Kiahanie
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 20 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
20 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 02 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 03 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 04 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 05 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 06 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 07 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 08 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 09 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
| 10 | Loop A | None | 6 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May to October |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | No advance reservations. |
| Fees | Single Campsites - $14 per night (single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents). Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night. Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. |
| Rules | Non street-legal OHV use prohibited in the campground. 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 |
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Getting there
Exit I-5 heading east on Highway 58 towards Oakridge, OR. Just past mile post 31, take a left on the road across from the Middle Fork Ranger Station. After crossing the metal bridge, take a left at the stop sign onto Forest Service Road 19. In a little over a mile, continue straight through the intersection to remain on the 19 Road.
| Coordinates | 43.8856° N, 122.2547° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
37 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
39 mi from the campground · 158 acres
- PrescribedJunction Rx
39 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | The RV Store ↗ | 36.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Oregon West RV ↗ | 37.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 41.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.2 miBlair Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.5 miGander Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.3 miC.T. Beach Picnic Area And Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miNorth Fork Segment #44.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miGrasshopper Meadow1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miBlair Lake ↗14.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 4.1 miHuckleberry Lake0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.1 miHuckleberry Lookout ↗0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 4.3 miNorth Fork Segment #5 ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.5 miNorth Fork Trail Trailhead (Segment 5) ↗Willamette National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 5.5 miDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
- 6.9 miWaldo Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,865 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kiahanie?
No. Kiahanie is first-come, first-served. No advance reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Kiahanie?
Single Campsites - $14 per night (single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents). Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night. Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Kiahanie?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Kiahanie open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Kiahanie have?
23 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Kiahanie?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kiahanie. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What if Kiahanie is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Blair Lake Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), Box Canyon Horse Camp (8.6 mi, first-come), and Red Diamond Campground (9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby