Dolly Varden Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.;
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 43.9639, -122.6156
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This first camp along the Fall Creek drainage on Forest Service Road 18 provides convenient access to the beginning of the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail. The campground offers 5 tent-only sites. Three sites are along the creek on the north side of Forest Road 18, and two walk-in only sites are across the road. The campground has one vault toilet and no provided water.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Dolly Varden Campground free?
No. Dolly Varden Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Dolly Varden Campground?
From Lowell, Oregon: Beginning at the Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street, head north for 0.1 mile. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto North Shore Drive. Drive for another 0.1 mile and turn right at the first cross street, which is South Moss Street. Continue for another 1.8 miles until the four-way stop. Turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road. Note that Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 after crossing the National Forest boundary. Travel for 10.2 miles from the four-way stop and the destination will be on your left.
What are the rules at Dolly Varden Campground?
No trailers. Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents. Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitted. Animals must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Nearby
- Dolly Varden0.0 mi
- Broken Bowl Campground0.3 mi
- Broken Bowl0.3 mi
- CLARK CREEK ORGANIZATION CAMP1.8 mi
- Clark Creek Organizational Camp1.9 mi
- Cascara Campground2.6 mi
- TIMBER BUTTE CABIN3.5 mi
- Bedrock Campground3.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
