Sand Prairie Campground

Area Status: 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 Fork Willamette Trail at the south end of the site.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Campground is closed for the 2024 season and will reopen in spring of 2025.
Reservations:	Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
Area Amenities:	Toilets: Vault
Fees:	Single Campsites - $14 per night Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
Open Season:	May - September
Usage:	Medium
Best Season:	July, August, September
Busiest Season:	July, August
Restrictions:	Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents Multiple campsite capacity: 8 persons, 3 vehicles, 3 tents Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am 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:	Oakridge, Oregon (14 miles)
Water:	None
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Passes:	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.
Operated By:	Willamette National Forest
Information Center:	Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283

General Information

Directions:

14 miles south of Oakridge, Oregon, on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.

From Oakridge, Oregon: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (at the only traffic light along Highway 58 in Oakridge), head east on Highway 58 for 1.7 miles to Hills Creek Road/Kitson Springs Road. Turn right on Hills Creek Road/Kitson Springs Road and travel for 0.5 miles to Forest Road 21. Turn right onto 21, and travel for approximately 11.6 miles and the destination will be on your right.

General Notes:

Campground Map

NO water
Garbage containers
Group picnic area

Close to:

Larison Trail Area
Packard Creek Campground
Packard Creek Day Use Area
Packard Creek Group Campsite
Larison Cove Canoe Area (area is unavailable)

Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer length 28 feet)

No. of Sites	21
Reservation Info	No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
No. of Accessible sites	3 restrooms, dirt access routes, day use area, platform, tactile sign