Trout Creek Campground

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South Santiam River, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
South Santiam River, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Trout Creek Campground

Willamette National Forest


Trout Creek Campground

Trout Creek Campground is along the South Santiam River in the Willamette National Forest, 7 miles east of Cascadia. Fishing is good in the river. Visitors to the campground enjoy viewing historic structures left over from the Civilian Conservation Corps days. Good hiking trails are nearby. To the west is the Long Ranch Elk Viewing area.

Trout Creek Campground has 24 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Two campsites are doubles and can accommodate up to 12 people rather than the usual 8. The campground is spread through a wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped alder, maple, and Douglas fir. Ferns grow abundantly among the sites. Seventeen campsites front the river.

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Trout Creek Campground Basics
Trout Creek Campground Location: Highway 20, 19 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon
Elevation: 1,200 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Albany - 50 miles
Eugene - 66 miles
Bend - 75 miles
Number of Sites: 24
Open - Closed: Open early May through late September
Max. People per single site: 8-12
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Linn County Parks & Recreation for Willamette National Forest
Sweet Home Ranger District: (541) 367-5168

Trout Creek Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: Single campsites - $21 per night for single site
(plus $9 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Trout Creek Campground Map
Campground Reservations: Trout Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM

Trout Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, hand-pumped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near
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Trout Creek Campground, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Trout Creek Campground

General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the website when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.

Accessible Sites

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



Trout Creek Campground, Willamette National Forest, Oregon

Trout Creek Campground

Santiam River Area
Attractions and Activities

  • Visit the Long Ranch Elk Viewing Area west of the Trout Creek Campground.
  • Hike on the 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail and the Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail.
  • Discover the beauty of Cascadia State Park by following local hiking trails. Take the River Trail to the South Santiam River.
  • Hike the Soda Creek Falls Trail ascends to viewpoints of the magnificent falls.
  • Use caution when swimming in the river near Cascadia State Park. No lifeguards are on duty and currents can be strong. The swimming area is outside the park.
  • Visit the South Falls Historic District, including the South Falls Lodge.
  • Stop by the historic Santiam Wagon Road used by 19th century travelers.
  • Learn about the history of the Cascadia State Park when it was once resort which attracted guests to its mineral waters in Soda Creek.
  • Launch your boat into nearby Foster Reservoir for fishing, water skiing and wake boarding, and jet skiing.
  • Fish Foster Reservoir for bass, yellow perch, bluegill, crappie, bullhead catfish, Kokanee, and rainbow trout.
  • Head upstream and visit Whitcomb Creek County Park on Green Peter Reservoir.

Key Trout Creek Campground Regulations

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

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