Limberlost Campground

LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
Limberlost
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND
LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

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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.

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2026 (Current year)

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Limberlost Group Site, Loop: LIMBERLOST CAMPGROUND

🚐 RV
  • Pet Friendly
  • Gravel
  • Driveway entry: Back-In

Site Details

Up to 75 guests
Shade
Surface: Gravel
Driveway entry: Back-In
Campfire
Pet Friendly
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Reviews (38)

What Guests Are Saying

Limberlost Campground offers a wonderful experience for family and group camping, featuring clean facilities, spacious individual sites, and a beautiful natural environment with a nearby creek and towering trees. Camp host Belinda is highly praised for her attentive service and maintenance of the campground. Some minor issues arose with non-affiliated visitors and restroom cleanliness, but overall, guests found the campground quiet, well-managed, and perfect for their needs, leading to plans for return visits.

Review Summary

4.2
38 reviews
5
55.3%
21
4
26.3%
10
3
7.9%
3
2
2.6%
1
1
7.9%
3

David N

August 17, 2022

1

When we arrived there was someone else already in our reserved site. They camped there because the sign on the post read, "Open." There were no camp hosts around to talk to about it. Luckily, there was an open site that we were able to get our small camp trailer into. Also, a homeless guy looking for "something with caffeine" harassed us until I became forceful and told him to move on. Once again, there was no one around to report this to.

Andrew S

August 14, 2022

4

Great spot, nice river access. You’re more alone than the other site. One issue- toilet smell can be annoying but it’s more at the parking pad than where you set up the tent.

Robert S

July 13, 2022

5

This campground is excellent. The vault toilets are clean and well stocked. Lost Creek is great for cooling off and makes nice babbling stream sounds. The campground is filled with old cedar and fir trees. Sites 8 and 9 are a good pair for larger groups. Site 11 has room for about 4 tents. Site 10 is isolated and close to the water but only has enough room for one tent. HWY 242 is generally quiet, especially at night. We had a blast driving up HWY 242 to hike Proxy Falls and visit the Dee Wright Observatory. The McKenzie River General Store was 10 minutes away and great for stocking up. We rented aluminum row boats at Clear Lake (20 minutes away) and had a great time. Visiting the Belknap Hot Springs (10 minutes away) and gardens was a nice treat. Will come back to visit again!

Patty C

September 25, 2021

1

Due to a lack of local knowledge, and the forest fire road closure (Aufderheide) we were not able to camp at Limber Lost as we had planned. Our refund claim is in process but has yet to paid:(

Michelle G

September 13, 2021

5

Site 10 was perfect. Very private and a small river access.

Lainie S

August 17, 2021

4

Limberlost is a nice little campground! All of the sites are in very close proximity to water; although, the access is pretty steep and rocky (but not impossible!). The sites are relatively close together, but the layout and trees offer decent privacy. Site 12 is right on the road, so be aware of that. Otherwise, the road isn't visible or within earshot of the other sites.

There is no water! We knew this, as it's listed on the site; however, we were asked by multiple campers where they could find water.

Jennifer Coffel

Jennifer Coffel

July 19, 2021

5

Really nice campground! Vault toilet that smells like a toilet. I was hoping to play in the creek, but it is super swift. It is close to proxy falls which cooled us off (cold snow melt). It sure is beautiful and with all of the trees, we had shade all day!

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Theron B

July 16, 2021

4

Small, forested, shady campground but sites are closer together than many other NFS campgrounds. Nice to go to sleep at night listening to the river next to my site. Note that there is no potable water supply at this campground.

Grady Nichols

Grady Nichols

June 23, 2021

5

Beautiful campground -- was very quiet and peaceful, with about half the sites filled.

Some sites are closer to each other than others; they generally feel private, however this would not be the case if the campground were full.

Pit toilets were clean, well maintained, and smelled about as good as one could expect.

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Aubri H

May 20, 2021

1

If you have a trailer over 15 ft don’t bother. No way in with a 27 ft and no way out. Unable to get ahold of anyone and canceling (which Rec.gov wouldn’t even let me do ) resulted in 4.00 back. It was a completely wasted drive. If we had been able to fit looks like it was a nice place. Plan to tent camp if you are interested.

Location & Directions for Limberlost Campground

, Blue River, OR 97413 United States

Elevation: 523 ft

Getting There

From McKenzie Bridge, travel east on Hwy 126 to Hwy 242. Follow Hwy 242 approximately 2 mi east to Limberlost Campground.

Nearest town

Blue River, OR - 15 mi

About 17 min to downtown

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.

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 [email protected]

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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