Within Fremont National Forest, Corral Creek provides a basic camping experience along open terrain near both a creek and lake. The US Forest Service manages this established campground from May through October, offering no-fee camping in a relatively undeveloped setting.
Recent visitors report finding quiet conditions with minimal fellow campers, making it suitable for those seeking solitude. The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping, though specific amenities remain limited. Fire rings allow for evening campfires even during wet weather. For additional camping choices, campsites near Fremont National Forest extend throughout the broader forest system.
Description
The Corral Creek campground, located at the base of the Gearhart MountainWilderness 45 minutes northeast of Bly, Oregon, offers six campsites in a rustic lodgepole pine and meadow setting. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and there is one vault toilet. The creek flows along the edge of the campground, and is fishable when the water level is sufficient. This campground is an excellent location for access to the wilderness trail system, including the trailhead for Lookout Rock and Blue Lake (Trail 100). The trailhead lies about a half-mile from Corral Creek campground. You can do an out and back hike or horseback ride to the Palisades, about three miles round trip. Or, head to Blue Lake for a short backpacking excursion, about 18 miles round trip. Besides wilderness users, this campground is popular with hunters during hunting season. June and July are heavy mosquito months so bring bug spray. There no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCorral Creek is located in Oregon near Paisley
Directions
Corral Creek Campground is located 45 minutes northeast of Bly, OR. From Bly, take Oregon Highway 140 east toward Lakeview, OR, and turn left onto Campbell Road then a quick right onto Forest Service (FS) Road 34. Continue on FS Road 34 east then take a right onto FS Road 012 to the campground. Corral Creek Campground vicinity map.
Coordinates
42.45800037 N
120.78200082 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 42 min from Medford, OR
- 2 hrs 58 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 8 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 4 hrs 3 min from Redding, CA
