Dispersed Camping in Linn County, Oregon
Showing 239 locations in Linn County.
2 B Decomm'd Road Dispersed
This gravel corridor winding through the national forest near Mill City offers roadside dispersed camping on crushed aggregate surfaces.
Albany KOA
A well-maintained commercial campground offering standard amenities including water, a dump station, propane, a swimming pool, and a dog park. The sites are level, easy to access, and suitable for all rig sizes. Friendly staff on-site help facilitate check-ins.
Bagby Campground
A developed National Forest Service campground situated along Forest Road 70 in a beautiful evergreen forest. Offering designated sites near the hot springs trailhead, this campground is a convenient, managed basecamp for visitors heading to the natural pools. Camp hosts are on-site during operating seasons, and overnight parking or vehicle camping at the adjacent trailhead parking lot is strictly prohibited.
Bear Pass Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Bear Pass Road winds through the scenic Willamette National Forest, offering access to hiking trails near Tidbits Mountain. The gravel road provides secluded pullouts suitable for many vehicle types seeking a quiet forested retreat.
Bear Pass Road Dispersed
Located within the Willamette National Forest near Sweet Home, Bear Pass Road and its connected spurs offer dispersed camping opportunities in a typical wooded Oregon setting. The access road consists of improved native material and is generally suitable for most standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Bear Pass Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor located along Bear Pass Road and its branching forest spurs in the Willamette National Forest. This area offers secluded spots on native dirt and gravel surfaces, ideal for self-contained campers seeking a quiet forest experience.
Beard Saddle Dispersed Area
Dispersed camping corridor along Beard Saddle and connecting forest spurs in the Willamette National Forest. Quiet, wooded sites offer secluded options near Blowout Cliff and Detroit Lake, though access roads are seasonally closed to vehicles during winter.
Bills Road Dispersed
Located within the Willamette National Forest, Bills Road provides quiet roadside pull-outs suitable for dispersed camping. The gravel route is open to both passenger vehicles and larger motorhomes.
Black Dog Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
A primitive camping and river access site located along the scenic Willamette River Greenway. This location primarily accommodates paddle-in travelers on the river trail, though basic land-based access is possible via a gravel road.
Black Dog Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Blowout Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Blowout Road within the Willamette National Forest, offering direct access to the Detroit Lake recreation area. Standard gravel road corridors provide space for various rig sizes in a tranquil pine-dominated setting.
Blue Ox RV Park
A fully developed RV park offering standard hookups, dynamic utility capabilities, clean restrooms, laundry facilities, and a recreation room. Perfect for a quick utility refresh when passing along the interstate.
Blue River Road (FR 15) Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Blue River Road (Forest Road 15) and Cook Creek within Willamette National Forest. This corridor features multiple campsites with varying levels of shade, privacy, and creek access, particularly near the bridge crossing Cook Creek.
Blue Ruin Island Willamette River Greenway State Park
A primitive, boat-in only campsite located on Blue Ruin Island within the Willamette River Greenway. This isolated spot is ideal for paddlers seeking a quiet, rustic overnight stop along the river.
Blue Ruin Island Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Blue Ruin Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
This primitive camping area along the Willamette River Greenway is situated at Blue Ruin Landing. It offers a scenic riverfront setting primarily designed for boaters, paddlers, and river travelers. Overnight vehicle camping and sleeping in vehicles are prohibited at the landing parking area, meaning overnight stays are restricted to watercraft users camping in designated greenway sites.
Blue Ruin Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Boulder Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet network of forest roads and spurs along Boulder Creek in the Willamette National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options among the trees.
Breitenbush Campground
This peaceful campground is nestled along the banks of the Breitenbush River in the Willamette National Forest. Thick foliage separates the spacious campsites, creating a highly private and natural atmosphere under the canopy of towering Cascade pines.
Breitenbush River Forest Spurs Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridors nested along the gravel forest spurs off NF-46 and Forest Road 605. These locations offer rustic camping tucked into dense forest directly adjacent to the Breitenbush River, featuring natural campfire rings and immediate river access.
Breitenbush Summer Homes Forest Roads
A scenic network of forest spur roads located near the Breitenbush area within the Willamette National Forest. This peaceful wooded corridor offers multiple dispersed camping opportunities along quiet dirt and gravel roads.
Browder Ridge Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Browder Ridge Road in Willamette National Forest. The route offers roadside pull-outs nestled in a scenic, dense forest environment close to local hiking trails.
Bruno Meadows Forest Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Bruno Meadows and its forest spurs offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the dense canopy of the Willamette National Forest.
Bruno Meadows Road Dispersed
This remote forest corridor offers several dispersed camping opportunities along the scenic roads winding through the Willamette National Forest. Situated near Bachelor Mountain and Mount Bruno, the area provides a quiet, heavily forested setting with gravel spurs suitable for small to mid-sized rigs. Dispersed camping is subject to standard forest service regulations, with dry conditions recommended for accessing the unpaved spurs.
Bruno Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites located along Bruno Mountain Road (Forest Spur) in the Willamette National Forest. This area offers quiet, wooded camping options with relatively easy access from Oregon Route 22. Visitors should exercise caution due to standing dead trees from past forest fires.
Buck Mountain Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridors nested along Buck Mountain Road and its adjacent spurs. Located in the Willamette National Forest, this area offers peaceful, heavily wooded roadside pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a wilderness getaway.
Bull Frog Road Dispersed
A scenic forest road corridor within the Willamette National Forest that provides dispersed camping opportunities. Easily accessible by most vehicles, the gravel route offers a quiet wooded escape near Mill City.
Burn Spur and Forest Spurs Dispersed Area
A quiet network of US Forest Service spur roads situated within the Willamette National Forest near Wolf Rock. These gravel and dirt roads offer secluded pull-offs ideal for standard-sized rigs seeking wilderness isolation. Campers can enjoy the deep pine forest setting while remaining within driving distance of nearby natural landmarks.
Butte Creek 900 Road Dispersed
This quiet forested corridor along Butte Creek 900 Road offers peaceful dispersed camping spots nested in the scenic woods of the Santiam State Forest.
Butte Creek Campground
A scenic, small campground situated in the lush forest canopy of Santiam State Forest along Butte Creek. It offers quiet, primitive sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, with direct access to a trail leading to Butte Creek Falls.
Calapooia Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Calapooia Road within the lush Willamette National Forest.
Camp Silver Creek
A historic youth camp and group facility situated in a dense forest within Silver Falls State Park, primarily used for organized group retreats and youth programs.
Canal Ridge Road & Forest Spurs
A network of gravel and dirt forest roads and spurs along Canal Ridge in the Willamette National Forest. These quiet routes offer excellent dispersed camping opportunities nested deep within a lush pine forest setting near Green Mountain.
Canyon Creek Road Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Canyon Creek Road and its adjacent forest spurs in the Willamette National Forest. This area offers shaded, rustic sites beneath a dense canopy of Douglas fir and pine. The location provides peaceful surroundings and convenient access to local creeks and trails.
Canyon Creek Road Dispersed
Canyon Creek Road offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest along a gravel corridor. The area is accessible to standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes during the seasonal open period from mid-April through late November.
Cascadia County Park
Cascadia County Park is a clean, well-maintained forest campground located a short distance from the Santiam River. Set under a dense canopy of western Oregon forest, the park offers spacious, basic sites. It features convenient access to hiking trails and nearby waterfalls, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Cedar Creek Road Dispersed
Cedar Creek Road offers scenic dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest, located close to popular hiking trails and viewpoints. The corridor consists of a gravel main road with multiple native-surface spurs providing quiet, wooded pullouts.
Cleator Bend Group Campground
Cleator Bend is a developed group campground situated along a scenic bend of the Breitenbush River, offering an excellent base for group recreation. The facility features vault toilets, campfire rings, and picnic tables, though campers must bring their own drinking water.
Cliff Creek Road Dispersed
A secluded forest road corridor within the Willamette National Forest, providing several rustic roadside pull-outs suitable for dispersed camping.
Coffin Mountain Road Dispersed
This gravel forest road offers dispersed camping options winding through the scenic Willamette National Forest near Pinnacle Peak.
Cougar Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping sites nested along Cougar Creek Road and its spurs in the Willamette National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings.
Cougar Rock Road Dispersed
A quiet forested corridor in the Willamette National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The main gravel road and its adjacent dirt spurs provide several primitive clearings tucked into the dense pine and Douglas fir forest. Located near the Cougar Rock landmark, this area is highly peaceful but requires self-sufficiency as there are no services.
Cove Creek Campground
A scenic, forested developed campground situated along the shores of Detroit Lake. It features dense tree cover, flush restrooms, drinking water, and an asphalt boat ramp.
Cul De Sac Creek Road Dispersed
This quiet forest road corridor is located within the scenic Willamette National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options with proximity to Tidbits Mountain trailheads.
Dendroctonus Road Dispersed
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor located along Dendroctonus Road and its adjacent spurs in the Willamette National Forest. The area features typical Oregon pine forest scenery with quiet camping options accessible via native dirt roads.
Detroit District, Willamette National Forest
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Detroit Lake State Recreation Area State Park
A massive and highly popular state park campground situated along the shores of Detroit Lake. It offers full developed amenities including utility hookups, hot showers, flush toilets, and easy lake access for boating. Paved loops accommodate large rigs, though select lakeside sites have small driveways with restrictions for larger RVs. Traffic noise from the adjacent highway is noticeable on the upper loops, while lower loops near the water are quieter.
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Devil Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities on native-surface spurs off Devil Creek Road within Willamette National Forest.
Divide Creek
Dispersed camping corridor along Divide Creek in the Willamette National Forest, offering quiet forested sites along a gravel road.
Dry Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities are located along Dry Creek Road and its adjacent forest spurs within the Willamette National Forest.
Dry Creek Scale Station
Dispersed camping area along the gravel road near Dry Creek Scale Station within Willamette National Forest.
East High Deck Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along East High Deck Road within the Willamette National Forest near Mill City, Oregon. The corridor offers several pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a peaceful forest stay.
East Humbug Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along East Humbug Road in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet forest pull-outs with scenic surroundings. The gravel road is generally accessible to all vehicle types.
Echo Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Echo Creek Road in the Willamette National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities among the trees.
Echo Mountain Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping along a gravel forest road in the Willamette National Forest. Located just off the main highway, this road winds through dense forest near Echo Mountain and South Peak. It offers accessible camping for most vehicle types in a serene natural setting.
Eena Ridge Road & Forest Spurs
A network of Forest Service spur roads offering dispersed camping near Mill City. The area is heavily wooded, providing shaded campsites along rustic corridors. This location serves as an excellent base for exploring the Willamette National Forest.
Elbow Creek Spur Dispersed
A cluster of quiet forest spurs located near Sweet Home in the Willamette National Forest. These dirt and gravel roads offer standard dispersed camping opportunities with high privacy in a secluded wooded environment.
Elk Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A peaceful forest service road corridor in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City, providing dispersed camping opportunities. Pull-offs along this gravel road offer suitable overnight stays amidst dense trees.
Elk Lake Campground
Nestled adjacent to the Bull of the Woods and Opal Creek Wilderness areas, this rustic forest service campground offers a scenic getaway along the shores of Elk Lake. The 17 designated sites are suited primarily for tent camping due to the tight layout and a rough, bumpy gravel access road. Visitors can enjoy swimming and paddling on the non-motorized waters of the lake, or explore hiking trails with Cascade peak views. Note that no potable water, trash collection, or toilet paper are provided on-site, so campers must come fully prepared and carry out all waste.
Elk Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along Elk Lake Road in the Willamette National Forest, offering multiple dispersed camping opportunities along native dirt and gravel spurs with close proximity to recreational landmarks like Elk Lake and Gold Butte.
Elkhorn Ridge Road Dispersed
A gravel corridor tracing through the scenic foothills of the Willamette National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities near Elkhorn Mountain. The road is accessible to most vehicle types year-round.
Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site
A scenic Bureau of Land Management campground set along the refreshing Little North Santiam River amidst old-growth forest and deep emerald pools. Note that this recreation site has experienced closures due to wildfire damage; check current status before visiting.
Fernview Group Site
A developed group campground perched on a scenic bench above the South Santiam River. Originally a standard public campground, it now functions as a group reservation site with eleven individual camping spurs, vault toilets, and hand-pump water. Conveniently located near the Menagerie Wilderness, it provides excellent access to the Rooster Rock Trail.
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site
Fishermen's Bend Recreation Site is a popular area along the North Santiam River managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Currently, the site is open for day use only, with overnight camping and the dump station unavailable until further notice. Amenities include a boat launch, picnic shelters, and walking trails.
Forest Road 040 Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Forest Road 040, tucked into the lush Willamette National Forest. This area offers beautiful mossy, tree-lined spots, established fire rings, and convenient access to the nearby Whitewater River, providing a rustic forest getaway.
Forest Road 11 / Forest Road 750 Dispersed
A series of dispersed camping pullouts and forest spurs located along Forest Road 11 and Forest Road 750 in the Willamette National Forest. This area offers quiet, forested spots with standard dirt and gravel surfaces, suitable for those looking to camp in a peaceful wilderness setting. Active logging operations can occur along these access roads, so visitors should remain alert for heavy commercial vehicles.
Forest Road 1100 / Forest Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities located along the Forest Road 1100 system corridors within Willamette National Forest, featuring quiet natural settings and proximity to local rivers.
Forest Road 1509 & Wolf Rock Spurs
Located in the Willamette National Forest near Wolf Rock, these forest spur roads offer quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Access is via dirt and gravel roads that can become narrow and contain tight spots with limited turnaround potential. The spur off NF-1509 terminates in a scenic dead-end overlooking the surrounding forest during Summer 2019, despite some maps incorrectly showing a connection to NF-731.
Forest Road 2242 Dispersed
A scenic corridor of dispersed camping spots located along Forest Road 2242 and adjacent spurs in the Willamette National Forest. The area features wooded pull-offs situated on bluffs overlooking the North Santiam River. Some deeper spurs can be narrow, overgrown, and feature steep drop-offs near the river banks, making them best suited for smaller, high-clearance vehicles.
Forest Road 4685 Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 4685, leading toward the Roaring Creek trailhead in the Willamette National Forest. The route offers multiple pullouts and campsites, including elevated clearings with westward views of the surrounding mountains.
Forest Road 6340340 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 6340340, offering quiet roadside sites surrounded by scenic forest. The gravel-surfaced road is accessible to most passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Forest Road 7010026 Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the national forest. The area provides scenic views of the surrounding mountains and is accessed along a native-material dirt road.
Forest Road Spur (Willamette)
This quiet Forest Service spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping with gravel road access. It provides a peaceful setting suitable for most rig types looking for a forest retreat.
Forest Road Spur 4039
A dirt spur road offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest near Blue River Reservoir. The native material road is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Forest Road Spur Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service spur road within the Willamette National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. It is well-suited for campers looking for a peaceful wooded setting near Swamp Peak.
Forest Spur (FR a67dc984) Dispersed
A peaceful forest corridor located along a Willamette National Forest spur road. This area offers tranquil sites for self-contained rigs.
Forest Spur (FR de9aeffe) Dispersed
A quiet forest corridor located along an NFS spur road in the Willamette National Forest. Standard dispersed camping is permitted along this gravel route.
Forest Spur & NF-4685 Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 4685 and its adjacent spurs offers peaceful spots within the Willamette National Forest, with some pull-offs providing direct access to the rushing river.
Forest Spur 281d
A short gravel forest spur off Highway 22 in the Willamette National Forest, suitable for quick overnight pull-offs.
Forest Spur 3AFA
A quiet dispersed camping option located along a forest spur in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. The area offers forested surroundings with native material surfaces suitable for most vehicles.
Forest Spur 4ff1
An accessible forest spur off the main route in the Willamette National Forest, offering peaceful wooded surroundings for dispersed campers.
Forest Spur 741
A gravel forest spur off the main road offering quiet dispersed camping sites in a densely wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Blowout Road)
A secluded dispersed camping corridor located along Forest Road 10 (Blowout Road) and its forest spurs near Detroit Lake in the Willamette National Forest. The area features quiet, wooded gravel pullouts and roadside clearings, with several spots offering direct access to the river. Access involves standard gravel forest service roads with some steep climbs, making it suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller rigs, though larger RVs may struggle to find level sites.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Willamette National Forest)
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along a native dirt spur road in the Willamette National Forest, offering standard wooded sites close to nature.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Willamette National Forest)
A quiet forest spur road in the Willamette National Forest, offering dispersed camping pull-offs near Moose Mountain. The road consists of an improved native dirt and gravel surface suitable for most vehicles.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Willamette National Forest)
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities situated along native-material dirt spurs in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. These forest spurs offer basic pullouts surrounded by dense pine forest, ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a quiet wilderness experience.
Forest Spur Dispersed (Willamette)
These gravel forest spurs offer quiet, wooded dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest. Accessible by standard passenger vehicles, the corridor provides basic roadside pull-offs in a dense forest setting near Buck Mountain.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a gravel forest spur in the scenic Willamette National Forest. Accessible by most vehicles and offers basic roadside spots suitable for smaller rigs and campervans.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
A quiet dirt spur road located within the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. This native-material corridor offers dispersed camping in a peaceful, wooded setting close to Humbug Creek.
Forest Spur Dispersed Area
This quiet forest spur in the Willamette National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt road with native surface material. It provides a peaceful wooded escape suitable for most rigs.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet gravel forest road spur offering dispersed camping options deep within the Willamette National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A dispersed camping corridor located along a forest spur road in the Willamette National Forest. It offers quiet, roadside camping options within a classic wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor located along an NFS Forest Spur within the Willamette National Forest. This gravel spur road offers secluded roadside camping spots suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller self-contained rigs. Located near Gordan Peak and Swamp Peak.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This forest spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native dirt and gravel surface accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
This Forest Service spur road within the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. It is surrounded by dense forest and is situated near Pinnacle Peak.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road within the Willamette National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the roadside corridor.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This quiet dirt spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers peaceful dispersed camping near Wolf Rock. The area is surrounded by lush forest and offers a secluded camping experience.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service road spur in the Willamette National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a gravel road. The area is suitable for various rig sizes and provides a quiet forest setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This dirt spur road offers basic dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest. The road is accessible by standard passenger vehicles, providing a quiet, wooded setting.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This remote forest spur in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping along a dirt road near Crescent Mountain.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road is composed of improved native dirt and gravel, remaining accessible to most vehicles.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This gravel forest spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities in a dense pine setting. It is accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Forest Spur is a quiet gravel road corridor located in the Willamette National Forest that provides accessible dispersed camping options.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A secluded dispersed camping corridor located along an improved dirt spur in the Willamette National Forest. A flat clearing at the end of the road offers an open area suitable for small groups, surrounded by dense pine forest. The route is accessible by most vehicle types, though light brush encroachment may scrape larger rigs near the terminus. This area offers an exceptionally quiet and private setting for self-contained campers.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet gravel forest road spur located in the scenic Willamette National Forest near Mill City, providing opportunities for dispersed camping under a canopy of trees.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping along a gravel forest road spur in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. This area provides quiet, forested sites for various rig types with standard national forest access.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a dirt road spur in the Willamette National Forest, positioned near Monument Peak.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping on a native dirt surface. The road is open to all vehicles, providing straightforward access into the scenic Oregon timberland.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along an unnamed Forest Service spur road off Breitenbush Hot Springs Road. The area offers quick access to nearby Breitenbush Hot Springs and is shaded by dense Willamette National Forest canopy.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a gravel Forest Service spur road within the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. This area provides quiet, forested spots suitable for various rig sizes looking for standard boondocking.
Forest Spur Dispersed
This Forest Service spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Access is via a gravel road suitable for most vehicles, with sites nested among the trees.
Forest Spur Dispersed
A peaceful forest road spur in the Willamette National Forest offering dispersed camping sites. The gravel road is well-maintained and suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Forest Spur EA05
Forested dispersed camping area located on a native material spur road in the Willamette National Forest. This spot offers a peaceful setting surrounded by dense woods near Mill City.
Forest Spur f649
A quiet forest service spur road in the Willamette National Forest, suitable for dispersed camping with an improved native material surface accessible by most vehicles.
Forest Spur FR 84CEE806 Dispersed
A short Forest Service spur road located in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City, providing quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Forest Spur
This Forest Service spur road offers primitive dispersed camping within the Willamette National Forest, positioned near Moose Mountain.
Forest Spur
A secluded forest spur within the Willamette National Forest offering primitive roadside dispersed camping. The gravel road provides access for most standard rigs seeking a quiet wooded environment.
Forest Spur
A forested spur road within the Willamette National Forest that provides options for dispersed camping. The route features an improved native material dirt surface suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Forest Spur
Dispersed camping opportunities located along a gravel spur road within the Willamette National Forest, offering serene sites in a dense wooded setting.
Forest Spur
This gravel forest spur corridor in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities. Standard vehicles and self-contained campervans will find accessible turnouts shaded by tall pines.
Forest Spur OR-30504416
A quiet gravel forest spur in the Willamette National Forest near Mill City offering secluded dispersed camping opportunities.
Forest Spur OR-63dd9443
This forest spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along a wooded corridor near Mill City.
Fox Creek Group Camp
A spacious group campground situated in a large, open meadow surrounded by dense forest near the junction of Fox Creek and the Breitenbush River. Perfect for larger gatherings, this US Forest Service facility accommodates up to 75 guests and is equipped with a vault toilet, campfire rings, and picnic tables. No drinking water is available on-site, so campers must pack in their own supply.
Fox Creek Ridge Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping along Fox Creek Ridge Road in the Willamette National Forest, offering a tranquil wooded setting near Gold Butte.
Galena Creek Spur Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along the Galena Creek Spur in the Willamette National Forest, offering forested sites accessible to a variety of vehicles.
Gold Butte Lookout
A historic fire lookout perched atop the summit of Gold Butte in the Willamette National Forest. Originally built in the 1930s, the tower features an exterior catwalk with spectacular panoramic views of the Cascade Range. Access requires parking at a gate and hiking the final half-mile up steep terrain.
Green Peter Reservoir Boat-In Camping
Primitive boat-in only campsite located on the forested shoreline of Green Peter Reservoir.
Hall's Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor located along Hall's Ridge Road within the Willamette National Forest. The gravel forest road offers roadside pullouts suitable for standard passenger vehicles and smaller motorhomes.
Halsey Willamette River Greenway State Park
A rustic state greenway parcel along the Willamette River, primarily offering primitive camping for boaters and walk-in visitors.
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Harkens Lake North Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
This state-managed greenway parcel on the Willamette River offers primitive, riverside camping primarily geared toward boaters and paddlers. Vehicle access to the landing is available via a gravel road, but larger rigs should avoid the tight turnaround.
Harkens Lake North Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Harkens Lake South Landing - Willamette River Greenway
A primitive river landing along the Willamette River Greenway offering carry-in boat access and riverside camping. This area is primarily tailored for paddlers and boaters looking for a quiet overnight stop.
Harkens Lake South Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Homestead Road Dispersed
Homestead Road offers straightforward dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest, located just off the highway near Mill City.
Hoover Campground
A developed forest campground situated along the scenic Detroit Lake reservoir. The site offers 35 campsites, including single, double, and group options. Amenities include drinking water, vault and flush toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and a day-use boat launch with lakeside viewing platforms. Perfect for water sports and fishing in a wooded setting.
House Rock Campground
A developed campground nestled in an old-growth Douglas fir forest near the South Santiam River. Features upper and lower loops with vault toilets and hand-pump drinking water.
Howard Creek Horse Camp
An equestrian-focused developed campground within Silver Falls State Park, offering designated sites with horse corrals and trailer-friendly parking under a dense forest canopy. This quiet area provides direct access to the park's multi-use and horse trail systems.
Hughes Creek Forest Roads Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities located along gravel forest roads and spurs in the Mt. Hood National Forest, situated near Hughes Creek and the Bagby Hot Springs area. The surrounding forest offers secluded clearings suitable for self-contained vehicles.
Humbug Campground
Tucked inside an old-growth forest along the Breitenbush River, this developed USFS campground offers excellent paved access for all rig sizes up to 55 feet. Visitors can enjoy quiet strolls through the woods and spectacular summer rhododendron blooms.
John Neal State Park
An established developed park offering shaded sites directly adjacent to the Santiam River. The campground features clean facilities, convenient river access for fishing or boating, and is located a short walk from the local market.
Joyce Lake Road Dispersed
A remote dispersed camping area along Joyce Lake Road, adjacent to the Joyce Lake trailhead. The area features a small roadside pullout suitable for vehicle camping and a scenic trail looping around the lake with several walk-in campsites. Ideal for fishing and quiet wilderness camping.
Kinney Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic forest corridor in Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along Kinney Creek. Accessible via gravel roads, the area features secluded spots nestled among dense timber.
Knat Road Dispersed Camping Area
Dispersed camping options nested along Knat Road and its connecting spur roads. The area features a quiet, wooded setting within the national forest, with multiple flat pull-offs suitable for standard-sized vehicles and campers looking for privacy.
Latiwi Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor in the Willamette National Forest. Features various pullouts and spurs along Latiwi Creek Road suitable for dispersed camping.
Little Meadows Road Dispersed
Lush forest corridor located within the Willamette National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along Little Meadows Road. The improved native material surface accommodates standard vehicles looking for scenic, secluded pullouts.
Little Wiley Road Dispersed Camping
A gravel forest road winding through the scenic Willamette National Forest, offering roadside dispersed camping spots. Accessible to most vehicle classes, this corridor provides a quiet retreat in a classic Pacific Northwest wooded environment.
Longbow Organization Group Campground
A historic, group-only forest camp along the South Santiam River featuring rustic alpine shelters, a covered dining hall, and an amphitheater. No individual walk-in camping, tents, or trailers are permitted at this reservation-only facility.
Lost Prairie Group Site
A former public campground converted into a spacious group reservation site within the Willamette National Forest. Nestled along the Scenic Byway, it accommodates up to 75 people with paved back-in sites, vault toilets, and drinking water from a handpump. Ideal for large groups, it is situated close to the McKenzie River National Scenic Trail and Clear Lake.
Love's Travel Stop - Millersburg
An active travel plaza offering standard commercial parking. While signage indicates one-hour parking limits, management permits overnight stays for a single night, requesting that campers check in at the front desk with their vehicle details.
Luckiamute
A primitive camping area situated near the confluence of the Luckiamute and Willamette rivers within the Luckiamute State Natural Area.
Mansfield Creek Road Dispersed Camping
An expansive dispersed camping area located along Mansfield Creek Road and adjacent forest spurs within the Willamette National Forest. Campers will find peaceful, wooded surroundings near Mansfield Mountain, with sites shaded by dense pine and fir trees. The corridor provides a quiet retreat with easy road access to undeveloped, natural forest pull-offs.
