Trout Creek Campground
Open seasonally from May through October. Reservations available up to 6 months in advance via Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM. Maximum stay is 14 days within a 60-day period.
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…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Trout Creek Campground is a historic family campground situated along the South Santiam River in Willamette National Forest, approximately 20 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, the campground features 24 sites on a single loop tucked under Douglas-fir and Hemlock trees, with many sites offering direct river access. The campground includes four pull-through sites ranging from 24 to 40 feet, two tent-only sites, and 20 standard sites with gravel parking spurs and paved roads. Amenities include potable drinking water from a hand pump well, three vault restrooms (two double and one single, all accessible), fire rings, and picnic tables. Firewood is not readily available on-site, so campers should bring their own or purchase locally. Wading and fishing are popular activities in the river. The campground serves as a gateway to excellent hiking opportunities. The 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail connects to the Menagerie Wilderness trail system, while Rooster Rock Trail across the road offers a 3.3-mile one-way hike to a stone pinnacle popular with rock climbers. The nearby Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail and historic Santiam Wagon Road provide additional exploration options.
Directions
From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 19 miles and look for signs for Trout Creek Campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $25 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 367-5168 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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