Camping at Milo McIver State Park

*Council Approved for Cub Scout Camping through November 2025*

Situated along the scenic Clackamas River, Milo McIver State Park is only 45 minutes from Portland. This beautiful park provides a variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. You can spend a day or a week exploring the river, forest and fields.

2023 construction project update

Work is underway to add additional overnight sites and upgrade a restroom/shower building. General obligation bonds approved by the 2021 Oregon Legislature will fund the project. Learn more

Year Round Camping

Campground is accepting reservations up to 6 months in advance at oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com.

All sites open March 12 to Oct. 31 with year round camping at 20 electrical sites.

• 44 electrical sites with water (one accessible).
• Nine tent sites with water nearby
• Hot showers and flush toilets
• Three reservable group tent camping areas with water, flush toilets and fire rings
• Three hiker/biker campsites with water and fire pit (first come first served)
• RV dump station
• Click here to see a campground map.

Water Play

River lovers can challenge the sometimes wild (but always picturesque) Clackamas River with rafts, canoes or kayaks. For fishing enthusiasts, Estacada Lake offers a boat ramp and an ADA fishing dock, and the Clackamas River has steelhead and Chinook runs.

The Clackamas Fish Hatchery is located at McIver Park, and self-guided tours of the hatchery guide visitors through the life-cycle of Chinook salmon and steelhead.

Know Before You Go

• A life jacket loaner station is at Estacada Lake with life jackets of various sizes. Be aware of hidden obstructions beneath the surface. Wearing a life jacket, and making sure it fits properly, saves lives.
• Boaters: check ahead for obstructions on the Oregon State Marine Board's Reported Obstructions and Alerts page.

SUP and Kayak Rentals

Rentals and guided tours are offered by Clackamas River Outfitters at Estacada Lake through contract with Oregon State Parks. Information: 503-586-3241 or clackamasriveroutfitters.com

Land Play

Prefer to stay dry? You can hike or ride your horse over miles of trails. (Bicycles are allowed only on paved trails and roads, for the safety of all.)

Milo also sports a world-class, 27-hole disc golf course at the Riverbend Day-use Area. Discs are available at the park office to rent or buy.

For a map of the park and trails, see our Recreation Guide.

Milo McIver State Park - Oregon State Parks