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Name: Trout Creek Campground
Trout Creek Campground is situated along the South Santiam River about 19 miles east of Sweet Home, Oregon. The campground was built in the 1930s and the picnic shelter with fireplace is still in use today.
Campsites: There are 24 campsites of which 4 are pull-through (Ranging from 24 to 40 feet). The roads and driveways are paved while the campsites are mostly graveled. They are heavily forested which provides a more private setting.
Host on Site: No
Water: There is water available from a hand pump equipped well.
Garbage Services: There are multiple garbage cans available.
Electricity Available: No
Restroom: You will find 3 vault style outhouses which were clean and well stocked at the time of our visit.
Handicap Accessible: Due to the paved road and driveways this is a much more handicap friendly campground than average.
Firewood: No
Pets: No information posted about pets on location or on the website.
Picnic Area: There is a rustic picnic shelter with a fireplace and BBQ. Parking is limited having only 3-4 parking spots.
Recreation: Camping and fishing are the obvious recreation activities.
Fishing: Trout Creek Campground is situated on the South Fork of the Santiam River and there are other waters nearby to fish. Just make sure you check the regulations first.
Boating: Not from the campground.
Swimming: One could enjoy the river however due to new regulations you might need a permit.
Hiking: From Sweet Home, Oregon, travel east on Highway 20 for 19.8 miles. Trailhead is on the left, across the highway from, and east of the entrance to Trout Creek Campground.
Wildlife: This area is heavily forested so could have deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and many other forest "spirits" living here.
Phone service: We did not get reception on our At&t phones.
Nearby Services: Sweet Home, Oregon will offer most services you might need such as groceries, gas, fishing tackle and such.
RV Dumping Site: No, however there is a new facility in Sweet Home.
Location/Driving instructions: From Sweet Home, Oregon follow this GoogleMap.
Coordinates: 44.39850567201091,-122.34882763061789
Elevation: 1200 Feet
Reviewed Date: May 2025
Alert: For a Photographic tour checkout ourYouTube channel.
Fees And Reservations: For the current fee schedule and to reserve a campsite go to Recreation.gov.
This information is accurate as of the date of the review.
