Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233295
When Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) reopens
Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
24
Only 24 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 · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 72 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 51 open for online reservation · 21 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 24 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
29.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 51 of 72 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online29.2%
Open site-nights51 / 72
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 51
Weekday openings17
Weekend openings34
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 17 fall on weekdays and 34 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 51 of 72 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 3 |
| 002 | 3 |
| 003 | 3 |
| 007 | 3 |
| 008 | 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.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
51 open site-nights across 17 sites at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 115 ft. 21 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 41 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 002 | 99 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 003 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 115 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 009 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | 93 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 46 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 017 | 42 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 018 | 26 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 23 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 021 | 36 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 022 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 023 | 38 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 024 | 90 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)
Overview
There are 24 sites on a single loop with four RV pull-throughs ranging from 24 to 40 feet. There are both reservable and FCFS campsites. There are two double vault accessible toilets and one accessible single vault toilet. Drinking water is available from one hand pump well.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the campground in the 1930's, which includes a day use picnic shelter with fireplace that is centrally located along with tables and BBQ grill; there is nearby river access in this day use area. There are about 3-5 spots for parking depending on the size of the vehicles.
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
Wading and fishing are popular in the river and hikers enjoy easy access to the 2.8-mile Trout Creek Trail and the short Walton Ranch Interpretive Trail.
The Menagerie Wilderness can be accessed from the Trout Creek Trail, so hikers and backpackers can explore the area's extensive system of trails.
Facilities
Drinking water is from a hand pump well. There are three vault restrooms available in the park. Parking spurs are gravel and roads are paved. 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, come through the park with firewood available for purchase.
Natural Features
Trout Creek is tucked in a heavily wooded landscape with lichen and moss-draped Alder, Douglas fir, Hemlock, and Maple trees. Campsites are well-shaded and full of ferns and similar sub-tropical greenery. Many sites stretch along the South Santiam River, a 66-mile tributary of the Santiam River.
Nearby Attractions
The Menagerie Wilderness and Trout Creek Trail is located directly across from Trout Creek Campground. To the west, is the historic Long Ranch and now an Elk Refuge. A short wheelchair-accessible trail is located directly across Highway 20 from the campground and accesses a wildlife viewing platform that overlooks the ranch. Nearby is the Old Santiam Wagon Road that stretches along the Highway 20 corridor.
24 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 115 ftNo hookups20 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 19 miles and look for signs for the Trout Creek Campground.
Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home, Or 97386541-967-3917
CampingHistoric & Cultural Site
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
Reservations for Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 51 of 72 tracked site-nights are open (70.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 24 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 Nov 2, 2026 19:20 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 Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 23 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 115 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
May 2027, with 51 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 72.
When is the next open date at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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