Campground

Humbug Campground

Willamette National Forest
Near Detroit, Oregon

Facilities

Humbug Campground sites have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer sweeping views of the river.

Natural Features

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 short forks of snowmelt in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
A variety of plants and foliage separate the spacious campsites and provide privacy from other sites.

Recreation

Wading and fishing are popular activities in the Breitenbush River, and rainbow trout is the most common catch for anglers.
The Willamette National Forest has about 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking.

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Water Activities

Amenities

  • Creek Access
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • River Access
  • Self Pay Station
  • Shade
  • Tent Pads
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water Spigot
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Privacy
  • Picnic Table

Nearby Attractions

Detroit Lake has a marina and provides plenty of opportunity for water recreation like boating, water skiing and kayaking.

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 46' 14.3501" N
Longitude
122° 4' 38.3401" W
4.6 miles northeast of Detroit, Oregon. From Highway 22 at Detroit, turn east onto Breitenbush Road/Forest Service Road 46 and continue for 4.6 miles to Humbug Campground on the right.

Need to Know

  • There are no electric hookups available
  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted
  • First-come, first-served sites may be available
  • Limit 1 vehicle per site; an $8 fee will be charged for additional vehicles
  • No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
  • You must stay in the campsite that you reserved. Site swapping is not allowedDon'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.
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating

  • Scan and Pay is offered at this campground; you may also pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground.  

  • Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.

  • Check-In 2:00PM

  • Check-Out 12:00PM

    • Contact Information

    Detroit Ranger District, 44125 N. Santiam Hwy., Detroit, OR 97360
    Managed by Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322

    For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.

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