Accessible via Forest Road 4885, this $12 US Forest Service campground operates from late May through October with just six sites and vault toilets. Forest Creek runs alongside the campground, providing water access though the creek stays extremely cold year-round. Sites offer plenty of shade and accommodate trailers easily, with the campground positioned along the historic Barlow Road section of the Oregon Trail.
The location serves as a base for hiking the Barlow Trail and exploring the White River area to the south. Campers can also access Boulder Point to the east for elevated views of the surrounding forest. For those wanting more amenities, Keeps Mill Campground sits less than two miles south with additional facilities.
Description
Located on Forest Creek. Just follow Forest Road 4885 south about 2.5 miles to the White River. To the east you can ride up to Boulder Point and get a look around; to the west you reach the White River. The campground itself is located on the historical Barlow Road (3530). Although many pioneers passed by this site, few actually camped here. They did water their stock and themselves in the creek and possibly stopped here briefly on the last leg of their long journey to the fertile valleys west of the Cascades.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsForest Creek is located in Oregon near Government Camp
Directions
Directions from Tygh Valley: Travel west on Primary Forest Route 48 across the forest boundary. Continue on 48 for approximately an additional 10-12 miles to Forest Road 4885. Follow 4885 southeast for approximately one mile to the campground.
Coordinates
45.17900065 N
121.52400097 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Portland, OR
- 1 hr 49 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 7 min from Salem, OR
- 2 hrs 25 min from Albany, OR
