From Oakridge, Highway 58 east 1.7 miles to Hills Creek/Kitson Springs Road, right 0.5 miles, then right onto Forest Road 21 (about 18 miles of travel on FR 21) — roughly 20 miles south of Oakridge.

Before you go: this campground sits on the Forest Road 21 corridor south of Hills Creek Reservoir, an area with recent wildfire activity nearby. Check the Willamette National Forest alerts page or call the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, for current status before you head out.

• Picnic tables
• Sits adjacent to the Middle Fork Willamette River

A genuinely useful quirk worth knowing: first-come, first-served mid-May through mid-June, then reservation-only via Recreation.gov from June through September.

Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., max stay is 14 days in a 60-day window, and dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft) or under direct physical control.

The Middle Fork Willamette Trail runs nearby, and mountain biking is a popular nearby activity — a natural pairing with Oakridge’s reputation as a biking destination.

Is this a group-only site, or can individuals book a spot?
Group-only — one reservable group site for up to 40 people / 15 vehicles.

Do I need a reservation?
Depends on when you’re going: first-come, first-served mid-May through mid-June, reservation-required June through September.

Is it currently accessible?
This campground sits along Forest Road 21, an area with recent wildfire activity nearby — check the Willamette National Forest alerts page or call the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, before heading out.

Is there drinking water on-site?
No, potable water is not available — bring your own.

How far is it from Oakridge?
About 20 miles south via Forest Road 21.