Eightmile is a campground and day-use area in the Barlow Ranger District, close to the popular 44 Trail System along Forest Road 44. Right from camp you can start Eightmile Loop Trail #496, a circuit of about 6 miles that hikers and mountain bikers both like. The 44 Trails Association helps keep this loop and its neighbors in shape.
From Dufur, it’s 17.5 miles via Dufur Valley Road, Forest Road 44 and Forest Road 4430. Coming from Hood River, take Highway 35 south, then Forest Road 44 and Forest Road 4430. Expect vault toilets, picnic spots and stream fishing, but no drinking water.
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Things to do
- Picnicking
- Fishing
Getting there
From Dufur, OR
- Follow Dufur Valley Road until you reach the forest boundary in which the road turns into Forest Road 44.
- Continue on FR44 and turn right onto FR 4430.
- The campground is on the right hand side of FR 4430. (Total distance: 17.5 miles)
From Hood River, OR
- Go ~25 miles on OR Hwy 35 south.
- Turn left onto Forest Road 44 and go ~10 miles.
- Turn left onto Forest Road 4430.
- Campground is on the right hand side of FR 4430.
From Portland, OR
- Go 41 miles on US Hwy 26 East and merge onto Highway 25 North.
- Continue approximately 13 miles on OR Hwy 35 and then turn right onto Forest Road 44.
- Go approximately 10 miles and then turn left onto FR 4430.
- Campground on the right hand side of FR 4430.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
The Eightmile Loop Trail, along with other trails in the area, is maintained with the help of our partner, 44 Trails Association.
Map Location: T2S R11E S8
Reservations
This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.
Rules and restrictions
Vehicles 30 ft. maximum
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per night
Day Use:
$10 per vehicle per day
Passes and permits
Camping: 50% discount for single site camping with any of these passes: Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age or Golden Access.
Day use: Annual Northwest Forest Passes are accepted as a form of fee payment.
Season details
Late May - Mid October