USDA Forest Service · Oregon

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USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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Sites
1
Hookups
1 with water, 1 no hookups
Max RV length
25 ft
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
1,929 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
RIGDON ROAD (NFSR 2100000) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
Lake
Willamette National Forest
Phone
N/A

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Site map

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About

Overview

This small campground is now a group site and is well-screened from Forest Service Road 21. The Middle Fork Willamette River is directly adjacent to some of the sites.

Popular activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The nearby Middle Fork National Recreation Trail cna be easily accessed from the campgound. Please note that special fishing regulations apply to this section of the Middle Fork; refer to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the most up-to-date information.

Recreation

This site has diverse recreation opportunities located nearby that allow everyone in the group to experience the forest in their own preferred way. Activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating are available on the Middle Fork as well as Hills Creek Reservoir. Fishing opportunities also abound, but be sure to research the fishing restrictions for the local area before arriving. Nearby trails offer scenic views for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.

Facilities

The campground has one communal restroom as well as regular trash service.

Natural Features

This secluded campground has several well-shaded campsites along the edge of the Middle Fork River. The river as well as Hills Creek Reservoir offer scenic vistas, as well as the nearby Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, and Chuckle Springs.

Nearby Attractions

Middle Fork River, Hills Creek Reservoir, Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January48°34°22°62°9 of 11
February44°34°6°67°8 of 11
March51°34°23°75°8 of 11
April56°37°13°76°5 of 11
May63°47°36°83°0 of 11
June73°51°39°95°0 of 11
July84°58°50°101°0 of 11
August86°60°50°105°0 of 11
September76°54°45°100°0 of 11
October68°47°36°87°0 of 10
November54°40°21°72°3 of 10
December45°34°10°63°7 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

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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