Campsite Odds

Campground · OR

WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE

OR · Salmon Wild and Scenic River

WILDWOOD RECREATION SITE is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in September (8/10) and eases to its lowest in May (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May2
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul5
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (September), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 7 electric sites
  • 7 RV sites
  • 5 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 15 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING, BACKPACKING, FISH VIEWING SITE, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, BIRDING, DAY USE AREA, WATER ACCESS, BERRY PICKING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, MOUNTAIN BIKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Wildwood Recreation Site Campground?

A daily vehicle fee is not included with shelter reservations. Fees vary from $5 (under 9 people), $10 van (over 10 people) and $20 bus (over 20 people). An electronic fee machine is onsite to accept credit card payments. or you can purchase before you leave your house at Wildwood Recreation Site Day Pass. Alternatively, you may use the BLM Northwest Oregon District Annual Pass, Interagency Passes, and Golden Passes in place of the daily vehicle fee. Display those passes on the dash or hang from the rearview mirror.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is