Red Diamond Group Campground
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, primitive setting. The campground which accommodates up to 25 people and 10 vehicles provides plenty of shade for warm, summer days. The campground is laid out on one loop with picnic tables, campfire rings and ample parking. Portable toilets and trash collection are provided. No water is available, so be sure to bring your own supply.
Fishing, kayaking and swimming are three popular activities on the river. Picnicking is also a lot of fun at the campground. Hiking trails can be found in the surrounding area and the Cougar Reservoir is just a short drive north. Nearby is the Box Canyon Trail Area with excellent opportunities for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Try Chucksney Mountain Trail, Grasshopper Mountain Trail and Roaring Ridge.
General Information
- Fire rings, ample parking, garbage service
- NO water
Close to:
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Box Canyon Trail Area
- French Pete Trail Area
- Mink Lake Basin Trail Area
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- French Pete Campground
- Hard Rock Group Campground
Open 24 hours/day
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.
- Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds
- Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
- Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
- Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
- Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Overnight Use:
Group Site: $50/night.
Reservations can be made by visiting: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234218
OR
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
- Group Campsite (all sites, 25 people) - $75 per night
- Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night
- Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.00194444
Longitude: -122.1723333
Directions
19 miles southeast of Blue River.
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19).
Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Aufderheide Drive for 13 miles to Red Diamond Group Campsite.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
