Rainbow (or)
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About Rainbow (or)
Rainbow (or) is a national park campground at Mt. Hood National Forest in Clackamas County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Rainbow (or) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 55 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Mt. Hood National Forest include Ripplebrook, Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR), Indian Henry, Raab and Lake Harriet .
Total reservations in May — 2025: 2
Location
Address
Clackamas County, Oregon
Coordinates
45.0789, -122.0431
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 4 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Ripplebrook
Mt. Hood National Forest
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Riverside (Mt. Hood National Forest, OR)
Mt. Hood National Forest
Indian Henry
Mt. Hood National Forest
Raab
Mt. Hood National Forest
Lake Harriet
Mt. Hood National Forest
Sunstrip
Mt. Hood National Forest
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Rainbow (or) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Rainbow (or)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Rainbow (or)?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Rainbow (or). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Rainbow (or) right now?
Rainbow (or) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Rainbow (or) located?
Rainbow (or) is located in Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon.
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