Blue Pool Campground is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Oregon's lush forests, offering a unique camping experience just outside the city. Located in Oakridge, this charming campground provides easy access to a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking trails that lead to stunning waterfalls and natural hot springs.
What sets Blue Pool Campground apart is its off-grid charm. With no cell service, it offers a rare opportunity to disconnect and immerse yourself in nature. The campsites are situated near a flowing creek, creating a peaceful retreat where visitors can enjoy the sounds of the forest. Picnic tables and fire pits provide spaces for relaxation and outdoor cooking.
Blue Pool Campground is an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions such as Salt Creek Falls and other scenic hiking trails in the area. While the facilities are rustic, they cater to those seeking a genuine back-to-nature experience.
Customer Feedback: Visitors appreciate the serene environment and proximity to outdoor activities. Many highlight the charm of the forest setting and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.
RV camping
RV water hookup
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Very cute campground with beautiful spots right off the creek that make you feel like you are deeper into nature than you are. You can hear a bit of road noise, and the flush toilets bathroom is a little scary. The vault toilets were well maintained though. No cell service with any carriers. Close to hot springs, salt creek falls, and many other hiking opportunities.
Pretty run down, only accepts cash for the day use pass so come prepared. No easy water access and the trails are sketchy. We visited the immediate day use area only. The camping is tent only and very few had picnic tables or BBQ grills. There was a massive rock cooking thing with a tiny pit and sheet metal top... Not sure what you'd do with that. It's an odd little area. We only spent the free allowable 30 minutes there because we didn't have cash. The camp host checked our vehicle multiple times in that short amount of time as well. We just wanted some time in the woods and water, instead we were made to feel uncomfortable and a bit harassed. The passive aggressive behavior of the camp host and his need to make sure he got his 9 bucks was too much. I was happy to pay, I didn't even think to bring cash. We went to McCredie instead and had a great time.
It's worth the hike. Defenl, I'm coming back for the 3rd time, so i can hike domw. Cause i go lost 😫😔 going down. But next time I won't. But i love this experience. It's one of my top lists.
First a foremost, I want to let others know that this is not the Blue Pool! Several people came by while we were camping, trying to find it. It doesn't help that several others have posted pictures of the Blue Pool on this campgrounds page. The actual blue pool is several hours away. Secondly, the site was nice. However, a bathroom when you first enter the site is heavily graffitied and vandalized. It wasn't in working condition. There is graffiti all through the campsite. The campground host wasn't present the day and night I was there. They had a chain around their front door and a boot on their golf cart. This was a telling sign that the site may not be secure. Overall, it's a beautiful site. People are trashing it, though. Lastly, it is right by the road so there is road traffic and also train noise.
Blue Pool is a fantastic, deep swimming hole in a gorge on Freestone Creek, and one of the most popular spots in the state forest on a hot day. After your swim, you can walk a couple of hundred metres to a lookout over the creek, or stroll through a cheery fern gully. Blue Pool is 10 km north of Briagolong off Freestone Creek Rd. Note: this is the only campground in the forest that has a toilet.