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Sacandaga Campground

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National Forest

Willamette National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) using cash or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

Two short hiking trails are available within the campground and fishing is available in the nearby Middle Fork River. Other opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are available nearby at places such as Young's Rock, Chuckle Springs, and Indigo Springs, or along the nearby Middle Fork National Recreation Trail.

Facilities

The campground has two communal bathrooms, regular trash service, and potable water available via handpump.

Natural Features

This campground is on the bank of the Middle Fork River, surrounded by towering Douglas fir and pine trees. Many peaks and springs are nearby and offer scenic vistas.

Nearby Attractions

Middle Fork River, Young's Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs, Timpanogas Lake, Diamond Peak Wilderness

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Carie L.

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Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

Sacandaga Campground in the old growth of the Middle Fork Willamette. - FEE USE

This very special campground is on the old military wagon trail of Oregon's history. It is also on the Middle Fork trail , awesome for its biking and hiking along the Willamette River.

17 camping sites on flat ground but all back in. Fire rings and tables. small spots, RV 25 feet and under. Gravel road NO pavement for RVs. NO hook ups. 2 - double vault toilets. only drinking water is by 1 hand pump at east end of camp ground. Along river but VERY steep and rugged terrain to river, NO SWIMMING.

Campsite is along the Middle Fork trail and has some great hiking, biking, walking and fishing along the middle fork of the Willamette River. Fishing is mainly Rainbow and Brook Trout. Please check OR fishing regs as these change from year to year depending on fish count up river.

There are some nice swimming areas further down stream but also know the water is so cold! it is coming off snow packs out of the sisters.

Warning – NO Cell phone service for any carriers. No updates for wild fire danger. Please check notification boards daily for warnings. Cell services does not start until around Packard campground somewhere around 13 miles away back towards Oakridge.

Warning – Cougar and bear sightings, lockup food, watch your kids at all times.

September is hunting season and the camp does close down mid October.

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Location

Sacandaga Campground is located in Oregon

Directions

Exit I-5 heading east on Highway 58 towards Oakridge, OR. On the east side of Oakridge, just past mile marker 37, take a right onto Kitson Springs Road. In approximately half a mile take a right onto Forest Service Road 21. Just before reaching mile marker 25 the entrance to the campground will be on the right.