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.

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Fall Creek, OR, OR★ 3.5 (2 reviews)From $8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Your RV requires water, electric, or sewer hookups✕ You need to visit outside May through October✕ You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions and gray foxes present in the area; also barred owls, wild turkeys, and American dippers near the creek.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· Willamette National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Broken Bowl cost per night?+
Broken Bowl costs $8–$22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Broken Bowl open?+
Broken Bowl is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Broken Bowl have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Broken Bowl?+
Broken Bowl is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Broken Bowl?+
Broken Bowl is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Broken Bowl?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Broken Bowl is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Broken Bowl open, and what are check-in times?+
Broken Bowl is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$8 /night★ 3.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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