Mineral Forest Camp

This camp was decent overall. There might only be 3 camp sites in Mineral Camp but there are endless more approaching this campground and quite a few more beyond it. If you camp in one of the 3 spots you have access to a toilet. I didn't realize where this campground was and ended up camping a short walk beyond the grounds. Fairview trail and Hardscabble trail are accessable from the actual grounds. I walked 1 mile in on the Fairview trail and it was pretty cool but the number of downed trees was extreme. The bridge was destroyed so you had to cross the Sharpes Creek. The other review for this camp ground had awesome pictures. I couldn't find any of those views. Might have been on Hardscabble or deeper on Fairview. I only stayed one night. No running water so bring enough or use a filter. Sites are quite big so more than one tent can be accommodated. Every campground I passed and saw beyond where I camped had at least rock fire rings. Most sites if not all I had seen were on some part of sharps Creek. This camp ground was probably one of the last if not the last in the Umpqua Forest. Downed trees all over this campground. Great wildlife sounds at night! Owl was hooting away.

This is a very small remote campground past Dorena lake near Bohemia mountain. There are only 3 spots at this free of charge campground. If you can luck out, or go in the off season, this is a nice far out spot, off the beaten path to just relax by the 'Sharp's creek'. It is watched over by the local mining authority as it is located nearby many open mining claims. That being said, there are no camp hosts or water bibs, but there is a pit toilet, as well as fire rings and picnic tables in the sites . There are no stores or gas stations past Cottage Grove, so get your supplies before leaving town.

I liked how this place is small and more primitive than others, while still being a legit campground.

There are a few nearby hikes including the spectacular Trestle creek falls and Bohemia mountain, but you have to double back and up Bryce creek rd to find them, unless you have 4wd.