About Whispering Falls Campground
Whispering Falls is located along the North Santiam River at an elevation of 2,000 feet. Surrounded by vegetation including hemlock, rhododendron and fern, among the towering conifers, the campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer views of river. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow trout on the river. Among the many options for hiking and biking trails, the Mt. Jefferson-Pamelia Lake Trail Area is bound to please all types. Hikers looking for a challenging trail will enjoy the Minto Mountain Trail. The [Coffin Mountain Trail Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/willamette/recreation/recarea/?recid=4240) is located nearby, with splendid trails to explore like the Coffin Lookout…
- Fees: - Single Campsites - $21 per night - Double Sites - $40 per night - Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night - Day Use - $9 per vehicle…
- Managed by: USFS - Willamette National Forest
- Where: 4 mi east of Idanha, OR · 44.6883, -122.01036
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Road | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Bruno Mtn | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 3.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 36 mi.
Propane: 24 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- McCoy Motorized Recreation Area 1.4 mi
- River Mountain RV Park 3.2 mi
- Riverside at Detroit Campground 4.5 mi
- Santiam Flats Campground 5.2 mi
- Hoover Campground 5.8 mi
- Marion Forks Campground and Day Use Area 6.1 mi