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.
North Waldo Campground
Site Closed
North Waldo is the most popular of the Waldo Lake campgrounds. There are 58 sites with fire rings and tables. There is a sanitation station near the campground. The drier environment supports fewer…
Olallie Campground
Site Open
Nestled on the banks of the McKenzie River and Olallie Creek, Olallie Campground provides 16 sites with a superb setting for a getaway into nature. The lower loop offers mesmerizing views of both the…
Packard Creek Campground
Site Closed
Packard Creek is a popular 37-site campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake…
Paradise Campground
Site Open
Paradise Campground is indeed a campers paradise. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, it offers a rare opportunity to camp in the middle of a lush, old growth grove of…
Piety Island Campground
Site Open
Piety Island Campground is located on Detroit Lake with easy boat-in access from the northeast side of the island. In the winter, depending on water levels and weather conditions sites are available…
Puma Campground
Site Closed
Situated within a shady, mature forest, Puma is the last developed camp along Forest Service Road 18 in the Fall Creek drainage. This 11-site campground is popular with families, and you can expect…
Red Diamond Group Campground
Site Open
Camping groups looking for a more rustic riverside experience will enjoy Red Diamond Campground. This small site is located adjacent to the South Fork of the McKenzie River and offers a quiet,…
Riverside at Detroit Campground
Site Open
Riverside at Detroit Campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Guests are greeted with grand, mature cedars and Douglas fir trees as they…
Roaring River Group Campground
Site Open
Campers at Roaring River Group Campground enjoy the soothing sounds of the aptly named Roaring River flowing past their campsites. The campground is tucked in among Douglas fir, maple and alder just…
Sacandaga Campground
Site Open
Situated within an old-growth forest on a terrace above the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, this 17 site family-friendly camp is generally quiet even on weekends during the height of the…