Established Camping
House Rock Campground
About
National Forest
Willamette National Forest
Overview
There are 17 campsites set in an upper and lower loop.__ Some of the sites can accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length.__ The upper loop has one accessible single vault toilet while the lower loop has two accessible single vault toilets.__ Drinking water is available from hand pumps located in both the upper and lower loops.____ The adjacent picnic area is part of the site and has four tables and two grills, and provides access to the Horse Rock Trial, a 0.8-mile loop trail.____ Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
Swimming is popular, especially because many sites have riverfront access to shallow swimming areas. Anglers can cast for native cutthroat trout. In addition to the House Rock Trail, hikers have access to a variety of other trails in the Tombstone Pass Area, like the Iron Mountain Trail.
Facilities
The campground road and parking spurs are composed of packed dirt and rock. The double-loop area comes with accessible vault toilets and drinking water from hand pumps. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are at each site.__ Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, pass through the park with firewood available for purchase.
Natural Features
House Rock Campground is perched on the confluence of Sheep Creek and the South Santiam River in an old growth grove. The river is a 66-mile tributary of the Santiam River that is fed by snowmelt from the Cascade Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Campers enjoy hiking the House Rock Trail, which starts at the day-use area. Part of the trail shares paths with the historic__Santiam Wagon Road, a trail used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands. In addition to the House Rock Trail, hikers have access to a variety of other trails in the Tombstone Pass Area, like the Iron Mountain Trail. Swimming is popular, especially because many sites have riverfront access to shallow swimming areas. Anglers can cast for native cutthroat trout.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Don’t Trust the Internet
Per Allstays app this campground can fit up to 60 ft rigs. NO! We attempted to drive through with our 26ft Class C and it was tight and awkward. The first section right after the bridge and to the right was all we could get to, straight across the bridge the road heads uphill for more sites which are definitely off limits for anything larger than a van.
The road in is gravel/dirt with washboard and some deep pits that sent things flying inside our rig and hairpin turns. We made it to the first loop and had to do 9 point turn to make the loop. Spoke with a ranger and he said not to attempt the other part with the section directly across the bridge as it is even smaller. The sites were nice though if you have a car, truck or van or teardrop type trailer. They all had picnic tables and fire pits, though NO fires allowed at this time. There were also vault toilets and water.
Garbage cans throughout as well, though no recycling. Other apps and websites stated different things as far as sizes that are able to camp here one said 22 ft, one recommended no RVs and the one we looked at said 60ft max. We’d recommend no RVs, vans ok and tear drops probably ok as well but nothing bigger.
$20/night
Zero cell service for ATT, Verizon or TMobile
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Beautiful, easy access to water, shady
This is a wonderful campground. Every spot is stellar. Some are right on the water while others boast a stunning view. Lots of wildlife to chirp you awake and provide entertainment. The river access is easy and in lots of spots.
We will definitely be coming back!
Secluded campsites in a lush forest
This was one of the most beautiful campgrounds I’ve visited. My site was quite secluded, I could only occasionally see people walking along the camp road. Vault toilets were kept clean and a well water pump was available for clean drinking water.
The best part was the South Santiam River running along the campground, providing a relaxing ambiance. A 2-mile trail loop will take you from the canpgeiund to House Rock Falls, then up along historic Santiam Wagon Road Trail. The water is crystal clear and nice to wade in, but when I was there it was really cold. I’m excited to return to explore the area again.
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Location
House Rock Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Sweet Home, follow Highway 20 east for 26 miles to Forest Road 2044 and turn right. Follow Forest Road 2044 for a half mile and turn right, then drive for another quarter mile. House Rock Campground is across the Sheep Creek bridge.
Address
4431 HIGHWAY 20 SWEET HOME OR 97386
MANAGED BY LINN COUNTY PARKS 3010 SW FERRY ST ALBANY, OR 97322
OR
Coordinates
44.3936111 N
122.2438889 W