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Clear Springs Campground

USFS · Campground · Dispersed · Free

DispersedFree

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Medicine Lake Dump Station · 75.7 mi
Coordinates
42.4714, -120.7129
Last verified
September 18, 2026
42.4714° N · 120.7129° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Clear Springs is located southwest of Paisley, Oregon and can be reached in approximately one hour. At an elevation of about 5400 feet, this campground is situated right along Dairy Creek. There is one picnic table, fire ring, and one vault toilet, including a variety of dispersed camping spaces. This camp is primarily used by hunters during hunting season. You can fish for rainbow trout in Dairy Creek. There is potable water, but no garbage service. Remember to "pack it in, pack it out.

From the USFS.

Is Clear Springs Campground free?

Yes. Clear Springs Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.

How do I get to Clear Springs Campground?

From Paisley, Oregon head west on Mill Street. Mill Street becomes Forest Road 33. Stay to the left and continue on Forest Road 33 for 20 miles. At the "T" intersection with Forest Service Road 28, stay to the left. Take Forest Road 28 for 2 miles. Just before crossing Dairy Creek, take a right on Forest Road 2800-047. Go 4 miles on Forest Road 2800-047 to a pull-off marked "Clear Springs". From Lakeview, Oregon take Highway 140 west 3 miles, and then turn right onto County Road 2-16. Go on County Road 2-16 for 5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 2-16A and within 2 miles, you will be on Forest Road 28. Follow Forest Road 28 for 19 miles. Just after crossing Dairy Creek, take a left on Forest Road 2800-047. Go 4 miles on Forest Road 2800-047 to a pull-off marked "Clear Springs". From Bly, Oregon head East on Highway 140 and turn left onto the Campbell Road (0.5 miles past the ranger station) and go for 0.5 miles to Forest Road 34. Turn right and drive 19 miles to Forest Road 3428. Turn right and go 2 miles to Forest Road 2800-047. Go left 0.5 miles on Forest Road 047 to a pull-off marked "Clear Springs".

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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