Humbug Campground
Wading and fishing are popular activities in the Breitenbush River, and rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers. The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking. Humbug Campground sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the river. The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
21 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pull-through | 81 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 02 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 03 | Pull-through | 69 | Paved | Full | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 04 | Back-in | 18 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 05 | Pull-through | 80 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 06 | Pull-through | 113 | Paved | Full | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 07 | Pull-through | 79 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 08 | Back-in | 65 | Paved | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 09 | Back-in | 43 | Paved | Full | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | No / No | 12 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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. |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Booking | Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Single Campsites - $21 per night. Double Sites - $40 per night. Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night. Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day. Campsite must be occupied every night paid. |
| Rules | 14 day stay limit. Check-in time is 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time is 1:00 pm. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground. Maximum trailer length 30 feet. See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions. |
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Getting there
4.6 miles northeast of Detroit, Oregon. From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn east onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46 and continue for 4.6 miles to Humbug Campground on the right.
| Coordinates | 44.7707° N, 122.0773° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
15 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSpike Timber Sale Rx - West
17 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSlow Dxp/Lemiti Rx - West
18 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGoat Stew Rx - West
18 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 gear | Timber Town Resale ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 43.7 mi |
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Explore
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Humbug Campground Tour - Willamette National Forest, Oregon
Worth a stop
- 3.5 miUpper Arm Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 4.4 miBattle Ax Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11 miOpal Creek Trailhead (Gate) ↗Trailhead
- 12.6 miThree Pools Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miHumbug Flats1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miGold Butte Lookout1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.9 miMcCoy #6.1 - Boulder Viewpoint1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.4 miFrench Creek Ridge ↗6.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.9 miMcCoy #6 - Boulder Ridge Route ↗9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.9 miMcCoy #8 - Bullfrog Route2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Opal Creek Wilderness begins about 3.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.4 miOpal Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,777 acres
- 3.6 miBull of the Woods Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 36,879 acres
- 9.9 miMount Jefferson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 109,098 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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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Humbug 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 Humbug Campground?
Single Campsites - $21 per night. Double Sites - $40 per night. Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Humbug Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Humbug Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Humbug Campground have?
23 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Humbug Campground?
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 Humbug Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Humbug Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Humbug Campground?
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. 14 day stay limit.
Source: Fire nearby
What if Humbug Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fox Creek Group Camp (1.6 mi), Cleator Bend (3.9 mi), and Breitenbush Campground (4.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby