Cancellation Fee Changes

Linn County Parks Reservation Cancellation/Change fees have changed

As of 7/1/2020

• Reservation Change fee $12.00
• Cancellation of 4 nights or less nights fee......$12.00 plus first nights camping fee.
• Cancellation of 5 or more nights fee......$12.00 plus ALL camping fees.

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Linn County Campgrounds Opening Details

Help Us Keep Parks & Campgrounds Open.... By Keeping Everyone Safe Linn County Parks is Happy to Announce That We Are Welcoming Campers Back to Our Campgrounds   The Linn County Parks & Recreation (LCPR) staff is working diligently to open our campgrounds. Campground openings will need to occur in phases so we can safely open facilities with adequate staffing.  Please keep in mind that in order for us to keep the campgrounds open, visitors will need to adhere to physical distancing guidelines by remaining 6 feet apart, wearing masks as appropriate, and limiting group gatherings to 10 or less people.  Please see the information below for details about individual park and campground openings. Camping Reservation Information LCPR’s reservation system allows you to book reservations up to one year in advance of your visit.  Many of our parks have had reservations booked since last year.  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 closure, we have been cancelling reservations on a week-by-week basis.  In order to reopen the campgrounds, we have had to modify our system for making reservations.  The reservation system we use is live with open spots indicated as shown on the map.  The quickest way to make a reservation is to book online at https://linnparks.com/parks/find-a-location/. If you are a frequent visitor, please consider creating an account in our reservation system, which will save you time in managing your reservations. If you are unable to book online, please email us at parks@co.linn.or.us.  Our goal is to respond as quickly as possible, often within minutes during the regular workday.  Please keep in mind that we can only provide information related to the Linn County Parks System. You can also call the Linn County Parks office at 541-967-3917, however, response times may be delayed.  Please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.  Please do not leave multiple voice mails as this slows down response time. Here Is The Latest Information Regarding Specific Parks and Campgrounds:   River Bend County Park Open Date, Monday 5/11/2020 Reservations at this very popular County Park are limited.  During the COVID-19 closure we have been canceling reservations (up until now) on a week-by-week basis.  Reservations for this park can be made four days in advance. Please keep the following information in mind: Firewood and ice sales may be limited. All campground loops at River Bend County Park are open. G loop is open.  Campers must abide by physical distancing requirements. Group shelters Open June 19, 2020 limitations apply.  Please Contact the Linn County Parks Office for details at: parks@co.linn.or.us Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day. Campsites are limited to eight people per site. Restrooms will be open and cleaned and disinfected twice a day.  (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.) "New this season" RV dump station charge of $5.00 per RV (credit card only). Please remember to stay 6' apart at all times, physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others. Be thoughtful of others on trails, campsites and parking lots. Playgrounds are open but are not sanitized.  Please remember to sanitize children after each playground use. Sunnyside County Park Open Date, Monday 5/11/2020 Located on Foster Lake, Sunnyside has the largest campground in our system with day use facilities, a boat ramp and moorage available. Boat ramp is open. Firewood and ice sales maybe limited. Group shelters Open June 19, 2020 limitations apply.  Please Contact the Linn County Parks Office for details at: parks@co.linn.or.us . Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day. A loop open. B loop open June 19, 2020 with limitations. Please Contact the Linn County Parks Office for details at: parks@co.linn.or.us . C loop open, as first come first serve, however some sites may be reserved or restricted due to physical distancing. Campsite are limited to eight people per site. Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety.) Please remember to stay 6' apart at all times, physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others. Be thoughtful of others on trails, campsites and parking lots. Playgrounds are open but are not sanitized.  Please remember to sanitize children after each playground use. Clear Lake Resort Linn County Parks has partially reopened Clear Lake Resort.  Visitors to Clear Lake should keep the following information in mind when planning a trip to the Resort. Only modern cabins (with restrooms and showers) will be rented. Rustic cabins will be available for use beginning 6/19/2020.  Cabins will be cleaned and sanitized after each visitors stay and before the next visitors use. Public showers will be available for rustic cabin users beginning June 19, 2020.  Shower will be cleaned twice per day.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant when using the shower for your safety). The Lodge interior is closed to customers, public restrooms are available in the day-use area, near the picnic shelter.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety). The restaurant is open with food service available. Row boats and kayaks will only be available for 1/2 day or all day rentals, no hourly rentals due to cleaning between each customers use. Only boat rental customers will be allowed on docks Day use restrooms and shower house restrooms available for day use visitors.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety) Trail around Clear Lake is open. Picnic Shelter is closed. Waterloo County Park Open Date, Monday 5/11/2020 Located just outside Lebanon; this open space park is very popular with the locals. Firewood sales maybe limited. Some campsites are closed. Boat ramps are open. Group shelters Open June 19, 2020 limitations apply.  Please Contact the Linn County Parks Office for details at: parks@co.linn.or.us . Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day. Limit of eight people per camp site. Playground is under construction. Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety.) Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others. Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots. Edgewater  RV Park and Marina Our only full service RV park and marina is located on Foster Reservoir.  Please make reservations at: www.linnparks.com Limited ice and firewood sales. RV park open for online reservations. Marina is open. Restrooms will be open and cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.) Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary to keep the campground open. Whitcomb Creek County Park Opening on 5/22/2020 taking online reservations at www.linnparks.com Located on Green Peter Reservoir, the Whitcomb Creek campground has been recently expanded to provide a truly great camping experience. Boat ramp open. Limited firewood sales. Campsites are limited to eight people per site. Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.) Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others. Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lot. John Neal Memorial County Park No Group Camping until further notice. Please consider  the following guidelines and information: Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day. Limit of eight people staying at a camp site. Restrooms will be open, cleaned and disinfected two times a day.  (Please Bring your own soap and disinfectants for your safety.) Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others. Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots. Playgrounds are open but are not sanitized.  Please remember to sanitize children after each playground use. Cascadia State Park The Cascadia State Park Campground is now open.  Cascadia's day-use and overnight group use areas will re-open Friday, June 19, 2020.  Please contact Linn County Parks for reservation and further detail.  There will be additional mandated requirements to reserve and use group facilities. When we do open here are some guidelines for visitors to consider: Potable water is now available. Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day. Restrooms are open and will be cleaned and disinfected once a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.) Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary to keep the campground open. Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.. Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots Most Linn County Parks day use and boat ramps are or will be open no later than 5/15/2020.   Linn County Parks restrooms located at waysides and day use areas are available, however soap and hand sanitizer may not be available. Please remember restrooms are only as clean as the last person that uses it.

