Camping

Looking for a specific campground? The Trip Planning Guide has information about nearly all the campgrounds on the Willamette National Forest, along with picnic areas, trails, points of interest, and more.

Let's go camping!

The Willamette National Forest offers two kinds of camping:

• Developed campgrounds
• Dispersed camping
  (more primitive camping outside developed campgrounds)

You may camp a maximum of 14 days out of every 60 on the Forest.

Do you want a campfire?
Campfire permits are NOT required on the Willamette National Forest.
In summer, please check our Fire Section to see if there are any restrictions on campfires.

Firewood Gathering ~ Rules & Guidelines
Fire Precautions
Leave No Trace & Respect the River Ethics

Waldo Lake at sunset

The Forest has more than 60 developed campgrounds, which contain some 1,500 campsites. Campsites generally include a table, a fire grate, and a tent or trailer space. Electric hookups are not available, although most campgrounds have water and a vault or flush toilets.

Most overnight sites require a user fee. While the Forest Service administers all campground facilities, private businesses provide daily maintenance on most sites.

Note: Additional occupancy and use regulations apply for several campgrounds on the Detroit, McKenzie River, and Middle Fork Ranger Districts.

Most campgrounds are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some of the popular sites and group areas are on a nation-wide campground reservation system.
For reservations, visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

For additional information, contact any of the Willamette National Forest offices.