Still Creek Elevated Campsite

The current camp host is not very good. She doesn’t keep the outhouses clean. She kind of supplies the toilet paper. The women’s side ran out a couple times. The previous times we’ve been here the campground was maintained rather well. We paid online for a second vehicle then the host charged us again saying the online payment didn’t pay for the second vehicle. ?? We plan ongoing back next season... The current camp host is not very good. She doesn’t keep the outhouses clean. She kind of supplies the toilet paper. The women’s side ran out a couple times. The previous times we’ve been here the campground was maintained rather well. We paid online for a second vehicle then the host charged us again saying the online payment didn’t pay for the second vehicle. ?? We plan ongoing back next season and hope she isn’t there.

Review: Steel Creek Campground ​Steel Creek Campground offers a wonderfully secluded and rustic camping experience. The thick trees and underbrush create a sense of privacy, making it easy to forget you have neighbors. Most of the car-accessible tent sites are generously sized and feel quite roomy, with fairly level driveways that are great for car camping. ​The campground's facilities, however, f... Review: Steel Creek Campground ​Steel Creek Campground offers a wonderfully secluded and rustic camping experience. The thick trees and underbrush create a sense of privacy, making it easy to forget you have neighbors. Most of the car-accessible tent sites are generously sized and feel quite roomy, with fairly level driveways that are great for car camping. ​The campground's facilities, however, feel a bit neglected. The bathrooms are old and dirty, with peeling paint and stained toilet seats. In some stalls, the space is so tight it's barely possible to sit down, let alone change clothes. ​A word of caution about the check-in and payment process: This is a first-come, first-serve campground, but be prepared for a potentially unusual interaction with the camp host. My experience was less than welcoming; a gruff initial encounter ended in them taking payment while appearing annoyed at being disturbed, despite it being their job. ​The biggest issue I encountered was with the campsite availability. After paying for three nights, I was told on the third day that I had to pack up because someone else wanted the site. The host claimed this was a "risk you take" when paying for multiple nights, contradicting the "first come, first serve" policy and the stated site availability. This forced me to cut my trip short and left me feeling like I lost a night's payment with no refund offered. ​Overall, if you're looking for a truly woodsy and private spot to park your car and pitch a tent, Steel Creek delivers on that front. Just be aware of the outdated facilities and the potential for a difficult and frustrating experience with the camp host and their policies.

This was our first camping experience on Mt Hood. The campground was very clean and the spots are spaced well, so you don't feel crowded. While this campground is situated in the forest, the proximity to the main road is convenient but you can hear road noise while at your site. There was also a large truck that came through the campsite very early, like before 6am, that was very loud. I think it... This was our first camping experience on Mt Hood. The campground was very clean and the spots are spaced well, so you don't feel crowded. While this campground is situated in the forest, the proximity to the main road is convenient but you can hear road noise while at your site. There was also a large truck that came through the campsite very early, like before 6am, that was very loud. I think it might have been the truck to clean out the vault toilets. I would definitely camp here again.