Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234075
When Wildwood Recreation Site reopens
Wildwood Recreation Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 7 monitored sites
Of the 441 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 403 open for online reservation · 22 reserved · 16 closed.
Where the open windows are
8.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 403 of 441 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online8.6%
Open reservation dates403 / 441
Reserved (of online inventory)22 / 425
Weekday openings232
Weekend openings171
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 232 fall on weekdays and 171 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October holds the most room. 198 of 217 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 7 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| PKE-East Picnic Kitchen | 63 |
| PKW-West Picnic Kitchen | 63 |
| PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter | 61 |
| PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter | 61 |
| MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter | 55 |
The 5 shelters with the most open reservation dates 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 dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
403 available reservation dates across 7 shelters at Wildwood Recreation Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 7 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKE-East Picnic Kitchen | 63 | 59 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +51 more |
| PKW-West Picnic Kitchen | 63 | 59 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +51 more |
| PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter | 61 | 36 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +49 more |
| PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter | 61 | 36 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +49 more |
| MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter | 55 | 20 dates | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4 +43 more |
| MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter | 53 | 21 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +41 more |
| SRS-Salmon River Shelter | 47 | 14 dates | Sep 18, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 7, Oct 9, Oct 11 +35 more |
About Wildwood Recreation Site
Overview
Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646.
Park passes are only available for purchase online for printing ( Wildwood Recreation Site Day Pass ) or onsite at the automated fee machine (AFM), located next to the park’s entrance station. Credit cards only ; no cash or checks. Visitors may purchase either a daily or a Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use annual pass at the AFM. Visitors with an annual pass receipt should bring it to the park office for transfer to a static cling Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use Pass. Wildwood staff is limited so please be patient and hold onto your paper receipt until able to contact a park employee. Wildwood is open from 8 AM until 1/2 hour before sunset, or 8 PM whichever is closer, 7 days a week. Please stay aware of the closure times posted on roadside signs throughout the park. The gate will close at the posted time so make sure that you exit the park at or before the closing time.
Wildwood Recreation Site is located along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway near the town of Welches, Oregon. Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest mountain, beckons travelers through a forested corridor to wade the waters of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River.
This year round day-use area is home to a wide range of recreation facilities and the Cascade Streamwatch Trail. Visitors have a chance to explore natural stream and wetland ecosystems along accessible interpretive trails and boardwalks and observe native fish in a unique, underwater fish viewing chamber.
Recreation
Hiking and wandering the boardwalks at Wildwood is the best way to experience the park.
The Cascade Streamwatch Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile paved loop that features quality educational displays, picturesque views of the Salmon River and a fish viewing window below stream level.
The Wetlands Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile loop trail leading to the challenging Boulder Ridge Trail, which is a 4.7-mile hike up the steep slopes of Huckleberry Mountain into the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.
Visitors also enjoy swimming and fishing in the cool, clear waters of the Salmon River.
Facilities
Wildwood is an excellent place for large groups, company picnics or special events. The site offers family picnic units, several group shelters, outdoor picnic kitchens, athletic fields, volleyball and basketball courts and fully accessible trails.
Picnic tables, fire rings and grills are available at each site. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided.
Natural Features
Nestled in a bend of the spectacular Wild and Scenic Salmon River, Wildwood Recreation Site encompasses 550 acres of beautiful land forested with old-growth Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. Dense vegetation provides nice privacy between sites.
Nearby Attractions
Mount Hood National Forest offers many recreational activities, including hiking, horseback riding, fishing, camping, backpacking, and skiing, among others. Sandy Ridge Mountain Bike Trails.
7 monitored sheltersDay use7 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
Wildwood Recreation Site is located 39 miles east of Portland on Highway 26 near Welches, Oregon.
Wildwood Recreation Site, Welches, OR 97067503-622-3696
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFish Viewing SiteFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteMountain BikingPhotographyPicnickingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234075 · facility
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Wildwood Recreation Site?
Reservations for Wildwood Recreation Site are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 403 of 441 tracked reservation dates are open (91.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 Wildwood Recreation Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Wildwood Recreation Site?
October 2026, with 198 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 217.
When is the next open date at Wildwood Recreation Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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