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 9 at 10:37AM PDT until October 11 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and Linn County Lowlands Counties. In Washington, North Clark County Lowlands and South Washington Cascade Foothills Counties. * WHEN...From midnight Saturday Night to 9 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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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