Breitenbush Campground
Breitenbush Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.78140, -121.99149
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Breitenbush Campground
Overview Breitenbush Campground is nestled along the banks of its namesake river in the forests of western Oregon. The peaceful flow of the river can be heard throughout the campground, providing a peaceful getaway for campers. The campground lies in the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. The varied landscape of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes offer varied recreational opportunities for visitors. The Breitenbush River is a tributary of the North Santiam River, and its clean waters flow from snow melt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. A variety of plants and foliage separate the spacious campsites and provide privacy from other sites. Located nearly 10 miles east of Detroit, Oregon, at an elevation of 2,100 feet. Visitors can reach the site from Detroit by traveling north on state highway OR-22 before turning right (northeast) onto Breitenbush Road. After approximately 9.5 miles the turnoff for the campground will be on the right (south) side of the road. There are 29 campsites, offering both reservable and first come first serve sites, that can accommodate vehicles and trailers up to 24 feet in length. Each site has a picnic table and firepit. There are four vault toilets. Trash receptacles are located in the campground. Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 40 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 234 designated routes (508 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breitenbush Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cleator Bend | National forest group campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Fox Creek Group Camp | National forest group campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Humbug Campground | Private campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Humbug Campground | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Whispering Falls Campground | Private campground | 6.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.