Fox Creek Group Campground
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows into the Breitenbush River. The group site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. No drinking water is available at this site. The group site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables.
Fox Creek is a central access point to miles of scenic hiking trails. Willamette National Forest boasts 1,700 miles of trails, many of which trek through wilderness areas like the nearby Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Campers can fish and swim in the Breitenbush River. Rainbow trout is the most
Campers can also head to Detroit Lake for power boating, water skiing and canoeing.
Reservations
General Information
May - October
Open 24 hours/day
See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions.
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $65/night.
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
$65 per night/per group
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.7832
Longitude: -122.0497
Directions
6.3 miles northeast of Detroit
From State Highway 22 at Detroit, turn east onto Breitenbush Road (FSR 46) and continue for 6.3 miles to Fox Creek Group Site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.