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Hard Rock Group Campground

Its 1 site is reservable through Recreation.gov, and it is open from May to September. Hard Rock Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Blue River, Oregon.

Closed Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Blue River, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Hard Rock Group Campground sits inside Willamette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Three Sisters Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

South Fork McKenzie River: Primitive tent-only group site on the South Fork McKenzie River just south of Cougar Reservoir, with catch-and-release fishing for wild redside and cutthroat trout.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unconfirmed: the forest page lists both $32 and $38 per group per night (checked 2026-09-29)

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
1
Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 10 people
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 60-day period
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,824 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Hard Rock Group Campground is open from May to September , at 1,824 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season; reopening in summer 2027 (Willamette National Forest).

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hard Rock Group Campground?
Sites at Hard Rock Group Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234216).
How many campsites does Hard Rock Group Campground have?
Hard Rock Group Campground has 1 campsite, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Hard Rock Group Campground?
No. Hard Rock Group Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Hard Rock Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hard Rock Group Campground.
When is Hard Rock Group Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season; reopening in summer 2027 (Willamette National Forest). Normally, it is open from May to September.
How long can you stay at Hard Rock Group Campground?
The stay limit at Hard Rock Group Campground is 14 days in a 60-day period.
Is there cell service at Hard Rock Group Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Hard Rock Group Campground itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Hard Rock Group Campground?
Hard Rock Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hard Rock Group Campground

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Crane Prairie Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Crane Prairie Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hard Rock Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Cougar Hot Springs (hot spring, 3.6 miles), Terwilliger Hot Springs (hot spring, 3.8 miles), Belknap Hot Springs (hot spring, 13 miles), Proxy Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Salt Creek Falls (waterfall, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Hard Rock Campground Oakridge · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable French Pete Campground Blue River · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $17 per night Reservable Cougar Crossing Campground Blue River · National Forest Season Year-round Fee Single Site: $18 per night Reservable Sunnyside Blue River · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $18 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Blue River and campgrounds in Lane.

Sources

Reservable: Recreation.gov
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