Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)
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There are 24 sites on a single loop with four RV pull-throughs ranging from 24 to 40 feet. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. There are two double vault accessible toilets and one accessible single vault toilet. Drinking water is available from one hand pump well. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the campground in the 1930's, which includes a day use picnic shelter with fireplace that is centrally located along with tables and BBQ grill; there is nearby river access in this day use area. There are about 3-5 spots for parking depending on the size of the vehicles. Keep reading
Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. Recreation Wading and fishing are popular in the river and hikers enjoy easy access to the 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail and the short Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail. The Menagerie Wilderness can be accessed from the Trout Creek Trail, so hikers and backpackers can explore the area's extensive system of trails. Facilities Drinking water is from a hand pump well. There are three vault restrooms available in the park. Parking spurs are gravel and roads are paved. Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, come through the park with firewood available for purchase. Natural Features Trout Creek is tucked in a heavily wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped Alder, Douglas fir, Hemlock, and Maple trees. Campsites are well-shaded and full of ferns and similar sub-tropical greenery. Many sites stretch along the South Santiam River, a 66-mile tributary of the Santiam River. Nearby Attractions The Menagerie Wilderness and Trout Creek Trail is located directly across from Trout Creek Campground. To the west, is the historic Long Ranch and now an Elk Refuge. A short wheelchair-accessible trail is located directly across Highway 20 from the campground and accesses a wildlife viewing platform that overlooks the ranch. Nearby is the Old Santiam Wagon Road that stretches along the Highway 20 corridor.
The sites · 25
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P | Standard S&P | management | 36 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 001 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 002 | standard nonelectric | 99 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 004 | tent only nonelectric | 96 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 005 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 007 | standard nonelectric | 27 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 008 | standard nonelectric | 115 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 009 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 010 | tent only nonelectric | 99 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 011 | standard nonelectric | 93 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 012 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 46 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 014 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 29 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 017 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 018 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 019 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 020 | standard nonelectric | 23 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 021 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 022 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 023 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| TROUT CREEK CAMPGROUND | 024 | standard nonelectric | 83 ft | — |
Booking
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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This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →