Oregon / Clackamas County / Molalla River Corridor Recreation Area

Cedar Grove Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from May 15 through October 1. Reservations required via Recreation.gov.

About

Cedar Grove Campground is a walk-in tent campground nestled in a picturesque grove of western red cedar along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River in the Molalla River Corridor Recreation Area. Located 6 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the campground offers 10 tent sites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. Two parking spots per site are available in a central parking lot, with varying distances to individual campsites. The campground provides vault toilets and a central handpump for potable water. River access is available for swimming and fishing. Nearby Hardy Creek Trailhead offers hiking and biking opportunities, and the Table Rock Wilderness is accessible further up the canyon. The Molalla River is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a scenic gorge through forested terrain at elevations between 800 and 1,200 feet. Reservations are required and must be made through Recreation.gov prior to arrival, as there is no cell reception in the drainage. No cash, checks, or cards are accepted on-site. Campers must bring their own firewood, as collection is not allowed. The main South Molalla Forest Road is regularly used for hauling timber. Pets are allowed but must be leashed.

Directions

From Molalla, drive east on Main Street/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection and follow signs for Feyrer Park. Past Feyrer Park, cross the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Road. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Road, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Road and cross Glen Avon Bridge. Continue 6 miles; Cedar Grove will be on your left.

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