Hard Rock Campground

Willamette National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Coburg, OR, OR

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon. Many hiking trails are available in the surrounding area and the river offers fishing opportunities.The campground offers one tent-only group campsite that can accommodate up to 10 people. No water or electricity is available at Hard Rock.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hard-rock-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River offering excellent catch-and-release fishing for wild redside and cutthroat trout, with numerous hiking trails in the surrounding area. Campers consistently praise the privacy and peaceful riverside setting.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Wapiti, Great Gray Owl, Sooty Grouse, and various lizard species are present in the area

Insider tips for Hard Rock Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability One group site accommodates up to 10 people Bring your own water — no water hookups available River offers calm water spots suitable for dogs and families

Skip Hard Rock Campground if: You need full RV hookups — only self-contained RVs suitable. You require water access at your site. You're visiting outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Hard Rock Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: French Pete Campground (Blue River, OR), Cougar Crossing Campground (Blue River, OR), Slide Creek (Blue River, OR), Red Diamond Campground (Coburg, OR).