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NRSO |
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Campers at Roaring River Group Campground enjoy the soothing sounds of the aptly named Roaring River flowing past their campsites. The campground is tucked in a wooded setting in Willamette National Forest and can accommodate up to 50 overnight visitors. Fishing and hiking are a few of the best ways to spend the day here. The nearby Three Sisters Wilderness offers plenty of trails to explore. |
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From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126 to Milepost45. Turn South on Forest Service Road 19 and travel for 22 miles to campground. Entry is through a locked gate with a combination. Call (541) 822-3381 prior to arrival to receive combination. |
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Roaring River provides picnic tables, dumpsters, vault toilets and campfire pits. No water is provided so campers are expected to bring their own. Parking fits up to 10 vehicles. |
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ROARING RIVER (GROUP) |
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70190 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70190&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Entry to the site is through a locked gate; Call (541) 822-3381 at least 72 hours prior to arrival to confirm combination code and for updates. The McKenzie River Ranger District office is open Monday-Friday, and is closed on the weekends. Please call ahead for information at least 72 hours prior to arrival for updates or other information.Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The office will not be open on weekends. No electric hookups are available No firearms, fireworks or chainsaws For more information on Willamette National Forest, click here Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Area offers 260 miles of trail through 286,708 acres of wild, incredible mountains and meadows. |
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The group site is just a few feet from the river on the east bank, among Douglas fir, maple and alder. The Willamette National Forest stretches for 110 miles with varied landscapes of high mountains, narrow canyons, cascading streams and wooded slopes. |
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The Box Canyon Trail Area is nearby, providing excellent hiking routes like the McBee Trail and the Roaring Ridge Trail. The Roaring Ridge Trail passes through Douglas Fir forests with views of the South Fork of the McKenzie River. Mountain biking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities here. Bird sightings may include osprey, great blue herons and bald eagles. |