Established Camping
Cleator Bend
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Due to hot and dry conditions, all campfires, charcoal fires, pellet fires, or any other open fires are prohibited, including in developed campgrounds and Wilderness areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be switched on and off are allowed.https://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette/#:~:text=Fire%20Restrictions%20in,off%20are%20allowed.
Cleator Bend is located near Detroit, Oregon, within the Willamette National Forest. The area features forested terrain with the North Santiam River nearby, offering opportunities for fishing and water activities. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like Detroit Lake and Opal Creek Wilderness.
Description
National Forest
Willamette National Forest
Overview
Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for camping. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more. There is 1 group site which can accommodate up to 45 people. Amenities include 8 campfire rings, 8 picnic tables, and 1 vault toilet. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable within campground. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. 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
The river is a popular spot for wading, swimming and rainbow trout fishing.
Natural Features
The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River. The clean waters flow from snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.
Nearby Attractions
The South Breitenbush Gorge Trail is three miles from the campground. Here, hikers can view the river passing through basalt narrows. During the hike, look for a log footbridge that crosses Roaring Creek's cascading waters.
Location
Cleator Bend is located in Oregon
Directions
From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46. The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.
Coordinates
44.7779861 N
121.9994194 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonFair
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
