Dolly Varden

About

Dolly Varden Campground is the first camp along the Fall Creek drainage on Forest Service Road 18, providing convenient access to the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail. The campground offers five tent-only sites in a forested setting along the creek. Three sites sit along the creek on the north side of Forest Road 18, while two walk-in sites are located across the road. This primitive campground has one vault toilet but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Picnic tables are provided. The campground is partially reservable through Recreation.gov, with some sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. No RVs or trailers are permitted. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and camping is limited to 14 days within any 60-day period. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out is at 12:00 p.m. The use of chainsaws is prohibited in the campground.

Directions

From Lowell, Oregon: Beginning at the Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street, head north for 0.1 mile. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto North Shore Drive. Drive for another 0.1 mile and turn right at the first cross street, which is South Moss Street. In approximately 0.8 miles, South Moss Street becomes the Jasper-Lowell Road. Continue for another 1.0 mile until the four-way stop. Turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road. Approaching the base of the Fall Creek Lake dam, bear to the left after passing Winberry Creek Road (on your right). Note that Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 after crossing the National Forest boundary. Travel for 10.2 miles from the four-way stop and the destination will be on your left.