Cascadia State Park COVID-19 Operations

Cascadia State Park The Cascadia State Park Campground is now open.  Cascadia's day-use and overnight group use areas will re-open Friday, June 19, 2020.  Please contact Linn County Parks for reservation and further detail.  There will be additional mandated requirements to reserve and use group facilities. When we do open here are some guidelines for visitors to consider:

• Potable water is now available.
• Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day.
• Restrooms are open and will be cleaned and disinfected once a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.)
• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others..
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots

John Neal Memorial County Park COVID-19 Operations

John Neal Memorial County Park Group Camping opens June 19, 2020.  There are additional requirements for use of group facilities.  Please contact the Linn County Parks Office for details at:  parks@co.linn.or.us Further information and guidelines for camping at John Neal County Park are below:

• Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day.
• Limit of eight people staying at a camp site.
• Restrooms will be open, cleaned and disinfected two times a day.  (Please Bring your own soap and disinfectants for your safety.)
• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots.
• Playground is open but is not sanitized, please remember to sanitize your children after each playground use.

Whitcomb Creek County Park COVID-19 Operations

Whitcomb Creek County Park Opening on 5/22/2020 taking online reservations at Linnparks.com Located on Green Peter Reservoir, the Whitcomb Creek campground has been recently expanded to provide a truly great camping experience.

• Boat ramp open.
• Limited firewood sales.
• Group camping limited opening on June 19, 2020.  Contact the Linn County Parks Office for further details at: parks@co.linn.or.us
• Campsites are limited to eight people per site.
• Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.)
• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lot.

Edgewater  RV Park and Marina COVID-19 Operations

Edgewater RV Campground and Marina operations during COVID-19

• Limited ice and firewood sales.
• RV park open for online reservations.
• Marina opens May 15, 2020.
• Restrooms will be open and cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.)
• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary to keep the campground open.

Clear Lake Resort Partial Opening

Linn County Parks has partially reopened Clear Lake Resort.  Visitors to Clear Lake should keep the following information in mind when planning a trip to the Resort.

• Only modern cabins (with restrooms and showers) will be rented. Rustic cabins will be available for use beginning 6/19/2020.  Cabins will be cleaned and sanitized after each visitors stay and before the next visitors use.
• Public showers will be available for rustic cabin users beginning June 19, 2020.  Showers are cleaned and sanitized twice per day.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant when using the shower for your safety).
• The Lodge is staffed and available for business from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• The Lodge interior is open to customers ordering food only. Public restrooms are available in the day-use area, near the picnic shelter.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety).
• Boat Rentals are done at the back of the lodge, through the service window.
• Row boats and kayaks will only be available for 1/2 day or all day rentals, no hourly rentals due to cleaning between each customers use.
• Only boat rental customers will be allowed on docks
• The restaurant is currently open. Breakfast is available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Lunch is available from 12:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All orders are currently carry-out only.
• Day use restrooms and shower house restrooms available for day use visitors.  (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety)
• Trail around Clear Lake is open.
• Picnic Shelter is closed.

To help us  keep Clear Lake Resort open, please remember to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the resort open.
• No group gathering of greater than 10 people.
• Wear protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff.
• Wash or sanitize your hands after using any public facility or equipment in the park
• Sharing of food, buffet or potluck style, is not recommended.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots.

Sunnyside County Park Campground COVID-19 Operations

Sunnyside County Park

Open Date, Monday 5/11/2020 Located on Foster Lake, Sunnyside has the largest campground in our system with day use facilities, a boat ramp and moorage available.

• Boat ramp is open.
• Firewood and ice sales maybe limited.
• Group Camp and group shelters open June 19, 2020
• Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day.
• A loop open.
• B loop, group camp open with limitations.
• C loop open, as first come first serve, however some sites may be reserved or restricted due to physical distancing.
• Campsite are limited to eight people per site.
• Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety.)
• Please remember to stay 6' apart at all times, physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, campsites and parking lots.
• Playgrounds are open but are not sanitized, please be prepared to sanitize children after playground use.

River Bend County Park COVID-19 Operations

River Bend County Park Open Date, Monday 5/11/2020 Reservations at this very popular County Park are limited.  During the COVID-19 closure we have been canceling reservations (up until now) on a week-by-week basis.  Reservations for this park can be made four days in advance. Please keep the following information in mind:

• Firewood and ice sales may be limited.
• Loops A,B,C,D,E and F with some restrictions are open.
• G loop is open.  Campers must abide by physical distancing requirements.
• Group shelters open June 19, 2020 with limitations.  Contact the Linn County Parks office for details at: park@co.linn.or.us
• Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day.
• Campsites are limited to eight people per site.
• Restrooms will be open and cleaned and disinfected twice a day.  (Please bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectants for your safety.)
• "New this season" RV dump station charge of $5.00 per RV (credit card only).
• Please remember to stay 6' apart at all times, physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, campsites and parking lots.
• Playgrounds are open but are not sanitized. Please remember to sanitize your children after each playground use.

