Hard Rock Campground Willamette National Forest Oregon

Hard Rock Overview

Hard Rock campground has 1 group site and is next to the South Fork of the McKenzie River in the Willamette National Forest. The small group site can have up to 10 guests and 5 vehicles. The max vehicle length is 36ft. Hard Rock allows for tent, trailer and RV camping.

The campground is seasonal and generally open late April until early September. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, grills, vault toilets and trash collection (dumpsters).  There is no drinking water available so guests must bring their own. Some close by RV dump stations include Hoodoo’s Patio RV Park (15.5mi north), Holiday Farm RV Resort (13mi north), MWMC RV/Boat Wastewater Disposal Station (62mi west), and Foster Lake RV Resort (81mi northwest).

Hard Rock – Area & Recreation

Hard Rock resides on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, where gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes are abundant. It sits just south of Cougar Reservoir, near where Balm & Hardy Creek feeds into the South Fork.

Some popular activities to do here and in the surrounding area are hiking, biking, as well as fishing. The river offers good catch-and-release fishing for wild redside and cutthroat trout. The Castle Rock Trail, McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, and O’Leary Ridge & Alpine Trails are great for hiking and biking. The Castle Rock Trail leads through a dense Douglas-fir forest to the top of Castle Rock. Once on top, hikers enjoy impressive views of the McKenzie River Valley below. Also, the Terwilliger (Cougar) Hot Springs Trail will lead you to some hot springs. In addition, the Cougar Reservoir offers great water sport opportunities including all kinds of boating.

Other campgrounds you might like are French Pete, Red Diamond Group, Cougar Crossing, Sunnyside, Slide Creek, Frissell Crossing, Roaring River Group, as well as McKenzie Bridge.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Dumpsters
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wading
• Whitewater Kayaking
• Wildlife Viewing