Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
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
26
Openings · last 90 days
27
Only 27 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 27, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 240 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026): 72 open for online reservation · 68 reserved · 100 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
70% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 72 of 240 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 27, 2026Not open online70%
Open site-nights72 / 240
Reserved (of online inventory)68 / 140
Weekday openings48
Weekend openings24
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 48 fall on weekdays and 24 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 72 of 240 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 23 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 |
|---|---|
| 001 | 7 |
| 008 | 7 |
| 018 | 7 |
| 003 | 5 |
| 007 | 5 |
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
72 open site-nights across 17 sites at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 12 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 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 | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 008 | 115 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 018 | 26 ft | None | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 003 | 36 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 007 | 27 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| 017 | 42 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 019 | 24 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| 002 | 99 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 009 | 36 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 011 | 93 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 021 | 36 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 024 | 90 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| 020 | 23 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27 |
| 022 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27 |
| 023 | 38 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27 |
| 013 | 46 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
| 015 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 27 |
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
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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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. 72 of 240 tracked site-nights are currently open (30%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 27 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 15:19 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 Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR) in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 27 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
12 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 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)?
September 2026, with 72 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 240.
When is the next open date at Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)?
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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