
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 2
- Max rig length
- 32 ft
About this campground
Overview After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that's made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness areas are available. Recreation Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness Areas are available.Facilities The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground.Natural Features Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Limberlost is surrounded by fir and cedar forest. The vine maples and thimbleberry in the area help provide privacy and shade for some sites. With the babbling Lost Creek in the background, Limberlost will not disappoint. Nearby Attractions Both general stores and restaurants are nearby in the towns of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River.
Getting there
From McKenzie Bridge, travel east on Hwy 126 to Hwy 242. Follow Hwy 242 approximately 2 miles east to Limberlost Campground.
Activities
- HIKING
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise CampgroundWillamette National Forest2 mi
- Paradise in OregonWillamette National Forest2 mi
- McKenzie River Ranger District (Hwy 126)Willamette National Forest3 mi
- Frissell South TrailheadWillamette National Forest5 mi
- Horse Creek Group CampgroundWillamette National Forest5 mi
- Mckenzie BridgeWillamette National Forest6 mi
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