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Bonney Meadows

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from Mid May to Mid October. Bonney Meadows is a National Forest campground near Maupin, Oregon.

Alert First-come, first-served

National Forest · Maupin, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
16 ft

Bonney Meadows sits inside Mt. Hood National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Badger Creek Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Bonney Meadows Trail #471: A small campground with horse corrals on a high ridge beside meadows crossed by single track for hikers, bikers and riders, including Bonney Meadows Trail #471. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Max RV length
16 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,244 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Bonney Meadows is open from Mid May to Mid October , at 5,244 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: USFS lists an active closure for the Grasshopper Fire affecting this area; check the Mt. Hood NF alerts before going.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Bonney Meadows?
No. Bonney Meadows is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Bonney Meadows?
Camping at Bonney Meadows costs Single Site: $10 per night.
Is there drinking water at Bonney Meadows?
No. Bonney Meadows has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Bonney Meadows open?
As of 2026-09-29: USFS lists an active closure for the Grasshopper Fire affecting this area; check the Mt. Hood NF alerts before going. Normally, it is open from Mid May to Mid October.
How long can you stay at Bonney Meadows?
The stay limit at Bonney Meadows is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.
Is there cell service at Bonney Meadows?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon and 5G from AT&T at Bonney Meadows. It shows none at Bonney Meadows from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Bonney Meadows?
Bonney Meadows is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Bonney Meadows

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Lower White River Wilderness (9.7 miles to its center) , and Mount Hood Wilderness (11 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Bonney Meadows, in a straight line: Punch Bowl Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Maupin and campgrounds in Hood River.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night
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