Waterloo Campground COVID-19 Operations

Waterloo County Park Campground Opening Date, Monday 5/11/2020

• A-loop Open
• B-loop opens 5/22/2020
• Public showers are open for limited hours and cleaned twice a day.
• Firewood sales maybe limited.
• Boat ramps are open.
• Group shelters open June 19, 2020 with limitations.  Contact the Linn County Parks office for details at: park@co.linn.or.us.
• Limit of eight people per camp site.
• Playground is under construction.
• Restrooms will be open and are cleaned and disinfected twice a day. (Please Bring your own soap, sanitizer and disinfectant for your safety.)
• Please stay 6' apart at all times; physical distancing is necessary for us to keep the campground open.
• Wear facial coverings when you interact with others.
• Be thoughtful of others on trails, boat ramps, and parking lots.

Cascadia State Park Group Facility Reservations

ACOE Closes Shoreline Boat-in Camping on Green Peter Reservoir

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) has closed boat-in campsites on the banks of Green Peter Reservoir.  Visitors to Green Peter should know that overnight camping on the banks of Green Peter Reservoir is not permitted, anyone camping on the shoreline/banks Reservoir will be required to vacate the area. However staying on your boat on the water is permitted in accordance with Oregon State regulations.  Please contact the Oregon State Marine Board for further details and requirements for staying overnight onboard your boat. If you are planning to stay the night onboard your boat on Green Peter, you may park your vehicle and boat trailer overnight in the boat ramp parking area at Whitcomb Creek County Park.  You will need to pay a $7.00 overnight parking fee at the Whitcomb Creek Campground fee station and put the corresponding fee envelop stub on the dashboard of the vehicle which is being parked overnight in the boat ramp parking area.

Lost Prairie Campground on the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020.

Campers, please be aware Lost Prairie Campground on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020. Campers with reservations at Lost Prairie Campground should be able to move into their reserved campsites beginning Friday the 22^nd. Campers are reminded that they need to adhere to CDC and Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, which include:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet, between people
• No group gathering of greater than 10, people
• Wearing protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff
• Bring your own soap and sanitizer for your personnel use.  Soap and sanitizer may not be available in the campground

Visitors should also be aware that although LCPR Staff will be cleaning restrooms, they cannot be kept completely cleaned and sanitized at all times.  Public facilities are only as clean as the last person who used them.  Please make sure to wash and/or sanitize your hands after using any public buildings or structures while visiting. Let us know if you have questions.  We can we contacted parks@co.linn.or.us or visit our website at www.linnparks.com  Thank you for choosing to come camping with us!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe camping trip.

Fernview Campground on the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020

Campers, please be aware Fernview Campground on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020. Campers with reservations at Fernview Campground should be able to move into their reserved campsites beginning Friday the 22^nd. Campers are reminded that they need to adhere to CDC and Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, which include:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet, between people
• No group gathering of greater than 10, people
• Wearing protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff
• Bring your own soap and sanitizer for your personnel use.  Soap and sanitizer may not be available in the campground

Visitors should also be aware that although LCPR Staff will be cleaning restrooms, they cannot be kept completely cleaned and sanitized at all times.  Public facilities are only as clean as the last person who used them.  Please make sure to wash and/or sanitize your hands after using any public buildings or structures while visiting. Let us know if you have questions.  We can we contacted parks@co.linn.or.us or visit our website at www.linnparks.com  Thank you for choosing to come camping with us!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe camping trip.

House Rock Campground on the Willamette National Forest Opens 5/22/2020

Campers, please be aware House Rock Campground on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020. Campers with reservations at House Rock Campground should be able to move into their reserved campsites beginning Friday the 22^nd. Campers are reminded that they need to adhere to CDC and Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, which include:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet, between people
• No group gathering of greater than 10, people
• Wearing protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff
• Bring your own soap and sanitizer for your personnel use.  Soap and sanitizer may not be available in the campground

Visitors should also be aware that although LCPR Staff will be cleaning restrooms, they cannot be kept completely cleaned and sanitized at all times.  Public facilities are only as clean as the last person who used them.  Please make sure to wash and/or sanitize your hands after using any public buildings or structures while visiting. Let us know if you have questions.  We can we contacted parks@co.linn.or.us or visit our website at www.linnparks.com  Thank you for choosing to come camping with us!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe camping trip.

Yukwah Campground on the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020.

