Trail Bridge
Willamette National Forest — lakeside
Location: McKenzie Bridge, OR, OR
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$225 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trail Bridge is a fully reservable campground after May 15th, 2026. First come, first serve is available only on sites that are not previously reserved and only one night at a time. This campground has 26 walk-in/tent only sites, 7 RV sites, and 1 group camp area that has 4 sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trail-bridge to be notified when sites open up.
Trail Bridge offers 34 sites with boat launch access on the McKenzie River in the Willamette National Forest. The campground features both tent-only walk-in sites and RV sites with flush toilets and drinking water throughout.
Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Olympic Mountain Beaver, Townsend's Chipmunk, Western Red-backed Vole, Turkey Vulture, American Dipper, Red-tailed Hawk, Audubon's Warbler, Northwestern Fence Lizard
Insider tips for Trail Bridge: Fully reservable after May 15th, 2026 — book early as this is a federal campground First come, first serve available only for unreserved sites, limited to one night at a time 26 walk-in tent sites available; plan accordingly if you prefer to avoid RV areas
Skip Trail Bridge if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October operating season. You expect same-day availability during peak season without advance reservation.
Best time to visit Trail Bridge: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Olallie On Mckenzie Highway - Willamette (Or) (Sisters, OR), Ice Cap Campground (Sisters, OR), Cold Water Cove - Willamette Nf (Or) (Sisters, OR), Paradise In Oregon (Blue River, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trail Bridge
Cell signal at Trail Bridge (McKenzie Bridge, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Trail Bridge is a fully reservable campground after May 15th, 2026. First come, first serve is available only on sites that are not previously reserved and only one night at a time. This campground has 26 walk-in/tent only sites, 7 RV sites, and 1 group camp area that has 4 sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFully reservable after May 15th, 2026
book early as this is a federal campground
First come, first serve available only for unreserved sites, limited to one night at a time
26 walk-in tent sites available; plan accordingly if you prefer to avoid RV areas
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Off Highway 126 near the Blue Pool Trail Head in the Willamette National Forest. From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Forest Road 732. Follow Forest Road 732 around Trailbridge Reservoir to Forest Road 730. Continue up Forest Road 730 to Trailbridge Campground on the left.
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- 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.
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