Hard Rock Group Campground

Area Status: Closed

This small, 10 person group site offers quiet, relaxing camping in primitive site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River. The campground offers one tent-only group campsite that can accommodate up to 10 people and 5 vehicles. No water or electricity is available at Hard Rock. Campfire rings, picnic tables, portable toilets and trash collection are provided.

Many hiking and biking trails are available in the surrounding area and the river offers fishing opportunities. The river offers good catch and release fishing.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campground is closed for the 2024 season and will reopen in spring 2025
Reservations:	Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777
Fees:	Group Campsite - $32 per group per night Extra Vehicle (more than 2) - $9 per extra vehicle, per night
Open Season:	May - September
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	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
Closest Towns:	Blue River, OR McKenzie Bridge, OR
Water:	None
Restroom:	Portable Toliets
Passes:	No passes honored.
Operated By:	American Land & Leisure
Information Center:	McKenzie River Ranger District 57600 McKenzie Hwy McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 541-822-3381

General Information

Directions:

From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19).

Proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking a right at the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Auferderheide Drive for 10 miles to the campground.

General Notes:

Campground Map