Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground
Todd M.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2020

Great Campground by the River

This campground is just 10 miles out of Oakridge. Although just off the highway, you can’t tell it is even there. The best spots are those closest to the river. Most have well cleared spots for tents amid towering Douglas fir trees. The sites only have enough room for one vehicle, and many did not appear long enough for a larger motor home over say 20 feet.

The river is the real attraction here. When we were here in June it was low enough to wade and swim, and there were families hanging out in chairs along the gravel bars and floating in the river. Great place to chill with beers after a day hiking or mountain biking.

The only downside is the train tracks are just on the other side of the river and at least when we were there the train went by 4-5 times throughout the night. For whatever reason it blows its whistle repeatedly, hard to tell why as there is no road on that side. It does wake you up for a moment but we were so tired from mountain biking we went right back to sleep.

Although it is only a short distance from Oakridge, we had no cell service at all. Had to get most of the way to Oakridge before we picked it up. We had Verizon and AT&T so maybe another carrier has coverage.

Great campground overall, would definitely come back.

  • Review photo of Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground by Todd M., October 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground by Todd M., October 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground by Todd M., October 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground by Todd M., October 4, 2020
  • Review photo of Willamette National Forest Black Canyon Campground by Todd M., October 4, 2020