Waterloo County Park sits along the South Santiam River just off the Santiam Highway between Lebanon and Sweet Home, managed by Linn County Parks. The park spans over a mile of river frontage across 120 sites divided into two loops. Loop A is reservable and tends to draw smaller rigs, while Loop B opens in summer on a first-come, first-served basis and handles larger RVs more comfortably. Sites are well spaced, and Waterloo Camp Ground sits just down the road if this location fills up.
The river is the central draw here. Fishing gets consistent mention across reviews, and the park includes an ADA-accessible fishing deck and a boat launch. Swimming is common, though the current runs swift, and at least one reviewer notes that swimmers get into trouble at this stretch every year. A posted water hazard area exists downstream from the camping loops. Cold water is the norm even in summer, so wading carefully makes sense.
Activity options extend well beyond the water. The park has a disc golf course, hiking trails through the woods, volleyball, a children's playground, a dog park, and geocaching opportunities. Firewood is available on-site from the camp host. Hookups include electric and water at most sites, with a sewer dump station on-site and gray water disposal points distributed through the loops. Robert S. singles out the restrooms specifically: "Nicest restrooms and showers I've seen in any campground." The Mallard Creek Golf and RV Resort provides a full-hookup alternative a few miles to the east.
A few practical notes worth keeping in mind: at least two reviewers recommend locking vehicles overnight, citing opportunistic theft as an occasional issue. Nearby McDowell Creek Falls makes for a worthwhile day trip, though the trail can be muddy and the wooden stairs slippery when wet. The park operates year-round, so reserving Loop A in advance is advisable for summer weekends.
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Map & DirectionsWaterloo County Park is located in Oregon near Lebanon
Directions
From US 20 (Waterloo exit): Go 1 mi N on Sodaville/Waterloo CR.
Address
39510 Gross St
Lebanon, OR 97355
Coordinates
44.49200098 N
122.81900075 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 9/8/26
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/8/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 9/8/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 9/8/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/8/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 21 min from Albany, OR
- 28 min from Corvallis, OR
- 43 min from Salem, OR
- 50 min from Eugene, OR
























