Limberlost Campground
Willamette National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Blue River, OR, OR
Price: From $165 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: May through October
After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that’s made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale
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Secluded and quiet campground surrounded by towering Douglas fir and cedar trees along Lost Creek. Google reviewers praise its peaceful atmosphere and river access for groups.
Wildlife alert: Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Black-backed Woodpecker, Barred Owl, Common Merganser, MacGillivray's Warbler, Common Garter Snake, and Northwestern Fence Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Limberlost Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Group sites available with multiple campsites suitable for larger parties along the river. Bring firewood or purchase it on-site; no hookups available so plan accordingly.
Skip Limberlost Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer spacious, spread-out campsites — sites are described as packed closely together..
Best time to visit Limberlost Campground: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Paradise In Oregon (Blue River, OR), Horse Creek Group Campground (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Olallie On Mckenzie Highway - Willamette (Or) (Sisters, OR), Mckenzie Bridge (Coburg, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Limberlost Campground
Cell signal at Limberlost Campground (Blue River, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that’s made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Group sites available with multiple campsites suitable for larger parties along the river.
Bring firewood or purchase it on-site; no hookups available so plan accordingly.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From McKenzie Bridge, travel east on Hwy 126 to Hwy 242. Follow Hwy 242 approximately 2 miles east to Limberlost Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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