Can you reserve a site at Whispering Falls Campground?

Yes, Whispering Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Whispering Falls Campground have?

18 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Whispering Falls Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Whispering Falls Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Whispering Falls Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Whispering Falls Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Whispering Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Whispering Falls Campground, Oregon — 14 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Whispering Falls Campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Guests are greeted with grand, mature cedars and Douglas fir trees as they drive into the campground.

Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

The Coffin Mountain Trail Area is located nearby, with splendid trails to explore like the Coffin Lookout and Bugaboo Ridge Trails.

Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with "FCFS" payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.

Recreation

Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout on the river. Among the many options for hiking and biking trails, the Mt. Jefferson-Pamelia Lake Trail Area is bound to please all types. Hikers looking for a challenging trail will enjoy the Minto Mountain Trail.

Facilities

This campground has 15 sites, 9 of which are reservable. Sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer views of the river. No Overflow Parking & No Day Use Parking.

Natural Features

Whispering Falls is located along the North Santiam River at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Surrounding vegetation includes hemlock, rhododendron and fern, among the towering conifers.

The campground is in the North Santiam Travel Corridor of the Willamette National Forest. The forest covers 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking. The Marion Forks Fish Hatchery down the highway, along Marion and Horn Creeks, is an interesting place to visit. Here, visitors can see rainbow trout, summer steelhead and spring chinook being harvested.

The facts

14 bookable sites
18 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: S&P, WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
4 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Whispering Falls Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Double S&P	S&P	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	Riverfront	80 ft	12	🐾
Single S&P	S&P	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
001	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	99 ft	8	🐾
002	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	8	🐾
003	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	34 ft	8	🐾
004	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	81 ft	12	🐾
005	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	70 ft	8	🐾
006	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	31 ft	8	🐾
007	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	39 ft	8	🐾
008	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	32 ft	8	🐾
009	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Riverfront	80 ft	12	🐾
010	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Riverfront	69 ft	12	🐾
011	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
012	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	33 ft	8	🐾
013	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
014	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	41 ft	12	🐾
015	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	8	🐾
016	WHISPERING FALLS CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Detroit, Oregon follow Highway 22 southeast for 8.3 miles to Whispering Falls Campground on the right.

44.68779, -122.00935 · 44°41'16.1"N 122°0'33.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	49	56	64	71	82	82	74	60	46	38
Low °F	27	28	29	33	38	43	47	46	41	35	31	27
Precip in	11.3	7.8	8.6	6.3	4.4	2.9	0.7	0.7	2.2	6.1	10.8	12.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 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 Whispering Falls Campground

Can you reserve a site at Whispering Falls Campground?: Yes, Whispering Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Whispering Falls Campground have?: 18 sites in total, of which 14 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Whispering Falls Campground?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Whispering Falls Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Whispering Falls Campground.
Does Whispering Falls Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Whispering Falls Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Whispering Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $21 per night
Double Sites - $40 per night
Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night
Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day

Restrictions:

14 day limit
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
Maximum trailer length 30 feet

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Whispering Falls Campground

RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR) 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pamelia Limited Entry Area 5.5 mi · Permit · we watch it
Santiam Flats Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hoover Campground 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cleator Bend 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Breitenbush Campground 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Humbug Campground 6.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fox Creek Group Camp 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cove Creek (OR) 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Piety Island 7.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area 6.1 mi · Campground
Upper Arm Day Use Area 7.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 503-854-3366
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Whispering Falls Campground