Campground · Oakridge Area · Forest Road 21, south of Oakridge
Indigo Springs Campground
A tiny, primitive, tent-only campground deep in old-growth Douglas-fir on the Middle Fork Willamette — the most remote of the Forest Road 21 sites, with an on-site trail explaining the local bull trout.
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Getting there & parking+
From Oakridge, east on Highway 58 about 2 miles to Hills Creek Road/Kitson Springs Road, right 0.5 miles to Forest Road 21, then south about 28.5 miles — the most remote of the Oakridge-area campgrounds, roughly 31 miles southeast of town.
Before you go: this site’s official status page has shown outdated seasonal-closure language, and it sits on the Forest Road 21 corridor south of Hills Creek Reservoir, an area with recent wildfire activity nearby. Call the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, or check the Willamette National Forest alerts page to confirm it’s open before making the drive.
Facilities & accessibility+
- Picnic tables
- Set among old-growth Douglas-fir
- An interpretive trail on-site explains the local bull trout ecosystem
No potable water on-site. Senior/Access Pass holders get 50% off the site fee.
Reservations & fees+
First-come, first-served only — no online booking option. 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.
Nearby attractions+
Warner Mountain Lookout, Sacandaga Campground, and the Middle Fork National Recreation Trail (#3609) are all nearby.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions +
Is Indigo Springs Campground currently open?
Status isn’t fully clear from official sources at time of writing — confirm current status with the Middle Fork Ranger Station, (541) 782-2283, before your trip, especially given recent wildfire activity in this corridor.
Can I reserve a site ahead of time?
No — it’s first-come, first-served only, with no Recreation.gov booking option.
Is it suitable for RVs or trailers?
No — there’s no trailer turnaround, and it’s a tent-only campground.
Is there drinking water?
No, potable water is not available on-site — bring your own.
How far is it from Oakridge?
About 31 miles southeast via Forest Road 21, the most remote site in this group.
