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THE HISTORY AND THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDER OF THE ARROW The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the Scouting Brotherhood of honor campers. It is a society of Boy Scouts and Explorers that function as a part of the regular camping program of the Boy Scouts of America. Its foremost purpose is to promote and enrich Scout camping. Elements of Indian traditions are used in the OA ceremonies for dramatic effect. The OA members in a local Scout Council form a Lodge (used as in Indian traditions of hunting or council lodge). One becomes a member, not so much for what he has done, but for what he is expected to do in the future. The purpose of the OA is to recognize those campers-Scouts, Explorers, and Scouters-who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their lives and by such recognition, cause other campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition. It is to develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit, to promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the Unit's camping program, and to strengthen the District and Council programs both year-around and summer camp, as directed by the camping and activities committee of the Council. Finally, its purpose includes crystallization of the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life of leadership in cheerful service to others. The OA was founded in the summer of 1915 by the directors of Treasure Island, the Philadelphia Council Scout Camp. It grew out of the desire to emphasize that the good Scout camper is not only proficient in the skills of Scoutcraft, but also practices the principles of the Scout Oath and Law. It was intended to make these Scout principles more effective in the lives of Scout campers. It focuses particular attention on cheerful service and brotherhood to the boy. The Order of the Arrow is run by the Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts and Explorers. Adults serve only in advisory roles. Wilderness Policy of the Boy Scouts of America All private or publicly owned back country land and designated wilderness are included in the term "wilderness" area in this policy. The Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America applies to outdoor behavior generally, but for treks into wilderness areas minimum impact camping methods must be used. Within the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America, there are many different camping skill levels. Camping practices that are appropriate for day outings, long-term Scout camp, or short-term unit camping do not apply to wilderness areas. Scouts and Explorers need to adopt attitudes and patterns of behavior, wherever they go, that respect the rights of others, including future generations, to enjoy the outdoors. In wilderness areas, it is crucial to minimize our impact on particularly fragile ecosystems such as mountains, lakes, streams, deserts, and seashores. Since our impact varies from one season of the year to the next, it becomes important for us to adjust to these camping conditions as well, to avoid damaging the environment. The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes these practices for all troops, teams, and posts planning to use wilderness areas: Contact the landowner or land managing agency (Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, State, and private, etc.) well in advance of the outing to learn the regulations for that area and to obtain required permits and current maps. Always obtain a tour permit, available through the Council Service Center, meet the conditions specified and carry it on the trip with you. Limit the size of the groups generally to no more than 8 to 11 persons, including at least two adult leaders. Do not exceed the group size that has been established for the wilderness area. Organize each group (patrol, team or crew) to function independently by planning their own trips on different dates, serve their own food, providing their own transportation to the trail head, securing individual permits, and camping in a separate and distinct group. When necessary to combine transportation, planning or buying, small groups should still camp and travel on the trail separately from other groups of the same unit. Match the ruggedness of high adventure experience to the skills, physical availability and maturity of those taking part. Save more rugged treks for older youth members who are more proficient and experienced in outdoor skills. Participate in training for adult leaders in low-impact camping or be proficient and experienced in the leadership and skills required for treks into wilderness areas. Conduct pre-trip training for the group that stresses proper wilderness behavior, rules, and skills for all of the potential conditions that maybe encountered. Open fires are restricted. Supervision by an adult knowledgeable in the use of stoves must be provided. If a fire is necessary, keep it as small as possible and use established fire lays where available if in a safe area. After use, erase all signs. Emphasize the need for minimizing impact on land through proper camping practices and preserving the solitude and quietness of remote areas. Camp at low use areas - avoid popular sites that show signs of heavy use. Leave dogs, radios, and tape players at home. Use biodegradable (not metal or glass) food containers. Carry out nonburnable trash of your own and any left by others. Dig shallow holes for latrines and locate them at least 200 feet from the nearest water source. Cover the latrines completely before leaving. Wash clothes, dishes, and bodies at least 200 feet from any source of natural water. Look at and photograph; never pick or collect. Follow trail switchbacks and stay on established trails. Treat wildlife with respect and take precautions to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife. Leave snakes, bears, ground squirrels, and other wildlife alone. THE OUTDOOR CODE As an American, I will do my best to- BE CLEAN IN MY OUTDOOR MANNERS- I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash and garbage out of America's waters, fields, woods and roadways. BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE- I will prevent wildfire. I will build fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave. BE CONSIDERATE IN THE OUTDOORS- I will treat public and private property with respect. I will remember that use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse. BE CONSERVATION MINDED- I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, energy, grasslands, and wildlife; and I will urge others to do the same. I will use sportsman like methods in all my outdoor activities. Oregon Trail Council Properties OTC has a total of six camps, four of them, Kitson Hot Springs, Marion Mooney Scout Ranch, Weyerhaeuser Woods, and Camp Murnane are open Year Round for unit use with a reservation filed at the Council Service Center.
Camp Melakwa holds two weeks of high adventure summer camp programs for Boy Scouts Troops, Varisty Teams, Venturing Crews, and Explorer Posts. After summer camp it is open for a limited time for unit use with a reservation filled at the Council Service Center. Camp Baker holds six weeks of premier summer camp opportunities for Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers. After summer camp Baker is home to Cub Scout Resident Camp, and Webelos Weekends. Baker is open the rest of the year for unit use with a reservation filled at the Council Service Center. Reservations and Information - Additional information and reservations for all council facilities are handled through the Council Service Center.
Camp Baker Camp Baker is located on Siltcoos Lake six miles south of Florence, Oregon on the inland side of Highway 101. It is about 1.5 hours driving time from Eugene/Springfield; 1 hour from Coos Bay/North Bend; and 2 hours from Corvallis. This 160 acre piece of property is owned and maintained Year Round by the Oregon Trail Council. Troop Sites: There are 16 troop sites available. Four of these sites have adirondacks, (three sided wooden shelters ). Troops using the other troop sites are provided with 6' x 9' tents. Some metal cots are provided. All sites have tent platforms. Food Service: Scouts and Leaders eat their meals in the spacious dinning hall. A professional cooking staff prepares three meals a day for Scouts and Leaders. Scouts get a chance to assist by serving as waiters for their patrol table. Program Variety: Camp Baker offers a great mix of programs for fun and instructions. From learning rifle safety at the field sport area, shooting a bow for the first time or learning a new handicraft skill such as leather work or woodcarving are all part of the program offered at Camp Baker. Scoutcraft skills such as camping, cooking, and rope work are all part of the Scoutcraft instruction that is offered. At the waterfront, Scouts can experience the thrill of sailing, test snorkeling skill, swimming, canoeing or compete BSA Lifesaving. COPE Course: The new COPE course matches the Scouts' spirit and determination with high intensity challenges for individuals and patrols, while the professional caliber climbing tower offers and exciting and challenging adventure in climbing and rappelling. Lake Seals: Strap on the fins and dive on in! Baker's waterfront is offering a wild new aquatics program for advanced Scouts. The Scouts proudly call themselves the Elite Lake Seals. Exciting action, crazy missions, and unusual maneuvers are part of the Lake Seals program of water activity run by the waterfront staff. To any Scout who meets the qualifications and wants to try something really different. The Lake Seals want YOU! (Pre-requisites) Swimming Merit Badge, Snorkeling BSA, or advance snorkeling skills, age 15 or older. Outbound Camping: Four, overnight camping adventures are offered. Some by water and some by land. Every troop should plan to take advantage of one of these outbound programs.
For Older Scouts / Venturing Crews Be sure your Venturing Crew don't overlook the opportunities Scout camp has to offer them. Camp Baker could be the base for an ultimate adventure or could provide the opportunity the crew needs to train together for an upcoming adventure. Baker is especially well suited to two of the nationally suggested Venture programs - fishing and wilderness survival. Siltcoos Lake is one of the prime fishing lakes on the Oregon Coast. A surf or bay fishing trip is only a short drive away. With a little preplanning a Fishing Venturing Crew could plan a deep-sea fishing trip out of Florence or Winchester Bay. A Wilderness Survival Crew could use the time together at camp to do those confidence-building exercises outlined in the Wilderness Survival booklet. A crew could also design teamwork-building exercises that make use of the camps equipment and surroundings. An overnight excursion to the dunes or an overnight canoe trip could provide excellent warm-up adventures building towards a crew's ultimate survival adventure. Camp Melakwa Nestled in the foothills of the Three Sisters Wilderness, Camp Melakwa provides outstanding high adventure opportunities for Scouts of all ages. Melakwa's rustic and removed location, where star-studded nights are cold and the lake is crystal clear, is the preferred choice of troops seeking awe-inspiring scenery and "adrenalin adventures" like climbing the Middle Sister, high lake fishing, ascending into a volcano's throat, and serious rappelling from the nearby cliffs. Patrols cook and eat their own meals at Camp Melakwa. Opportunities include wilderness survival, swimming, rock climbing, shooting, boating, handicraft, outbound trips, nature study, Native American lore program and much more. Camp Brochures and promotional videos are available at the OTC Service Center. Call (541) 485-4433 or email office@otcbsa.org for more information.
