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Rock Creek Campsites

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle, and it is open from late May to mid-September. Rock Creek Campsites is a State Forest campground near Gates, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Gates, Oregon

Managed by
State Forest

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; oregon.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,276 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.5 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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

Rock Creek Campsites is open from late May to mid-September , at 1,276 ft.

Sources: services.arcgis.com, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Rock Creek Campsites?
No. Rock Creek Campsites 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 Rock Creek Campsites?
Camping at Rock Creek Campsites costs $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Rock Creek Campsites have?
Rock Creek Campsites has 3 campsites.
Are dogs allowed at Rock Creek Campsites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek Campsites.
When is Rock Creek Campsites open?
Rock Creek Campsites is open from late May to mid-September.
How long can you stay at Rock Creek Campsites?
The stay limit at Rock Creek Campsites is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Rock Creek Campsites?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Rock Creek Campsites. It shows none at Rock Creek Campsites from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.5 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Rock Creek Campsites?
Rock Creek Campsites is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Rock Creek Campsites

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: North Santiam State Recreation Area (8.8 miles to its center) , Detroit Lake State Recreation Area (12 miles to its center) , and Silver Falls State Park (13 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Rock Creek Campsites, in straight-line miles: Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 12 miles), Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 15 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), and Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Santiam Horse Camp Gates · State Forest Season late May to October Fee $20 horse site, $15 tent site; $5 per extra vehicle Reservable Fishermens Bend Mill City · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Elkhorn Valley Recreation Site Lyons · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable North Santiam County Park Campground Lyons · County Season April to October Fee $25/night plus $7 reservation fee; includes parking for one vehicle

More campgrounds: camping near Gates and campgrounds in Linn.

Sources

First-come, first-served $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle
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