Established Camping
Fox Creek Group Camp
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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.
Fox Creek Group Camp is located near Detroit, Oregon, within the Willamette National Forest. The terrain consists of dense forest and rolling hills. Campers can explore nearby Detroit Lake and the Opal Creek Wilderness, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
National Forest
Willamette National Forest
Overview
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows in the Breitenbush River. The groups site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. The groups site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables. The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. There is no water service at this site. 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
Fox Creek is a central access point to miles of scenic hiking trails. Willamette National Forest boasts 1,700 miles of trails, many of which trek through wilderness areas like the nearby Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Campers can fish and swim in the Breitenbush River. Rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers.
Natural Features
The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in western Oregon. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes offer excellent sightseeing and recreation opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Detroit Lake for a variety of activities including power boating, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. Within 10 miles there are also opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation, hunting, hiking, backpacking, scenic driving, and soaking in hot springs.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.
Location
Fox Creek Group Camp is located in Oregon
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, drive east on State Highway 22. After crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46/Breitenbush. Follow FSR 46 for about 6.5 miles to Fox Creek Group Camp.
Coordinates
44.7832 N
122.0497 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets