Red Diamond Campground

Willamette National Forest — riverside, fishing

Location: Coburg, OR, OR

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Camping groups looking for a more rustic riverside experience will enjoy Red Diamond in Willamette National Forest. The campground can accommodate up to 25 guests and provides plenty of shade for warm, summer days. The South Fork McKenzie River and many fishing holes can be accessed from the site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/red-diamond-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Red Diamond offers a rustic riverside experience in Willamette National Forest with access to the South Fork McKenzie River for fishing and kayaking, plus nearby hiking trails and Cougar Reservoir. Campers praise it as one of the best campgrounds in Oregon with beautiful, secluded group camping.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti (elk), American Pika, Great Gray Owl, Sooty Grouse, garter snakes, and skinks present in area

Insider tips for Red Diamond Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand No water at site; bring your own water supply Two vault toilets (Bucks) available for group sanitation

Skip Red Diamond Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require running water — none available at campground. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Red Diamond Campground: June-September — Seasonal operations May through October; summer provides warm days with plenty of shade per official description.

Nearby campgrounds: Hard Rock Campground (Coburg, OR), French Pete Campground (Blue River, OR), Indian Ridge Lookout (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR), Cougar Crossing Campground (Blue River, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Red Diamond Campground

Cell signal at Red Diamond Campground (Coburg, 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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Coburg, OR, OR★ 4 (4 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Camping groups looking for a more rustic riverside experience will enjoy Red Diamond in Willamette National Forest. The campground can accommodate up to 25 guests and provides plenty of shade for warm, summer days. The South Fork McKenzie River and many fishing holes can be accessed from the site.

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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
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require running water — none available at campground✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

No water at site; bring your own water supply

Two vault toilets (Bucks) available for group sanitation

Best: June-September

Seasonal operations May through October; summer provides warm days with plenty of shade per official description

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: Wapiti (elk), American Pika, Great Gray Owl, Sooty Grouse, garter snakes, and skinks present in area

Location

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801-226-3564· Willamette National Forest
Getting there →

From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Turn right and proceed south on Aufderheide Drive, taking the Y and climbing to the top of Cougar Reservoir. Continue south on Aufderheide Drive for 13 miles to Red Diamond Group Campsite.

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

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How much does Red Diamond Campground cost per night?+
Red Diamond Campground costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Red Diamond Campground open?+
Red Diamond Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Red Diamond Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Red Diamond Campground?+
Red Diamond Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Red Diamond Campground?+
Red Diamond Campground 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 Red Diamond Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Red Diamond Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Red Diamond Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Red Diamond Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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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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$75 /night★ 4 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Hard Rock Campground

Coburg, OR

From $35/night

French Pete Campground

Blue River, OR

From $19/night

Indian Ridge Lookout

MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR

From $75/night

Cougar Crossing Campground

Blue River, OR

From $18/night

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