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Rainbow (OR)

Mt. Hood National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundMt. Hood National ForestOregon⭐ 3.8 (12)
Rainbow (OR)
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Rainbow (OR) in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Rainbow (OR)

Rainbow Campground provides ample access to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground offers a great location to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and rafting. Fishing is very popular in the Oak Fork and anglers can expect a catch of winter steelhead, spring Chinook and late summer Kokanee salmon, as well as other species of freshwate

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Nearest DC fast charging: 24.2 mi away (straight line).

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Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

Ratings

3.8★★★★☆12 ratings
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❓ Rainbow (OR) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Rainbow (OR)?

Rainbow (OR) in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Rainbow (OR) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Rainbow (OR) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Rainbow (OR) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is Rainbow (OR) a good campground?

Rainbow (OR) holds an average rating of 3.8/5 from 12 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Rainbow (OR) located?

Rainbow (OR) is located in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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