Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)

Campground · Oregon · 72 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

72
Bookable sites
44 ft
Max rig length
up to 30
People per site
1,492 ft
Elevation
View of the river from Black Canyon Campground
Photo: Unknown · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

The facts

  • 72 bookable sites
  • 74 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 44 ft
  • Up to 30 people per site
  • Loops: AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUND, S&P

Site types

  • 70 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Management

Amenities

  • Water hookups
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

74 campsites at Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
001-39AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
002AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
003AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved38 ft6 🐾
004AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
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016AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
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025AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
026AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
027AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
028AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
029AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
030AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
031AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
032AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
033AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
034AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
035AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
036AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
037AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
038AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
039AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
040AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft12 🐾
041AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
042AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
043AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
044AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved34 ft6 🐾
045-49AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved44 ft30 🐾
050AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
050-62AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
051AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
052AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
053AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
054AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
055AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
056AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
057AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
058AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
059AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
060AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
061AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
062AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard Nonelectric————
063AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved28 ft6 🐾
064AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
065AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
066AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
067AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
068AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved28 ft6 🐾
069AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
070AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved28 ft6 🐾
071AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
072AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
073AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
074AREA BLACK CANYON CAMPGROUNDStandard NonelectricBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
Double S&PS&PManagementBack InPaved30 ft12 🐾
Single S&PS&PManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾

Getting there

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

43.80667, -122.59722 · 43°48'24.0"N 122°35'50.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 42°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F444955596671808176634942
Low °F313234374347515046403532
Precip in6.24.65.04.33.21.90.50.61.63.66.77.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)

Can you reserve a site at Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)?
Yes, Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR) have?
74 sites in total, of which 72 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)?
44 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR).
Does Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR) have hookups?
Water.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

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