U.S. Forest Service · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · Oregon

Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp

The forest surrounding the previous campground was found to have laminated root rot. The campground was treated for this destructive-to-conifers fungus, and replanted with native hardwoods. CRGNSA took the opportunity to redesign the campground. A trailhead for Herman Creek Trail (#406) and the Pacific Crest Trail (#2000) is located in the campground. Trails provide access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Trails #406E, #447, #422, and #437 and the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.

Temporarily closedTakes reservationsFrom $10 per nightTents only

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Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp
Photo from the area. U.S. Forest Service- Pacific Northwest Region (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Natural Bridges Pile Rx (prescribed burn) · 20 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10/Night for single unit; $5/Extra vehicle

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
ForestColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
BookingMost sites available by reservation only through Recreation.gov.
Fees$10/Night for single unit; $5/Extra vehicle
RulesTrailers and RVs 20 ft. max.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.6°F averageFebruary: 40.9°F averageMarch: 45.1°F averageApril: 50.7°F averageMay: 57.3°F averageJune: 62.6°F averageJuly: 68.4°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 63.7°F averageOctober: 53.9°F averageNovember: 44.6°F averageDecember: 37.8°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Cascade Locks, 2 miles from the campground at 142 feet, station USC00351407 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Coordinates45.6830° N, 121.8419° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Natural Bridges Pile Rx

    20 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Tracy Hill Rx

    22 mi from the campground · 71 acres

  • Wildfire
    Grasshopper

    34 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained

  • Prescribed
    South Park Rx

    34 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationStevenson Trailer Sewage Dump Station ↗2.4 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗23.8 mi
RV sales & serviceLook No Further RV's ↗36.6 mi

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Video

Big Meadows Horse Camp

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Herman Creek
    2.3 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Talus Ridge
    0.9 mi trail
  • 0.3 mi
    Herman Bridge
    1.2 mi trail
  • 0.5 mi
    Peregrination
    1.9 mi trail
  • 0.6 mi
    Diluvian Loop
    1.2 mi trail
  • 0.6 mi
    Gorton Creek ↗
    5.2 mi trail

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp?

Sites at Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Most sites available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp?

$10/Night for single unit; $5/Extra vehicle

Source: Forest Service

Is Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp?

Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Herman Creek Campground/Horse Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Wyeth Campground (3.4 mi), Eagle Creek Campground (4.9 mi), and Eagle Creek Overlook Grp Site (5.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby