Red Diamond Campground in OR -- Campground & RV Camping in Oregon
Red Diamond Campground in OR
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Red Diamond Campground is a single-loop group facility hosting up to 25 people beneath Douglas fir, maple, and alder trees. Located along the South Fork of the McKenzie River, the shaded grounds feature picnic tables, campfire rings, parking, portable toilets, and trash collection, but no drinking water. Campers can access local fishing holes and kayaking spots on the river, or reach Cougar Reservoir a short drive north. Surrounding trails like Box Canyon, Chucksney Mountain, and Grasshopper Mountain support hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as fully maintained, paved, pitching to 12%, 80% of it on a shelf.
Pyramid Mountain stands 3,536 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. South Fork McKenzie River runs 0.1 mi off. A group campground -- one sits on the water, most of them shaded. The nearest town, Oakridge, is 23 mi off.
September normals 52–76°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov