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Marion Forks

Its 15 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $21 per night; double site $40; additional vehicle $7, and it is open year-round. Marion Forks is a National Forest campground near Detroit, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Detroit, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Marion Forks sits inside Willamette National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Marion Forks Fish Hatchery: The campground sits behind the Marion Forks Fish Hatchery; a quarter-mile paved loop along Marion Creek passes the picnic area and hatchery with spring Chinook salmon exhibits.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $21 per night; double site $40; additional vehicle $7

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
15
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
2,500 ft

44.6093, -121.9449 in Linn. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Marion Forks is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Marion Forks?
No. Marion Forks 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 Marion Forks?
Camping at Marion Forks costs Single Site: $21 per night; double site $40; additional vehicle $7.
How many campsites does Marion Forks have?
Marion Forks has 15 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Marion Forks?
No. Marion Forks has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Marion Forks?
Yes, pets are allowed at Marion Forks.
When is Marion Forks open?
Marion Forks is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Marion Forks?
The stay limit at Marion Forks is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Marion Forks?
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 Marion Forks. 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 Marion Forks?
Marion Forks is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Marion Forks

fishypedia.com · 29 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Billy Chinook, whose mapped center point is 29 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Billy Chinook fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Marion Forks, in straight-line miles: Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 12 miles), Clear Lake (swimming hole, 17 miles), Sahalie Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 23 miles), and Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Riverside Detroit · National Forest Season April to September Fee Single Site: $25 per night; additional vehicle $9; day use $9 Reservable Whispering Falls Detroit · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $21 per night Reservable Big Pool Lowell · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Overnight Use: Reservable Santiam Flats Detroit · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $21 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Detroit and campgrounds in Linn.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $21 per night; double site $40; additional vehicle $7
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