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USFS: Lost Prairie Campground

44°24'10"N, 122°4'32"W

US Forest Service campground managed by Linn County Parks & Recreation

Park Location – From Sweet Home, OR, follow Highway 20 east for 38 miles and look for signs for the Lost Prairie Group Site.

Park Usage – May 21, 2021 through October

About the Park

Lost Prairie Group Campground opens May 21, 2021

Lost Prairie Group Site is located along the Over the Rivers and Through the Woods Scenic Byway and is nestled among the forest in the Cascades at an elevation of 3600 feet. There are many wildflowers blooming in the prairie during the summer. Lost Prairie has 4 traditional campsites, two suitable for small RV’s. One Hand pump provides water and there is a newer double CXT toilet on-site and an older outhouse near site 1. The creek can be accessed from the campground easily.

 

Lost Prairie Group Site is close to numerous hiking and boating opportunities. The McKenzie River trail, Echo Basin, Crescent Mountain, and Browder Ridge trails are all within fifteen minutes drive. Clear Lake, Smith Reservoir and Suttle Lake are all close by and offer boating and fishing opportunities.

 

Clear Lake Resort is just down the road from Lost Prairie Group Site on Hwy 126 with restaurant, boat rental and excellent hiking around the Clear Lake. Clear Lake is unique and well known for its clarity and standing dead trees created by the eruption of Sand Mountain. The West Cascades Scenic Byway and Santiam Pass-McKenzie Pass Scenic Byway are in close proximity to the site. Numerous short hikes to lakes, waterfalls and scenic vistas are along both routes.

 

Part of the historic Santiam Wagon Road, Lost Prairie is a natural meadow near Hackleman creek where a scouting party looking for a new wagon route across the Cascades became lost. After several days of frustration, one member of the party climbed a tall tree and spotted Sand Mountain to the east, regaining his bearings.

 

Source: US Forest Service

Camping Information

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Season: May 21,  through October

 

 

Camping Fees:

  • Group Fee: $175 per night to reserve the whole park for your family reunion or group get-together.
  • Individual campsite fee:  $20/night (First-come, first-serve only)( Only available if no group in site)
  • Extra Vehicle $7/night
  • 10 Campsites, 8 of which are tent only
  • One ADA accessible campsite
  • Maximum trailer length 24 feet.

Reservations Information:

Reservations are accepted for reserving the whole park as a group facility.  If Lost Prairie is not reserved it may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for individual campsites.

To make a reservation by phone call: 877-444-6777

Please have the following information available at the time of the call:

  • Contact information (name, address, phone & email
  • Name of campground
  • Campsite or cabin type and # (if available)
  • Dates of stay
  • # of people and pets
  • Method of payment (Visa, Mastercard & Debit)

Amenities & Activities

  • Restrooms
  • Drinking Water
  • Camping
  • Group Camping