Place

Clackamas River (Fish Creek) Trailhead

Clackamas River (Fish Creek) Trailhead, off Highway 224 at Forest Road 54, is a starting point for Clackamas River Trail #715.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Bailey Dill via Pexels · Pexels License

The Fish Creek trailhead is an access point for Clackamas River Trail #715, a route that heads into the Clackamas Wilderness. It’s in the Clackamas River Ranger District, southeast of Estacada along Oregon Highway 224.

Drive 20.1 miles from Estacada to Forest Road 54, roughly a quarter mile south of milepost 39, and turn right. Park before the bridge, then walk across it and pick up the trail on the road’s south side. A restroom is available, but there’s no drinking water, so fill your bottles before you set out.

Getting there

From Estacada

  1. Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 20.1 miles to Forest Road 54 (approximately 0.25 mile south of milepost 39).
  2. Turn right on Forest Road 54, park before bridge.
  3. Walk across the bridge and access the trail on the south side of Forest Road 54.

From the Forest Service

Rules and restrictions

Mountain bikes are prohibited. Hiker use only. Wilderness restrictions apply.

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

Last checked November 4, 2026