Within Willamette National Forest, Delta Campground provides drive-in access along the McKenzie River corridor. This US Forest Service facility accommodates RVs up to 60 feet and operates from mid-April through October with nightly rates ranging from $18 to $33.
Campers report spacious sites that maintain privacy despite full capacity periods. The campground features pit toilets that reviewers note stay clean, though the water supply has a rusty taste suitable for cooking but not drinking. River proximity brings light mosquito activity. Anglers use Delta as a fishing base camp, with the McKenzie River Trail and Blue Pool hike accessible nearby. Rough access roads require attention during approach, and pet-friendly campgrounds near Willamette National Forest welcome dogs throughout the area.
Description
Overview
Known for its access to rafting and drift boat fishing on the McKenzie River, Delta campground, located along a portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, is one of the largest and most scenic campgrounds on the McKenzie District. Access to the river, hiking and mountain biking trails are nearby. Reservations are available May through Mid-September, they can be made at least six months in advance, but must be made at least 4 days prior to your intended arrival date.
Recreation
Cougar Reservoir and Terwilliger Hot Springs make this campground a great spot for camping and exploring the area. Visitors can also enjoy a short botanical walk on the Delta Old Growth Nature Trail. A Day Use area and amphitheater are also available at the campground.
Nearby Attractions
There is a non-motorized boat launch within one mile. Within ten miles there is a motorized boat launch and access to flat water. Hiking and biking trails and Terwilliger Hot Springs are also within ten miles.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDelta is located in Oregon
Directions
Located 51 miles from Eugene OR on HWY 126 to the Cougar Reservoir turn off. Take a right turn (south) on Aufderheide Drive and cross the McKenzie River, turn right on to the campground entrance road Forest Road 400. Follow the road approximately 1 mile to the campground.
Address
HWY 126 to the Cougar Reservoir turn off
Blue river, OR 97413
Coordinates
44.1636111 N
122.2816667 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/19/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/19/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 4/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 52 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 20 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 27 min from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 28 min from Corvallis, OR
