Hood River, OR

Wyeth Campground

143 ratings on Recreation.gov

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Wyeth Campground is just off of Interstate 84 in a forested setting with grassy fields. There are 13 individual sites, three group sites, and a camp host. In the past this site was a Seed Kiln, Guard Station, Church camp, Civilian Conservation Corps camp and Conscientious Objector Camp during World War II.

Recreation

The Wyeth trail and the Gorge 400 trail access wilderness, waterfalls, the Pacific Crest Trail and dispersed camping opportunities. Fishing, sea kayaking, kiteboarding and windsurfing are nearby on the Columbia River while road biking is available on the Historic Columbia River Highway bike path adjacent to the campground. Please note that the Wyeth Trail #411 is closed indefinitely due to damage sustained during the Eagle Creek fire of 2017.

Facilities

Paved roads, paths and aprons make this site easily accessible to all. The full-time onsite hosts maintain a central flush toilet restroom with hot and cold water. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and fire grills and many sites are fully accessible. There are no RV hookups or dump sites.

Natural Features

Set at the base of classic Gorge cliffs, this historic site features easy access to trails, waterfalls, a bike path and a creek. The Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness and solitude is a short hike from the campground. Osprey and bald eagles reside locally.

Nearby Attractions

Take a hatchery tour 10 miles west at Bonneville Dam, enjoy world-class wind sailing activities 10 miles east in Hood River, tour orchards or see iconic waterfalls in the gorge, all within 45 minutes. Cascade Locks offers Sternwheeler cruises 8 miles west. The Historic Columbia River Highway bike path now runs directly adjacent to the campground and heads east anwestd for a relaxing hike or bike ride to Vieno State Park. See waterfalls along the way!

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.42°34°JJanuary: average high 42°F, average low 34°F45°34°FFebruary: average high 45°F, average low 34°F52°37°MMarch: average high 52°F, average low 37°F60°42°AApril: average high 60°F, average low 42°F69°49°MMay: average high 69°F, average low 49°F75°54°JJune: average high 75°F, average low 54°F84°59°JJuly: average high 84°F, average low 59°F85°60°AAugust: average high 85°F, average low 60°F75°55°SSeptember: average high 75°F, average low 55°F63°48°OOctober: average high 63°F, average low 48°F50°40°NNovember: average high 50°F, average low 40°F43°35°DDecember: average high 43°F, average low 35°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Columbia River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Columbia River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.37°JJanuary: average water temperature 37°F41°FFebruary: average water temperature 41°F43°MMarch: average water temperature 43°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F49°JJune: average water temperature 49°F53°JJuly: average water temperature 53°F53°AAugust: average water temperature 53°F51°SSeptember: average water temperature 51°F49°OOctober: average water temperature 49°F46°NNovember: average water temperature 46°F42°DDecember: average water temperature 42°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 30 field-sample stations

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