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Upper Clackamas River Cleanup!
Join us for the third annual cleanup in the Wild and Scenic Upper Clackamas River! Taking place on National Public Lands Day, we are calling on volunteers like YOU to help us clean up dispersed camp sites and other areas along the Clackamas River.
When: September 26, 2026 from 9 am – 12 pm (after event picnic from 12 pm – 1 pm)
Where: This cleanup is on-land only. We have a couple dozen dispersed camp sites to clean! We will organize volunteers in advance into pods and each pod will have two to four sites to visit. We will convene in the morning at the Ripplebrook Camp Store, have coffee and pass out supplies, then head to our selected sections.
Why: Trash on the river threatens not only the river’s scenic beauty, but it also harms fish and wildlife and impairs drinking water quality. This is the first coordinated volunteer effort to clean the upper Clackamas River.
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a day along the Clackamas River while also joining your community in removing litter and debris that accumulate over the busy summer season.
Information about the 2026 Upper Clackamas Cleanup:
- Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up register (using the form above) ahead of time to guarantee we have enough supples/food.
- Meeting Location: Ripplebrook Camp Store: Ripplebrook Store, 59204 OR-224, Estacada, OR 97023
- What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
- What’s Provided: Trash grabbers, trash bags, gloves, and picnic after the cleanup (sandwiches, chips, fruit)
- Restrooms: Bathrooms are available at Ripplebrook Camp Store
- Parking: We will park at Ripplebrook Camp Store, we can carpoool to various sites together from there.
- Transit: Not available nearby
- Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
- Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
- Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and up with an adult.
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Ripplebrook store located within the Mt. Hood National Forest near mile marker 48 on HWY 224, the address is: 59204 OR-224, Estacada, OR 97023
Address: 59204 OR-224 Estacada, OR 97023 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What's Provided: Grabbers, bags, dumpster, gloves, and refreshments and lunch!
Restrooms: Located at the meeting spot
Parking: Parking at Ripplebrook Camp store, being mindful of allowing spots for customers.
Transit: Not available nearby
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up
Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.
US Forest Service
Litter Cleanup, Litter Cleanup
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:13+
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