Established Camping
McKenzie River Area
McKenzie River Area in Willamette National Forest offers camping surrounded by forested terrain and the flowing McKenzie River. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, providing varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the McKenzie River Trail and Sahalie Falls, offering opportunities for hiking and sightseeing.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest
The upper portion of the McKenzie River is popular for fishing, rafting, drift-boating, and kayaking. Fish in the river include bull trout, spring Chinook, rainbow trout and mountain whitefish. Watch for bald eagles, osprey, mergansers, dippers and a variety of ducks along the river corridor. View more Popular Lakes & Rivers
Location
McKenzie River Area is located in Oregon
Directions
The navigable reach of the river begins at Olallie Boat Launch, located 11 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, OR, at Olallie Campground. There are seven public boat launches located between Olallie Creek and Blue River. The Forest Service manages Olallie, Frissell, Paradise, McKenzie Bridge and Bruckart launches. No fees are required to use these launches. Launch sites on the Upper McKenzie River are generally primitive. They are at Ollalie Campground (milepost 13), Frissell Carpenter (milepost 16), Paradise Campground (milepost 54), McKenzie Trailhead (milepost 52), McKenzie Bridge Campground (milepost 49), and Bruckart (milepost 45). The first two are east of the Highway 242 cutoff..
Coordinates
44.18570139 N
122.24598382 W
Access
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Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
