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Wildwood Recreation Site

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🏕️ CampgroundGifford Pinchot / St. HelensOregon⭐ 5.0 (32)
Wildwood Recreation Site
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Wildwood Recreation Site in Oregon has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Picnic Ar… #PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Picnic Ar… #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 21h agosites 👥 Group Picnic Ar… #PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Picnic Ar… #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Picnic Ar… #MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Family Picnic A… #SRS-Salmon River Shelter

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Group Picnic Area #PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter — East Pioneer Shelter
Site Group Picnic Area #PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter · East Pioneer Shelter
Campsite Group Picnic Area #PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter — East Pioneer Shelter
Site Group Picnic Area #PIOE-East half of Pioneer Shelter · East Pioneer Shelter
Campsite Group Picnic Area #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter — South Mountain View Shelter Grills
Site Group Picnic Area #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter · South Mountain View Shelter GrillsBLM
Campsite Group Picnic Area #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter — Mountain View Horseshoe Pit
Site Group Picnic Area #MTNS-South half of Mountain View Shelter · Mountain View Horseshoe PitBLM
Campsite Group Picnic Area #PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter — West Pioneer Shelter
Site Group Picnic Area #PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter · West Pioneer Shelter
Campsite Group Picnic Area #PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter — West Pioneer Shelter
Site Group Picnic Area #PIOW-West half of Pioneer Shelter · West Pioneer Shelter
Campsite Group Picnic Area #MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter — Mountain View Shelter Horseshoe Pits
Site Group Picnic Area #MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter · Mountain View Shelter Horseshoe PitsBLM
Campsite Group Picnic Area #MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter — North Mountain View Shelter Picnic Tables
Site Group Picnic Area #MTNN-North half of Mountain View Shelter · North Mountain View Shelter Picnic TablesBLM
Campsite Family Picnic Area #SRS-Salmon River Shelter — Salmon River Shelter Inside View
Site Family Picnic Area #SRS-Salmon River Shelter · Salmon River Shelter Inside ViewBLM
Campsite Family Picnic Area #SRS-Salmon River Shelter — Salmon River Shelter Side View
Site Family Picnic Area #SRS-Salmon River Shelter · Salmon River Shelter Side ViewBLM
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Nearest DC fast charging: 15.3 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.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Wildwood Recreation Site over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site💵 $60–$150/dayGroup Picnic AreaGroup Shelter Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

5.0★★★★★32 ratings
5★31
4★1
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4
AT&T2.1/4
T-Mobile2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Wildwood Recreation Site FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Wildwood Recreation Site?

Wildwood Recreation Site 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 much does it cost to camp at Wildwood Recreation Site?

Campsite fees at Wildwood Recreation Site run about $60–$150/day, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Wildwood Recreation Site when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Wildwood Recreation Site often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Wildwood Recreation Site?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Wildwood Recreation Site over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Wildwood Recreation Site a good campground?

Wildwood Recreation Site holds an average rating of 5.0/5 from 32 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Wildwood Recreation Site?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Wildwood Recreation Site, Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 8 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Wildwood Recreation Site located?

Wildwood Recreation Site is located in Gifford Pinchot / St. Helens, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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