USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Humbug Campground

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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Sites
23
Hookups
22 with water, 21 no hookups
Season
April 23 to September 29
Max RV length
70 ft
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
1,601 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
BREITENBUSH ROAD (NFSR 4600000) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
Lake
Willamette National Forest
Address
Detroit Ranger District, 44125 N. Santiam Hwy., Detroit, OR 97360
Phone
503-854-3366
Activities
Fishing, Water Activities

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Site map

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About

Recreation

Wading and fishing are popular activities in the Breitenbush River, and rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers.

The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

Facilities

Humbug Campground sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the river.

Natural Features

The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors.

The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River, and its clean waters flow from short forks of snowmelt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.

A variety of plants and foliage separate the spacious campsites and provide privacy from other sites.

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake has a marina and provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January46°35°15°62°6 of 11
February43°34°11°60°9 of 11
March49°35°21°71°9 of 11
April52°38°28°79°5 of 11
May62°47°39°84°0 of 11
June70°51°42°92°0 of 11
July81°57°49°101°0 of 11
August84°60°51°104°0 of 11
September74°54°41°92°0 of 11
October63°47°37°84°0 of 10
November53°40°22°70°3 of 10
December45°34°19°66°8 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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