 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 63 of 128 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 32 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 2 |
| 002 | 2 |
| 004 | 2 |
| 005 | 2 |
| 006 | 2 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
63 open site-nights across 32 sites at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 31 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 24 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft. 5 sites of 32 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 32 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 002 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 004 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 006 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 007 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 008 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 013 | 27 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 014 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 016 | 27 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 017 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 018 | 27 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 020 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 021 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 022 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 023 | 27 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 024 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 025 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 026 | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 027 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 028 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 029 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 030 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 031 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 032 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 033 | 20 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
About Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)
Overview
Rock Creek Campground sits on the shores of scenic Rock Creek Reservoir in the pine-covered mountains of Mt. Hood National Forest. It is a family-friendly campground with many sites right on the water's edge. The campground provides access to a variety of recreational activities, as well as historic sites throughout the forest.
Recreation
The reservoir is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing and boating, however, boats must have electric motors. Anglers can expect a catch of bass and bluegill, and the lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
An unmarked trail connects the campground to nearby Sportsman Campground, which offers a network of off-road vehicle trails.
A boat ramp, picnic area and hiking trail are available at the adjacent day use area.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. RVs over 35 feet are not recommended. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Water disposal locations can be found throughout the campground. Parking surfaces are gravel. Firewood can be purchased from host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a stand of mixed oak and pine trees, along the southeastern shore of the 180-acre reservoir, which is rarely at capacity because it is used for irrigation purposes. At an elevation of about 4,600 feet, the campground provides scenic views of the adjacent lake and surrounding forest.
A variety of wildlife make its home in the area and eagles are commonly spotted nesting.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is about 30 miles from the town of Government Camp at the base of Mt. Hood. Year-round skiing, a variety of trailheads and many sightseeing opportunities can be found there.
32 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups29 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 6
Getting there
From Portland, travel east on Highway 26 for 42 miles. Take the Highway 35 exit to Hood River and travel northeast for 3 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 48 and travel 22 miles. Turn left on Forest Road 4810 and continue to the campground.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232873 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)?
Reservations for Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) are made through Recreation.gov. 63 of 128 tracked site-nights are currently open (49.2%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Which sites at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR) fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 32 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 27 of those 32 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)?
September 2026, with 63 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 128.
When is the next open date at Rock Creek Campground (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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