Marion Forks Campground Deschutes National Forest Oregon

34881 N. Santiam Highway
Idanha, Oregon 97350
503 854-3522

Lat / Long:

44.61143, -121.94742

Marion Forks Campground has 15 campsites set in a beautiful old growth forest next to the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery and Marion Creek.  All campsites are first-come, first-serve. The well-maintained campground is generally open year round (weather permitting).

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite has a parking spur (ranging in size from 20 to 35 feet), table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include vault toilets (3) and trash receptacles. Potable (drinking) water is not available. Cell service is poor in the area.

Marion Forks – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Marion Forks Fish Hatchery offers a large pond where visitors can feed adult rainbow trout. See spawning Chinook salmon in Horn Creek (Marion Forks) from late August through September. Conifer forest provides good viewing for deer, elk, grouse, American dipper, belted kingfisher, osprey, bald eagle, blue heron and waterfowl seasonally.

Riverside at Detroit Campground and Whispering Falls Campground are also nearby.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15

Regions

• Creek
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Northwest

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Camper Van
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing