Ripplebrook

Its 13 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $19 per night. Ripplebrook is a National Forest campground near Estacada, Oregon.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Estacada, Oregon

The Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, which runs past Ripplebrook

The Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River

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The Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, which runs past Ripplebrook. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 24 ft

Ripplebrook sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee: Single Site: $19 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 13
Tent sites: 9
Max RV length: 24 ft
Site driveways: Back-in

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

13 sites; the longest takes a 24 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

								Book
001	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 001
003	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Standard nonelectric	24 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 003
004	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 004
005	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 005
006	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Standard nonelectric	24 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 006
007	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 007
008	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 008
009	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 009
010	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Standard nonelectric	24 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 010
011	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 011
012	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Standard nonelectric	24 ft	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 012
013	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Yes	Book site 013
014	AREA RIPPLEBROOK	Tent only nonelectric	Not on record	Back-in	Not on record	No	Full	Book site 014

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets: Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,437 ft

45.0801, -122.0425 in Clackamas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ripplebrook?

Sites at Ripplebrook are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232844).

How much does it cost to camp at Ripplebrook?

Camping at Ripplebrook costs Single Site: $19 per night.

How many campsites does Ripplebrook have?

Ripplebrook has 13 campsites, including 9 tent sites.

Are there pull-through sites at Ripplebrook?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Ripplebrook; 13 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Ripplebrook?

No. Ripplebrook has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Ripplebrook?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ripplebrook.

Is there cell service at Ripplebrook?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Ripplebrook. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Ripplebrook?

Ripplebrook is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Ripplebrook

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Roaring River Wilderness (6.3 miles to its center) , Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness (12 miles to its center) , and Bull of the Woods Wilderness (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Ripplebrook, in straight-line miles: Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles), Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 19 miles), Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Rainbow Estacada · National Forest Reservable Indian Henry Estacada · National Forest Reservable Riverside Estacada · National Forest First-come Riverford Estacada · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Estacada and campgrounds in Clackamas.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $19 per night

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