Where to go Camping in Cascade District Alder Springs Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/McKenzie Dist. Alder Springs has 7 tent sites with tables and fireplaces. There are pit toilets, but no drinking water. Hiking access to Linton Lake Trail is nearby.
Bedrock Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Lowell Dist. This camp has 18 sites, 14 of which are usable by both tents and trailers. Thee are vault toilets, but no garbage service or drinking water. This camp has many fishing and swimming possibilities, as well as very good scenery along Fall Creek.
Big Pool Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Lowell Dist This camp has 5 tent sites with tables and fireplaces. There are vault toilets. There is no drinking water or garbage collection. There is very good fishing and swimming here.
Black Canyon Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Lowell Dist. This large 40-acre campground has 72 combination tent/trailer sites. Each site has tables and fire-pits. There are vault toilets available. There is a developed water system with faucets throughout the campground. This site has complete access to Lookout Reservoir, as there is a boat ramp at the campground.
Blair Lake Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist This campground has 8 walk-in campsites located near a common parking lot. Each site has fire rings and tables while the camp has pit toilets, garbage containers, and hand-pumped water. Non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming are all popular here. Huckleberry picking is good in the summer. The trailhead for the Blair Lake Trail starts here and extends to Taylor Burn to the East.
Blue-Pool Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Oakridge Dist. This developed campground, right off Hwy 58, has 24 tent units, piped drinking water, fire rings, flush toilets, and garbage containers. Blue pool is a popular site for swimming and fishing.
Box Canyon Horse Camp Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This 12 acre, fairly primitive camp has 13 campsites with tables, fire rings and plenty of parking. There is no developed water supply. There are pit toilets, but no trash service. There are horse corrals available. There is also a visitor's information center at the Box Canyon Guard Station, adjacent to the camp.
Boy Scout Dispersed Area Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. Boy Scout Dispersed Camp is a primitive, heavily forested campsite on the North side of Brice Creek. The only access is by wading across Brice Creek. A small site is available next to the road, but its size would be of limited use to a troop. Both areas are well shaded and quite comfortable in hot weather. Campfires should be limited to primitive stone rings that are available. Activities include fishing, swimming, camping and photography. Water is available from Brice Creek.
Broken Bowl Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Lowetl Dist. There are 15 campsites with tables and fireplaces. There is piped water and a bath-house. This camp is wheelchair accessible. There is a volunteer host.
Cedar Creek Campground Umpqua Nat Forest/Cottage Grove Dist This campground, 40 minutes from Cottage Grove, is situated in a stand of old growth Douglas fir along Brice Creek. Eight campsites, including one large multi-family unit for troop camping, are available, complete with concrete fire-pits, wooden tables and tenting areas. Activities include swimming, fishing, hiking and gold panning. Crawfish Trail is located one mile east on road #2470 for those interested in hiking. Water is available from Brice Creek.
Crawfish Lake Umpqua Nat Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. This small shallow lake is located about ½ mile up the Crawfish Trail. Two primitive campsites on the lake-shore have fire rings and room for several small tents. Activities include camping, hiking, and photography. Due to the shallow depth of the lake, it sometimes freezes out in the winter. It is periodically stocked with fish, but the fishing may not be great. Water is available from the lake, but you might want to bring your own.
Crawfish Shelter Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. The Crawfish Trail Shelter is located about 1/2 mile up the Crawfish Trail, along Crawfish Creek. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937, this 10' X 15' shelter has a fire pit and elevated bunks. Water is available from Crawfish Creek.
Delta Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This is the largest and most scenic campground in the Blue River District. There are 39 sites nestled in a grove of old growth Douglas fir and western cedar. Each site has a table and fire ring. There are 3 hand pumped water spigots, vault toilets, and garbage disposal. Fishing is popular along the McKenzie River, and you can hike the Delta Nature Trail.
