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2026 Seasonal Campground Schedule

Campground Opening and Closing Dates

Willamette National Forest

April 21, 2026

The Willamette National Forest will open and close seasonal campgrounds on the dates listed below. All dates are subject to change. For the most current campground status, please call one of our offices or visit Recreation.gov.

Almost all campgrounds have some campsites that are reservable ahead of time as well as others that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are available on www.recreation.gov, over the phone at 1-877-444-6777, or on the rec.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app.

Tip: Download the rec.gov app before you arrive, and you can go cash-free and pay for your campsite even in areas without cell coverage.

Camping and Cabins

Detroit Ranger District

FacilityOpening DateClosing Date
Big MeadowsFriday, May 22Sunday, October 25
BreitenbushFriday, May 15Sunday, October 11
Cleator BendFriday, May 15Sunday, October 11
Cove CreekFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
Elk Lake CampgroundWednesday, July 1Friday, October 16
Fox CreekFriday, May 1Sunday, October 11
Gold Butte Fire LookoutFriday, June 26Saturday, October 17
HooverFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
HumbugFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
Marion ForksYear RoundYear Round
Piety Island CampgroundFriday, April 24Friday, October 16
RiversideFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
Santiam FlatsFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
SouthshoreFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
Whispering FallsFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30

McKenzie River Ranger District

FacilityOpening DateClosing DateNotes
Alder SpringVariesVariesOpen when Highway 242 is open.
Big LakeFriday, May 15Sunday, November 1 
Big Lake WestFriday, May 15Sunday, November 1 
Box Canyon Guard StationFriday, May 22Sunday, October 11 
Box Canyon Horse CampYear RoundYear RoundSnow dependent
Cold Water CoveFriday, May 15Sunday, October 18 
Cougar CrossingThursday, January 1Thursday, December 31 
French PeteThursday, May 7Monday, September 7 
Frissell CrossingThursday, May 7Monday, September 7 
Hard RockThursday, May 7Monday, September 7Group Site
Horse CreekFriday, April 24Sunday, October 18 
Ice CapFriday, May 15Sunday, October 11 
Indian RidgeSunday, June 28Sunday, October 11 
Lakes EndYear RoundYear RoundSnow dependent
LimberlostThursday, May 7Monday, September 7Group Site
LookoutThursday, January 1Thursday, December 31 
Lost LakeFriday, May 15Sunday, October 11 
McKenzie BridgeThursday, April 9Saturday, September 12 
MonaThursday, May 7Monday, September 7 
Olallie (gate on top loop/fall)Friday, April 3Sunday, October 11 
ParadiseThursday, April 30Sunday, October 11 
Red DiamondThursday, May 7Monday, September 7Group Site
Roaring riverThursday, May 7Sunday, October 18 
Saddle DamThursday, March 19Saturday, September 19Day Use
Scott LakeVariesVariesOpen when Highway 242 is open.
Slide CreekThursday, May 7Monday, September 7 
SunnysideThursday, May 7Monday, September 7 
Trail BridgeFriday, May 1Sunday, October 18 

Middle Fork Ranger District

FacilityOpening DateClosing DateNotes
BedrockFriday, May 22Monday, September 7 
Big PoolCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
Black CanyonThursday, January 1Thursday, December 31 
Blue PoolFriday, May 22Tuesday, September 29 
Broken BowlFriday, May 22Sunday, September 20 
Camper's Flat Group SiteSaturday, May 2Tuesday, September 29 
Clark Creek OrgCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
Dolly VardenThursday, January 1Thursday, December 31 
Gold LakeMonday, June 22Saturday, October 31 
Harralson Horse CampCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
Huckleberry Flats OHVYear RoundYear Round 
Indigo Springs CampgroundFriday, May 22Tuesday, September 29 
IsletCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
Kiahanie CampgroundFriday, May 1Saturday, October 31 
North WaldoCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
Packard CreekFriday, May 22Sunday, September 20 
PumaCLOSED 2026CLOSED 2026 
SacandagaSaturday, May 16Saturday, October 31 
Salmon Creek FallsMonday, June 1To be determined 
Sand PrairieSaturday, May 23Tuesday, September 29 
SecretSaturday, May 9Tuesday, September 29

May 9 - June 13 first-come, first-served.

June 13 - September 29 Group Site

SkookumFriday, May 22Tuesday, September 29 
TimpanogasFriday, May 22Tuesday, September 29 

Sweet Home Ranger District

FacilityOpening DateClosing Date
FernviewFriday, May 1Wednesday, September 30
House RockFriday, May 1Wednesday, September 30
LongbowFriday, May 1Wednesday, September 30
Lost PrairieFriday, May 22Sunday, October 18
SevenmileFriday, April 24Wednesday, September 30
Trout CreekFriday, May 1Wednesday, September 30

Last updated May 14, 2026

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