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Butte Creek Falls Campground

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle. Butte Creek Falls Campground is a State Forest campground near Scotts Mills, Oregon.

Closed First-come, first-served

State Forest · Scotts Mills, Oregon

Butte Creek Falls, a short walk from Butte Creek Falls CampgroundLower Butte Creek Falls in the Santiam State Forest
Butte Creek Falls, a short walk from Butte Creek Falls CampgroundLower Butte Creek Falls in the Santiam State Forest1 / 2

Butte Creek Falls, a short walk from Butte Creek Falls Campground. Photo: Bonnie from United States, CC0

Managed by
State Forest

Butte Creek Falls: The campground sits half a mile upstream of the Butte Creek Falls trailhead; the trail passes the 20-foot upper falls and ends at a view of the 80-foot lower falls. (oregon.gov)

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
  • ✕ Potable water

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

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
1,905 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage mapped
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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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Closed: ODF lists the season as "to be determined in accordance with fire recovery" after the 2020 Labor Day fires on the Santiam State Forest.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Butte Creek Falls Campground?
No. Butte Creek Falls 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 Butte Creek Falls Campground?
Camping at Butte Creek Falls Campground costs $20 vehicle sites, $5 extra vehicle.
How many campsites does Butte Creek Falls Campground have?
Butte Creek Falls Campground has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Butte Creek Falls Campground?
No. Butte Creek Falls Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Butte Creek Falls Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Butte Creek Falls Campground.
When is Butte Creek Falls Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Closed: ODF lists the season as "to be determined in accordance with fire recovery" after the 2020 Labor Day fires on the Santiam State Forest.
How long can you stay at Butte Creek Falls Campground?
The stay limit at Butte Creek Falls Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Butte Creek Falls Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 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 Butte Creek Falls Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile or Verizon 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 Butte Creek Falls Campground?
Butte Creek Falls Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Butte Creek Falls Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Butte Creek Falls Campground, in straight-line miles: Butte Creek Falls (swimming hole, 0.1 miles), Opal Creek / Little North Santiam (swimming hole, 13 miles), Bagby Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles), and Breitenbush Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Scotts Mills and campgrounds in Marion.

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