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Humbug Campground

Humbug Campground, near Detroit, Oregon, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without sacrificing comfort. With spacious sites and a friendly vibe, it’s a great place to kick back, enjoy a campfire, and soak in the beautiful surroundings.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and vault toilets. Visitors have raved about the hot showers and the overall cleanliness, making it easy to feel refreshed after a day of hiking or fishing. One camper noted, “The staff is friendly and always willing to answer any questions,” which adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

For outdoor lovers, Humbug Campground offers easy access to stunning trails and the nearby Breinbush River, perfect for a quick dip or some fishing. The area is also dotted with rhododendron flowers, adding a splash of color to your hikes. As one reviewer put it, “The sound of the rushing water is very calming,” making it an ideal backdrop for relaxation.

While it can get busy during summer weekends, midweek visits often yield a quieter experience. Whether you’re camping with family or flying solo, Humbug Campground provides a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for adventure.

Description

National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

There are 21 camping units that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 55 feet in length. Some sites are reservable and some are FCFS sites. Each site has a picnic table and grill. There are 3 toilets. Drinking water is available to visitors from multiple spigots throughout the campground. Garbage receptacles are located in the campground. Humbug Campground is surrounded by old-growth forest, and during the months of May through July, the rhododendrons bloom in a spectacular show of pink blossoms. Recreation in the area is abundant -- plan on a quiet stroll through this lush forest or fishing on nearby Breitenbush River. Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. Reservations for this site can be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.

Recreation

Wading and fishing are popular activities in the Breitenbush River, and rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers. The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

Natural Features

The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors. The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River, and its clean waters flow from short forks of snowmelt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. A variety of plants and foliage separate the spacious campsites and provide privacy from other sites.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake has a marina and provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.

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Location

Humbug Campground is located in Oregon

Detail location of campground

Directions

4.6 miles northeast of Detroit, Oregon. From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn east onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46 and continue for 4.6 miles to Humbug Campground on the right.

Coordinates

44.7706528 N
122.0773167 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Fair
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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21 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 1, 2024

Love it here

Humbug is one of our favorite campgrounds. We love the easy access to the beach and the beautiful hikes.  Showers are hot and free, rangers are always friendly.

Cell service is pretty iffy here, but we manage to make it work with the cell booster.

There's a dump station and water fill, trash and recycling, water spigots throughout campground, and firewood for sale.

Tent sites in Oregon don't currently have the 25% non-resident surcharge (though I've heard that's changing soon) and there are plenty of non-hookup/tent sites that will fit RVs. There are also FHU and pull through sites.

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Laura M., October 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Laura M., October 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Laura M., October 1, 2024
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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2023

Great state park

Camp sites were nice sized and well taken care of. Showers were nice. The walk to the beach was beautiful also. The camp host, Norm was very helpful since we didn’t have cell service and had trouble getting our reservation completed.

Site21
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2022

Beautiful spot on Coast

This is a great campground. The Hosts were super friendly. Clean w/ hot showers.

Site54
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Tommy B., October 3, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Well developed, beautiful, but noisy

I’ve always wanted to stay here, but typically would roll pass. Not this time!! Fate gave me the last tenting spot ($18) Beautiful area!! Did the Humbug Mountain trail. A bun-buster but the view is spectacular. Morning coffee walked to the beach. Spectacular!! Only negatives are Hwy 101 is right next to you, so Jake-brakes at all hours is common, and it’s a bit more ‘developed’ than I like.

Site86
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Greg B., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Greg B., August 6, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2022

I’ll be back

Best place I’ve stayed in a long time. Very clean, bathrooms and showers we so well kept. Trails and beach were amazing. Stayed 2 days and stayed busy for sure. The staff is friendly and always willing to answer any questions. I will be visiting again. I loved it.

Site21 tent camped
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by David F., April 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by David F., April 3, 2022
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by David F., April 3, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021

Pretty Campground

Beautiful campground with great hiking and beach access. Really clean and well kept.

Site13
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Denise , October 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Denise , October 7, 2021
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Denise , October 7, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2020

River access & Rough Skinned Newts

Humbug Campground is in the Willamette National Forest and on the beautiful Breinbush river. It's small and great for fishing. There are easy, but not ADA accessible, trails with tons of rhododendron flowers and orange rough-skinned newts along the way.

The vaulted toilets were REALLY smelly, and there was dog poop in our spot upon arrival. Otherwise, a nice enough spot.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Jill T., October 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Jill T., October 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Jill T., October 20, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2020

A quieter Detroit Lake area alternative

UPDATE:  likely impacted by 2020 fire season.

