Broken Bowl
Federal campground in Willamette National Forest
Location: Fall Creek, OR, OR
Price: From $8 per night
Price range: $8–$22 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Broken Bowl is a small campground that offers 16 sites with a family atmosphere, mature forest shade, and easy access to the cool waters of Fall Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/broken-bowl to be notified when sites open up.
Broken Bowl offers 16 sites with mature forest shade and easy access to Fall Creek's cool waters in a family-friendly atmosphere. The $8/night price point makes it an affordable option for budget-conscious campers.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and gray foxes present in the area; also barred owls, wild turkeys, and American dippers near the creek.
Insider tips for Broken Bowl: Book early as a federal campground with limited 16 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups Call (801) 226-3564 for facility-specific information
Skip Broken Bowl if: Your RV requires water, electric, or sewer hookups. You need to visit outside May through October. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Broken Bowl: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Dolly Varden (Fall Creek, OR), Clark Creek Organization Camp (Fall Creek, OR), Timber Butte Cabin (Westfir, OR), Bedrock Campground (Oakridge, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Broken Bowl
Cell signal at Broken Bowl (Fall Creek, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Broken Bowl is a small campground that offers 16 sites with a family atmosphere, mature forest shade, and easy access to the cool waters of Fall Creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited 16 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups
Call (801) 226-3564 for facility-specific information
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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