Kiahanie

Federal campground in Willamette National Forest

Location: Oakridge, OR, OR

Price: From $6 per night

Price range: $6–$14 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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/kiahanie to be notified when sites open up.

Highly-rated peaceful campground (4.7/5 stars) with most sites directly on the water and excellent shading from large fir trees. Campers praise the clean grounds, friendly host, and lack of highway noise.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, MacGillivray's Warbler, Pacific Wren, and Southern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Kiahanie: Arrive early — first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment. Access via Highway 58 east from I-5, turning left across from Middle Fork Ranger Station just past mile post 31.

Skip Kiahanie if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most/all sites.. You prefer sunny campsites — heavily shaded by large fir trees.. You have a large RV — road has significant bumps and rough conditions..

Best time to visit Kiahanie: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only..

Nearby campgrounds: Blair Lake Campground (Oakridge, OR), Indian Ridge Lookout (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Red Diamond Campground (Coburg, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kiahanie

Cell signal at Kiahanie (Oakridge, 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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Oakridge, OR, OR★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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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.
PetsAllowed
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:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available at most/all sites.✕ You prefer sunny campsites — heavily shaded by large fir trees.✕ You have a large RV — road has significant bumps and rough conditions.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for remote payment.

Access via Highway 58 east from I-5, turning left across from Middle Fork Ranger Station just past mile post 31.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during this window only.

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: Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, MacGillivray's Warbler, Pacific Wren, and Southern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Location

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N/A· Willamette National Forest
Getting there →

Exit I-5 heading east on Highway 58 towards Oakridge, OR. Just past mile post 31, take a left on the road across from the Middle Fork Ranger Station. After crossing the metal bridge, take a left at the stop sign onto Forest Service Road 19. In a little over a mile, continue straight through the intersection to remain on the 19 Road. Just past mile post 19 the entrance to the campground will be on the left.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Kiahanie cost per night?+
Kiahanie costs $6–$14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kiahanie open?+
Kiahanie is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kiahanie have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kiahanie?+
Kiahanie is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kiahanie?+
Kiahanie 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 Kiahanie?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kiahanie is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kiahanie open, and what are check-in times?+
Kiahanie is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$6 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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