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A dark green Toyota pickup with a roof tent parked in tall dry grass as mist closes in.

Forest Service campground

Mckenzie Bridge

Forest Service campground in Willamette National Forest, Lane County, Oregon. About 1,200 feet.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Willamette National Forest
Elevation
About 1,200 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
18 18 standard non-electric
Longest rig
70 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Lane County

Overview

McKenzie Bridge Campground is located an hour east of Eugene, Oregon. It rests in the shade of a towering grove of Douglas fir and Western red cedar trees along the banks of the McKenzie River.

The campground is small and pleasant, providing an ideal atmosphere for relaxation, fishing and bird watching. Feathered residents of the river include osprey, great blue herons and bald eagles.

Recreation

At the campground, the river provides catch-and-release fishing for trout and steelhead. Whitewater kayaking and rafting are also popular activities. A boat ramp is located on-site. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail begins nearby, offering fun-filled hiking and biking opportunities. The 26-mile trail boasts wonderful scenery along the river and is an easy hike for all ages.

Facilities

Campsites are nicely spaced and many have riverfront access. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Parking areas are gravel surfaced.

Natural Features

McKenzie Bridge sits on the banks of the McKenzie River at an elevation of 1,200 feet. Rapids in various sections of the river are what make McKenzie one of Oregon's most popular rivers for whitewater rafting.

McKenzie Bridge is part of the Willamette National Forest, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Range.

Nearby Attractions

Restaurants and the Tokatee Golf Course are within a few miles of the campground.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • fishing
  • kayaking
  • rafting

The land around Mckenzie Bridge

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 7, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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