Blackwell Campground

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Temporary closure of Blackwell Campground

For needed maintenance and cleaning, Blackwell Campground will be temporarily closed to all public use (including camping, parking, day use and trail access) starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026 until work is complete.

Overview

The camp is located along Tower Ridge Road in the center of the Charles Deam Wilderness area, approximately one mile from Highway 446. The camp also is a trailhead for the Charles C. Deam Wilderness trail system.

Recreation

Blackwell is a campground for all types of users. It provides access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness Trail system with approximately 35 miles of trails. The nearby Hickory Ridge Trail system is also available.

Facilities

There is a picnic shelter at the site, a loading area for people to easily mount horses, including people with disabilities, and hitching racks. Trails from the site link to the trail system in the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. There are 6 vault toilets and one non-potable water hydrant.

Natural Features

The camp is a large grassy area with gravel parking areas on the east and west end. The trailheads are located on the east and west ends of the camp by the parking areas.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 28 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: Boat, CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, Horse, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer, VEHICLE

Fees

All campsites are free of charge.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

2 reviews

5 stars

William C

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Was there for the eclipse. Forest Service did a great job setting up and maintaining the entire weekend.

Amanda C

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Reviewed 3 years ago

We had the best time staying here for the eclipse. Everyone went above and beyond. Couldn't ask for a better experience.

Availability

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Season dates

Walk In season

Dec 31, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

First come, first served

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