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Limberlost Campground

LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
Limberlost
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

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Pet Friendly

About Limberlost Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 1

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 30 to Sep 6

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

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  • Pet friendly
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Limberlost Group Site, Loop: LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

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Site Details

Up to 75 guests
Hookup: No Hookups
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (31)

What Guests Are Saying

Limberlost Campground is a lovely, quiet, and clean facility, well-stocked with essentials. However, restrooms were not cleaned during the three-night stay, and lack of signage for the reservation-only group site led to some confusion with visitors. Overall, it offers a great experience, especially before the highway snow gates open, with ample space for group activities.

Review Summary

4.0
31 reviews
5
48.4%
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4
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9.7%
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3

Peter W

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: Limberlost Group Site, Loop: LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

4

The facility was lovely. Quiet, clean, and pretty well stocked with two-ply paper upon our arrival. However. No one cleaned the restrooms the entire three night stay. Also, the campground has no signage to indicate it is reservation only, group site. Every time the gate was open (we had to keep it closed but unlocked the whole weekend) randos would drive in looking for a place to setup. They were generally understanding of the group reservation deal. But, given it was Memorial Day Weekend, every time the gate was left open, someone(s) would drive in.

Aside from that, the campground is very quiet before the highway 242 snow gates are opened. Very little motor vehicle traffic. Lots of quiet cyclists. A few of the camp sites are large enough for group campfire time (8 and 12). Overall, a sweet deal for the price.

Renee C

August 6, 2023

3

Our reserved campsite was poached. We were able to track down the host at Paradise Campground and he put us in a decent site that was open there. I appreciate that the host found us a place to sleep but am very disappointed that there wasn't more protection of reservation rights.

Joan Neslund

Joan Neslund

July 31, 2023

5

Small campground, 12 sites. Very quiet during a high summer season. Sites 1 and 12 are the best. No water available and no real river access. We were on a road trip and wanted quiet and found it.

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Gail R

July 22, 2023

4

We have camped here for 40 years! It is our second home. We would live at Limberlost if we could!

Richard W

July 21, 2023

5

Beautiful. Quiet. Water in stream very cold and rapid so danger for small kids. Easy to drive up to McKenzie Pass and nice hikes in the area. No mosquitos! But some up higher.

Angelika H

July 8, 2023

5

Sehr einsamer Campground in wunderschöner Umgebung - immer wieder gerne dort hin!

Nancy S

June 24, 2023

2

The reservation information had not been updated at the campsite. Our site had a sign that said it was open even though we reserved it. Other sites had outdated reservation information. If someone had arrived before us they would have thought our reserved site was available. There was no way for late arrivers to know if sites were available.

Brock D

June 16, 2023

5

So quiet and what a wonderful setting by the creek.

Shari Stoddard

Shari Stoddard

May 18, 2023

4

I cannot honestly rate this campground, as I did not camp. I came to search for a dachshund lost in May 2021, never found it. It wasn't mine, I have a FB group for lost dachshunds and was trying to help. If anyone found one, the owner would just like to know it is loved and safe. Anyway, if I were still a camper, I would give this site a try, but normally prefer more solitude. My camping partner of 39 years passed away in May 2021, so no more camping.

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Maile R

May 7, 2023

3

Beautiful camp sight. Across the street is a big lot with group camping which used the bathroom which was right next to our site #11. On the map 11 is not even close to the bathroom. Also check in was 2 pm that is why we chose this campground. But while cooking our lunch they came to pump the bathroom, maybe they could have cleaned bathrooms before check in. Never saw any host, but my name was on campsite, so they must come around. Other wise the camp grounds was nice.

Location Limberlost Campground

Address:

Blue River, OR, 97413
United States

Highway access

Limberlost Campground is accessible via Hwy 126 and Hwy 242. It is located approximately 2 miles from the junction of Hwy 126 and Hwy 242.

Latitude & Longitude: 44.174 / -122.054

Elevation: 523 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • No electric hookups at this facility.
  • Limit one vehicle per campsite; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
  • Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 
  • Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest.
  • Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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