Hard Rock Campground
Hard Rock Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.03861, -122.20278
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hard Rock Campground
Overview Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site along the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon. Many hiking trails are available in the surrounding area and the river offers fishing opportunities. Recreation The river offers good catch-and-release fishing for wild redside and cutthroat trout. Cougar Reservoir is open to motorized boating and offers a beautiful setting. Facilities The campground offers one tent-only group campsite that can accommodate up to 10 people. No water or electricity is available at Hard Rock. Campfire rings, picnic tables, portable toilets and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground sits just south of Cougar Reservoir, near where Balm Creek feeds into the South Fork, at an elevation of 1,800 feet. Hard Rock is set on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains, where gorgeous, lush mountain landscapes abound. Nearby Attractions Just east of Cougar Reservoir, 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.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 472 designated routes (545 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Rock | National forest group campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| French Pete Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| French Pete Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Cougar Crossing Campground | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Sunnyside Campground | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cougar dispersed camping | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.