Campground · McKenzie River · 11 Miles East of McKenzie Bridge
Olallie Campground
Sixteen shaded sites along the upper McKenzie, a camp host keeping half an eye on things, and just enough distance from the highway that the loudest sound most nights is the river.
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Getting there & parking +
Olallie Campground sits about 11 miles east of McKenzie Bridge along Highway 126, in the upper McKenzie River corridor.
Facilities & accessibility +
- Vault toilets
- Potable water
- Firewood available for purchase on-site
- Camp host on-site during the season
- No hookups — bring what you need for tent or dry-camping comfort
Reservations & fees +
Some of Olallie’s 16 sites can be booked ahead on Recreation.gov; the rest are first-come, first-served, so a weekday arrival or an early Saturday morning is your best bet in peak season. Expect $25/night for the site itself, plus $9/night if you’re bringing a second vehicle. Senior and Access Pass holders get half off the site fee.
Quiet hours run 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and the max stay is 14 days in any 60-day stretch.
Nearby attractions +
Olallie sits within easy reach of the McKenzie Pass Trail Area for hikers who want to stretch their legs between naps in the shade.
Fishing & day use here +
The river alongside camp is open to fishing, and Olallie makes a quiet base camp for anglers working this stretch of the McKenzie. Check current Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations before you cast, since rules can vary by zone.
Olallie also has its own small day-use area at the confluence of the McKenzie River and Olallie Creek, right within the campground loop — it’s a separate $9-per-vehicle day-use fee from camping, open 6am to 10pm, with a small non-motorized boat launch (hand-carry craft only, not a trailer ramp), fire rings, and portable toilets. No potable water at the day-use site specifically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions +
Do I need a reservation to camp at Olallie?
Not necessarily — some sites can be booked ahead on Recreation.gov, and the rest are held for first-come, first-served campers. If you’ve got your heart set on a specific date, especially a summer weekend, booking ahead is the safer bet.
Is there a boat launch at Olallie Campground?
There’s a small non-motorized launch at the adjacent Olallie Day Use Area — hand-carry craft like packable kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards work fine. It’s not a trailer-boat ramp, so if you’re hauling a boat on a trailer, one of the dedicated boat landings nearby is a better bet.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes — leashed dogs (max 6 ft) are welcome at both the campground and the day-use area. Please bag and pack out solid waste.
What’s the max stay?
14 days within any 60-day period, standard across Willamette National Forest campgrounds.
When’s the best time to visit?
The campground is open April through October. Summer weekends fill the first-come sites fast, so a weekday visit — or a reservation — is your friend if you want a guaranteed spot.
