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Happy Camp Campground

usfs · OR

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  • dump station21 mi
  • fuel station16 mi

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About

Located approximately one hour from; Paisley, Oregon, Happy Camp is a campground ideally located along peaceful Dairy Creek. The stream flows through the middle of the campground, offering fishing opportunities for rainbow trout. At an elevation of 5289, this campground features nine camping sites. All campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, but no garbage receptacles. Remember to "pack it in, pack it out." There is one vault toilet and water is available at Clear Springs Forest Camp, approximately 1.5 miles to the West on Forest Service Road 047. Besides fishing, hiking on the nearby trails, and relaxing at Happy Camp, remember to bring your horseshoes to use at the horseshoe pits, or picnic under the historic shelters. The picnic shelters were built in the 1930's by Civilian Conservation Corps.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Junipers Reservoir RV Resort

    21 mi
  • fuel station

    Pacific Pride

    16 mi
  • potable water

    Cold Creek Crossing

    5.6 mi
  • trailhead

    Deadhorse Trailhead

    2.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    7.0 mi

Forest road access near this stay: SPR CR in Fremont-Winema National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Last verified: 10/5/2026

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