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A white Tacoma with a camper shell parked on a rise above a broad, empty basin under building cloud.

Forest Service group campground

Secret

Forest Service group campground in Willamette National Forest, Lane County, Oregon. 1,876 feet. 16 miles from Oakridge.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Willamette National Forest
Elevation
1,876 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
1 1 group standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Lane County

Overview

This small campground is now a group site and is well-screened from Forest Service Road 21. The Middle Fork Willamette River is directly adjacent to some of the sites.

Popular activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The nearby Middle Fork National Recreation Trail cna be easily accessed from the campgound. Please note that special fishing regulations apply to this section of the Middle Fork; refer to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the most up-to-date information.

Recreation

This site has diverse recreation opportunities located nearby that allow everyone in the group to experience the forest in their own preferred way. Activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating are available on the Middle Fork as well as Hills Creek Reservoir. Fishing opportunities also abound, but be sure to research the fishing restrictions for the local area before arriving. Nearby trails offer scenic views for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians.

Facilities

The campground has one communal restroom as well as regular trash service.

Natural Features

This secluded campground has several well-shaded campsites along the edge of the Middle Fork River. The river as well as Hills Creek Reservoir offer scenic vistas, as well as the nearby Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, and Chuckle Springs.

Nearby Attractions

Middle Fork River, Hills Creek Reservoir, Young's Rock, Larrison Rock, Chuckle Springs, Indigo Springs

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

The land around Secret

The ringed pin is this group 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 August 9, 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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