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

Clark Creek Organization Camp

Clark Creek, located 12 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon, is a fantastic group campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It features five sleeping structures with platform sleeping bunks, plus a large field to pitch tents, play baseball and volleyball or throw a Frisbee. Several hiking and biking trails, swimming areas and open fields offer fun opportunities for large groups with varied interests.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okTents only

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2fires
active
Camas Ts Rx (prescribed burn) · 33 mi away
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

group shelter nonelectric1
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Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
CLARORPavedFull80 / 15

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

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed

The day-use area and sleeping shelters, which have eight bunks each, are separated by Clark Creek. Access is over a foot bridge. Up to 125 guests can make use of the group area during the day time, but only 80 guests are allowed to camp overnight. Five sleeping shelters, vault toilets, drinking water, a picnic shelter, campfire circles and an amphitheater are included. Campers can pitch tents in the field as well.

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.
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777.
FeesGroup Campsite - $240 per night, Sunday-Thursday. Group Campsite - $280 per night, Friday-Saturday
RulesVehicles are prohibited from driving in the grass field. 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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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clark Creek Organization Camp40°50°60°70°January: 6.06 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.64 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.14 inches of precipitationApril: 4.83 inches of precipitationMay: 3.52 inches of precipitationJune: 2.04 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.51 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.63 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.65 inches of precipitationNovember: 6.41 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.04 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.0°F averageFebruary: 44.1°F averageMarch: 47.0°F averageApril: 50.5°F averageMay: 55.8°F averageJune: 60.8°F averageJuly: 67.2°F averageAugust: 67.3°F averageSeptember: 63.2°F averageOctober: 55.0°F averageNovember: 46.7°F averageDecember: 41.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lookout Pt Dam, 10 miles from the campground at 712 feet, station USC00355050 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year.

Getting there

From I-5 south of Eugene, take State Highway 58, east exit. Travel on Highway 58 for 25 miles to the town of Lowell. Take Big Fall Creek Road east 10 miles to the campground. Beginning at the Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street, head north for 0.1 mile. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto North Shore Drive.

Coordinates43.9736° N, 122.5822° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    33 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    48 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

Dump stationThe RV Store ↗19.3 mi
RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗21.6 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗24.1 mi

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Explore

Video

Georgia Campgrounds | Clark Creek South Campground

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Clark Creek Nature Trail
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Clark/Fall Tie
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Clark Butte
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Fall Creek National Recreation ↗
    13.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 2 mi
    Jones ↗
    5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.4 mi
    Tall Trees
    0.3 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

Clark Creek runs through the campground and connects with Big Fall Creek in the Willamette Valley. Willamette National Forest spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

Recreation

The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. A few footpaths meander through the recreation area. One connects the sleeping shelters to Big Falls Creek and another links to the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel. The Fall Creek Trail Area is worth exploring, including the Clark Creek Nature Trail.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clark Creek Organization Camp?

Sites at Clark Creek Organization Camp 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 Clark Creek Organization Camp?

Group Campsite - $240 per night, Sunday-Thursday. Group Campsite - $280 per night, Friday-Saturday

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clark Creek Organization Camp?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Clark Creek Organization Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Clark Creek Organization Camp have?

1 site, including 1 group shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Clark Creek Organization Camp?

Clark Creek Organization Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Clark Creek Organization Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clark Creek Organization Camp. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Clark Creek Organization Camp?

The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Clark Creek Organization Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Broken Bowl (1.6 mi), Dolly Varden (1.8 mi), and Bedrock Campground (1.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby