Packard Creek
Campground · Oregon · 38 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 38
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 80
- People per site
- 1,603 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Packard Creek is a popular campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible.Recreation
Larison Creek Trail is excellent for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. It meanders along Larison Cove and Larison Creek, through lush vegetation of hemlock, Douglas fir and red cedar.Visitors also enjoy boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers often catch catfish, blue gill, crappie and coho salmon. A fishing dock, swimming area and boat ramp can be found in the day use area.
Facilities
There are 36 standard campsites, 14 are reservable. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. There is also a reservable group campground, which accommodates up to 80 people, has a large picnic shelter and open space for tents. Some sites have individual boat docks as well.Natural Features
The campground is situated on a large flat beside Hills Creek Reservoir. The lake, hugged by a diverse mix of vegetation, covers 2,735 acres with 44 miles of shoreline in Willamette National Forest.Nearby Attractions
The campground is near Oakridge, Oregon, once a railroad boomtown at the turn of the 20th century. Other noteworthy places include many hot springs found within the forest.The facts
- 38 bookable sites
- 40 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, S&P, XXX Management
Site types
- 37 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
40 campsites at Packard Creek
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 032 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 033 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 034 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 035 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 036 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 037 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 1 | AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 45 ft | 80 | 🐾 |
| Double S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Paved | Lakefront | 30 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| Single S&P | S&P | Management | Pull Through | Paved | — | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| XXX | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX02 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX03 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX04 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX13 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX14 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX15 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX16 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX17 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX18 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX19 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX20 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX21 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX22 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX23 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX24 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX25 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX26 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX27 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX28 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX29 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX30 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | |
| XXX31 | XXX Management | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Oakridge, Oregon: Beginning at the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (the only traffic light along State Highway 58 in Oakridge), travel east on Highway 58 for 1.7 miles. At the intersection with Kitson Springs Road, turn right and travel for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 21, and travel for approximately 5.2 miles. The destination will be on your left.
43.69972, -122.43167 · 43°41'59.0"N 122°25'54.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 81°F in Aug, down to 42°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 49 | 55 | 59 | 66 | 71 | 80 | 81 | 76 | 63 | 49 | 42 |
| Low °F | 31 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 50 | 46 | 40 | 35 | 32 |
| Precip in | 6.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3 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 Packard Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Packard Creek?
- Yes, Packard Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Packard Creek have?
- 40 sites in total, of which 38 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Packard Creek?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Packard Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Packard Creek.
- Are campfires allowed at Packard Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Packard Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Packard Creek
- Salmon Creek Falls 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blue Pool 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sand Prairie Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, OR) 11.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Packard Creek Campground 2 mi · Campground
- C.T. Beach Picnic Area and Boat Launch 2.2 mi · Facility
- Eugene to Crest Trailhead #2 2.7 mi · Facility
- Middle Fork Ranger District (Hwy 58) 6.5 mi · Facility
- Blue Pool Campground (Middle Fork Ranger District) 6.7 mi · Campground
- Eugene to Crest Trailhead #3 7.8 mi · Facility
- Eugene to Crest Trailhead #4 8.7 mi · Facility
- Black Canyon Campground 9.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 801-226-3564
- Email Help.Willamette.MiddleFork@AmericanLL.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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