Cleator Bend
The campground was closed for the 2025 season and is scheduled to reopen spring 2026. Operating season runs May through October. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable; campers must bring their own. Campfires are allowed but fire bans are common during summer months.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Cleator Bend Group Campground occupies a scenic bend along the Breitenbush River within Willamette National Forest. The campground features one large group site designed for gatherings of up to 45 people. Amenities include 8 campfire rings, 8 picnic tables, a vault toilet centrally located in the camping loop, and trash receptacles. Drinking water is temporarily unavailable, so campers must bring their own supply. The Breitenbush River, fed by snowmelt from the Mount Jefferson Wilderness, provides excellent opportunities for wading, swimming, and rainbow trout fishing directly from camp. The South Breitenbush Gorge Trail, located three miles away, offers hikers views of the river passing through basalt narrows and a log footbridge crossing Roaring Creek's cascading waters. Reservations are required and can be made up to 12 months in advance through Recreation.gov. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at 1:00 p.m. The maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights per 60-day period. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Chainsaw use and horse/pack animals are prohibited.
Directions
From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn onto Breitenbush Road (Forest Service Road 46). The campground is 9.8 miles ahead on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $200 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 854-3366 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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