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Red Diamond Group Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $75 per night for the group site (up to 25 people); extra vehicle $10. Red Diamond Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Blue River, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Blue River, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
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Red Diamond 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 riverside group camp on the South Fork McKenzie River off Aufderheide Drive, near the Box Canyon, French Pete and Three Sisters Wilderness trail areas.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$75 per night for the group site (up to 25 people); extra vehicle $10

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

Sites and hookups

Group site capacity
Up to 25 people
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

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

Source: fs.usda.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

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Elevation
2,056 ft

44.0019, -122.1723 in Lane. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season; Willamette NF says it reopens in summer 2027.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Red Diamond Group Campground?
No. Red Diamond Group Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Red Diamond Group Campground?
Camping at Red Diamond Group Campground costs $75 per night for the group site (up to 25 people); extra vehicle $10.
Is there drinking water at Red Diamond Group Campground?
No. Red Diamond Group Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Red Diamond Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Red Diamond Group Campground.
When is Red Diamond Group Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed for the 2026 season; Willamette NF says it reopens in summer 2027.
How long can you stay at Red Diamond Group Campground?
The stay limit at Red Diamond Group Campground is 14 days in a 60-day period.
Is there cell service at Red Diamond Group Campground?
Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of Red Diamond Group Campground. 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 Red Diamond Group Campground?
Red Diamond Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Red Diamond Group Campground

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Crane Prairie Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 24 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 Red Diamond Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Cougar Hot Springs (hot spring, 6.4 miles), Terwilliger Hot Springs (hot spring, 6.5 miles), Belknap Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Proxy Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Salt Creek Falls (waterfall, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Red Diamond Campground Oakridge · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Hard Rock Group Campground Blue River · National Forest Season May to September Fee Not on record 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

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

Sources

First-come, first-served $75 per night for the group site (up to 25 people); extra vehicle $10
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