Fox Creek Group Camp
Willamette National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Detroit, OR, OR
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows in the Breitenbush River. The groups site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. The groups site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Fox Creek Group Camp offers a large open area suitable for groups up to 75 guests with ample parking, picnic tables, and fire rings near the Breitenbush River. Campers consistently rate it 4.5/5 stars for its affordability, spaciousness, and quiet setting ideal for group camping.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, North American River Otter, Harlequin Duck, and Bald Eagle are documented in the area. Campers have reported ticks and scorpions on-site.
Insider tips for Fox Creek Group Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Large open space accommodates groups; bring own water supply as drinking water availability may be limited Short walk to Breitenbush River for fishing and swimming
Skip Fox Creek Group Camp if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer flush toilets — only vault toilets available. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Fox Creek Group Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Humbug Campground (Detroit, OR), Gold Butte Lookout (Mill City, OR), Cleator Bend (Detroit, OR), Breitenbush Campground (Detroit, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fox Creek Group Camp
Cell signal at Fox Creek Group Camp (Detroit, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows in the Breitenbush River. The groups site accommodates tent campers plus RVs and trailers of any size. The groups site caters to groups of up to 75 guests with ample parking.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Large open space accommodates groups; bring own water supply as drinking water availability may be limited
Short walk to Breitenbush River for fishing and swimming
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Detroit, Oregon, drive east on State Highway 22. After crossing the bridge, take a left onto Forest Service Road (FSR) 46/Breitenbush. Follow FSR 46 for about 6.5 miles to Fox Creek Group Camp.
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- 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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