Campground

Fox Creek Group Camp

Willamette National Forest · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 3 weekends we sampled are sold out
Fox Creek Group Camp campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · USFS

Weekend availability at Fox Creek Group Camp

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 8:24 AM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Limited
    1/1 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Fox Creek Group Camp?

as of September 18

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Fox Creek Group Camp and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Open
Oct 10Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Sep 30Open
Oct 7Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Max rig length
40 ft
Group Standard Area No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows in the Breitenbush River.  The groups site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size.  The groups site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking.  It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables. The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. There is no water service at this site. Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. Recreation Fox Creek is a central access point to miles of scenic hiking trails. Willamette National Forest boasts 1,700 miles of trails, many of which trek through wilderness areas like the nearby Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Campers can fish and swim in the Breitenbush River. Rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers.Facilities No drinking water is available at this site. The group site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables.Natural Features The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in western Oregon. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes offer excellent sightseeing and recreation opportunities. Nearby Attractions Head to Detroit Lake for a variety of activities including power boating, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. Within 10 miles there are also opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation, hunting, hiking, backpacking, scenic driving, and soaking in hot springs. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Getting there

From Detroit, Oregon, drive east on State Highway 22. After crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46/Breitenbush. Follow FSR 46 for about 6.5 miles to Fox Creek Group Camp.

Elevation
1,944 ft
Contact
503-854-3366

Activities

  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • SWIMMING SITE

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