Three Bears Campground
Open and accepting reservations. Reservations are required via Recreation.gov; no on-site payment is accepted. There is no cell reception in the drainage. A large logjam upstream near Horse Creek Bridge blocks navigation between Horse Creek Bridge and Turner Bridge. Use caution near the river, especially during flood stage.
From Recreation.gov
There is a large logjam several miles upstream of this campground. The logjam is just downstream from Horse Creek Bridge, and blocks the entire stream. The river is unnavigable between Horse Creek Bridge and Turner Bridge. Use caution near the river, especially in flood stage.
About
Three Bears Campground occupies a scenic grove of western red cedar trees approximately 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge in the Molalla River Corridor Recreation Area. The campground provides access to the Molalla Wild and Scenic River, one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River, which carves a picturesque gorge through the surrounding terrain. A beautiful cobble beach and swimming hole are accessible from the campground. The 15 tent-only sites are walk-in style with centralized vehicle parking offering two spots per campsite. Each site includes a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. Vault toilets are available on-site, though campers must bring their own drinking water as the nearest potable water source is a hand pump at Cedar Grove campground, located one mile east. Firewood is not available on-site and collection is prohibited, so visitors should bring their own. Reservations must be made in advance through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app. No cash, checks, or cards are accepted on-site. The Hardy Creek Trailhead is the closest access point for hiking and biking, and the Table Rock Wilderness lies further up the canyon.
Directions
From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection and follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avon Bridge. Continue 3 miles; Three Bears will be on your left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 375-5646 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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