U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Coburg, OR

Black Canyon Campground

Black Canyon Campground in Oregon rests next to the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. This scenic campground is heavily shaded by towering hemlock, cedar and Douglas fir. Fishing and kayaking are a popular pastimes.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable74 sites44 ft maxNo hookupsPets ok

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

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2fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 37 mi away · 158 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups70
Group sites2
Host/management2
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 44 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehicles
003StandardPull-through38PavedPartial6 / 1
040GroupBack-in30PavedFull12 / 2
041StandardBack-in24PavedFull6 / 1
042StandardBack-in24PavedFull6 / 1
043StandardBack-in24PavedFull6 / 1
044StandardBack-in34PavedFull6 / 1
063StandardBack-in28PavedFull6 / 1
064StandardBack-in20PavedFull6 / 1
065StandardBack-in30PavedFull6 / 1
066StandardBack-in30PavedFull6 / 1

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 length44 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed

The campground offers some riverside sites with pleasant shade, fresh air with cool breezes. There are 75 sites, 19 are reservable. Each site contains a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

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 September
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingReserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov.
FeesSingle Campsites - $27 per night. Multiple Campsites - $54 per night. Group Campsite - $115. Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day. Campsite must be occupied every night paid and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
RulesQuiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am. Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, two vehicles, and two tents*. Multiple campsite capacity: 8 persons, three vehicles, and three tents*. Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. 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 Black Canyon Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.23 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowFebruary: 4.57 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowMarch: 5.01 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowApril: 4.26 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 6.66 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowDecember: 7.54 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.6°F averageFebruary: 40.7°F averageMarch: 44.3°F averageApril: 48.3°F averageMay: 54.2°F averageJune: 59.1°F averageJuly: 65.4°F averageAugust: 65.5°F averageSeptember: 60.7°F averageOctober: 51.3°F averageNovember: 42.1°F averageDecember: 37.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Oakridge Fish Hatchery, 9 miles from the campground at 1,275 feet, station USC00356213 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Oakridge, Oregon, follow Highway 58 west about 8 miles to Black Canyon Campground, located 1 mile east of Lookout Point Reservoir.

Nearest townCoburg, Oregon
Coordinates43.8067° N, 122.5972° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    37 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    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

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗22.1 mi
Dump stationThe RV Store ↗24.4 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗29 mi

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Black Canyon Campground - Willamette National Forest, OR

Worth a stop

Visitors enjoy sightseeing along the West Cascades Scenic Byway. The drive begins at Westfir and stretches 220 miles past waterfalls, ancient forests and numerous rivers, creeks and lakes.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.7 mi
    Black Canyon Nature Trail
    0.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Lawler ↗
    10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Eula Ridge
    4.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    South Willamette ↗
    5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    Clover Patch
    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.8 mi
    Lone Wolf/Patterson Mountain
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

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

The Willamette National Forest stretches 110 miles along the western slope of the Cascade Range in western Oregon. Elevations on the forest range from about 1,500 feet above sea level to 10,495 feet at the snowcapped summit of Mt. Jefferson, Oregon's second highest peak. Wildlife in the region includes black tail deer, Roosevelt elk, bobcats and bald eagles.

Recreation

A 1-mile interpretive nature trail winds through the campground, and Lookout Point Lake is less than a mile away, with opportunities for boating and fishing. A boat ramp is located on the lake. The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trails. While many are located in wilderness areas, a number of trails are situated at lower elevations and provide easy, year-round hiking. Black Canyon is within the Winberry Trail Area, with excellent terrain like the Tire Mountain Trail for mountain biking and horseback riding, and the Clover Patch Trail for hiking.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Black Canyon Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Black Canyon Campground?

Single Campsites - $27 per night. Multiple Campsites - $54 per night. Group Campsite - $115.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Black Canyon Campground?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Black Canyon Campground open right now?

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

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Black Canyon Campground have?

74 sites, including 70 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Black Canyon Campground?

The longest site here provides 44 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

Does Black Canyon Campground have hookups?

Yes, water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Black Canyon Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Black Canyon Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Black Canyon Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 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 Black Canyon Campground?

A 1-mile interpretive nature trail winds through the campground, and Lookout Point Lake is less than a mile away, with opportunities for boating and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Black Canyon Campground?

Coburg, Oregon. Visitors enjoy sightseeing along the West Cascades Scenic Byway.

Source: Getting there

What if Black Canyon Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ivan Oakes Campground (6.1 mi), Rujada Campground (10 mi), and Broken Bowl (10.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby