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

Trout Creek Campground - Willamette

There are 24 sites on a single loop with four RV pull-throughs ranging from 24 to 40 feet. There are two double vault accessible toilets and one accessible single vault toilet. Drinking water is available from one hand pump well. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the campground in the 1930's, which includes a day use picnic shelter with fireplace that is centrally located along with tables and BBQ grill; there is nearby river access in this day use area. There are about 3-5 spots for parking depending on the size of the vehicles. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.

Partly reservable25 sites115 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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

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Trout Creek Campground - WillametteRestroomShelterSouth Santiam #3
Photos courtesy of Linn County Parks & Recreation · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Camas Ts Rx (prescribed burn) · 14 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups22
Tent-only2
Host/management1
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001StandardBack-in41GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard
002StandardBack-in99GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
003StandardBack-in36GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
004Tent onlyPull-through96GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
005StandardPull-through60GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
006StandardBack-in39GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
007StandardBack-in27GravelRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
008StandardPull-through99Gravel12 / 2YesStandard
009StandardBack-in36GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
010Tent onlyPull-through99GravelPartial8 / 2YesStandard

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.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length115 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes

Drinking water is from a hand pump well. There are three vault restrooms available in the park. Parking spurs are gravel and roads are paved. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, come through the park with firewood available for purchase.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Trout Creek Campground - Willamette20°30°40°50°60°January: 10.84 inches of precipitationFebruary: 7.79 inches of precipitationMarch: 7.76 inches of precipitationApril: 6.03 inches of precipitationMay: 4.01 inches of precipitationJune: 2.81 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.77 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.28 inches of precipitationOctober: 5.88 inches of precipitationNovember: 9.98 inches of precipitationDecember: 11.58 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.6°F averageFebruary: 32.1°F averageMarch: 34.7°F averageApril: 38.8°F averageMay: 46.2°F averageJune: 51.5°F averageJuly: 59.2°F averageAugust: 59.1°F averageSeptember: 53.8°F averageOctober: 44.3°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 29.8°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Santiam Junction, 7 miles from the campground at 3,750 feet, station USC00357554 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 70 inches a year.

Getting there

From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 19 miles and look for signs for the Trout Creek Campground.

Coordinates44.3969° N, 122.0756° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • There are both reservable and FCFS campsites.
  • 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.
  • Campfire wood is not readily available at the park.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    14 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Sisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West

    37 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Bench

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

  • Prescribed
    Slow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West

    39 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTimber Town Resale ↗30 mi
Dump stationSweet Home RV Dump ↗31.7 mi
RV sales & serviceBig Country RV ↗43.5 mi

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Explore

Video

(4K UHD) REVIEWING EACH CAMPSITE @ Trout Creek Campground | South Santiam River Willamette

Worth a stop

The Menagerie Wilderness and Trout Creek Trail is located directly across from Trout Creek Campground. To the west, is the historic Long Ranch and now an Elk Refuge. A short wheelchair-accessible trail is located directly across Highway 20 from the campground and accesses a wildlife viewing platform that overlooks the ranch. Nearby is the Old Santiam Wagon Road that stretches along the Highway 20 corridor.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Tombstone Prairie Connection
    4.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.7 mi
    Echo Creek Ski Tour
    2.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.9 mi
    Hackleman O.g.grove ↗
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Hackleman View ↗
    0.05 mi trail · hiking
  • 1.2 mi
    Echo Basin
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Heart Lake
    0.9 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

Trout Creek is tucked in a heavily wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped Alder, Douglas fir, Hemlock, and Maple trees. Campsites are well-shaded and full of ferns and similar sub-tropical greenery. Many sites stretch along the South Santiam River, a 66-mile tributary of the Santiam River.

Recreation

Wading and fishing are popular in the river and hikers enjoy easy access to the 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail and the short Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail. The Menagerie Wilderness can be accessed from the Trout Creek Trail, so hikers and backpackers can explore the area's extensive system of trails.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

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 Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Trout Creek Campground - Willamette have?

25 sites, including 22 standard sites without power and 2 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

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 pets allowed at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

Yes, pets are allowed at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

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

What is there to do at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette?

Wading and fishing are popular in the river and hikers enjoy easy access to the 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail and the short Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Trout Creek Campground - Willamette is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lost Prairie Group Site (0.4 mi), Lakes End Campground (4.7 mi, first-come), and Cold Water Cove (4.9 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby