Brightwood, Oregon · Clackamas County · Campground
Overview Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646. Park passes are only available for purchase online for printing (Wildwood Recreation Site Day Pass) or onsite at the automated fee machine (A…
Overview Wildwood Recreation Site is open year-round but may close due to vehicle access during severe weather. Check status during severe weather events by calling 503-375-5646. Park passes are only available for purchase online for printing (Wildwood Recreation Site Day Pass) or onsite at the automated fee machine (AFM), located next to the park’s entrance station. Credit cards only; no cash or checks. Visitors may purchase either a daily or a Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use annual pass at the AFM. Visitors with an annual pass receipt should bring it to the park office for transfer to a static cling Northwest Oregon District Passenger Vehicle Day Use Pass. Wildwood staff is limited so please be patient and hold onto your paper receipt until able to contact a park employee. Wildwood is open from 8 AM until 1/2 hour before sunset, or 8 PM whichever is closer, 7 days a week. Please stay aware of the closure times posted on roadside signs throughout the park. The gate will close at the posted time so make sure that you exit the park at or before the closing time. Wildwood Recreation Site is located along the Mount Hood Scenic Byway near the town of Welches, Oregon. Mount Hood, Oregon's tallest mountain, beckons travelers through a forested corridor to wade the waters of the Wild and Scenic Salmon River. This year round day-use area is home to a wide range of recreation facilities and the Cascade Streamwatch Trail. Visitors have a chance to explore natural stream and wetland ecosystems along accessible interpretive trails and boardwalks and observe native fish in a unique, underwater fish viewing chamber. Recreation Hiking and wandering the boardwalks at Wildwood is the best way to experience the park. The Cascade Streamwatch Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile paved loop that features quality educational displays, picturesque views of the Salmon River and a fish viewing window below stream level. The Wetlands Trail is an accessible, 3/4-mile loop trai
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Bear Tracks Winter 2022 — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMBoardwalk on Wetlands Trail — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMSalmon River — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMSalmon River Shelter — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMWildwood Recreation Site directions — BLMCascade Stream Watch Trail — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMDeer in Group Area — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMCascade StreamWatch Salmon sculpture — BLMSnow Day @ Trailhead — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMOld Mill Nature Trail — Wildwood Park Ranger - BLMWildwood snow bear — Mark Marshall-BLM
How to Get There
Wildwood Recreation Site is located 39 miles east of Portland on Highway 26 near Welches, Oregon.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE
Heading to WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE?
No central reservation system listed for WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234075) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE?
WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE has 7 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE?
Wildwood Recreation Site is located 39 miles east of Portland on Highway 26 near Welches, Oregon.
How do I contact WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE?
You can reach the park at phone: 503-622-3696 or email: [email protected].
