About Red Diamond Campground
Camping groups looking for a more rustic riverside experience will enjoy Red Diamond in Willamette National Forest. The campground can accommodate up to 25 guests and provides plenty of shade for warm, summer days. The South Fork McKenzie River and many fishing holes can be accessed from the site. Hiking trails can be found in the surrounding area and the Cougar Reservoir is just a short drive north. Fishing and kayaking are popular activities on the river. Nearby is the Box Canyon Trail with excellent opportunities for mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Chucksney Mountain Trail, Grasshopper Mountain Trail and Roaring Ridge are also in the area. The campground is laid out on one loop with picnic tables, campfire rings and ample parking. Portable toilets and trash collection are provided. No water is available, so be sure to bring your own supply. The campground is nicely…
- Fees: - Group Campsite (all sites, 25 people) - $75 per night - Extra Vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $10 per vehicle, per day
- Managed by: Willamette National Forest, FS
- Where: 23 mi northeast of Oakridge, OR · 44.00222, -122.17278
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Rock | Horse | 0.4 mi | 6.7 mi |
| Rebel Creek | Horse | 0.7 mi | 8.6 mi |
| Starr Cr. | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 3.3 mi |
| FR 1927105 | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 0.2 mi |
| French Pete | Horse | 2.5 mi | 8.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 11.9 mi
Water fill-up: 23.3 mi
Propane: 22.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Hard Rock Campground 2.9 mi
- French Pete Campground 3.3 mi
- Indian Ridge Lookout 4.1 mi
- Cougar Crossing Campground 4.5 mi
- Sunnyside Campground 4.6 mi
- Frissell Crossing Campground 5.4 mi