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).