Salmon Creek Falls Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Salmon Creek Falls, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Salmon Creek Falls, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Salmon Creek Falls Campground

Willamette National Forest


Salmon Creek Falls Campground

Salmon Creek Falls Campground is along scenic Salmon Creek, which feeds into the Middle Fork Willamette River near Oakridge. Visitors to the campground take in the pretty little falls and pools of blue-green water along the gorge-like stretch of Salmon Creek.

Salmon Creek Falls Campground has 14 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. The campground is set in a lush, old-growth forest which offers good privacy to many of the sites. In the summer, hazelnuts and wild thimbleberries abound in the area. All campsites are first-come, first-served.

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Salmon Creek Falls Campground Basics
Salmon Creek Falls Campground Location: Salmon Creek Falls Campground is along Salmon Creek Road, 5 miles east of Oakridge.
Elevation: 1,500 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Eugene - 53 miles
Cottage Grove - 61 miles
Number of Sites: 14
Open - Closed: Open late April to early September
Max. People per site: Standard campsite - 6
Vehicles per site: Standard campsite - 2 ($8 fee for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by American Land and Leisure for Willamette National Forest
Middle Fork Ranger District: (541) 782-2283

Campground Reservations
Reservations There are no reservations available. All campsites are available first-come, first-served.
Maximum vehicle length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Favorite campsites: #10 overlooks the falls, #9 is particularly spacious
Fees: $17 per night
Campground Map: Salmon Creek Falls Campgrounds Map
Check-in, check-out: check-in - 2:00 PM
check-out - 1:00 PM

Salmon Creek Falls Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring, no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, hand-pumped potable water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
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Salmon Creek Falls Campground

Salmon Creek Falls Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate


Salmon Creek Falls Campground

Salmon Creek Falls Campground, Site #10

Middle Fork Willamette River
Attractions and Activities

  • Enjoy the multi-use, 27-mile long Middle Fork National Recreation Trail.
  • Enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming at Hills Creek Reservoir.
  • Fish along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.
  • Visit the Warner Mountain Lookout.
  • Hike on the Larison Creek Trail.
  • Drop by the Oakridge Greenwaters Park for a picnic and a stroll along the river.
  • Go off-road at Huckleberry Flats OHV.
  • Visit Lowell State Recreation Site on Dexter Lake. Enjoy picnicking, a playground, basketball and a large lawn area with a swim beach.

Key Salmon Creek Falls Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  2. Use of chainsaws is not permitted in the campground.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  4. Campfires may only be in campground provided fire pits.

Check for any park or campground updates: Willamette National Forest: Salmon Creek Falls Campground


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