Can you reserve a site at Hard Rock Campground?

Yes, Hard Rock Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Hard Rock Campground?

36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Hard Rock Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hard Rock Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Hard Rock Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Hard Rock Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Hard Rock Campground, Oregon — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon. Many hiking trails are available in the surrounding area and the river offers fishing opportunities.

Recreation

The river offers good catch-and-release fishing for wild redside and cutthroat trout. Cougar Reservoir is open to motorized boating and offers a beautiful setting.

Facilities

The campground offers one tent-only group campsite that can accommodate up to 10 people. No water or electricity is available at Hard Rock. Campfire rings, picnic tables, portable toilets and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground sits just south of Cougar Reservoir, near where Balm Creek feeds into the South Fork, at an elevation of 1,800 feet. Hard Rock is set on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, where gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes abound.

Nearby Attractions

Just east of Cougar Reservoir, the Castle Rock Trail leads through a dense Douglas-fir forest to the top of Castle Rock. Once on top, hikers enjoy impressive views of the McKenzie River Valley below.

The facts

Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 36 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: AREA HARD ROCK CAMPGROUND

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Hard Rock Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA HARD ROCK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Turn right on Aufderheide Drive and continue south about 3/4 mile. Veer right at the Y and continue 10 miles to the campground.

44.03861, -122.20278 · 44°2'19.0"N 122°12'10.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Aug, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	53	58	64	74	79	89	89	82	68	55	48
Low °F	39	39	41	45	50	55	59	58	54	48	43	39
Precip in	13.0	7.5	9.8	8.2	4.3	2.7	0.7	0.6	1.9	5.8	11.0	12.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.7 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 Hard Rock Campground

Can you reserve a site at Hard Rock Campground?: Yes, Hard Rock Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hard Rock Campground have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Hard Rock Campground?: 36 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hard Rock Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Hard Rock Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Hard Rock Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Hard Rock Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Hard Rock Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hard Rock Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Group Campsite - $38 per group per night
Extra Vehicle (more than 2) - $10 per extra vehicle, per night

Restrictions:

Camping is restricted to developed campgrounds
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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Hard Rock Campground

French Pete Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunnyside Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Slide Creek 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Diamond Campground 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Indian Ridge Lookout 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Frissell Crossing Campground 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Roaring River (Group) 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horse Creek Group Campground 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cougar Crossing Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Northwest Forest Pass - Willamette National Forest 3.2 mi · Activity pass
Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs 3.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 801-226-3564
Email Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

Hard Rock Campground