Limberlost Campground, near Blue River, Oregon, is a cozy spot tucked away in the Willamette National Forest, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape. With its shaded sites and the soothing sounds of nearby streams, it’s a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.

This campground is small but well-kept, featuring basic amenities like picnic tables and fire pits for your evening cookouts. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the pit toilets and the overall tidy environment, making it a comfortable choice for families and groups. One camper mentioned, “This is a nice, quiet, and secluded feeling campsite,” which sums up the vibe perfectly.

If you’re up for some adventure, Limberlost is just a short drive from the Proxy Falls Trailhead, where you can hike to stunning waterfalls. The area is also a gateway to various scenic trails and lakes, so there’s no shortage of outdoor activities. Just keep in mind that cell service is spotty, so it’s a great chance to disconnect and immerse yourself in the beauty around you.

While the sites are relatively close together, the campground maintains a friendly atmosphere, making it easy to meet fellow campers. Whether you’re fishing from your firepit or simply enjoying the tranquility, Limberlost Campground offers a charming retreat in the heart of Oregon’s wilderness.

## Overview

 After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that's made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campgrounds name was derived from \"Girl of the Limberlost,\" a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness areas are available. 
## Recreation

 Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness Areas are available.
## Natural Features

 Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Limberlost is surrounded by fir and cedar forest. The vine maples and thimbleberry in the area help provide privacy and shade for some sites. With the babbling Lost Creek in the background, Limberlost will not disappoint. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Both general stores and restaurants are nearby in the towns of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River.

Limberlost Campground

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Limberlost is a well-maintained, easy to access developed campground. Each site has its own parking space and firepit. Vault toilets on site. Camp sites are fairly close together, so busy weekends can get loud. Most sites nicely line the stream. 

Overall, Limberlost is a great place to stay for a family weekend. Its close to many of the Mackenzie River trails and waterfalls.

Limberlost

Limberlost campground is a smaller campground with about 12 sites set on a McKenzie river feeder stream. Some of the spots are right on the river so you can fish right from your firepit. Others are right on the hwy 242 side, but since this is not a super busy hwy, the noise doesn't get too bad. The hwy is a popular ride for long distance road bikers so be prepared when driving to the close by hikes, and if you are going up to the pass. If you do head all the way up you will passby a short 2 or so mile hike to Proxy falls. There is a parking fee, but well worth it for the two beautiful falls and the walk through the lava beds. Keep going up and you will find "Dee wright Observatory" and spectacular views of the central Oregon cascades. This is an Oregon must see for out of towners and LImberlost provides a nice jumping off point to see them. If you decide to wander east up hwy 126 instead, you will find Tamolich Blue Pool falls trail,Sahalie and Koosah falls trail, and you can take a dip at Belknap hot springs when your done hiking.

Limberlost campground is kind of primitive, offering only one pair of gender specific pit toilets, that were decently clean, and trash service. No power, wood sales, water, showers or water disposal of any kind. They do have standard fire pits and tables at the sites. Each spot is quite unique and offer a decent amount of privacy and aren't right on top of each other.

You can reserve spots online or by phone, but they do also accept walk ups. I imagine this place fills quickly in the summer with bicyclists on their way down from over the pass from Sisters, Or. Lots to do around the campground, but also a great place to just sit and relax and listen to the small river flow by.

Stop off on the way up old McKenzie hwy

# 12 is great.  #11 is pretty good. There are several that are great to group together for a few families or group.  Gateway to many hikes -short drive on scenic hwy.  and lakes.  Cheap and reservable.  

Lovely, cozy campgroud

Limberlost is a great alternative if you can’t get into Paradise Campground. Limberlost is small but clean having all the basics you need. No cell service with Verizon and this campground is super close to Proxy Falls trailhead that has a beautiful waterfall. 

Small campground but really nice!

This is a nice, quiet, and secluded feeling campsite. Though it’s near the 242, the road is not busy. Mostly used by bicycles and during a good chunk of the year there’s a snow gate blocking further up. Shade throughout the day, whispering rapids through the bushes, beautiful sky at night. I wish that there was a little more access to hang around the water, but otherwise it’s a great site. Campsite 10 is tucked away from the others and a short walk to the restrooms, which are just pit toilets. If you fancy going for a short drive further east down the 242 you’ll find the Proxy Falls Trailhead. Great short hike to two gorgeous waterfalls. 

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