Accessible via a narrow paved road off Highway 20, Trout Creek Campground provides 20 sites along its namesake waterway in the Willamette National Forest. The Forest Service facility operates from May through September with both reservable and first-come, first-served sites at $20 per night. Pull-through sites accommodate RVs, while level ground works well for tent camping.
Dense forest canopy creates heavy shade throughout most of the day, with sunlight filtering through periodically. Sites feature standard picnic tables and fire rings, though fire restrictions may apply during dry periods. Vault toilets and potable water from hand pumps serve the campground, along with garbage collection but no recycling service. Autumn O. notes the area has "clean bathrooms and around many trails."
The creek provides swimming and wading opportunities, with rocky areas that draw tubers when water levels permit. Cell service varies significantly by carrier, with AT&T showing one bar while T-Mobile and Verizon lack coverage. No camp host stays on-site. The campground includes a separate day-use area for non-camping visitors.
For additional options, campers can explore campgrounds around Willamette National Forest or check nearby Big Lake West Campground for a different setting.
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Location
Public CampgroundTrout Creek is located in Oregon
Coordinates
44.38500006 N
121.92600028 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 24 min from Albany, OR
- 2 hrs 27 min from Eugene, OR
- 2 hrs 32 min from Salem, OR
