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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Puma

Cell signal at Puma (Fall Creek, 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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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.

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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. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
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 RV hookups — none are available.✕ You're visiting outside May through October — campground is seasonal.✕ You prefer solitude — expect heavy usage on summer weekends.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: 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.

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

Location

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N/A· Willamette National Forest

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 Puma cost per night?+
Puma costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Puma open?+
Puma is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Puma have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Puma?+
Puma is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Puma?+
Puma 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 Puma?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Puma is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Puma open, and what are check-in times?+
Puma is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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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
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$20 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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