Mckenzie River Trailhead At Paradise Campground
This is a day-use trailhead only. No overnight camping is available at this location. For overnight camping, use the adjacent Paradise Campground.
Frost Advisory issued October 29 at 11:14AM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.
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.
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
McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise Campground serves as a day-use access point to the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail #3507 in the Willamette National Forest. The trailhead is situated at the entrance of Paradise Campground, with parking available on the right side before the one-way loop road. This is strictly a trailhead facility with no overnight camping permitted. The site lacks amenities such as restrooms, potable water, and picnic tables. Hikers seeking overnight accommodations should consider the adjacent Paradise Campground, which offers 64 developed campsites with flush toilets, water, and other amenities. From the trailhead, the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail continues over undulating terrain westward past Paradise Campground and the McKenzie River Ranger Station before reaching the Lower McKenzie River Trailhead.
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, follow Highway 126 east 5 miles and turn left (north) into Paradise Campground (Forest Road 300). Past the 2 gates on your left, there will be parking on the right before the one-way loop in the road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $28 - $52 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 822-3381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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