Camping & Cabins
In addition to more than 70 developed campgrounds that provide a range of settings and experiences, the forest offers a more primitive, or “dispersed camping,” experience outside of these developed areas.
Many campground and cabin reservations can be reserved online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
Note: You may camp a maximum of 14 days out of every 60 on the Forest. Additional occupancy and use regulations apply for several campgrounds on the Detroit, McKenzie River, and Middle Fork Ranger Districts.
Please remember to practice Leave No Trace camping anytime you camp in the forest, it's fun, easy and helps preserve nature.
Alder Springs Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
This small, rustic site is right on the side of the historic McKenzie Pass Highway. Surrounded by towering Douglas fir trees, this is a perfect spot to be on a warm day.Access to Linton Lake…
Bedrock Campground
Site Closed
Located in a dynamic landscape setting shaped by fire, this 22 site camground is situated on a terrace above Fall Creek where the hillsides surrounding the camp offer an impressive fireweed bloom…
Big Lake Campground
Site Closed
On the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass, surrounded by alpine fir, hemlock and lodgepole pine, campers enjoy views of the lake with the beautiful Mt. Washington as a backdrop.…
Big Lake West Campground
Site Closed
This small 11 site tent-only campground lies on the western shore of Big Lake at the top of Santiam Pass and is a hub of activity during the summer months. It's a smaller campground located just west…
Big Meadows Horse Camp
Site Open
Big Meadows Horse Camp is near the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Several miles of loop trails radiate from the campground through nearby forest areas.The campground provides access to: Duffy Lake Trail…
Big Pool Group Campground
Site Closed
Big Pool is a small, shady, group site campground situated between Forest Service Road 18 and Fall Creek. Expect heavy use during summer weekends.
Black Canyon Campground
Site Closed
With 75 campsites and located in a mature Douglas-fir and Western Red Cedar forest, this campground offers a cool respite from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. The…
Blair Lake Campground
Site Closed
Located in a beautiful high-elevation alpine setting, this small 7 site tent-only campground is situated along the north shore of Blair Lake. Four campsites are walk-in only, the remaining three…
Blue Pool Campground (Middle Fork Ranger District)
Site Closed
This 24-site campground is conveniently located adjacent to Oregon State Highway 58 in an old growth forest alongside Salt Creek.Fishing and swimming are popular activities. A large picnic area along…
Box Canyon Horse Camp
Site Open
Box Canyon Horse Camp is a primitive campground developed to provide access for equestrians to both wilderness and undeveloped roadless areas west of the Cascade crest. Groves of conifers and…