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Ice Cap Creek Day Use Area

This primitive day use site is located within the Ice Cap Campground, a scenic spot in a stand of Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock on a bluff above the McKenzie River and Carmen Reservoir.  Carmen Reservoir offers fishing and non-motorized boating.

Ice Cap Creek runs along the eastern edge of the campground.

The location provides easy access to the McKenzie River Trail and to Koosah and Sahalie Falls.

 

General Information

  • Fire rings, garbage pick-up, NO firewood

May - September

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $9 per vehicle per night

No Fee

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: 44.34361111

Longitude: -121.9995278

Directions

From McKenzie Bridge, OR, take Highway 126 east approximately 17.3 miles.

Turn left at the Ice Cap Campground/Koosah Falls sign.

Follow signs to the campground and day use.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Last updated May 20th, 2025