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).