Campground

Nottingham Campground & Day Use

A riverside campground and day-use area on the Hood River, just off Highway 35 between the town of Hood River and Mt. Hood.

Photo: USDA Forest Service via Mt. Hood National Forest · Public domain

Nottingham Campground and its day-use area sit just off Highway 35 on the Hood River Ranger District, about 20 miles from the Hood River exit on I-84. That central spot makes it handy for trips toward Mt. Hood or into the town of Hood River.

The Hood River flows right past the campground, and most sites have their own way down to the water. Day visitors come to picnic and fish the river in a quiet, relaxed setting. Facilities are simple, with vault toilets and no drinking water, so bring what you need.

Things to do

  • Picnicking
  • Fishing

Getting there

  1. From Portland, take I84 to Hood River.
  2. Take exit 64 to highway 35.
  3. Follow for approximately 20 miles to campground.

From the Forest Service

Good to know

This site is operated by a concessionaire, Lost Lake Resort. A camp host is available during peak season.
There is no vehicle access to the campground after its seasonal closure in October.

Reservations

Nottingham Campground accepts reservations but some campsites are also first come, first served.

Rules and restrictions

Vehicles 32 ft. max.

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: No federal recreation passes accepted in lieu of payment.

Season details

May 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026

Ranger office

Hood River Ranger District
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

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

Last checked November 4, 2026