Marten Butte Road Dispersed
This corridor along Marten Butte Road offers dispersed camping within the Willamette National Forest, accessible via winding dirt and gravel spur roads.
Mill City Urban Stealth Parking
An urban neighborhood area in Mill City with reports of street-side parallel parking. Local municipal regulations restrict overnight vehicle habitation.
Millersburg Urban Parking Zone
An industrial and transport corridor near the local airport in Millersburg. The area contains a massive gravel lot historically utilized for quick overnight stops.
Monument Peak Road Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor heading up towards Monument Peak in the Willamette National Forest. This area provides several dispersed camping pullouts surrounded by lush forest foliage. Access is primarily along standard gravel forest service roads. It is a peaceful destination for self-contained rigs seeking a natural setting.
Moose Mountain Road Dispersed
Moose Mountain Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a graded gravel corridor in the Willamette National Forest. The road is accessible to most standard passenger vehicles and provides quiet, forested surroundings.
Moose Mountain Road
Moose Mountain Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest, accessible via an improved dirt and gravel road.
National Forest Road 4685 Corridor
A remote and peaceful forest road corridor in the Willamette National Forest, running along National Forest Road 4685 and its surrounding spurs. This corridor leads to the Roaring Creek Trailhead and features several dispersed pullouts. Access involves a well-graded gravel road that is passable for standard vehicles and offers quiet, forested camping opportunities.
North Falls Group Camp
This reservation-only group campground is nestled in the dense forest of Silver Falls State Park, providing group campers with convenient trail access to stunning waterfalls.
Old Miner's Meadow Group Use Area
Old Miner's Meadow is a reserved-only, two-acre, fenced-in group use area situated along the Quartzville Creek National Wild and Scenic River. Surrounded by dense forest just upstream from the Green Peter Reservoir, this site accommodates up to 50 people. The area offers vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash collection, making it a popular base for gold panning, fishing, and exploring the Quartzville National Back Country Byway.
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OPRD-W53 Willamette River Greenway State Park
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OPRD-W54 Willamette River Greenway State Park
This primitive greenway parcel along the Willamette River is managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. It offers basic, walk-in or boat-in camping options for river recreationists, but does not support drive-in vehicle camping or RV stays.
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Packsaddle Rest Area
A well-maintained state rest area located along Oregon Route 22 on Packsaddle Road. It features a paved lot with dedicated parallel parking spaces along the back curb that are ideal for campervans and small-to-medium RVs, while the front accommodates larger trucks. Amenities include clean restrooms with running water, trash receptacles, and a small grassy area.
Pansy Basin Road
Gravel road corridor in Mount Hood National Forest offering several dispersed campsites along Pansy Basin. This wilderness area is highly convenient for visiting the nearby Bagby Hot Springs.
Parkett Loop Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest road loop situated within the Willamette National Forest, providing straightforward dispersed camping pull-offs under a dense pine canopy. The road is generally well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle types.
Parks Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Parks Creek Road within the Willamette National Forest. This area offers tranquil, forested spots with convenient access to the nearby Pyramid Peaks trailheads.
Peg Leg Falls Day Use Area
Peg Leg Falls Day Use Area provides parking and access to scenic waterfalls and trails in the Willamette National Forest. While overnight camping is prohibited within the day-use site itself, standard dispersed camping is permitted along adjacent forest roads.
Piety Island Campground
A unique developed campground situated on Piety Island in the middle of Detroit Lake. Accessible only by boat or personal watercraft, this scenic campground offers peaceful, wooded sites right along the shoreline. It is an ideal spot for boaters, kayakers, and paddleboarders seeking a rustic island camping experience.
Powder House Road Dispersed Area
This dispersed camping corridor along Powder House Road and its adjacent spurs offers quiet, shaded sites in the Willamette National Forest. The gravel and dirt roads provide access to multiple pullouts suitable for various rigs under dry conditions. It is a peaceful, forested setting with standard dispersed camping options near Sweet Home.
Red Heifer Pass Road Dispersed
A quiet, forested dispersed camping corridor situated along Red Heifer Pass Road and neighboring spurs in the Willamette National Forest. The area features peaceful wooded surroundings with easy access to surrounding mountain peaks and trails.
River Bend County Park
River Bend County Park is a developed, highly accessible county-managed park offering spacious sites along the Santiam River, close to Moss Butte. Sites are paved, roomy, and feature electric and water hookups, with convenient ADA access throughout.
Sam Daws Landing Willamette River Greenway State Park
A primitive greenway site along the Willamette River, primarily serving boaters and river travelers.
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Santiam Flats Campground
Santiam Flats Campground features 31 campsites situated near Detroit Lake, offering convenient access to boating, water skiing, and nearby hiking paths like the Stahlman Point Trail. The facility is fully managed and features vault toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site.
Santiam Horse Camp
A scenic developed equestrian campground nestled in the Santiam State Forest, offering staging areas, horse corrals, and direct access to nearby multi-use trail systems.
Sevenmile Campground
A small developed horse camp in the Willamette National Forest offering three campsites, each equipped with a double horse corral, picnic table, and fire ring. The facility includes a vault toilet and stock water from a spring, though no potable drinking water is available. Sites are first-come, first-served.
Shady Cove Campground
A rustic U.S. Forest Service developed campground nestled along Forest Road 2207 near the Little North Santiam River. Heavily impacted by historic wildfire activity, visitors should expect fire-damaged surroundings and should verify current local ranger district operations before traveling.
Sheep Creek Road Dispersed
Rustic dispersed camping along the dirt spurs of Sheep Creek Road in the Willamette National Forest. Ideal for quiet forest boondocking close to South Pyramid trails.
