Can you reserve a site at Dolly Varden?

Yes, Dolly Varden is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Dolly Varden have?

9 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.

Are campfires allowed at Dolly Varden?

Campfires are allowed at Dolly Varden. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Dolly Varden

Campground · 6 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6
Bookable sites: up to 6
People per site: 999 ft
Elevation

Overview

This first camp along the Fall Creek drainage on Forest Service Road 18 provides convenient access to the beginning of the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail. The partially reservable campground offers 5 tent-only sites. Three sites are along the creek on the north side of Forest Road 18, and two walk-in only sites are across the road.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

The facts

6 bookable sites
9 sites in total, including non-bookable
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Dolly Varden, Scan and Pay

Site types

5 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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9 campsites at Dolly Varden

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Access	Max rig	People
001	Dolly Varden	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Drive In	—	6
002	Dolly Varden	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Drive In	—	6
003	Dolly Varden	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Drive In	—	6
004	Dolly Varden	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Hike In	—	6
005	Dolly Varden	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	—	Hike In	—	6
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—

Getting there

43.96389, -122.61556 · 43°57'50.0"N 122°36'56.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Aug, down to 46°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	47	50	54	59	65	71	80	80	74	63	52	46
Low °F	37	38	40	43	47	51	55	55	52	47	42	37
Precip in	6.1	4.6	5.1	4.8	3.5	2.0	0.5	0.6	1.6	3.6	6.4	7.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8 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 Dolly Varden

Can you reserve a site at Dolly Varden?: Yes, Dolly Varden is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dolly Varden have?: 9 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
Does Dolly Varden have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Dolly Varden?: Campfires are allowed at Dolly Varden. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single Campsites - $19 per night
Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night
Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day

Restrictions:

Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
NO trailers
Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents
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

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

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