Openings · last 7 days
21
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233294
When House Rock Campground reopens
House Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
36
Openings · last 90 days
36
Only 36 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 168 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 28 open for online reservation · 77 reserved · 39 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 24 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 16 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
83.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 28 of 168 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online83.3%
Open site-nights28 / 168
Reserved (of online inventory)77 / 105
Weekday openings20
Weekend openings8
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 20 fall on weekdays and 8 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 28 of 168 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 008 | 6 |
| 010 | 4 |
| 011 | 4 |
| 012 | 3 |
| 017 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
28 open site-nights across 10 sites at House Rock Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 8 2-night, 5 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 008.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 65 ft. 15 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | 37 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 010 | 27 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 011 | 59 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 012 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 017 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 005 | 60 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 007 | 29 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| 009 | 28 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 015 | 34 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
| 016 | 22 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
About House Rock Campground
Overview
There are 17 campsites set in an upper and lower loop. Some of the sites can accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length. The upper loop has one accessible single vault toilet while the lower loop has two accessible single vault toilets. Drinking water is available from hand pumps located in both the upper and lower loops.
The adjacent picnic area is part of the site and has four tables and two grills, and provides access to the Horse Rock Trial, a 0.8-mile loop trail.
Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS 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. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.
Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
Swimming is popular, especially because many sites have riverfront access to shallow swimming areas. Anglers can cast for native cutthroat trout.
In addition to the House Rock Trail, hikers have access to a variety of other trails in the Tombstone Pass Area, like the Iron Mountain Trail.
Facilities
The campground road and parking spurs are composed of packed dirt and rock. The double-loop area comes with accessible vault toilets and drinking water from hand pumps. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are at each site.
Campfire wood is not readily available at the park. Please plan to bring firewood or purchase from a nearby vendor. Linn County Parks staff, may occasionally, pass through the park with firewood available for purchase.
Natural Features
House Rock Campground is perched on the confluence of Sheep Creek and the South Santiam River in an old growth grove.
The river is a 66-mile tributary of the Santiam River that is fed by snowmelt from the Cascade Mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Campers enjoy hiking the House Rock Trail, which starts at the day-use area. Part of the trail shares paths with the historic Santiam Wagon Road, a trail used to transport livestock east across the Cascade Mountains to central Oregon's grasslands. In addition to the House Rock Trail, hikers have access to a variety of other trails in the Tombstone Pass Area, like the Iron Mountain Trail. Swimming is popular, especially because many sites have riverfront access to shallow swimming areas. Anglers can cast for native cutthroat trout.
16 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 65 ftNo hookups14 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Sweet Home, follow Highway 20 east for 26 miles to Forest Road 2044 and turn right. Follow Forest Road 2044 for a half mile and turn right, then drive for another quarter mile. House Rock Campground is across the Sheep Creek bridge.
4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home Or 97386541-967-3917
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at House Rock Campground?
Reservations for House Rock Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 83.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 28 of 168 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 36 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at House Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings at House Rock Campground in the last 7 days, 36 over 30 days and 36 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at House Rock Campground?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 008. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at House Rock Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 65 ft.
Which month has the most availability at House Rock Campground?
September 2026, with 28 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 168.
When is the next open date at House Rock Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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