U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Blue River, OR

Paradise In Oregon

Paradise Campground is indeed a paradise for campers. Tucked within a lush, old-growth forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the area portrays a sub-tropical vibe along the banks of the McKenzie River, where catch-and-release trout and steelhead fishing is a popular activity, along with whitewater rafting and kayaking.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov62 sites80 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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3fires
active
Camas Ts Rx (prescribed burn) · 20 mi away
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups59
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

59 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
001PARABack-in40Partial
002PARABack-in24Partial
003PARABack-in34PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
004PARABack-in40Partial
005PARABack-in30PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
006PARABack-in44PavedPartialRiverfront8 / 1Yes
008PARABack-in30PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
009PARABack-in34PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
010PARABack-in38PavedFullRiverfront8 / 1Yes
011PARABack-in34Partial

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
Max vehicle length80 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

A number of sites face the river, while many others are tucked into the scenic forest. Flush toilets are dispersed throughout the campground and parking spurs are paved. Educational programs are provided at the amphitheater.

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 October
ForestWillamette National Forest
FeesSingle Campsites - $30 per night. Multiple Campsites - $60 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
RulesCamping is restricted to developed campgrounds. 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 Paradise In Oregon30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.52 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.12 inches of precipitationMarch: 7.92 inches of precipitationApril: 6.76 inches of precipitationMay: 4.44 inches of precipitationJune: 2.79 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.69 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.93 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.41 inches of precipitationOctober: 6.20 inches of precipitationNovember: 10.45 inches of precipitationDecember: 11.26 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.3°F averageFebruary: 39.4°F averageMarch: 43.0°F averageApril: 49.1°F averageMay: 56.5°F averageJune: 61.8°F averageJuly: 68.3°F averageAugust: 67.5°F averageSeptember: 60.5°F averageOctober: 49.3°F averageNovember: 41.1°F averageDecember: 36.0°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Mckenzie Rvr RS, 1 mile from the campground at 1,478 feet, station USC00355362 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 71 inches a year.

Getting there

From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126 and drive 55 miles to McKenzie Bridge. The campground is located on the left side of Highway, 4 miles beyond McKenzie Bridge.

Nearest townBlue River, Oregon
Coordinates44.1861° N, 122.0961° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    20 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Junction Rx

    35 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Bench

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

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 gearMountain Supply ↗39.7 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Country RV ↗40.1 mi

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

Explore

Video

(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Paradise Campground! | McKenzie River | Willamette NF |

Worth a stop

A golf course is located about 7 miles west of the campground.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.5 mi
    Frissel
    4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    McKenzie River NRT ↗
    26.4 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2.8 mi
    Lookout Creek Old Growth
    3.4 mi trail · hiking
  • 3.9 mi
    Olallie ↗
    22.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.3 mi
    O Leary Mountain ↗
    9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.7 mi
    Rainbow Falls
    1.2 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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Paradise sits on a bend of the river at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Ferns and other moisture loving plants cover the ground, and mosses drape the trees. The campground is in the heart of Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.

Recreation

Rafters and kayakers live it up in the whitewater of the McKenzie River. A boat ramp is located on-site. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail begins nearby, and is a favorite among hikers and mountain bikers.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Paradise In Oregon?

Sites at Paradise In Oregon are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Paradise In Oregon?

Single Campsites - $30 per night. Multiple Campsites - $60 per night. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Paradise In Oregon?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Paradise In Oregon open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Paradise In Oregon have?

62 sites, including 59 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Paradise In Oregon?

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

Are there showers or a dump station at Paradise In Oregon?

Flush toilets are dispersed throughout the campground and parking spurs are paved.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Paradise In Oregon?

Yes, pets are allowed at Paradise In Oregon. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Paradise In Oregon?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Paradise In Oregon?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Paradise In Oregon?

Rafters and kayakers live it up in the whitewater of the McKenzie River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Paradise In Oregon?

Blue River, Oregon. A golf course is located about 7 miles west of the campground.

Source: Getting there