LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Coordinates
- 44.1740, -122.0536
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that's made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness areas are available. Recreation Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness Areas are available. Facilities The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Natural Features Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Limberlost is surrounded by fir and cedar forest. The vine maples and thimbleberry in the area help provide privacy and shade for some sites. With the babbling Lost Creek in the background, Limberlost will not disappoint. Nearby Attractions Both general stores and restaurants are nearby in the towns of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River.
From the USFS.Official page
Is LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND free?
No. LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND?
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 to Highway 242. Follow Highway 242 east for approximately 1 mile to Limberlost Campground.
What are the rules at LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND?
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground;
Nearby
- McKenzie River Trailhead at Paradise Campground1.9 mi
- PARADISE IN OREGON2.3 mi
- Paradise Campground2.3 mi
- HORSE CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND4.8 mi
- Horse Creek Campground4.8 mi
- Olallie Campground5.7 mi
- Olallie on McKenzie Highway - Willamette (OR)5.8 mi
- Mckenzie Bridge Campground6.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
