Trail Bridge Campground
Located on the shore of Trail Bridge Reservoir, this campground has both campsites nestled under large old-growth Douglas Fir and campsites in an open grassy meadow. This is a busy, popular campground in the summer, offering fishing and a boat ramp. Access to McKenzie River National Recreation Trail is close by.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has closed Trail Bridge Campground, Lakes End Campground, Trail Bridge Reservoir Boat Launch, and Smith Reservoir through Spring 2026 for work on the Carmen-Smith hydroelectric facilities. In addition, Forest Service Roads 690, 730, and 689 will be closed for the duration of the project. The McKenzie River Trail and associated trailheads will remain open. See closure order. |
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Reservations: | No advance reservations. All sites are first come first serve. |
Area Amenities: | Toilets, Drinking water |
Fees: |
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Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | McKenzie Bridge, OR |
Water: | Yes |
Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
Operated By: | Willamette National Forest |
Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger District |
General Information
General Notes:- Fire rings, gravel boat launch (limited parking)
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Campground is typically open with full fees and services from May until the end of elk hunting season (mid-late October).
These dates may vary so if you are planning a visit during the spring or fall please contact the McKenzie River Ranger District for updated information.
Services include:- campground host
- flush & portable toilets
- water
- dumpsters
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Campground is open the rest of the year for self-contained/pack it in/out camping.
No services, no fees.- 2 vault toilets available all year.
Close to:
- Upper McKenzie Trail Area
- McKenzie Pass Trail Area
- Ice Cap Creek Campground
- Olallie Campground
- Mt. Washington Wilderness
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Directions:
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Forest Road 732.
Follow Forest Road 732 around Trailbridge Reservoir to Forest Road 730.
Continue up Forest Road 730 to Trailbridge Campground on the left.
Activities
Campground Camping
Campsites include walk-in/tent sites and RV sites (maximum trailer length 45 feet).
Open with no service in off season.
No. of Sites | 46 campsites including 27 walk-in/tent sites and 19 RV sites. |
Reservation Info | No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
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No. of Accessible sites | 1 seasonal restroom, paved access routes, fishing platform, tables |
RV Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Amenities
Toilets: | Vault/flush |
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Drinking water: | Piped |