Camp ObserverHard Rock Campground
Camp site features
Across 1 camp site:
- Fire pit: all 1 sites
- Picnic table: all 1 sites
- Pets allowed: all 1 sites
- Group sites: all 1 sites
- Longest RV: 36 ft
- Largest party: 10 people
Directions
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19).
Turn right on Aufderheide Drive and continue south about 3/4 mile. Veer right at the Y and continue 10 miles to the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.
Reviews
Jeffrey E
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Got to love the McKenzie River Valley!
Samantha W
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Reviewed a year ago
Water was fast moving, camp area was huge. Wasps like to come out during the day and hang out by the fire pit area. They release salmon into the water that’s located in the campsite
Patricia B
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Reviewed 2 years ago
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Morgana D
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Reviewed 6 years ago
We LOVE Hard Rock as it is a private campsite with a wonderful view and a lot of space.
Generations of our family have loved this spot as they are local to the Blue River community.
My only problem is there needs to be a sign as more and more strangers ignore there is a gate and walk-in. Some are friendly when approached, some say this is a public spot and insist they can walk into our campsite. I think that could be fixed with a big sing " Reservable Private Campground" with an indication to go to rec.gov or see camp host at French Pete by the gate where H Rock sign is. It is only this year we are getting met with aggressive people that say the sign doesn't indicate private. Therefore I canceled the rest of this year's camping here because of the trespassers being aggressive.
Morgana D
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Reviewed 6 years ago
This is a simple group stop that is super private, clean, and right on the river. We have been coming here for years. The camp host is in a nearby campground (French Pete) if you need them but overall, no one is near. There is a swimming hole/fishing spot along a private trail. Plenty of parking and spots to share. This is where we camp with our large breed dogs as they get to roam and play in the river as well.
If you are lucky, in August you will witness a salmon drop as this campground is one of the salmon spots where they release the salmon after retrieving them from the Cougar Dam.
Hard to get this spot as we tend to book a year in advance.
Tanya R
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Reviewed 7 years ago
My Husband rented this secluded campsite for my birthday and it was perfect. All the benefits of Car Camping with the seclusion of backpacking.
Season dates
Peak season
Apr 30, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027
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Peak season
Apr 30, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028
Reservable online
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