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.

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Salem, OR, OR★ 4.2 (17 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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 .

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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
Max RV12 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Mid-week (Sunday-Tuesday)

Google reviews report campground was almost empty mid-week in July

Best: May-October

Official operating season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: 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.

Location

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503-375-5646· Molalla
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

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 — Molalla fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Molalla before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cedar Grove Campground cost per night?+
Cedar Grove Campground costs $15–$30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cedar Grove Campground open?+
Cedar Grove Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cedar Grove Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Grove Campground?+
Cedar Grove Campground can accommodate RVs up to 12 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cedar Grove Campground?+
Cedar Grove Campground 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 Cedar Grove Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cedar Grove Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cedar Grove Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Cedar Grove Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Molalla River Recreation AreaExplore Oregon Recreation: Molalla River Corridor
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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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$15 /night★ 4.2 (17)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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