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.
Salmon Creek Falls Campground
Site Closed
This 14 site campground is located in a beautiful, lush, old growth forest along Salmon Creek. The rocky gorge-like area creates two small beautiful waterfalls and several deep pools which reflect…
Sand Prairie Campground
Site Closed
This 21-site campground is located in a mixed stand of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut.Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can access the 27-mile Middle…
Santiam Flats Campground
Site Open
Santiam Flats Campground is located at the confluence of the North Santiam River along the shore of Detroit Lake. The 32 sites (27 single and 5 multiple) have picnic tables, grills and easy access to…
Scott Lake Campground
Site Closed
This hidden treasure is a photographer's paradise. The high elevation, primitive campground sits on picturesque and pristine Scott Lake. On clear days, catch stunning views of the snowcapped volcanic…
Secret Group Campground
Site Closed
This small campground has one group site and is well-screened from Forest Service Road 21. The Middle Fork Willamette River is directly adjacent to the group site.Popular activities include fishing;…
Shadow Bay Campground (Waldo Lake)
Site Closed
This 92-site campground is less busy than its neighboring campground, North Waldo, resulting in a quieter atmosphere. It is situated in a lower and wetter landscape than North Waldo and Islet…
Shady Cove Campground
Site Closed
Shady Cove Campground, located within the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area, offers visitors a primitive camping experience along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River. Numerous trails within a…
Skookum Creek Campground
Site Closed
Skookum Creek Campground is a popular 9 tent-only site campground that provides a starting point for backcountry fishing, hiking, or equestrian use.The Erma Bell Lakes Trail starts here, and is a…
Slide Creek Campground
Site Open
The mixed conifers at 16 site (14 single, 2 multiple) Slide Creek Campground provide a beautiful wooded setting for this unique camping destination along the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir just 50…
Southshore Campground
Site Open
At an elevation of 1,604 ft., Southshore Campground is located on the south shore of Detroit Lake, a little west and south of Pretty Knob Island. A mix of wooded and open sites are available, located…