Whistler Campground
Located on the northern edge of Mill Creek Wilderness, this campground is located within walking distance from the Wildcat North Trailhead. There are many standing dead trees here so be careful where you wander and where you set your camp. Whistler Springs rockhounding site is located within the campground shortly downhill from the restroom that has a tendency to draw enthusiasts. For visitors who are interested in either hiking in preserved wilderness areas, or scavenging for some beautiful stones this is a great place to spend some time.
More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Ochoco National Forest |
| Fees | This is a free facility. |
| Rules | There is a 14 day stay limit on all National Grassland and US Forest Service land including but not limited to campgrounds and other developed facilities. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 44.4956° N, 120.4858° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTule Rx
42 mi from the campground · 300 acres
- WildfireBench
44 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 21.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Prepper Up ↗ | 22.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.3 miScotty Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miWildcat ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miScotty Creek4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miTwin Pillars ↗8.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miBelknap2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.7 miBike Tie0.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 3.8 miEasy1.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miWildcat North Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.3 miScotty Creek Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
- 2.5 miTwin Pillars North Trailhead ↗Ochoco National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Mill Creek Wilderness, which overlaps Ochoco National Forest.
- inMill Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 17,173 acres
- inOchoco National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 912,775 acres
- 12.4 miBridge Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,337 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Whistler Campground?
No. Whistler Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Whistler Campground?
This is a free facility.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Whistler Campground?
Whistler Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Whistler Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bingham Springs Campground (2.5 mi, first-come), Ochoco Divide Group Site (4.9 mi), and White Rock Campground (5.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby