Fox Creek Group Camp
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 75
- People per site
- 1,944 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows in the Breitenbush River. The groups site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. The groups site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables.
The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
There is no water service at this site.
Reservations for this site can be made up to 12 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
Fox Creek is a central access point to miles of scenic hiking trails. Willamette National Forest boasts 1,700 miles of trails, many of which trek through wilderness areas like the nearby Mount Jefferson Wilderness.Campers can fish and swim in the Breitenbush River. Rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers.
Facilities
No drinking water is available at this site. The group site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking. It is equipped with an accessible vault toilet, dumpster, campfire rings and picnic tables.Natural Features
The campground is a short walk from the Breitenbush River, a tributary of Oregon's North Santiam River, at an elevation of 1,700 feet. The river's clean waters flow from short forks of snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range in western Oregon. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams, and wooded slopes offer excellent sightseeing and recreation opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
Head to Detroit Lake for a variety of activities including power boating, water skiing, kayaking and canoeing. Within 10 miles there are also opportunities for off-highway vehicle recreation, hunting, hiking, backpacking, scenic driving, and soaking in hot springs.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.The facts
- Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: FOX CREEK GROUP CAMP
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Fox Creek Group Camp
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox1 | FOX CREEK GROUP CAMP | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 40 ft | 75 | 🐾 |
Getting there
44.78320, -122.04970 · 44°46'59.5"N 122°2'58.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 52 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 80 | 81 | 74 | 61 | 49 | 43 |
| Low °F | 36 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 37 |
| Precip in | 13.1 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 8.0 | 13.5 | 15.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.9 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 Fox Creek Group Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Fox Creek Group Camp?
- Yes, Fox Creek Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Fox Creek Group Camp have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Fox Creek Group Camp?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Fox Creek Group Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Fox Creek Group Camp.
Also listed by
Fox Creek Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Fox Creek Group Camp's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $65 per night/per group
Restrictions:
- See special regulations for the area, including dispersed camping restrictions.
Camping near Fox Creek Group Camp
- Humbug Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gold Butte Lookout 2.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cleator Bend 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Breitenbush Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Lake (OR) 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Santiam Flats Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hoover Campground 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Piety Island 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whispering Falls Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cove Creek (OR) 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Elk Lake Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
- Upper Arm Day Use Area 5.1 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 503-854-3366
- Email dbarawis@co.linn.or.us
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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