Roaring River (Group)
Campers at Roaring River Group Campground enjoy the soothing sounds of the aptly named Roaring River flowing past their campsites. The campground is tucked in a wooded setting in Willamette National Forest and can accommodate up to 50 overnight visitors. Fishing and hiking are a few of the best ways to spend the day here. The nearby Three Sisters Wilderness offers plenty of trails to explore.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 30 | Gravel | Full | 50 / 10 |
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 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
Roaring River provides picnic tables, dumpsters, vault toilets and campfire rings. No water is provided so campers are expected to bring their own. Parking fits up to 10 vehicles.
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 | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777 |
| Fees | $50 site fee (50 people maximum) |
| Rules | 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
From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126 just past Milepost 45. Turn South on Aufderheide Drive/Forest Service Road 19 and travel for 22 miles to campground. Entry is through a locked gate with a combination.
| Nearest town | Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.9509° N, 122.0838° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
30 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
35 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
45 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
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Supply ↗ | 38.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 40.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The Three Sisters Wilderness Area offers 260 miles of hiking trail through 286,708 acres of wild, incredible mountains and meadows. There is also access to non-wilderness hiking and mountain bike trails within 10 miles.
- 1.3 miRoaring Ridge South Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3.1 miBox Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miFrissell Crossing0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miOlallie ↗22.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miSouth Fork2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miRoaring River Ridge3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miElk Creek ↗10.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.6 miRebel Creek ↗9.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.9 miOlallie South Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 1.3 miRoaring Ridge North Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 1.3 miRoaring Ridge South Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 2.5 miElk Creek Trailhead ↗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 Three Sisters Wilderness, which overlaps Willamette National Forest.
- inThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 acres
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- inDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 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.
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Natural features
The group site is just a few feet from the river on the east bank, among Douglas fir, maple and alder. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes.
Recreation
The Box Canyon Trail area is nearby, providing excellent hiking routes like the McBee Trail and the Roaring Ridge Trail. The Roaring Ridge Trail passes through Douglas fir forests with views of the South Fork of the McKenzie River. Mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities here. Bird sightings may include osprey, great blue herons and bald eagles.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Roaring River (Group)?
Sites at Roaring River (Group) 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 Roaring River (Group)?
$50 site fee (50 people maximum)
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Roaring River (Group)?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Roaring River (Group) open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Roaring River (Group) have?
1 site, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Roaring River (Group)?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Roaring River (Group)?
The Box Canyon Trail area is nearby, providing excellent hiking routes like the McBee Trail and the Roaring Ridge Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Roaring River (Group)?
Mckenzie Bridge, Oregon. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area offers 260 miles of hiking trail through 286,708 acres of wild, incredible mountains and meadows.
Source: Getting there
What if Roaring River (Group) is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Frissell Crossing Campground (0.8 mi, partly first-come), Box Canyon Horse Camp (3.2 mi, first-come), and Red Diamond Campground (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby