Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground

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Green Peter Reservoir, Linn County, Oregon
Green Peter Reservoir, Linn County, Oregon

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground

Linn County


Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground

Whitcomb Creek County Park is on a peninsula jutting into Green Peter Reservoir east of Sweet Home. The 328-acre park is operated by Linn County Parks. Popular activities in the park include hiking, fishing, sailing, water skiing, and bird watching. A lush forest setting with an abundance of ferns surrounds the campground. Campsites are about a mile from lake access.

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground offers 85 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. None of the sites have hook-ups. Several are designated as tent sites and a few others are double sites. The campground is well shaded by mature trees and is arranged inland from the reservoir in 3 loops. Water is available from two hand-pumps in the campground. A 3-night minimum stay is required for Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend reservations. Two nights are required for other weekends and on the 4th of July holiday. The campground includes a Group Camp.

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Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Basics
Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Location: Quartzville Road, Foster OR
Elevation: 970 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Albany - 46 miles
Eugene - 62 miles
Bend - 103 miles
Number of Sites: 85
Open - Closed: Open mid-April through September
Max. People per single site: 8
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle
(fee for extra vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Linn County Parks Information: (541) 967-3917

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available from 4 days up to a year in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet
Check reservation site to sure your vehicle will fit in the site you are reserving.
Wheelchair accessible sites: #14A, 15A, 11B, and 17C
Fees: Non-hookup campsites - $25 per night
Double Pull-through sites $50 per night
Yurts - standard $70, premium $90
(Plus an $12 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Map
Campsite Reservations: Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: Noon

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, hand-pumped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground:
  • Two boat ramps are available in the park.
  • Head out on the water for fishing, boating, and all kinds of water sports.
  • Swimming is available at your own risk (no lifeguards are on duty).
  • Enjoy many wonderful park hiking trails.




Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground, Linn County, Oregon

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground

Whitcomb Creek County Park Group Campsite

The group campsite at Whitcomb Creek is set well apart from the main campground. The group site can accommodate up to 100 people with room for 6 - 10 RVs. The site includes 25 picnic tables.
Fees: $250 per night
Plus $50 reservation fee
Reservations: (541)967-3917

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground, Linn County, Oregon

Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground

Green Peter Reservoir Area
Attractions and Activities

  • Two boat launch ramps in the park provide access for sailboats, fishing boats, water skiing and wake boarding boats, and jet skis.
  • In 3,720-acre Green Peter Reservoir fish for Kokanee, smallmouth bass, and rainbow trout.
  • Head downstream and visit Sunnyside County Park on Foster Reservoir.
  • Tour the East Linn Museum in Sweet Home.
  • Drive along Linn County's 66-mile long Oregon Scenic Byway.
  • Drive up to beautiful Majestic Falls in McDowell Creek Park. While there, take in Crystal Falls.
  • Visit Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon.

Key Whitcomb Creek County Park Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Help prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally. No firewood may be collected in the park.
  3. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  4. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.

Check for any park or campground updates: Linn County Parks: Whitcomb Creek County Park