Three Bears Campground

Great experience, amazing campground. Spacious, shady, waterfront sites, with comfortable ground for tents. We really enjoy the Molalla River. I really liked the walk-in setup. We had most of the place to ourselves midweek. Contrary to the name, we saw 0 bears.

Some minor notes: our charcoal grill was not useable, it looked like someone had shot it and damaged it so the grill could not be raised. The vault toilets have a weird quirk of locking automatically if the door was closed and you had to remember to prop them open. Propping those open is counter to their ventilation design function. The BLM should probably stick a couple of deadbolts on the doors to counter inattentive guests. It wasn't an issue with us, but we were the only people using the one on our side of the campground. I imagine it's a challenge on the weekends when there are more people present to ignore signs. There is also a logging operation up the road, be advised that log truck drivers start the day early and there is some engine noise from the road.

First time using the QR code/pending transaction feature of rec.gov outside of cell service. My phone couldn't process it as a pending transaction until I put it in airplane mode, but was otherwise smooth. The sign said to take a tag to clip to our site post with our pending transaction info, but the box was empty.

Great experience, amazing campground. Spacious, shady, waterfront sites, with comfortable ground for tents. We really enjoy the Molalla River. I really liked the walk-in setup. We had most of the place to ourselves midweek. Contrary to the name, we saw 0 bears.

Some minor notes: our charcoal grill was not useable, it looked like someone had shot it and damaged it so the grill could not be raised. The vault toilets have a weird quirk of locking automatically if the door was closed and you had to remember to prop them open. Propping those open is counter to their ventilation design function. The BLM should probably stick a couple of deadbolts on the doors to counter inattentive guests. It wasn't an issue with us, but we were the only people using the one on our side of the campground. I imagine it's a challenge on the weekends when there are more people present to ignore signs. There is also a logging operation up the road, be advised that log truck drivers start the day early and there is some engine noise from the road.

First time using the QR code/pending transaction feature of rec.gov outside of cell service. My phone couldn't process it as a pending transaction until I put it in airplane mode, but was otherwise smooth. The sign said to take a tag to clip to our site post with our pending transaction info, but the box was empty.

Excellent location! The river slows down a bit at the campsite and provides a good swimming hole for youth age kids, and a good place for kayakers or body boards carrying children. A number of campsites can hold 2-3 tents no problem, while some may be only big enough for one. Numbers 4 & 6 are very spacious, enough for 3-4 tents of medium to small size. Campfire regulations are governed by the BLM…so call ahead. Each camp has a picnic table and fire ring.

Excellent location! The river slows down a bit at the campsite and provides a good swimming hole for youth age kids, and a good place for kayakers or body boards carrying children. A number of campsites can hold 2-3 tents no problem, while some may be only big enough for one. Numbers 4 & 6 are very spacious, enough for 3-4 tents of medium to small size. Campfire regulations are governed by the BLM…so call ahead. Each camp has a picnic table and fire ring.

Beautiful campground, will definitely be returning!!! There are paths leading to the river right next to the sites and some pretty hiking trails right across the road. Super cool!! I will definitely return.

Beautiful campground, will definitely be returning!!! There are paths leading to the river right next to the sites and some pretty hiking trails right across the road. Super cool!! I will definitely return.

Like this place it’s our new fave

Like this place it’s our new fave

Two stars, the only great things is the access to Huckleberry trail and easy river access. I was hoping for a nice rustic campground to relax by the river but both trips here had intoxicated campers, off leash dogs and the second time had a parking lot of drunk people all night that weren't all even camping there. I am very glad that my dog will guard me and my tent after the drunk man in my campsite twice in one night. The other campers are what ruined this campground for me. The park ranger that came out was very nice. She was super helpful. The pit toilet is one of the nicest ones I have come across, the water is good for doing the dishes.

Two stars, the only great things is the access to Huckleberry trail and easy river access. I was hoping for a nice rustic campground to relax by the river but both trips here had intoxicated campers, off leash dogs and the second time had a parking lot of drunk people all night that weren't all even camping there. I am very glad that my dog will guard me and my tent after the drunk man in my campsite twice in one night. The other campers are what ruined this campground for me. The park ranger that came out was very nice. She was super helpful. The pit toilet is one of the nicest ones I have come across, the water is good for doing the dishes.