Right beside Badger Lake in the Barlow Ranger District, this campground is one of the main gateways into the Badger Creek Wilderness. Hikers can set out on the Badger Lake and Badger Creek trails, and anglers can fish the lake as well as nearby streams.
Plan on a rough drive. The usual routes follow Forest Roads 48 and 4860 from Highway 35 or from Tygh Valley, and the final spur can call for high clearance or four-wheel drive. Ordinary cars are not a good match for these roads. Facilities are basic, with vault toilets and no drinking water, and horses and pack animals are allowed.
Things to do
- Fishing
Getting there
From Sandy, OR
- Follow Highway 26 East to merge onto Highway 35 North.
- Continue on Hwy 35 for 4.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles.
- Turn left onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles.
- Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground.
- FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.
From Hood River, OR
- Follow Highway 35 South for 34 miles.
- Turn left onto Forest Road 48 and continue 15.3 miles.
- Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles.
- Turn left onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground.
- FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.
From Tygh Valley, OR
- Follow Wamic Market road for approximately 6 miles.
- Continue onto Rock Creek / White River Road for another 7 miles.
- Once you reach the forest boundary you will be on Forest Road 48 which you will follow for 6.6 miles.
- Turn right onto Forest Road 4860 and head north for 7 miles.
- Turn right onto FR 4860-140 spur and continue for 4 miles until you reach Badger Lake campground.
- FR 4860-140 may require high clearance or 4WD.
- **These roads are rough and not recommended for passenger cars.
- Trailers are not allowed on the 140 spur.
- Please contact the ranger district for road conditions.
- (Map Location: T3S R10E S20)
From the Forest Service
Reservations
This campground is first come, first served and does not take reservations.
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply in Badger Creek Wilderness. Motorized boats are prohibited in Badger Lake.
All fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Please be prepared to pay with cash or check.
Passes and permits
Interagency Senior or Interagency Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites only.
The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Horses and pack animals
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Ranger office
Barlow Ranger District
Address: 780 NE Court St Dufur, OR 97021
Phone: 541-467-5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)