U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Oregon

Puma

Situated within a shady, mature forest, Puma is the last developed camp along Forest Service Road 18 in the Fall Creek drainage. This 11 site campground is popular with families and you can expect heavy usage on summer weekends. Fall Creek offers a cool way to escape the summer heat, and the nearby Fall Creek National Recreation Trail provides hikers with additional adventures along the drainage.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov15 sitesNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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2fires
active
Camas Ts Rx (prescribed burn) · 32 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups12
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001Back-in40PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
002Back-in35PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
003Back-in30PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
004Back-in40PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
005Pull-through45PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
006Back-in18PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
007Back-in36PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
008Back-in30PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
009Back-in30PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
010Back-in30PartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard

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

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
FeesSingle Campsites - $21 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day. Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
RulesSingle 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

Willamette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Puma40°50°60°70°January: 9.01 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowFebruary: 6.96 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 7.55 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 6.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.70 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 10.69 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 41.9°F averageFebruary: 44.2°F averageMarch: 46.9°F averageApril: 50.7°F averageMay: 56.5°F averageJune: 61.4°F averageJuly: 67.7°F averageAugust: 67.7°F averageSeptember: 62.9°F averageOctober: 54.3°F averageNovember: 46.2°F averageDecember: 40.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Leaburg 1 SW, 12 miles from the campground at 675 feet, station USC00354811 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 67 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates43.9763° N, 122.5171° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    32 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    47 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationThe RV Store ↗22.4 mi
RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗24.8 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗27.1 mi

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.2 mi
    Jones ↗
    5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Clark/Fall Tie
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.8 mi
    Clark Butte
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.9 mi
    Gold Point
    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.1 mi
    Clark Creek Nature Trail
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 4.2 mi
    Little Cowhorn
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Puma?

Sites at Puma are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Puma?

Single Campsites - $21 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Puma?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Puma open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Puma have?

15 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Puma?

Puma is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Puma?

Yes, pets are allowed at Puma. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Puma?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents.

Source: Fire nearby

What if Puma is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bedrock Campground (1.4 mi), Clark Creek Organization Camp (3.2 mi), and Broken Bowl (4.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby