U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · OR

Sand Prairie Campground

A wooden sign on a stone base. The sign is brown and cream colored and reads "Sand Prairie Campground"Photo · USFS
OpenSeason 05-01 – 09-30
ReservableAccess
25Sites

The place

This 21-site campground is located in a mixed stand of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut. The nearby Middle Fork River provides for scenic views and excellent recreation opportunities. Hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers can access the 27-mile Middle Fork Willamette Trail at the south end of the site. Recreation With Hills Creek Reservoir and the Middle Fork River so nearby, Sand Prairie is a wonderful place to stay for kayakers, paddle boarders, and fishers alike. Keep reading

It also serves as a gateway to the Middle Fork National Recreation Trail, making it a great place for mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. Other nearby trails help continue the adventure, with trails to Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, and Chuckle Springs all only a short drive away. Facilities The campground has a restroom and trash service. All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. There is no potable water and no gas or electric hookups available. Pull-through sites are limited in number and can fill up quickly. Natural Features Nestled in a grove of Douglas-fir, Western hemlock, cedar, dogwood and hazelnut trees, this campground has easy access to Hills Creek Reservoir, Middle Fork River, and several wonderful hiking trails. The foothills for the Cascades and the rushing water of the Middle Fork provide an excellent backdrop for your stay. Nearby Attractions Hills Creek Reservoir, Middle Fork River, Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Sand Prairie001standard nonelectric
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Sand Prairie003standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie004standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie005standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie006standard nonelectric
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Sand Prairie018standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie019standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie020standard nonelectric
Sand Prairie021standard nonelectric
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Who runs it

Operated by American Land & Leisure, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-04. This member’s public-lands record →

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