Cedar Grove Campground
Molalla — riverside, fishing
Location: Salem, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: May through October
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation .
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-grove-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful, picnic-style campground with 10 well-arranged tent sites situated in a grove of western red cedar, offering access to the Molalla River for swimming, fishing, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise its cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere, with lighter crowds mid-week in summer.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Mountain Lion present in the area; also Virginia Opossum, Townsend's Chipmunk, American Beaver, and Red-spotted Garter Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Cedar Grove Campground: Book online at recreation.gov well in advance—this is a federal campground with high demand No cell service in the drainage; plan accordingly and download offline maps Arrive with no cash, checks, or cards accepted on-site; handle all payments online Explore nearby pull-outs along the river for additional recreation opportunities
Skip Cedar Grove Campground if: You need electrical, water, or sewer hookups at your site. You require cell phone reception. You prefer to pay on-site or without advance planning.
Best time to visit Cedar Grove Campground: Mid-week (Sunday-Tuesday) — Google reviews report campground was almost empty mid-week in July. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Three Bears Campground (Salem, OR), Aquila Vista Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Shady Cove (Lyons, OR), Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site (Salem, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Grove Campground
Cell signal at Cedar Grove Campground (Salem, 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.
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Cedar Grove campsites are only available by making a reservation .
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 online at recreation.gov well in advance
this is a federal campground with high demand
No cell service in the drainage; plan accordingly and download offline maps
Arrive with no cash, checks, or cards accepted on-site; handle all payments online
Explore nearby pull-outs along the river for additional recreation opportunities
Google reviews report campground was almost empty mid-week in July
Official operating season
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
Getting there →
The Molalla River is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla in Clackamas County. From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection, follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avo
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Molalla fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Molalla before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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