Established Camping
Willamette National Forest Roaring River Group Campground
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Please be aware of our refund policy and refunds associated with wildfires. This facility is in a forested area. Wildfires can be present in the vicinity throughout the season. Reservations will not be given refunds outside of the cancellation window due to poor air quality in the case of a wildfire. Cancellations outside of the cancellation window will only be granted if the location is within a closure area due to a wildfire. Contact the McKenzie River Ranger Station if you have any questions at 541-822-3381
Willamette National Forest Roaring River Group Campground is situated near McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The area features forested terrain with the Roaring River nearby. Campers can explore the McKenzie River Trail and visit the nearby Terwilliger Hot Springs, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer.
Description
Overview
Campers at Roaring River Group Campground enjoy the soothing sounds of the aptly named Roaring River flowing past their campsites. The campground is tucked in a wooded setting in Willamette National Forest and can accommodate up to 50 overnight visitors. Fishing and hiking are a few of the best ways to spend the day here. The nearby Three Sisters Wilderness offers plenty of trails to explore.
Recreation
The Box Canyon Trail area is nearby, providing excellent hiking routes like the McBee Trail and the Roaring Ridge Trail. The Roaring Ridge Trail passes through Douglas fir forests with views of the South Fork of the McKenzie River. Mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities here. Bird sightings may include osprey, great blue herons and bald eagles.
Facilities
Roaring River provides picnic tables, dumpsters, vault toilets and campfire rings. No water is provided so campers are expected to bring their own. Parking fits up to 10 vehicles.
Natural Features
The group site is just a few feet from the river on the east bank, among Douglas fir, maple and alder. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes.
Nearby Attractions
The Three Sisters Wilderness Area offers 260 miles of hiking trail through 286,708 acres of wild, incredible mountains and meadows. There is also access to non-wilderness hiking and mountain bike trails within 10 miles.
Location
Willamette National Forest Roaring River Group Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126 just past Milepost 45. Turn South on Aufderheide Drive/Forest Service Road 19 and travel for 22 miles to campground. Entry is through a locked gate with a combination.
Address
57600 MCKENZIE HWY
Mckenzie bridge, OR 97413
Coordinates
43.95089 N
122.08383 W
Detours Nearby
Kiahanie Campground
28 min away
Irish & Taylor Lakes
3 hrs away
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