Campers, please be aware Yukwah Campground on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020. Campers with reservations at Yukwah campground should be able to move into their reserved campsites beginning Friday the 22^nd. Campers are reminded that they need to adhere to CDC and Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, which include:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet, between people
• No group gathering of greater than 10, people
• Wearing protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff
• Bring your own soap and sanitizer for your personnel use.  Soap and sanitizer may not be available in the campground

Visitors should also be aware that although LCPR Staff will be cleaning restrooms, they cannot be kept completely cleaned and sanitized at all times.  Public facilities are only as clean as the last person who used them.  Please make sure to wash and/or sanitize your hands after using any public buildings or structures while visiting. Let us know if you have questions.  We can we contacted parks@co.linn.or.us or visit our website at www.linnparks.com  Thank you for choosing to come camping with us!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe camping trip.

Willamette National Forest- Trout Creek Campground Opens 5/22/2020

Campers, please be aware Trout Creek Campground on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest opens 5/22/2020. Campers with reservations at Trout campground listed above should be able to move into their reserved campsites beginning Friday the 22^nd. Campers are reminded that they need to adhere to CDC and Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, which include:

• Physical distancing of 6 feet, between people
• No group gathering of greater than 10, people
• Wearing protective masks when approaching other member of the public and staff
• Bring your own soap and sanitizer for your personnel use.  Soap and sanitizer may not be available in the campground

Visitors should also be aware that although LCPR Staff will be cleaning restrooms, they cannot be kept completely cleaned and sanitized at all times.  Public facilities are only as clean as the last person who used them.  Please make sure to wash and/or sanitize your hands after using any public buildings or structures while visiting. Let us know if you have questions.  We can we contacted parks@co.linn.or.us or visit our website at www.linnparks.com  Thanks you for choosing to come camping with us!  We hope you have a wonderful and safe camping trip.

Longbow Organizational Camp-Closed Until Further Notice

Longbow Organizational Group Camp on the Sweet Home District of the Willamette National Forest is closed until further notice.

River Bend RV Dump Station Fee

Visitors to River Bend County Parks should be aware that there is a $5.00 fee for use of the RV dump station at the Park.  River Bend, Sunnyside and Waterloo County Park's waste water systems are operated under a permit from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).  In order to meet DEQ permit requirements it was necessary for Linn County  to make improvements to the River Bend waste water treatment system. The highly concentrated waste strength and flow volume from the RV dump was determined to be the main problem with the system.  The RV dump station fee will be used to offset the cost of operations and improvements of the waste water system.  We are experiencing similar issues at Sunnyside County Park, which will need to be addressed in the near future. Due  to permit flow limitations only campers registered at the park with an RV dump station are permitted to use that parks dump station. For further information about this issue please contact the Linn County Parks Office at (541) 967-3917 or Email: parks@co.linn.or.us

The USFS parks are closing for the camping season.

Park Closures:

• USFS: Fernview Group Campground – South Santiam River. Park will close Sunday September 22^nd, 2019
• USFS: House Rock Campground – South Santiam River. Park will close Monday September 23rd, 2019
• USFS: Lost Prairie Campground – Park will Close Sunday October 20th, 2019.
• USFS: Trout Creek Campground – South Santiam River. Park will close Sunday September 22^nd, 2019
• USFS: Yukwah Campground -     Park will close Sunday September 22, 2019

Become a Volunteer Camp Host

  Volunteer Camp Hosts Needed. Linn County Parks Department is seeking enthusiastic people to live in a variety of our parks to help with customer service, general campground work, and park security. Camp Hosts live in the parks as a condition of the position. The Camp Host application can be found here: Volunteer Camp Host Application. Please mail to: 3010 Ferry Street SW, Albany, Oregon 97322. Applications are also accepted be email or fax. Email: parksjobs@co.linn.or.us, Fax: (541) 924-6915. They perform the following services for the Parks Department: Volunteer Camp Host Description - Sunnyside County Park, Waterloo County Park, River Bend County Park, John Neal County Park, & Whitcomb Creek County Park.