McCubbins Overflow Campground
Adjacent to McCubbuns Gulch, this campground is found within the McCubbins Gulch OHV area's designated trail system. Campers are likely to hear and see OHV enthusiasts during their stay. This campground is near the Warm Springs Tribal Lands. Remember, tribal land is private land! Be sure not to trespass.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Camping: $12/night |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations. |
| Fees | Camping: $12/night |
| Rules | Vehicles 25 ft. max. Do not tresspass onto tribal land. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.1190° N, 121.4986° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireGrasshopper
9 mi from the campground · 93,972 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedTriple Butte Rx
19 mi from the campground
- WildfireAustin
23 mi from the campground · 12,888 acres · 98% contained
- PrescribedMuddy Run Rx
23 mi from the campground · 152 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outer Limits Sports ↗ | 16.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | Adventure Trading RV ↗ | 54.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMcCubbins 2110-2401.3 mi trail
- 0.4 miMcCubbins 576: Barton Loop3.2 mi trail
- 0.4 miMcCubbins 575: Powerline ↗8.9 mi trail
- 0.4 miMcCubbins 576A: Campgrnd Loop1.4 mi trail
- 0.6 miMcCubbins 576D: Peggy0.5 mi trail
- 0.7 miMcCubbins Tr #576B: Maze Loop ↗7 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.8 miCooks Camp Trailhead ↗Mt. Hood National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest.
- inMt. Hood National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,060,160 acres
- 0.9 miLower White River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 2,871 acres
- 9.2 miBadger Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 28,915 acres
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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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at McCubbins Overflow Campground?
No. McCubbins Overflow Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at McCubbins Overflow Campground?
Camping: $12/night
Source: Forest Service
Is McCubbins Overflow Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to McCubbins Overflow Campground?
McCubbins Overflow Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if McCubbins Overflow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are McCubbins Gulch Campground & Day Use (0.3 mi, first-come), Spring Drive RV Campground (0.9 mi), and Bear Springs Campground (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby