Clark Creek Organization Camp

About

Clark Creek Organization Camp is a unique group camping facility constructed during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service. Located in the Willamette National Forest about 15 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon, the campground sits along Clark Creek where it connects with Big Fall Creek in the western Cascades. The camp features five historic sleeping shelters, each containing eight platform sleeping bunks, accommodating up to 80 overnight guests. A large open field provides space for tent camping and group activities including baseball, volleyball, and horseshoe pits. An amphitheater, cooking/dining shelter, and the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel round out the historic facilities. Day-use capacity extends to 125 guests. Several footpaths meander through the recreation area, connecting the sleeping shelters to Big Fall Creek and linking to the nearby Clark Creek Nature Trail. The surrounding Fall Creek Trail Area offers additional hiking and biking opportunities, with swimming areas accessible along the creek.

Directions

From I-5 south of Eugene, take Highway 58 east for 25 miles to the town of Lowell. From Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street, head north 0.1 mile, turn left onto North Shore Drive, then right onto South Moss Street. Continue as it becomes Jasper-Lowell Road for 1 mile to the four-way stop opposite the covered bridge. Turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road. Bear left at the base of Fall Creek Lake dam after passing Winberry Creek Road. Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 at the National Forest boundary. Travel 12.7 miles; destination is on the left.