We were looking for a last-minute spot and Humbug still had sites! We got a great private shady site on a forested loop. I think this is a great alternative to Detroit Lake as it's just a few miles away but much more private and quiet if you don't want to hear the motor boats all evening. There was a stream, but we could hear it rather than see it. i don't think any sites have spectacular views, but it was a nice forest-escape nonetheless, with lots of vegetation between us and the neighbors.

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Raphaela H., June 23, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2019

Beautiful and Peaceful

This is an excellent little campground just a few miles up FS RD 46 from Detroit.

It can get busy during Summer weekends but mid week you can usually find a nice spot.

The sites are very spacious but at the same time many are very private.

I usually try to get one down by the river. The sound of the rushing water is very calming.

Has water, and vault toilets that are usually kept quite clean.

Highly recommened for families and the solo camper.

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Kevin R., September 30, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Kevin R., September 30, 2019
Reviewed Sep. 16, 2019

Small rustic and tranquil grounds

Has pit toilets, water and trash, no hookups. If at sites by the water you can hear it and is a great way to listen and fall asleep. A short hike down to the water to cool off and the trail is a great walk. Sites are for the most part very good sized and many you have privacy as well as some pull through. Please note that there is a trail between 9 and 10 as well as 10 having a area hikers might pop Into site from and site 13 edge has a trail down to water so if you don't like people walking up then don't camp in those spots. We didn't mind. Very clean toilets and grounds. Perfect place to just unwind for a couple days

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Randi G., September 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Randi G., September 16, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Randi G., September 16, 2019
Reviewed Aug. 20, 2019

Amazing trails

We love this campground because of the beautiful trail up Humbug Mt. and to the amazing beaches, river walks big and little camping sites. Clean bathrooms

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2019

Great Relaxing Spot

Loved having access to the Humbug Flats trail.  Our site, number 13, had great access to a picturesque swimming hole on the Brightenbush.  Lots of really unique and private sites.

Site13
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Cameron E., June 11, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Cameron E., June 11, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2019

Beautiful & tranquil

Stayed on opening night of this season and it was absolutely lovely. Ranger was friendly and helpful, and provided us directions for walking down to the water for a gorgeous morning view. The campground was quiet and tranquil during our stay, and our site was situated in mossy trees with lovely views of sun rays poking through the trees in the morning. I can’t wait to go back to Humbug!

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Em M., June 1, 2019
  • This river was a quick 5 min walk from the edge of the campground
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Reviewed May. 28, 2019

Peaceful and beautiful

What a beautiful campground! There are around 20 sites, all of which are quite private and cozy. Many of the tent spaces are nestled away behind trees so you really feel like each site is your own special place. There are at least two group sites, sites with pull-throughs for trailers, tent sites, vault toilets, and many water faucets close by. Camp hosts are so great! Firewood was $6/bundle. There is a trailhead near one of the group sites that we traveled about a mile down before turning back to camp for lunch. It’s a deep, green, and very lush forest. Will definitely return to hike further.

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Greenbean B., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Greenbean B., May 28, 2019
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Greenbean B., May 28, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

Misnomer

This campsite is about five miles off of 22 and five miles from a few local stores and Detroit lake.

The site is tucked away and quiet. A few of the walk-in spots are right next to a crystal clear blue river.

There is onsite managers and facilities are pretty well kept.

  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Kate S., July 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Humbug Campground by Kate S., July 9, 2018
Reviewed May. 2, 2018

Wow

The scenery is beautiful, clear water and the Willamette forest is wonderful if you like adventuring.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 29, 2017

No bah humbgus here!

Lovely green area, lots to do in nature here (we met some people scuba diving). It’s a pretty small campground but it’s not usually full, there are two separate areas. The smaller one has some tent sites right along the water which were amazingly beautiful. There are hot showers, which were welcome after playing in the surf. The Humbug Mountain is a steep hike! This is pretty far from towns (but a wee bit close to the road) and is nicely in the national forests. Nice simple well taken care of place to stay.

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2016

Awesome hole in the woods.

very nice well kept campground.. hosts keep the bathrooms clean and the spots are large and relatively private. It's a short walk down to the river that has awesome blue pools and loads of trout.

The hosts are very responsive and will usually cart deliver firewood for about 5-6 bucks a bundle.

Over all an awesome campground

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2016

Magical Green Forest

Humbug campground is one of my favorite in the area. Breitenbush creek flows next to it so you can hear the churning water all night. That area receives a ton of winter rain and the vegetation is so lush it feels like a rain forest. If you want to camp in this area and avoid all the commotion of camping right on Detroit lake, this is the best place to do it. It fills up really fast on the weekends though, so reserve early or go on a weekday.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Humbug Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Humbug Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Humbug Campground?

    Humbug Campground allows vehicles up to 90 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Humbug Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Humbug Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Humbug Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Humbug Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Humbug Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Humbug Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Humbug Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Humbug Campground?

    There are 23 campsites at Humbug Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts