Campground

Horse Creek Group Campground

Willamette National Forest · MCKENZIE BRIDGE · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 4 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Horse Creek Group Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Forest Service

Weekend availability at Horse Creek Group Campground

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 2:44 PM PT

Sold out 5 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    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 Horse Creek Group Campground?

as of September 18

Weekends book out well ahead here — 4 of the 4 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 Horse Creek Group Campground and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even weekdays are booked.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Sold out
Oct 10Sold out
Oct 17Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Sold out
Oct 7Sold out
Oct 14Sold out

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
35 ft
Group Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Horse Creek Group Campground is located on the banks of Horse Creek. The rushing water and tall Douglas fir trees offer a cool, shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. A picnic area offers a great spot for grilling and group gatherings.Recreation Fishing in Horse Creek is an enjoyable pastime. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trailhead is nearby, offering fun-filled hiking and biking opportunities. The 26-mile trail boasts wonderful scenery along the river, and is an easy hike for all ages. There are also numerous developed boat launches that provide access to the McKenzie River.Facilities Horse Creek accommodates up to 100 campers and 23 vehicles. The campground comes with drinking water, picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings. Visitors need to bring their own firewood. Natural Features The campground sits along Horse Creek among Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. The creek flows into the McKenzie River, a 90-mile tributary that transports snowmelt from the Cascade Range to the Willamette Valley. Set along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes are found in every direction. Nearby Attractions Cougar Reservoir is about 10 miles southwest and boasts excellent boating opportunities.

Getting there

From Eugene, Oregon: Take I-105 East McKenzie River to highway 126E. Go 55 miles on Hwy 126 to McKenzie Bridge. From McKenzie Bridge travel east on Highway 126 to Horse Creek Road #2638. Turn right on Horse Creek Road and travel southeast for 2 miles to Horse Creek Group Campground. The campground is the first left after the junction with King Road.

Elevation
1,465 ft
Contact
541-822-3381

Activities

  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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