USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Sand Prairie Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 21 with water, 22 no hookups
- Season
- May 20 to September 28
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,608 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SAND PRAIRIE CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2100134) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Phone
- N/A
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About
Overview
This 21-site campground is located in a mixed stand of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut. The nearby Middle Fork River provides for scenic views and excellent recreation opportunities.
Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can access the 27-mile Middle Fork Willamette Trail at the south end of the site.
Recreation
With Hills Creek Reservoir and the Middle Fork River so nearby, Sand Prairie is a wonderful place to stay for kayakers, paddle boarders, and fishers alike. It also serves as a gateway to the Middle Fork National Recreation Trail, making it a great place for mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Other nearby trails help continue the adventure, with trails to Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, and Chuckle Springs all only a short drive away.
Facilities
The campground has a restroom and trash service. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. There is no potable water and no gas or electric hookups available. Pull-through sites are limited in number and can fill up quickly.
Natural Features
Nestled in a grove of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut trees, this campground has easy access to Hills Creek Reservoir, Middle Fork River, and several wonderful hiking trails. The foothills for the Cascades and the rushing water of the Middle Fork provide an excellent backdrop for your stay.
Nearby Attractions
Hills Creek Reservoir, Middle Fork River, Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 35° | 22° | 64° | 6 of 11 |
| February | 45° | 35° | 0° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 34° | 20° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 38° | 17° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 48° | 36° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 51° | 40° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 83° | 58° | 51° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 59° | 51° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 54° | 45° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 47° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 41° | 23° | 73° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 35° | 11° | 64° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Middle Fork Nat'l Recreation TH: Sand Prairie C · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
Middle Fork 31 mi Hike · Drive there - Middle Fork Nat'l Recreation Trailhead: Road 2120 · 0.6 mi as the crow flies
Middle Fork 31 mi Hike · Drive there - Middle Fork Nat'l Recreation Trailhead: Road 2127 · 4.2 mi as the crow flies
Middle Fork 31 mi Hike · Drive there - Moon Point Trailhead · 4.8 mi as the crow flies
Moon Point 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Larison Creek Trailhead - Lower · 6.0 mi as the crow flies
Larison Creek 5.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 410 trails in Willamette National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Secret · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 1 sites
- Campers Flat · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
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