White River Park Campground, Central Cascade Range, Oregon   Last fall I heard that White River Crossing campground was closed because of lack of funding. Is this true? Says Bob Bushnell Scores of folks stay at this campground for the purpose of being near Mount Hood National Forest. In Oregon you never run out of outdoors cool stuff. So much cool stuff in close proximity to White River Park Campground; spending time at this campground is very fun. Drift down the rapids of Hood River - Lake Branch in a kayak; a spree to Buzzard Point is always a fine idea. White River Park Campground is exceptionally     well prized by the folks from Government Camp. The Central Cascade Range scenery is always beautiful. So many amusing things to do at White River Park Campground, so little time. White River Park Campground is right by the Bonney Meadows Trail; the Timberline Trail offers hiking at its best. At White River Park Campground throughout the days of summer highs are in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at White River Park Campground fall into the 30's. And that's not everything you can do here in the Central Cascade Range. Barlow Pass is a splendid place to spend some time at, and why not take a little visit to North Fork Mineral Creek while you're here. Good hiking is available   along the Umbrella Falls Trail, and you'll hit upon a beautiful lake called Frog Lake. This campground is always a delight. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Hood River - West Fork; White River Park Campground is a location with many visitors from Government Camp. If you fancy the outdoors, you won’t be let down; there's fishing, hiking, swimming, and whitewater paddling, so running out of exciting stuff to do won’t happen. Paddling on White River is so much fun, and hiking is a popular thing to do around White River Park Campground; Gnarl Ridge Trail is a nice local trail. This is such a fun site for a campground. Take a hike on the Tilly Jane Trail, and Mt. Hood Meadows is a very popular ski area around here. Just can't get enough of White River Park Campground. Devils Half Acre Meadow is a brilliant location here at White River Park Campground, and Mount Hood National Forest is a nice location to go. Just can't get enough of the Central Cascade Range. So many fun things in the Central Cascade Range, just unbelievable. Barlow Butte can be spotted from White River Park Campground; Starvation Creek State Park is worth checking out. The perfect variety of local attractions and the perfect variety of outdoors recreation will positively have you coming back again and again. Pack your camping stuff and hit the road; White River Park Campground is a brilliant local campground if you happen to be in Oregon. White River Park Campground sees pretty high levels of rainfall; December is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is July. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 45.30194 Longitude: -121.67139 Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp 6 miles away At the Mount Hood Inn we offer our guests the finest accommodations on the mountain. With our modern facilities and friendly local staff we are able to give you the attention and service you have com...    Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches 20 miles away Whispering Woods is a resort destination east of Portland which opened in 1981 with 42 condominiums. The second phase of 24 additional condominiums opened in 1992. The resort offers a clubhouse with a... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to White River Park Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at White River Park Campground, Central Cascade Range, Oregon Local climate location: BONNEVILLE DAM 7 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches 20 miles away The Resort at The Mountain is the premier Northwest golf and ski resort located in the Highlands of Oregon just an hour east of Portland at the western base of Mt. Hood. The Resort features 160 gues... Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 22 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. 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Oregon Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Oregon.       These outdoors activities are available near White River Park Campground.   Camp Grounds Near White River Park Campground: Salmon River Campground, Clackamas County , 3 miles away Lower Twin Campground, Wasco County , 3 miles away Nanitch Campground, Clackamas County , 4 miles away High Cascade Snowboard Camp, Government Camp , 6 miles away Dufur Valley Farms, Dufur , 7 miles away Reservoir Campground, Hood River County , 8 miles away Nottingham Campground, Hood River County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near White River Park Campground: Mount Hood Inn, Government Camp , 6 miles away Whispering Woods (Vri), Welches , 20 miles away Resort at the Mountain, Welches , 20 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 22 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 23 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 24 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 25 miles away   Trails Near White River Park Campground: Umbrella Falls Trail, Hood River County County , 2 miles away,  5.4 hiking miles, 1637 feet elevation difference Gnarl Ridge Trail, Hood River County County , 3 miles away,  6.4 hiking miles, 1519 feet elevation difference Timberline Trail, Hood River County County , 4 miles away, 20.8 hiking miles, 3731 feet elevation difference Bonney Meadows Trail, Wasco County County , 5 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 2416 feet elevation difference Tilly Jane Trail, Hood River County County , 5 miles away,  6.2 hiking miles, 2742 feet elevation difference Elk Grove Trail, Hood River County County , 6 miles away,  12.2 hiking miles, 2030 feet elevation difference Elk Meadows Trail, Hood River County County , 6 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 2889 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near White River Park Campground: Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 2 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 3 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 6 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 7 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 46 miles away, 1035 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 63 miles away, 3365 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 81 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 86 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Whitewater Near White River Park Campground: White River, Wasco County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Barlow Crossing to Keeps Mill) Hood River - Lake Branch, Hood River County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (3 miles above West Fork to Confluence with West Fork) Hood River - West Fork, Hood River County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (White Bridge Park to East Fork Hood River) Hood River - East Fork, Hood River County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.5 miles long (Dee to bridge Below Tucker Park) Sandy River, Clackamas County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 4.5 miles long (McNeil Campground to Lolo Pass Road)   Lakes Near White River Park Campground