Ice Cap Campground

Current Conditions

Campground is open for 2026 season.

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 offers 22 campsites with 9 walk-in tent sites. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets, firewood for sale, and a host onsite.

The location provides easy access to the McKenzie River Trail and to Koosah and Sahalie Falls. The McKenzie River is well known for boating and fishing as are Carmen Reservoir, Fish Lake and Clear Lake.

Reservations

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Some campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.

General Information

May - September

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 12:00 pm
Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
$10 per vehicle for day-use

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.

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: 57600 McKenzie Highway McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Phone: (541) 822-3381
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov