Cedar Grove Campground

The campground is picturesque, small and tucked away. I was in #5 which has more space than the others. Not much privacy though. Tall cedar trees with ferns which are about up to the knee. So my space looked easily onto the other spots all around me. We could all see each other. You might also want to go in a group if camping early or late season too. I went end of August. Even though it was booked full and I got the last spot over 1/2 of the camp spots were no shows. I had intended to stay Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. But since the few people who did show left on Sunday and I was by myself, with no camp host, decided it was best to leave a day early.

Lovely small campground. Nothing but the murmuring of the Molalla River -- and a very vocal great horned owl. But then the logs trucks began rolling at 5 a.m.....

We had an absolutely lovely time at Cedar Grove. There was a group of people in the neighboring sites who were partying pretty hard which disturbed our sleep a little. But otherwise it was a 10/10 experience.
The river is gorgeous. If you walk just about 500 ft down the road you can find a deeper part of the river, even in the heat of summer. And about a .5 mi down the road there are hiking trails.
It really is the perfect camping spot.

Gorgeous, pristine campground next to swimmable river. Roomy sites each with BBQ & fire pit. Dumpster, potable water (hand pump) and cement-block toilet. Very clean; very easy to find. Across the street from hiking/Mtn biking access (25 mi of trails). I loved that campsites are now reservable rather than first-come. This would be a 5-star review EXCEPT that the trail maps are not up-to-date (some trailheads missing, some trails unsigned especially in southern section).

Nice small quiet campground with river access. Bring lots of bug spray and citronella candles.

Do not attempt to camp in your van unless you want to stay in the parking lot. The hike-in camping is more like a group thing with the sites on top of each other. If you are at all handicapped, it will be very difficult to get down to the river. there isn't much of a swimming hole here either. It was relatively deserted mid-week in July, however the few people that were on the beach were loudly cussing and carrying on, making it seem crowded. Very uncomfortable, unfortunately.

It was our first time at this campground and we will be back! Pristine spots in a row and close to parking lot and outhouse, made set up very easy. We were in spot 10 which is at one end of the path and the opposite end goes down to the creek for great access to a long rocky beach. Beautiful, remote and other guests were quiet and respectful.

Nice camp site.

Loved this site!! It was quiet, remote, and relatively empty. Was a beautiful drive up to the site. Very little road noise - LOTS of river noise! :) Had the best sleep ever here. It was a little challenging to actually get down to the river.

We love going here and go at least twice a year. Not only is it close to home, it's right by the water. The camp sights are great and there really isn't that much traffic on the road next to the camp grounds
Not to mention there are trails close by to explore.