Horse Creek Group Campground

MCKENZIE BRIDGE, Oregon

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An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

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  • problem: Agency alerts

    11 active alerts in Willamette National Forest; most severe: Cedar Creek Fire Closure

    USFSPosted Mar 20 · checked 1 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 62°F / low 38°F, 80% precip — 68/100 for campground

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Oct 10 – Oct 17
7 nights

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About this campground

Overview Horse Creek Group Campground is located on the banks of Horse Creek. The rushing water and tall Douglas fir trees offer a cool, shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. A picnic area offers a great spot for grilling and group gatherings. Recreation Fishing in Horse Creek is an enjoyable pastime. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trailhead is nearby, offering fun-filled hiking and biking opportunities. The 26-mile trail boasts wonderful scenery along the river, and is an easy hike for all ages. There are also numerous developed boat launches that provide access to the McKenzie River. Facilities Horse Creek accommodates up to 100 campers and 23 vehicles. The campground comes with drinking water, picnic tables, vault toilets and campfire rings. Visitors need to bring their own firewood. Natural Features The campground sits along Horse Creek among Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar. The creek flows into the McKenzie River, a 90-mile tributary that transports snowmelt from the Cascade Range to the Willamette Valley. Set along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes are found in every direction. Nearby Attractions Cougar Reservoir is about 10 miles southwest and boasts excellent boating opportunities.

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Group, Tent, Rv
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Yes
Fire ringsPicnic tablesVault toilets
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Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

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Active alerts for McKenzie River Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

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