Puma

Federal campground in Willamette National Forest

Location: Fall Creek, OR, OR

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Situated within a shady, mature forest, Puma is the last developed camp along Forest Service Road 18 in the Fall Creek drainage. This 11 site campground is popular with families and you can expect heavy usage on summer weekends. Fall Creek offers a cool way to escape the summer heat, and the nearby Fall Creek National Recreation Trail provides hikers with additional adventures along the drainage.

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/puma to be notified when sites open up.

Puma is situated in a shady, mature forest along Fall Creek with excellent site spacing and a nearby swimming hole. The campground is popular with families and offers access to the Fall Creek National Recreation Trail for hiking adventures.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in the area; also watch for gray foxes, western pond turtles, and various lizard species.

Insider tips for Puma: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 12 sites and high summer demand. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available. Plan hiking on the Fall Creek National Recreation Trail for additional recreation beyond the campground.

Skip Puma if: You need RV hookups — none are available.. You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonal.. You prefer solitude — expect heavy usage on summer weekends..

Best time to visit Puma: July-September — Peak season within May-October operating window; expect heavy usage on summer weekends but ideal weather for hiking and cooling off in Fall Creek..

Nearby campgrounds: Bedrock Campground (Oakridge, OR), Clark Creek Organization Camp (Fall Creek, OR), Timber Butte Cabin (Westfir, OR), Broken Bowl (Fall Creek, OR).