Clack Fest Camping
2025 Camping Update
Due to the ongoing fire recovery efforts on the Upper Clackamas River after the 2020 Riverside fire, many campgrounds are still closed to the public. We are working closely with the Forest Service to provide the best camping possible. We have teamed up with AntFarm Youth Services, a non profit based out of Sandy Oregon, to help prepare fire-damaged campgrounds near the event site that are not currently open to the public. This year, we will be offering camping at Promontory, Lockaby, and Carter Campgrounds. We are working with the new Forest Service concessionaire, Alaskan Recreation, (managing Armstrong Campground) to secure it as well and we will provide updates as they become available.
Lockaby Campground – Open for 2025 Located 1/4 mile up stream from the Carter Bridge event site on the left side as you are headed up the river. Most likely this will be reserved for volunteers and vendors. Driving Directions GPS Coordinates: GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 45°9’57″N, 122°9’5″W From Estacada, take Highway 224 east for 15 miles to Lockaby campground on the left just after crossing Carter Bridge, but right before Armstrong Bridge.
- Campers are allowed two vehicles per site
- No drinking water at this campground
Armstrong Campground – Open for 2025 Located 1/4 mile up stream from the Carter Bridge event site but on the right the side as you are headed up the river. Most likely this will be reserved for volunteers and vendors. This is where we had live music and awards last year. Driving Direction GPS Coordinates: GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 45°9’46″N, 122°9’6″W From Estacada, travel east on Highway 224 for 15 miles to Armstrong Campground, on the right after crossing Carter Bridge. Armstrong is directly across from Lockaby.
- Campers are allowed two vehicles per site
- No drinking water is available here
Carter Bridge Campground – Open for 2025 Located just downstream across the bridge and downstream from the main event site. Camping will most likely be first come first serve basis. Driving Directions GPS Coordinates: GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 45°10’05″N 122°09’25″W From Estacada, take Highway 224 east for 15 miles up and the campground is on the left side just before crossing over Carter Bridge.
- Campers are allowed two vehicles per site
- No Drinking water is available at this site
Promontory Park Campground – Open for 2025! Promontory Park is located at the North Fork Reservoir about 10 minutes downstream of the Carter Bridge Event Site.
- PGE has requested that we respect their 10pm quiet time restrictions.
- Only registered campers are allowed in the campgrounds.
- Parking is limited to two vehicles per site
- Gnomes and cabins are not available to reserve.
- Trailer and extra vehicle parking is available in outside the campgrounds but inside the locked gate.
- Wood will be available to purchase at the check in office during office hours. Burning of debris or debris piles is NOT ALLOWED
Promontory Park Campground Website Promontory Park Location Map 40600 SE Highway 224 Estacada, OR 97023 Fish Creek, Roaring River, Sunset Strip, & Lazy Bend Campgrounds are closed.
*Other campgrounds within 30 minutes.*
Milo McIver State Park McIver Park is located approximately five miles south west of Estacada along the lower Clackamas River. McIver is about 2o minutes from Carter Bridge event site. This is a great option if you are planning on heading to Estacada after the event for food and drinks (or morning coffee). It’s a huge state park with plenty of camping so you will be sure to get a spot. https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/milo-mciver-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402284 Milo McIver State Park, Estacada, OR 97023 Metzler Park Metzler Park is located approximately five miles south of Estacada along beautiful Clear Creek. Although it is a short drive from several communities in Clackamas County, this park feels wonderfully isolated, surrounded by hills covered with towering Douglas-fir and western red cedar trees. Metzler is also about 20-25 minutes from Carter Bridge. Metzler Park Campground Website for Reservations 4526 S. Metzler Park Road Estacada, OR 97023 Campground Phone Number: 503-742-4414Lodging Information We recommend camping out, but if you are looking for a cozy spot and a warm shower after a long day of boating, there are a few options. Red Fox Motel The Red Fox Motel is located in Estacada 15 minutes from the event site. The Red Fox Motel is a small motel and the only one in Estacada. https://redfox-motel.com Best Western The Best Western Hotel is located in Sandy about 30 minutes north of the event site. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-sandy/best-western-sandy-inn/propertyCode.38155.html Airbnb There are a handful of airbnb rentals in Estacada. https://www.airbnb.com/estacada-or/stays