Shellburg Falls Campground & Shelter
A small developed campground and rustic shelter near Shellburg Falls in the Santiam State Forest. The surrounding area was heavily impacted by recent wildfires, leading to ongoing recovery efforts and potential safety closures. Access is via a bumpy gravel forest road that can be challenging for larger trailers.
Shellburg Road Dispersed Area
This zone covers the dispersed camping pull-offs along Shellburg Road, spanning BLM and state forest boundaries. Recent reports indicate extensive wildfire rehabilitation closures, with signs prohibiting entry at multiple spur roads. Travelers should expect rough, rutted gravel roads and prepare for limited turning space.
Short Mountain Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Short Mountain Road in the Willamette National Forest. This area offers standard forested pullouts with convenient access to nearby wilderness trails.
Shotgun Creek Recreation Site
A beautifully developed, lush forest destination managed by the Bureau of Land Management, offering hiking trails, picnic spots, and creek access. While the site features paved access roads, vault toilets, and spacious parking, it is strictly designated for day-use only. Overnight camping and vehicle parking are prohibited year-round.
Silver Falls State Park Campground
A developed, family-friendly campground located within Oregon's largest state park, offering paved sites nestled under a dense canopy of Douglas firs.
Silver Falls State Park Campground
A premier state park campground offering paved, mostly level sites set deep within a beautiful canopy of Douglas firs and hemlocks. Located immediately adjacent to the famous Trail of Ten Falls trailhead, it features modern amenities including hot showers, clean flush toilets, and a dump station. Reservations are required and highly recommended during peak seasons, and park rangers conduct daily site checks. Tent sites are available seasonally, while RV loops remain open throughout the year. The campground undergone major paving and facility upgrades completed in Summer 2025.
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Simpson Lakes Access Willamette River Greenway State Park
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Simpson Lakes Access Willamette River Greenway State Park
A scenic day-use access point providing entry to the Willamette River Greenway. Overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited by state park regulations.
Single Creek Road Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Single Creek Road within the Willamette National Forest, offering quiet sites near the North Pyramid hiking trails.
Single Ridge Road Dispersed
Located within the Willamette National Forest near the Pyramid Peaks, this area along Single Ridge Road features gravel road pullouts suitable for dispersed camping. It offers a quiet, forested environment with close access to hiking trailheads.
Sneak Road Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor offering scenic wooded pullouts along Sneak Road and surrounding Forest Service spurs within the Willamette National Forest, positioned near the scenic Cone Peak trail area.
Soapgrass Ridge Dispersed Camping
Soapgrass Ridge offers quiet, dispersed camping opportunities along a forest road corridor in the Willamette National Forest. The area features heavily wooded sites with excellent privacy, accessible via dirt and gravel spur roads.
Soda Fork Mainline Road
A quiet forest road winding through the Willamette National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping pull-offs along the corridor.
South Browder Creek Road Dispersed
Located within the Willamette National Forest near Browder Ridge and Wildcat Mountain, South Browder Creek Road offers serene dispersed camping options along a quiet forest corridor. Campers will find several roadside pullouts and spur clearings shaded by mature Douglas-fir and hemlock trees. The route consists of native dirt and gravel surfaces that are generally passable for standard passenger vehicles in dry conditions, though high clearance is advised for navigating the rougher spur sections. Standard National Forest Service guidelines govern the area, providing a peaceful and primitive setting for self-contained rigs.
South Pyramid Horse Camp
South Pyramid Horse Camp is a rustic equestrian campground nestled in the Willamette National Forest, accessed via Forest Road 2047.
Southshore Campground
Southshore Campground is a quiet, forested campground situated along the south side of Detroit Lake. It offers 30 campsites set among a mix of open and wooded lakefront sites, which are generally well-sheltered from the busier main parts of the lake. Facilities include drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and a boat launch with two courtesy docks.
Spring Hill Willamette River Greenway State Park
This state park greenway parcel offers scenic river access primarily oriented toward day use and primitive boat-in camping. Overnight vehicle parking and car camping are strictly prohibited in the main parking lot.
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Stony Creek Road Dispersed
This forest corridor provides opportunities for quiet dispersed camping along an improved dirt and gravel road. The setting is surrounded by dense trees within the Willamette National Forest.
Straight Creek Road Dispersed
Located along Straight Creek Road, this zone provides multiple pull-out campsites within the Willamette National Forest. Graded gravel allows easy access for most vehicles looking for standard forest camping.
Straight Creek Road Dispersed
This scenic corridor along Straight Creek Road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest. The route features a paved asphalt surface making it highly accessible for various rig types.
Swamp Mountain Road Dispersed
Scenic and quiet dispersed camping corridor along Swamp Mountain Road and its connected spurs in the Willamette National Forest. The area offers secluded spots nestled in deep pine forest, located just a short distance from the Lower Soda Creek Falls Trailhead.
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Sweet Home Urban Stealth Parking
This urban stealth zone covers street parking opportunities within the residential and public areas of Sweet Home. It includes spots near school facilities and neighborhood streets, suitable for a quick, low-profile overnight stay.
Tripp Greenway State Park
An undeveloped greenway parcel along the Willamette River, providing scenic primitive walk-in or boat-in camping. Overnight vehicle camping is strictly prohibited in the day-use parking areas.
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Trout Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along Trout Creek and the South Santiam River. The site features beautiful stands of old-growth Douglas fir and western hemlock, offering dense canopy shade and pleasant waterfront access.
