USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Paradise in Oregon
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 62
- Hookups
- 59 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to October 10
- Max RV length
- 80 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,660 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- PARADISE CAMP (NFSR 2600300) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Nearest town
- Blue River
- Address
- Blue River, OR
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Biking, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting
31 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
31 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Overview
Paradise Campground is indeed a paradise for campers. Tucked within a lush, old-growth forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the area portrays a sub-tropical vibe along the banks of the McKenzie River, where catch-and-release trout and steelhead fishing is a popular activity, along with whitewater rafting and kayaking.
Recreation
Rafters and kayakers live it up in the whitewater of the McKenzie River. A boat ramp is located on-site.
The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail begins nearby, and is a favorite among hikers and mountain bikers.
Facilities
A number of sites face the river, while many others are tucked into the scenic forest. Flush toilets are dispersed throughout the campground and parking spurs are paved. Educational programs are provided at the amphitheater.
Natural Features
Paradise sits on a bend of the river at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Ferns and other moisture loving plants cover the ground, and mosses drape the trees. The campground is in the heart of Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
Nearby Attractions
A golf course is located about 7 miles west of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 34° | 20° | 62° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 33° | 10° | 60° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 49° | 34° | 23° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 54° | 37° | 23° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 47° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 50° | 42° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 60° | 49° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 54° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 46° | 37° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 54° | 39° | 19° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 33° | 16° | 65° | 9 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
- McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise Campground · 0.3 mi as the crow flies
McKenzie River NRT 24 mi Hike · Drive there - Frissell North Trailhead · 1.5 mi as the crow flies
Frissel 4.8 mi Hike · Drive there - McKenzie River Trailhead - Lower · 2.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Frissell South Trailhead · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Frissel 4.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Lookout Creek East Trailhead · 2.8 mi as the crow flies
Lookout Creek Old Growth 3.4 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Limberlost Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 2 sites
- Horse Creek Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Mckenzie Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 26 sites
- Olallie on McKenzie Highway - Willamette (OR) · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 17 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.