Blue River, OR

Limberlost Campground

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

After a fun filled day exploring the area, relax and fall asleep to the sound of the babbling Lost Creek at this secluded and quiet Group site that's made up of 12 sites. Towering Douglas fir and cedar trees surround this small, rustic and compact campground. The campground’s name was derived from "Girl of the Limberlost," a classic novel by American writer and naturalist, Gene Stratton-Porter. The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground. Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness areas are available.

Recreation

Hikers, swimmers, and anglers alike will delight with nearby Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Mt. Washington Wilderness, and Lost Creek. Those interested in relaxing will enjoy a soak in nearby Belknap Hot Springs. If you have an interest in biking, several trails outside of the Wilderness Areas are available.

Facilities

The campground offers vault toilets and garbage service. Each campsite includes a fire ring and picnic table. There is no drinking water available at the campground. Firewood is available at Olallie Campground.

Natural Features

Located near the Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Limberlost is surrounded by fir and cedar forest. The vine maples and thimbleberry in the area help provide privacy and shade for some sites. With the babbling Lost Creek in the background, Limberlost will not disappoint.

Nearby Attractions

Both general stores and restaurants are nearby in the towns of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River.

Typical weather

Lost Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lost Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.44°JJanuary: average water temperature 44°F44°FFebruary: average water temperature 44°F45°MMarch: average water temperature 45°F45°AApril: average water temperature 45°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F46°JJune: average water temperature 46°F46°JJuly: average water temperature 46°F46°AAugust: average water temperature 46°F45°SSeptember: average water temperature 45°F45°OOctober: average water temperature 45°F45°NNovember: average water temperature 45°F44°DDecember: average water temperature 44°F

Water: LOST CREEK ABV YALE LANE NR BELKNAP SPRINGS, OR (USGS 14158977)

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