Horse Creek Group Campground

Pacific Northwest

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Horse Creek Group Campground

Pacific Northwest

About this campsite

Overview

Horse Creek Group Campground is located on the banks of Horse Creek. The rushing water and tall Douglas fir trees offer a cool, shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. A picnic area offers a great spot for grilling and group gatherings.

Recreation

Fishing in Horse Creek is an enjoyable pastime. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trailhead is nearby, offering fun-filled hiking and biking opportunities. The 26-mile trail boasts wonderful scenery along the river, and is an easy hike for all ages. There are also numerous developed boat launches that provide access to the McKenzie River.

Facilities

Horse Creek accommodates up to 100 campers and 23 vehicles. The campground comes with drinking water, picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings. Visitors need to bring their own firewood.

Natural Features

The campground sits along Horse Creek among Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. The creek flows into the McKenzie River, a 90-mile tributary that transports snowmelt from the Cascade Range to the Willamette Valley.

Set along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes are found in every direction.

Nearby Attractions

Cougar Reservoir is about 10 miles southwest and boasts excellent boating opportunities.

Location

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2.7 km away

MCKENZIE BRIDGE

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5.1 km away

PARADISE IN OREGON

Overview Paradise Campground is indeed a paradise for campers. Tucked within a lush, old-growth forest of Douglas fir and western red cedar, the area portrays a sub-tropical vibe along the banks of the McKenzie River, where catch-and-release trout and steelhead fishing is a popular activity, along with whitewater rafting and kayaking. Recreation Rafters and kayakers live it up in the whitewater of the McKenzie River. A boat ramp is located on-site. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail begins nearby, and is a favorite among hikers and mountain bikers. Facilities A number of sites face the river, while many others are tucked into the scenic forest. Flush toilets are dispersed throughout the campground and parking spurs are paved. Educational programs are provided at the amphitheater. Natural Features Paradise sits on a bend of the river at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Ferns and other moisture loving plants cover the ground, and mosses drape the trees. The campground is in the heart of Willamette National Forest, which spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Range. Nearby Attractions A golf course is located about 7 miles west of the campground.

5.4 km away

McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise Campground

This trailhead provides access to McKenzie River National Recreation Trail #3507 .

7.8 km away

LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

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