South Campground
Key facts
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Pitches & accommodation
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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Nearby cities & towns
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Starvation Creek State Park is a state park located west of Hood River, Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge. It was named Starvation Creek because a train was stopped there by snow drifts and passengers had to dig out the train. No documented starvation took place. Starvation Creek has a small waterfall and a trailhead for hiking.
The Mitchell Point Tunnel is a tunnel at the eastern end of the Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon, United States, west of Hood River. The original tunnel existed from 1915 to 1966. A pedestrian and bike only tunnel opened on March 21, 2025, after a dedication ceremony on November 16, 2024.
Warren Creek Falls was a waterfall located in Starvation Creek State Park at the north skirt of the Columbia River Gorge, in Hood River County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was located in a privileged area along the Historic Columbia River Highway, where several waterfalls are located in Starvation Creek State Park, including Cabin Creek Falls, Lancaster Falls, and Starvation Creek Falls—all wit
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Starvation Creek Falls, is a two tier waterfall located in the Starvation Creek State Park at the north skirt of the Columbia River Gorge, in Hood River County, in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in a privileged area along the Historic Columbia River Highway, where four waterfalls are located in the Starvation Creek State Park: Cabin Creek Falls, Hole In the Wall Falls, Lancaster Falls, an
Starvation Creek State Park is a state park located west of Hood River, Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge. It was named Starvation Creek because a train was stopped there by snow drifts and passengers had to dig out the train. No documented starvation took place. Starvation Creek has a small waterfall and a trailhead for hiking.
Viento State Park is a state park in north central Hood River County, Oregon, near the city of Hood River. The park, named for the former Viento railroad station located there, is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The park is on the south bank of the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Interstate 84 and the Union Pacific Railroad pass through the park. It offers a
Wygant State Natural Area is a state park in northern Hood River County, Oregon, just west of the city of Hood River, and is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, adjacent to an abandoned section of the Historic Columbia River Highway. This park is one of a trio encompassing areas in the vicinity of Mitchell Point, along with Seneca
Dog Mountain rises above the north side of the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. state of Washington. The base of the mountain is in Skamania County along Washington State Route 14, about 9 miles (14 km) east of Stevenson and 53 miles (85 km) east of Vancouver. From its base at 150 feet (46 m), it climbs steeply to an elevation of 2,948 feet (899 m).
Home Valley is an unincorporated community in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area along the Columbia River in Skamania County, Washington, United States. The community is located on Washington State Route 14 and lies southeast of nearby Carson.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Home Valley Grocery
- Food Mart
- Windmaster Market
⛽ Fuel
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Chevron
- Nobi’s
🍽️ Food & drink
- Charburger
- White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro
- Stonehenge Gardens
➕ Medical
Walmart Pharmacy
Safeway
Rite Aid
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Sports
- Tennis
- Basketball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Columbia Bank
- First Interstate Bank
Weather
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about South Campground.
How much does it cost to camp at South Campground?
South Campground charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to South Campground?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at South Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at South Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
How many sites does South Campground have?
South Campground has around 13 pitches.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to South Campground.
- North Campground
- Moss Creek Campground
- Wyeth Campground · United States Forest Service
- North Lake Campsite
- Home Valley Campground
- Big Cedars Campground