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

Trail Bridge

Trail Bridge is a fully reservable campground after May 15th, 2026. First come, first serve is available only on sites that are not previously reserved and only one night at a time. This campground has 26 walk-in/tent only sites, 7 RV sites, and 1 group camp area that has 4 sites. There is a boat ramp with minimal parking. Campground has 4 vault bathrooms and 1 flush toilet bathroom. Potable water spigots throughout campground. No hook-ups. Day Use Fee are and Extra Vehicle Fee area. Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during the summer months. Please plan accordingly. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Trail Bridge campsite with water viewEntry kiosk at Trail Bridge
Photos courtesy of Linn County Parks · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Walk-in26
RV, no hookups7
group rv area nonelectric1
Host/management7
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

34 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Group Site- includes 4 double sites (27-30)Group Site B-LoopGroup Rv Area NonelectricPull-through80GravelNo / No12 / 2Yes
Site 31RV A LoopRVPull-through90GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 32RV A LoopRVPull-through90GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 33RV A LoopRVPull-through70GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 34RV A LoopRVPull-through80GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 35RV A LoopRVPull-through85GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 36RV A LoopRVPull-through92GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 37RV A LoopRVPull-through92GravelNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 01Tent LoopWalk-inBack-in20GravelPartialNo / No8 / 1Yes
Site 02Tent LoopWalk-inBack-in20PartialNo / No8 / 1Yes

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 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Trail Bridge
Campground map 1 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Linn County Parks. Open the image for full size.
Campground map of Trail Bridge
Campground map 2 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Linn County Parks. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length95 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite Site 20 is listed accessible

Walk in tent sites, pull through RV sites, boat ramp, group camping area, flush restrooms, vault restrooms, day use area, potable water available.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Trail Bridge30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.35 inches of precipitation, 14.7 inches of snowFebruary: 7.84 inches of precipitation, 9.0 inches of snowMarch: 7.99 inches of precipitation, 6.3 inches of snowApril: 6.20 inches of precipitation, 1.1 inches of snowMay: 4.19 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 2.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.60 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.84 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 6.02 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 10.84 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowDecember: 12.90 inches of precipitation, 17.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.0°F averageFebruary: 35.8°F averageMarch: 39.5°F averageApril: 44.8°F averageMay: 52.6°F averageJune: 58.7°F averageJuly: 66.1°F averageAugust: 65.8°F averageSeptember: 59.6°F averageOctober: 48.8°F averageNovember: 38.8°F averageDecember: 32.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Belknap Springs 8 N, 1 mile from the campground at 2,152 feet, station USC00350652 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 72 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 51 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Off Highway 126 near the Blue Pool Trail Head in the Willamette National Forest. From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Forest Road 732. Follow Forest Road 732 around Trailbridge Reservoir to Forest Road 730. Continue up Forest Road 730 to Trailbridge Campground on the left.

Coordinates44.2805° N, 122.0470° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites.
  • There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments.
  • Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    18 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    36 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Bench

    42 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained

  • Prescribed
    Sisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West

    44 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 stationSweet Home RV Dump ↗34.2 mi
Outdoor gearTimber Town Resale ↗37.6 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Country RV ↗39.1 mi

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Explore

Video

Video of Trail Bridge, OR from Brad C.

Worth a stop

Blue Pool/Tamolich Falls, Clear Lake, Fish Lake, Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, McKenzie River Trail

  • 4.4 mi
    Carpenter Mountain
    1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.6 mi
    Deer Butte ↗
    8 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.7 mi
    Robinson Lake
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.8 mi
    Waterfalls
    1.2 mi trail · hiking

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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Reservoir, Blue Pool/Tamolich Falls nearby

Recreation

Boating, fishing, camping, hiking, sightseeing, mountain biking, etc.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Trail Bridge?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Trail Bridge?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Trail Bridge have?

41 sites, including 26 walk-in sites, 7 RV sites without hookups, and 1 group rv area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Trail Bridge?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Trail Bridge have hookups?

Yes, water and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Trail Bridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Trail Bridge. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Trail Bridge?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Trail Bridge?

Site Site 20 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 if Trail Bridge is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Olallie On Mckenzie Highway - Willamette (1.7 mi, partly first-come), Lakes End Campground (3.6 mi, first-come), and Ice Cap Campground (4.8 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby