PACKARD CREEK

About

Overview Packard Creek is a popular campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible. Recreation Larison Creek Trail is excellent for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. It meanders along Larison Cove and Larison Creek, through lush vegetation of hemlock, Douglas fir and red cedar. Visitors also enjoy boating, swimming and fishing. Anglers often catch catfish, blue gill, crappie and coho salmon. A fishing dock, swimming area and boat ramp can be found in the day use area. Facilities There are 36 standard campsites, 14 are reservable. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. There is also a reservable group campground, which accommodates up to 80 people, has a large picnic shelter and open space for tents. Some sites have individual boat docks as well. Natural Features The campground is situated on a large flat beside Hills Creek Reservoir. The lake, hugged by a diverse mix of vegetation, covers 2,735 acres with 44 miles of shoreline in Willamette National Forest. Nearby Attractions The campground is near Oakridge, Oregon, once a railroad boomtown at the turn of the 20th century. Other noteworthy places include many hot springs found within the forest.

Around this stay

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

• dump station

  Dump station

  23 mi

• fuel station

  Chevron

  4.0 mi

• grocery

  Ray's Food Place

  3.6 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  13 mi

• trailhead

  Larison Creek, Lower

  0.9 mi

• attraction

  Flying Dog Gallery

  3.6 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  1.1 mi

Contact & access

• OR
• 801-226-3564

Reservations & demand

Outbound provider links only. Roam Atlas does not book sites or show live availability.