Clark Creek Organization Camp

CLARK CREEK ORGANIZATION CAMP

Overview

Clark Creek, located 12 miles northeast of Lowell, Oregon, is a fantastic group campground built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It features five sleeping structures with platform sleeping bunks, plus a large field to pitch tents, play baseball and volleyball or throw a Frisbee.

Several hiking and biking trails, swimming areas and open fields offer fun opportunities for large groups with varied interests.

Facilities

The day-use area and sleeping shelters, which have eight bunks each, are separated by Clark Creek. Access is over a foot bridge. Up to 125 guests can make use of the group area during the day time, but only 80 guests are allowed to camp overnight.

Five sleeping shelters, vault toilets, drinking water, a picnic shelter, campfire circles and an amphitheater are included. Campers can pitch tents in the field as well.

Natural Features

Clark Creek runs through the campground and connects with Big Fall Creek in the Willamette Valley. Willamette National Forest spans 1.6 million acres on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

Recreation

The campground offers a baseball field and horseshoe pits, and a volleyball net can be set up on the field. A few footpaths meander through the recreation area. One connects the sleeping shelters to Big Falls Creek and another links to the Ta-Wa-Si Chapel. The Fall Creek Trail Area is worth exploring, including the Clark Creek Nature Trail.

Important Notices

This facility is for private recreation only; no commercial use allowed
Sports equipment is not provided; guests must bring their own
Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest
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.
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
No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed
Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Willamette.MiddleFork@AmericanLL.com

Notifications and Alerts

Stage 2 Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted following specific instructions.
When the cook stove, lantern or campfire is fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel or propane with an on/off switch and flammable vegetation is cleared a minimum of 3-feet away from open flame on all sides

Available Activities

Hiking - Hiking
Biking - Biking

Directions

From I-5 south of Eugene, take State Highway 58, east exit. Travel on Highway 58 for 25 miles to the town of Lowell. Take Big Fall Creek Road east 10 miles to the campground. Beginning at the Lowell Junior/Senior High School at 65 South Pioneer Street, head north for 0.1 mile. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto North Shore Drive. Travel for another 0.1 mile and turn right at the first cross street, which is South Moss Street. In approximately 0.8 miles, South Moss Street becomes the Jasper-Lowell Road. Continue for another 1.0 mile until the four-way stop (opposite covered bridge). Turn right onto Big Fall Creek Road. Approaching the base of the Fall Creek Lake dam, bear to the left after passing Winberry Creek Road (on your right). Note that Big Fall Creek Road becomes Forest Road 18 after crossing the National Forest boundary. Travel for 12.7 miles and the destination will be on your left.

Contact Information

Phone: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

Site CLAROR, Loop AREA CLARK CREEK ORGANIZATION CAMP, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric

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