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Limberlost Campground

23 mi southwest of Black Butte Ranch, OR · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
11sites
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Limberlost Campground

After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that's made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness…

  • Fees: - Group Site (up to 50 people): $165/night Download the [Recreation.gov mobile app](https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app) prior to your…
  • Season: May – September
  • Managed by: Willamette National Forest, FS
  • Where: 23 mi southwest of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.17402, -122.05357

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingBiking

Amenities:

Tents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

43°
31°Jan
47°
31°Feb
53°
32°Mar
59°
36°Apr
68°
41°May
75°
46°Jun
84°
50°Jul
84°
49°Aug
76°
44°Sep
62°
38°Oct
49°
34°Nov
41°
30°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.

See Limberlost Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
FR 4200218ATV road0.1 mi0.2 mi
FR 4200222ATV road0.2 mi0.1 mi
Rainbow FallsHiking2.8 mi1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 6.8 mi
Water fill-up: 13.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.