Fox Creek Group Campground
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows into the Breitenbush River. The group site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. No drinking water is available at this site. The group site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables.
Fox Creek is a central access point to miles of scenic hiking trails. Willamette National Forest boasts 1,700 miles of trails, many of which trek through wilderness areas like the nearby Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. Campers can fish and swim in the Breitenbush River. Rainbow trout is the most
Campers can also head to Detroit Lake for power boating, water skiing and canoeing.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Closed for 2024 season. |
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Reservations: | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
Area Amenities: | Picnic tables |
Fees: | $65 per night/per group |
Open Season: | May - October |
Usage: | Medium |
Restrictions: | See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions. |
Closest Towns: | Detroit, Oregon (6.3 miles) |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault toilet |
Operated By: | Linn County Parks & Recreation |
Information Center: | Detroit Ranger District 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3366 |
General Information
Directions:6.3 miles northeast of Detroit
From State Highway 22 at Detroit, turn east onto Breitenbush Road (FSR 46) and continue for 6.3 miles to Fox Creek Group Site.
General Notes:
- Fire rings
- NO water
Close to:
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Group Camping
Reservable goup site
No. of Sites | 1 group site |
Reservation Info | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |