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Hard Rock Group Campground

This small, 10 person group site offers quiet, relaxing camping in primitive site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River. The campground offers one tent-only group campsite that can accommodate up to 10 people and 5 vehicles. No water or electricity is available at Hard Rock. Campfire rings, picnic tables, portable toilets and trash collection are provided.

Many hiking and biking trails are available in the surrounding area and the river offers fishing opportunities. The river offers good catch and release fishing. 

General Information

  • Fire rings, garbage service
  • No water

May - September

Open 24 hours/day

No passes honored.

  • Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds
  • Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
  • Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
  • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
  • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground 

Overnight Use:
Group Site: $32 per night

  • Group Campsite - $38 per group per night
  • Extra Vehicle (more than 2) - $10 per extra vehicle, per night

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

 

A wood building in front of trees

Address: 57600 McKenzie Highway McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Phone: (541) 822-3381
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.03612222

Longitude: -122.2012222

Directions

From Blue River, OR,  travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). 

Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Auferderheide Drive for 10 miles to the campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 2nd, 2025