United States Creek Road Dispersed
United States Creek Road provides access to peaceful dispersed camping options within the scenic Willamette National Forest near Tidbits Mountain. The gravel and dirt road is generally suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions.
Upper Bruler Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Upper Bruler Creek Road within the Willamette National Forest, offering secluded, wooded sites with native dirt surfaces.
Upper Cedar Creek Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options along the Upper Cedar Creek corridor in the Willamette National Forest, winding through scenic pine forests.
Upper Sardine Pit Roads
Secluded dispersed camping options along Forest Road Upper Sardine Pit #2 and adjacent spurs in the Willamette National Forest. Surrounded by dense conifer forest, these spots offer high privacy and natural beauty, situated near Marten Buttes and several scenic waterfalls. The roads are unpaved dirt and gravel with native surface materials, best suited for high-clearance vehicles or smaller rigs. Standard 14-day USFS dispersed camping rules apply.
Upper Slide Creek Dispersed Camping
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Upper Slide Creek and adjacent forest spurs within the Willamette National Forest. Ideal for travelers seeking quiet wooded sites near the reservoir, offering accessible gravel pull-offs and forest road spurs suitable for most rigs.
Upper Tunnel Creek Dispersed
Wooded dispersed camping corridor along Upper Tunnel Creek Road in the Willamette National Forest. The area features quiet, gravel-accessed pullouts suitable for standard vehicles and smaller trailers looking for a simple forest experience.
Urban Stealth Parking (Harrisburg)
A street-side stealth parking location in Harrisburg, situated near a local park and boat ramp. The area is paved and experiences regular train traffic noise throughout the night.
West Carpenter Road Dispersed
A quiet network of forest service spurs branching off West Carpenter Road in the Willamette National Forest. The area offers secluded dispersed camping sites shaded by a dense canopy of conifers. It provides an ideal rustic getaway with easy access to forest exploration.
Whetstone Mountain Dispersed (Forest Road)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the forest near Whetstone Mountain. Offering convenient gravel pullouts suitable for various rigs, this road provides quiet forested surroundings.
Whispering Falls Campground
A beautiful, shady US Forest Service campground located along the North Santiam River in the Willamette National Forest. Surrounded by towering Douglas firs and mature cedars, this location features direct views of Whispering Falls and offers access to nearby hiking trails like Bugaboo Ridge.
Whitcomb Creek Group Camp
A developed group campground situated on the shores of Green Peter Reservoir, managed by Linn County Parks and requiring reservations.
Wiley Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic forested corridor offering dispersed camping pull-offs along Wiley Creek Road (FR 200). The gravel road is generally well-maintained and suitable for most vehicle types, including motorhomes.
Willamette Forest Road Spur
A gravel forest spur road within the Willamette National Forest, located near Mill City, offering opportunities for dispersed camping along the corridor.
Willamette Forest Spur Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along a gravel forest spur in the Willamette National Forest near Quentin Knob. This corridor provides basic roadside spots suitable for various rig types with year-round access.
Willamette Forest Spur Dispersed
A quiet forest spur corridor located within the Willamette National Forest near Mill City. This gravel road provides rustic dispersed camping sites tucked away in a peaceful pine forest setting.
Willamette Forest Spur
A quiet forest spur located within the Willamette National Forest near Quentin Knob. It provides gravel road access suitable for most vehicle types looking for standard dispersed camping.
Willamette Forest Spur
This Forest Service spur road in the Willamette National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities in a densely wooded setting. The road features an improved native dirt surface, providing straightforward access into the forest.
Willamette Forest Spur
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along an unpaved forest spur in Willamette National Forest. The area provides peaceful wooded surroundings with straightforward access for standard vehicles.
Willamette Forest Spurs
A quiet network of forest road spurs within the Willamette National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options in a peaceful pine forest environment.
Willamette National Forest - Detroit Lake Spurs
Quiet dispersed camping options located along gravel spurs within the Willamette National Forest near Detroit Lake.
Willamette National Forest - Forest Spur
This dirt spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Willamette National Forest near Sweet Home. The road features an improved native material surface accessible to all standard vehicle types.
Willamette National Forest - Forest Spur
This zone along a Willamette National Forest spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities on dirt and gravel surfaces. Located in a scenic wooded setting near Mill City, it is accessible for most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Willamette National Forest - Forest Spur
A gravel forest spur within the Willamette National Forest offering dispersed camping options. The area provides straightforward access and a quiet setting for standard vehicles and motorhomes near Scorpion Mountain.
Willamette National Forest Spur
A quiet gravel forest spur road within the scenic Willamette National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities among the pine trees.
Willamette River Greenway - Albany Parcels
A group of state park parcels along the Willamette River near Albany, functioning strictly as day-use access areas where overnight vehicle stays are banned.
Willamette River Greenway - Parcel W52
Day-use river access area located at the end of Northwest Ridders Lane, providing access to the Willamette River Greenway.
Willamette River Greenway - Parcel W53
A scenic day-use parcel along the Willamette River Greenway, ideal for river viewing and hand-launching boats.
Yellowbottom Recreation Site (Day Use Only)
Situated along Quartzville Creek Wild and Scenic River, this recreation site is currently closed to overnight camping indefinitely. The day-use area remains open, providing access to a trail through old-growth forest and swimming spots.
Yukwah Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the South Santiam River within a lush forest of moss-draped Douglas fir, alder, and maple. It features 20 spacious campsites, vault toilets, hand-pumped drinking water, and an accessible nature trail leading to a river fishing platform.