Roaring River (Group)
Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2,637 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Campers at Roaring River Group Campground enjoy the soothing sounds of the aptly named Roaring River flowing past their campsites. The campground is tucked in a wooded setting in Willamette National Forest and can accommodate up to 50 overnight visitors.Fishing and hiking are a few of the best ways to spend the day here. The nearby Three Sisters Wilderness offers plenty of trails to explore.
Recreation
The Box Canyon Trail area is nearby, providing excellent hiking routes like the McBee Trail and the Roaring Ridge Trail. The Roaring Ridge Trail passes through Douglas fir forests with views of the South Fork of the McKenzie River. Mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities here. Bird sightings may include osprey, great blue herons and bald eagles.Facilities
Roaring River provides picnic tables, dumpsters, vault toilets and campfire rings. No water is provided so campers are expected to bring their own. Parking fits up to 10 vehicles.Natural Features
The group site is just a few feet from the river on the east bank, among Douglas fir, maple and alder. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes.Nearby Attractions
The Three Sisters Wilderness Area offers 260 miles of hiking trail through 286,708 acres of wild, incredible mountains and meadows. There is also access to non-wilderness hiking and mountain bike trails within 10 miles.The facts
- Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: ROAR
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Roaring River (Group)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | ROAR | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | 30 ft | 50 |
Getting there
From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126 just past Milepost
45. Turn South on Aufderheide Drive/Forest Service Road 19 and travel for 22 miles to campground. Entry is through a locked gate with a combination.
43.95089, -122.08383 · 43°57'3.2"N 122°5'1.8"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 10.2 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 11.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 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 Roaring River (Group)
- Can you reserve a site at Roaring River (Group)?
- Yes, Roaring River (Group) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Roaring River (Group) have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Roaring River (Group)?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Also listed by
Roaring River (Group) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Roaring River (Group)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $50 site fee (50 people maximum)
Restrictions:
- 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
Camping near Roaring River (Group)
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- Kiahanie 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cougar Crossing Campground 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sunnyside Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Northwest Forest Pass - Willamette National Forest 6.6 mi · Activity pass
- Cougar Crossing Campground 10 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-822-3381
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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