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

Secret

This small campground is now a group site and is well-screened from Forest Service Road 21. The Middle Fork Willamette River is directly adjacent to some of the sites. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The nearby Middle Fork National Recreation Trail cna be easily accessed from the campgound.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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A brown and cream colored plastic sign on a wooden base. The sign reads "Secret Campground".A grassy campsite on the bank of a river. The site has a wooden picnic table and a metal fire ring.A grassy campsite with a wooden table and metal fire ring. A river flows by the far side of the site.A sandy beach leads into a small and slow-moving river. The water is very clean and small trees overhang the opposite bank.
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 16 mi away · 158 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
Secret Campground GroupBack-in25GravelPartialNo / –Riverfront40 / 15YesYesStandard

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, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite Secret Campground Group is listed accessible

The campground has one communal restroom as well as regular trash service.

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.
SeasonMay to September
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
FeesGroup Campsite - $75 per night (6 people per site, 6 single sites). Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
RulesGroup campsite capacity: 40 persons, 15 vehicles, 15 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 Secret30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.00 inches of precipitation, 37.8 inches of snowFebruary: 6.83 inches of precipitation, 38.9 inches of snowMarch: 7.19 inches of precipitation, 26.1 inches of snowApril: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 14.4 inches of snowMay: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowJune: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.42 inches of precipitation, 24.8 inches of snowDecember: 11.91 inches of precipitation, 49.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 34.5°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 41.1°F averageMay: 49.5°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 63.1°F averageSeptember: 57.5°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 32.3°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lemolo Lake 3 NNW, 15 miles from the campground at 4,077 feet, station USC00354835 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 66 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 196 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Exit I-5 heading east on Highway 58 towards Oakridge, OR. On the east side of Oakridge, just past mile marker 37, take a right onto Kitson Springs Road. In approximately half a mile take a right onto Forest Service Road 21. Just past mile marker 18 the entrance to the campground will be on the right.

Coordinates43.5148° N, 122.4412° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Please note that special fishing regulations apply to this section of the Middle Fork; refer to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the most up-to-date information.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    16 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

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗40.1 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗49 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Middle Fork River, Hills Creek Reservoir, Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.6 mi
    Youngs Rock Tie
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Young'S Rock ↗
    4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3 mi
    Moon Point
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Nfst-5850613
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.6 mi
    Nfst-5850611
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 3.7 mi
    Nfst-5850614
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

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 Umpqua 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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

This secluded campground has several well-shaded campsites along the edge of the Middle Fork River. The river as well as Hills Creek Reservoir offer scenic vistas, as well as the nearby Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, and Chuckle Springs.

Recreation

This site has diverse recreation opportunities located nearby that allow everyone in the group to experience the forest in their own preferred way. Activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating are available on the Middle Fork as well as Hills Creek Reservoir. Fishing opportunities also abound, but be sure to research the fishing restrictions for the local area before arriving. Nearby trails offer scenic views for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Secret?

Sites at Secret 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 Secret?

Group Campsite - $75 per night (6 people per site, 6 single sites). Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Secret?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Secret open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Secret have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Secret?

Secret is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Secret?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Secret?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Group campsite capacity: 40 persons, 15 vehicles, 15 tents.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Secret?

Site Secret Campground Group is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Secret?

This site has diverse recreation opportunities located nearby that allow everyone in the group to experience the forest in their own preferred way. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Secret is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Campers Flat (1.7 mi), Sacandaga (5.8 mi, partly first-come), and Sand Prairie Campground (6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby