Packard Creek

Willamette National Forest

Packard Creek is a popular campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible.

There are 36 standard campsites, 14 are reservable. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. There is also a reservable group campground, which accommodates up to 80 people, has a large picnic shelter and open space for tents. Some sites have individual boat docks as well.

Need to Know

• Caution: poison oak is common near campsites; walk carefully through the underbrush
• This facility has first-come, first-served sites
• Limit one vehicle per site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• A fee will be charged for day-use visitors
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
• Don'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.

• Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only. 

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Natural Features

The campground is situated on a large flat beside Hills Creek Reservoir. The lake, hugged by a diverse mix of vegetation, covers 2,735 acres with 44 miles of shoreline in Willamette National Forest.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is near Oakridge, Oregon, once a railroad boomtown at the turn of the 20th century. Other noteworthy places include many hot springs found within the forest.

Recreation

Larison Creek Trail is excellent for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. It meanders along Larison Cove and Larison Creek, through lush vegetation of hemlock, Douglas fir and red cedar.

Visitors also enjoy boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers often catch catfish, blue gill, crappie and coho salmon. A fishing dock, swimming area and boat ramp can be found in the day use area.

Contact Information

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Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Oakridge, Oregon: Beginning at the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (the only traffic light along State Highway 58 in Oakridge), travel east on Highway 58 for 1.7 miles. At the intersection with Kitson Springs Road, turn right and travel for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 21, and travel for approximately 5.2 miles. The destination will be on your left.

Available Campsites

• Site XXX28, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX19, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX21, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX17, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX30, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX20, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX27, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX15, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX24, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX13, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX26, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX31, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX25, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX02, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX03, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX29, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX14, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX22, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX16, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX18, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX04, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA PACKARD CREEK PICNIC, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX23, Loop XXX Management, Type Standard Nonelectric

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