Paradise Campground, near the McKenzie River in Oregon, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the frills. This place is all about the great outdoors, with sites that are right next to the river, offering stunning views and the soothing sounds of flowing water.

The campground is clean and quiet, making it a perfect escape for families or groups. Visitors have raved about the cozy atmosphere, with some sites nestled among towering trees, providing a sense of seclusion. One camper noted, “We sat on the river every morning drinking our coffee,” highlighting the serene experience you can expect here.

While there are no hookups or showers, the location more than makes up for it. You can enjoy hiking trails that lead off from the campground, and the nearby river is ideal for fishing or just relaxing by the water. Just be aware that if you want a spot, booking ahead is a must, as this place fills up quickly.

For those who appreciate a rustic camping experience, Paradise Campground is a solid choice. With its beautiful surroundings and a laid-back vibe, it’s a great place to unwind and connect with nature.

This trailhead provides access to [McKenzie River National Recreation Trail\_\_#3507][1]. 

[1]: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4479

Paradise Campground

Join the fun near Mckenzie Bridge. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Mckenzie Bridge. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Mckenzie Bridge

The Best Camping Near Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon

Beautiful spot right on the river, but all the tent sites are on a slight slant and the parking is too steep for in vehicle sleeping. 

Campsite 55

Stayed at Paradise with a big group spread over multiple campsites. We used 33 as our gathering spot and it was awesome. Room for several tents on nice flat spots, not too close to adjacent sites with drinking water just across from parking. The slow moving creek means mosquitos are pretty bad at dusk, but bearable. River is a short walk. 

Group campsite 33

Super cozy campsite next to a beautiful old growth Doug Fir. Room for 2 small tents. 

Campsite 37

I often pull my pig of a trailer (25') so comment based on those experiences. I got into this campsite late and just needed a place to park the pig. Oregon State Parks have the best website, brochures and information so you can often drive in totally prepared. USFS has some major catching up to do. I talked with the campsite manager (who was just great) and looked at the campground map that was posted (a first) and still had to stop and walk into numerous sites before I found one that could safely accommodate the pig. I'll be honest, the campground layout was very weird. However, this campground is on the gorgeous McKenzie River so it gets major points for that. Many sites were right on the river and from any site you could hear it. As usual with USFS parks this one was super dark and quiet. Got the dogs out for a hike on a trail I'd spotted and it was awesome. Lots of huge trees and again this is where I feel USFS falls short. I have no idea where the trail went, does it loop, etc. No signage, maps, info available to help. No matter. I love USFS campgrounds!!!!!

Want to mention that Hwy 242 is one of the most amazing discoveries I made this trip. However, this is NOT a road for RV's of any kind. There is NO wiggle room as this extremely narrow "highway" was carved through lava fields and those lava walls are literally inches off the edge of the road. Not to mention the turns are many and super tight. It was white knuckle for 40 miles. Not to mention none of the campgrounds on that highway cater to RV's....fancy that!!!! So take your small cars and tents and enjoy!!!! Or if you have an RV, park on either side of Hwy 242 and drive your small vehicle in on day trips.

Funky sites, but fabulous location

you will have to book this one WAY in advance.  64 sites face the river,  others are tucked into the scenic forest. We had a group site (2 trailers) and we sat on the river every morning drinking our coffee.  We went on tons of long hikes and just loved it so much.

Most beautiful campground - Hard to get into

Great getaway!

We hopped into this campground right after opening in early spring. Coming in from the Bend, OR side, it felt like there was gonna be a bunch of snow, but no snow at all in the campground.   
  
The river is literally right next to our campsite which was amazing. There weren't many people this early in the season, so we reserved a spot but could have easily got a FCFS spot.   
  
Highly recommend this campground - no hookups or showers, but the location you can't beat.

Paradise Indeed

Great clean campground    

i was in campsite 3 very short walk to see the river very quiet $28 dollars a night 

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