Broken Bowl Campground


Area Status: Closed

This small campground offers 16 sites with a family atmosphere, mature forest shade, and easy access to the cool waters of Fall Creek. Three of the sites are walk-in.

 

At a Glance

Current Conditions: 03/25/2024: Closed due to BedrockĀ Fire. SeeĀ closure order and map.

Operational Hours: 2023 Season: April 21 - September 17
Reservations: Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
Area Amenities: Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water
Fees:
  • Single Campsites - $21 per night
  • Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night
  • Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day
Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
Usage: Heavy
Best Season: August, September
Busiest Season: July, August
Restrictions:
  • Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents
  • Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
  • Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
  • Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm 
  • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
  • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Closest Towns: Lowell, Oregon (12.8 miles)
Water: None
Restroom: Porta Potties
Passes: Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.
Operated By: American Land & Leisure
Information Center: Middle Fork Ranger District
46375 Highway 58
Westfir, OR 97492
541-782-2283

General Information

General Notes:

Campground Map

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Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.


Directions:

12.8 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon.

From Lowell, Oregon: Beginning at the Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 Pioneer Street, head north for 0.1 mile.  Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto North Shore Drive.  Drive for another 0.1 mile and turn right at the first cross street, which is South Moss Street.  In approximately 0.8 miles, South Moss Street becomes the Jasper-Lowell Road.  Continue for another 1.0 mile until the four-way stop.  Turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road.  Approaching the base of the Fall Creek Lake dam, bear to the left after passing Winberry Creek Road (on your right).  Note that Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 after crossing the National Forest boundary.  Travel for 10.7 miles from the four-way stop and the destination will be on your right. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

  • Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer length 20 feet)
  • Most sites in the campground are best suited for tent campers.
  • Grey water station
No. of Sites 16, 10 of which are tent only
Reservation Info No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
No. of Accessible sites Restroom

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Picnicking

Swimming

Amenities

Toilets: Flush
Drinking water: Piped

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Highlights

Location

 
  Latitude : 
43.9626653

  Longitude : 
-122.6106773

  Elevation : 
910 feet