Trout Creek Overview

Trout Creek Campground has 24 campsites located right along the South Santiam River and among a beautiful forest of Douglas-fir and Hemlock trees. Many of the campsites are riverfront.

The family campground is usually open mid May to late September. Amenities include drinking water (hand pump), vault toilets and trash collection. Camp roads are paved and parking spurs are gravel (24 to 100 feet in length). Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. Firewood is also available to purchase from the camp host. Cell service is poor in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include House Rock, Yukwah, Cold Water Cove and Ice Cap.

Trout Creek Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Historic and cultural sites are also in the area. he Menagerie Wilderness and Trout Creek Trail is located directly across from Trout Creek Campground. To the west, is the historic Long Ranch and now an Elk Refuge. A short wheelchair-accessible trail is located directly across Highway 20 from the campground and accesses a wildlife viewing platform that overlooks the ranch. Nearby is the Old Santiam Wagon Road that stretches along the Highway 20 corridor.

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Amenities

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

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing