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.
Hoover Group Campsite
Site Open
This is a 70 person group campsite adjacent to Hoover Campground.
Horse Creek Group Campground
Site Open
This group site provides an opportunity to camp with a large group in a gorgeous setting. Located on the banks of Horse Creek, the rushing water and tall Douglas firs provide a cool, shady place to…
House Rock Campground
Site Open
House Rock Campground is perched on the confluence of Sheep Creek and the South Santiam River in an old growth forest grove. The campground road and parking spurs are composed of packed dirt and…
Humbug Campground
Site Open
At this 22 site campground, one can take a scenic stroll through an old-growth forest along the Breitenbush River. Sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking…
Ice Cap Campground
Site Closed
This scenic campground is located in a stand of Douglas fir, cedar and hemlock on a bluff above the McKenzie River and Carmen Reservoir. Ice Cap Creek runs along the eastern edge of the campground.…
Ice Cap Creek Day Use Area
Site Closed
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…
Indian Ridge Lookout
Site Closed
The Indian Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 5,405 feet in the Willamette National Forest. Indian Ridge was named for the old Indian hunting trail that runs along the summit. Views from the…
Indigo Springs Campground
Site Open
This small, three site tent-only campground is surrounded by a fine stand of old growth Douglas-fir.The springs for which the camp was named originates nearby along an easy, 500' round trip loop…
Islet Campground (Waldo Lake)
Site Closed
This 55 site campground is located at the north end of Waldo Lake, just south of North Waldo Campground. Each site has a fire ring and table. There are three vault restrooms within the campground and…
Kiahanie Campground
Site Open
This quiet, 19 site, family-friendly camp is located in a lush, mature Douglas-fir/vine maple/sword fern forest alongside the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette Wild and Scenic River. The…