Dolly Varden Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Lowell Dist. This campground has 5 tent sites with tables and fire pits. There are vault toilets available, but no garbage services or drinking water. This camp is located along Fall Creek and offers excellent fishing and swimming opportunities.
Dutch Oven Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Blue River Dist. This small fairly primitive campground has 5 campsites with tables. Pit toilets are available. There are no fire rings or developed water system. Please pack out your own garbage. Water is available from South Fork and Augusta Creek- Fishing is good.
Emerald Pool Dispersed Area Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. This dispersed area contains about 50 acres of open and forested land providing campers with a choice of secluded campsites. This heavily used area sits next to a popular swimming hole known locally as Emerald Pool. There are no facilities available, so come prepared. Activities include camping, swimming, fishing, and photography. Emerald Pool is down along the creek.
French Pete Campground. Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This campground has 16 campsites with tables and fire rings, pit toilets and a garbage disposal site. There is a hand pumped water system. This camp was original constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Fishing is popular along the South Fork Trail, 1 mile up the 0lallie Trail.
Frissell Crossing Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This campground has 16 campsites with tables and fire rings, pit toilets and a garbage disposal site. There is a hand pumped water system. This camp was constructed in 1934 by the CCC. Fishing is popular along the South Fork of the McKenzie. There is access to the Olallie Trail and the South Fork Trail , 1 mile up the Olallie Trail.
Frog Camp Willamette Nat Forest/McKenzie Dist. This campsite has many tent sites. There are pit toilets, but no drinking water. This is a very busy campground. It is one of the primary access points to the Three Sisters Wilderness. The Obsidian Trail starts here and gives access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Expect to see horses and llamas here.
Gleason's Cabin Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. On the site of an old miner's homestead, this 30 acre, densely forested dispersed area, sits above Brice Creek at the end of a dirt spur. This spur is not maintained and should be used with caution by campers and trailers. Several buffs lead along Brice Creek to various swimming holes and other primitive campsites in this large flat area. There are no facilities available. Water can be had from Brice Creek. Activities include camping, swimming, fishing, photography, and gold panning.
Gold Lake Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist This popular campground is located on Gold Lake, a small lake suitable for non-motorized boating and fishing. There are 20 campsites with tables and fire rings, pit toilets, hand-pumped water, and a boat launch. There is a primitive log shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1940's. To the north is Gold Lake Bog, a good Place to watch deer and elk, as well as smaller wildlife. Mosquitoes can be a problem from July to August, so come prepared. This is a popular site for winter camping, but you must ski in from the snow-park on Hwy 58.
Hampton Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Lowell Dist. This small campground has 4 campsites, each with fire pits and tables. There are no water facilities, so bring your own. There are vault toilets, but no garbage facilities. This campground is an excellent place for water sports as there is a boat launch on the premises. Lookout Reservoir is excellent for all forms of boating and swimming activities.
Hobo Camp Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist This small campsite, located along Brice Creek, is primarily a day use area, but can be used for overnighters. There are 2 undeveloped campsites with fire-rings and picnic tables suitable for a troop outings. The parking area is large enough for 2-4 trailers and vehicles. Activities include camping, swimming, fishing, gold panning, and hiking. Adams Mountain Way Trail lies ½ mile west on road #2470. Drinking water is available from Brice Creek only.
Homestead Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This small, primitive campground has 4 campsites with tables. There are pit toilets, but no water system, fire rings or trash receptacles. Water is available from South Fork. Fishing is popular here.
Indigo Lake Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist. This secluded, undeveloped camp is a dispersed site with 3 tent areas, 2 tables, fire-pits, and a pit toilet. This camp lies 1.9 miles down the Indigo Lake Trail. This site is situated around Indigo Lake and offers good fishing.
Indigo Springs Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist. Indigo Springs is a small, semi-open campground in a stand of old growth Douglas fir. A short 500' round trip trail leads to the spring itself. A remnant of the historic Oregon Central Military Wagon Road passes near the camp. There is an interpretive sign explaining it. This site has 3 campsites with fire rings and tables. Pit toilets are available. There is no developed water system, but water can be taken from the spring.
Lund Park Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. This historic area is located above Brice Creek off road #2470. There are three undeveloped campsites with wooden tables and fire-pits, and 2 dispersed sites with fire rings. Water is available from Brice Creek. Activities include fishing, swimming, gold panning, and hiking on the nearby Adams Mountain Way Trail, located across the road. This site was once a stopover site for miners on their way to the Bohemia Mining District. In the early 1900's, Lund Park contained a Post Office, hotel, dam and a powerhouse. All that remains today is the concrete foundation of the powerhouse.
Mineral Camp Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. Mineral Camp is a small site suitable for a small troop or patrol. Two campsites with tent area and concrete fire-pits are located just up from Sharps Creek. From Mineral Camp, the road begins ascending the historic Hardscrabble Grade. This camp used to be a stop for miners on their way to the Bohemia Mining District. Hiking and camping areas are all around Mineral Camp. Water is available from both Sharps Creek and Fairview Creek.
Mona Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Blue River Dist This popular, versatile campground is situated on a long, narrow strip of land on the northwest shore of Blue River Reservoir. There are 23 sites with tables and fire rings. There are flush toilets, garbage disposal, and drinking water. Fishing is very popular in both the reservoir and Blue River itself. There is a boat ramp here, so swimming and boating are quite popular. two campsites are handicapped accessible.
North Waldo Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist This large campground has 58 campsites with fire rings and tables, Rush toilets, piped water, and garbage containers. Fishing boating, swimming, and hiking are all popular here. Mosquito season begins in June, so get your bug-hunting license early.
Olallie Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/McKenzie Dist. This camp has 13 tent sites and 6 combination sites with tables and fireplaces. There are vault toilets. No drinking water is available.
Opal Lake Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist. This undeveloped camp has 1 campsite with a table and fire ring. There is no developed water system, but Opal Lake is nearby. Access to the camp is by Opal Lake Trail, a short hike, but somewhat steep. Fishing and boating (inflatable or portable craft) are also good here.
Packard Creek Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist. This well developed and very popular campground sits along Hills Creek Reservoir and offers fishing, swimming and a boat ramp. The camp has 60 mixed campsites, each with fireplace and table, as well as water, vault toilets, 2 fishing docks, and a swimming area. The swimming area is not supervised. All toilets and the fishing docks are handicapped accessible. In addition to overnight facilities, there are 3 group picnic shelters. Contact Rigdon Ranger Station for fees and reservations. There is a day use fee per carload on weekends during the summer season. High use may make sites unavailable late in the day. Be careful, poison oak is prevalent here.
Paradise Campground Willamette Nat Forest/McKenzie Dist This campground has 64 combination sites, including 4 large multiple occupancy sites. Each has tables and fireplaces. There are flush toilets and piped drinking water. This trail has access to the McKenzie River Trail. Note: 20 of the campsites are located right on the river's edge. This is a truly beautiful campground. It can also be crowded, so come early.
Rhododendron Island Willamette Nat Forest/Oakridge Dist This campsite, as it's name implies, is an island covered with rhododendrons on Waldo Lake. There are 3 tent sites with fire rings, as well as pit toilets. Bring your own water or treat the lake water. Mosquitoes eagerly await your arrival in mid-summer. Please pack out your own garbage.
Rujada Campground Umpqua Nat Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. Rujada is a developed campground, 30 minutes from Cottage Grove on Layng Creek. this site has. 10 campsites, 10 day use picnic areas, concrete fire-pits. both flush and vault toilets, garbage collection and a campground host. There is a developed water system. There is also a horseshoe pit and a large grassy field. For those who want to hike, the Swordfern Trail offers a beautiful, lush forested hike. activities include swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Sacandaga Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist. Located along a section of the historic Oregon Central Military Wagon Road, Sacandaga campground has 23 mixed sites with tables and fire-pits. This camp has pit toilets, but no water or garbage containers. Please pack out garbage and bring your own water. There are 2 short trail to the middle fork from here. Fishing is good.
Saddle Camp Shelter Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. Saddle Camp Shelter is an adirondack style building approximately 12' x 15' containing elevated bunks and a fire-pit. It is located on the Bohemia National Recreation Trail. Water is available from a small spring at the end of a short descending on the north side of the ridge. This water should be treated before use.
Salmon Creek Falls Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist. This creek side campground has 12 sites with fire rings and tables. There are garbage containers and hand-pumped well water, as well as pit toilets. Some activities include fishing, swimming, and bicycling. This campsite is located in a lush, old growth covered gorge with 2 beautiful waterfalls and several deep pools. Salmon Creek formerly supplied Oakridge with water. Some wire-wrapped wooden pipes can still be seen.
Sand Prairie Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Rigdon Dist This camp has 20 mixed sites with fire rings and tables. There is a piped water system. Fishing is very popular here as there is easy access to the Middle Fork and Hills Creek Reservoir.
Scott Lake Willamette Nat. Forest/McKenzie Dist. This quiet and spread out campground has 20 tent sites with tables and fireplaces. Some of these sites are walk-in only. There are pit toilets, but no drinking water. This campground offers one of the best views of the Three Sisters around. Huckleberries abound. There are several hiking trails to choose from including the Hand Lake Traill, the Scott Mountain Trail, and the Old Scott Party Route that begins right across the road from the entrance to the campground on the Hwy. 242. The Scott Mountain Trail leads to Benson Lake and Tenas Lakes, both excellent swimming lakes, and Scott Mountain, which offers great views of the Three Sisters as well as Mt. Washington, Three Fingered Jack, Mt. Jefferson, and the Belknap Craters. This hike is well worth while. The Hand Lake Trail leads to Hand Lake and the Hand Lake Shelter. Camp Melakwa is 1 mile away. Be sure to bring bug repellent as the mosquitoes are thick.
Secret Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Rigdon DisL Secret is a small camp along the Middle Fork. It has 6 sites with tables and fire rings. There is no developed water systern, but you can get water form the Middle Fork. There are pit toilets available. Fishing in the Middle Fork is good.
Shadow Bay Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist. This large campground has 90 sites with fire rings and tables. There is piped water, flush toilets, and garbage containers. A boat launch is located ½ mile away. This camp, on the south end of Waldo Lake, has many beautiful views, swimming and fishing. Sailing and canoeing are all popular here. Watch for mosquitoes in the late summer.
Skookum Creek Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Oakridge Dist. This campground has 8 walk-in sites with tables and fire rings. There are pit toilets, and hand pumped water. The Erma Belle Lake Trail starts here. This site is popular with horse packers. There are hitching racks and unloading ramps for horses.
Slide Creek Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This popular camp has a boat ramp and swimming area located at the East-end of Cougar Reservoir. It has 16 campsites with tables and fire rings, as well as toilets, a bath-house, refuse receptacles and plenty of parking. It is 800' to the nearest drinking water.
Taylor Burn Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Oakridge Dist This campground serves as the jumping off point for many trails including the Blair Lake Trail, Judy Lake Trail, Williams Lake Trail and the Erma Belle Trail. Taylor Burn Campground has 15 with fire rings and tables. There are pit toilets, as wen as garbage containers, but no developed water system. Local streams provide water most of the time, but bring your own for safety, especially in the summer. There are horse unloading ramps and hitching racks for horse packers. The road 'in should not be attempted by RV's as it is extremely rough. There is a heavy mosquito population in July and August, so bring that bug juice.
Timpanogas Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Rigdon Dist. This camp has 11 sites with tables and fireplaces. There are pit toilets, but no water system. Get water from Timpanogas Lake. This lake is excellent for boating, but only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake. Fishing is excellent. Several hiking trails lead from the camp. They are: Timpanogas Lake Trail, June Lake Trail and the Sawtooth Trail
Twin Rocks Shelter Umpqua Nat. Forest/Cottage Grove Dist. This site has a three-sided adirondack style shelter with four elevated bunks and a fire pit. The shelter is situated on the Bohemia Trail in a ridgeline saddle at the base of a rock outcropping. From atop this outcropping, there are excellent views of the Martin and China Rock drainages. In addition to camping, hiking and photography, this area is excellent for picking huckleberries.
Twin Springs Campground Willamette Nat. Forest/Blue River Dist. This very small campground has 3 campsites with tables. There are pit toilets, but no fire rings, trash service, or water system. Water is available from Cascade Creek and South Fork. This is a good place to fish.
Winberry Campground Willamette Nat Forest/Lowell Dist This campground consists of 5 acres of scenic forest. There are 6 tent sites, plus vault toilets. This campground does not have drinking water or garbage service. Fishing is good, but there is no swimming.
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