Three Bears Campground
Molalla — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Salem, OR, OR
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/three-bears-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained riverside campground with spacious, private sites in a scenic western red cedar grove. Campers consistently praise river access, clean facilities, and the overall peaceful atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Townsend's Chipmunk, American Dipper, California Scrub-Jay, House Finch, Red-winged Blackbird, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.
Insider tips for Three Bears Campground: Request site 12 — verified by campers as the best site with direct river access and views. Book online at recreation.gov well in advance — this is a federal campground that fills quickly. No cell reception in the drainage — plan accordingly and download offline maps.
Skip Three Bears Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.. You prefer to pay cash or by card on-site — reservations and payment must be completed online beforehand.. You're sensitive to road noise — some campers reported this as a minor issue..
Best time to visit Three Bears Campground: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB data..
Nearby campgrounds: Cedar Grove Campground (Salem, OR), Aquila Vista Recreation Site (Salem, OR), Shady Cove (Lyons, OR), Lazy Bend (Estacada, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Three Bears Campground
Cell signal at Three Bears Campground (Salem, 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.
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation.
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 entryRequest site 12
verified by campers as the best site with direct river access and views.
Book online at recreation.gov well in advance
this is a federal campground that fills quickly.
No cell reception in the drainage
plan accordingly and download offline maps.
Official operating season per RIDB data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The Molalla River is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla in Clackamas County. From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection, follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avo
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 — Molalla fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Molalla before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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