Cleator Bend Group Campground

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Breitenbush River, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Breitenbush River, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Cleator Bend Group Campground

Willamette National Forest


Cleator Bend Group Campground

Cleator Bend Group Campground is along the Breitenbush River in the Willamette National Forest. The campground is 9 miles upstream from Detroit Lake. Visitors to the campground find good fishing in the river and enjoy hiking on the South Breitenbush Gorge National Recreation Trail. Breitenbush Hot Springs, a private retreat, is nearby.

Cleator Bend Group Campground is a single site for groups up to 45 people. The site is composed of 9 individual campsites, each with their own picnic table and fire ring.

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Cleator Bend Group Campground Basics
Cleator Bend Group Campground Location: From Highway 22 at Detroit, Oregon, turn onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46 and travel 9.8 miles, watching for the campground on the right.
Elevation: 2,150 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Salem - 61 miles
Portland - 105 miles
Number of Sites: 1
Open - Closed: Open late May through mid-September
Max. People per single site: 45
Vehicles per single site: Not indicated
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by American Land and Leisure for Willamette National Forest
Detroit Ranger District: (503) 854-3366

Cleator Bend Group Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available from 2 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer length: None indicated, but parking is limited and small RVs or trailers are recommended.
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $170 per night
(Plus $9 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Cleator Bend Group Campground Map
Campground Reservations: Cleator Bend Group Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM

Cleator Bend Group Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic tables, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Cleator Bend Group Campground:
  • Wade in the river when water levels are safe.
  • Fish for rainbow trout.
  • Explore local hiking trails.
  • Hike with extra care on the rugged South Breitenbush Gorge Trail.
  • Explore the Roaring Creek Trail and the Crown Lake Trail.




Cleator Bend Group Campground, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Cleator Bend Group Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

Accessible Sites

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

Cleator Bend Group Campground, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Cleator Bend Group Campground

Willamette National Forest
Attractions and Activities


Key Cleator Bend Group Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  2. Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
  3. Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
  4. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  5. Secure food and scented items from bears.

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