State Park
Three Bears Campground
Salem, OR
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- Address:Salem, OR
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Overview
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations three days in advance or use the mobile app below.
Reserve a site at Three Bears on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.
Three Bears Recreation Site is available for walk-in tent camping on for reservations and first-come, first-served basis. Situated in a picturesque grove of western red cedar 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 15 tent campsites, each equipped with a tent pad, metal fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. The campground also has vault toilets and access to a beautiful cobble beach and swimming hole.
Recreation
Camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and biking on nearby trails (Hardy Creek TH closest)
Facilities
Amenities includes a vault restroom, individual campsites with picnic tables, BBQ grill, and a metal fire ring. There are two parking spots for each campsite located in the central parking lot. There is a central handpump for potable water off-site at Cedar Grove campground 1 mile east of Three Bears. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire.
Natural Features
Molalla Wild and Scenic River and forested environment.
Nearby Attractions
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla Wild and Scenic River which offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping, whitewater boating and fishing. The Molalla is one of the few undammed tributaries of the Willamette River and cuts a picturesque gorge on its way to the valley floor. Table Rock Wilderness is further up the canyon and accessible through three trailheads.
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For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Directions:
The Molalla River is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla in Clackamas County. From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection, follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avon Bridge. Continue 3 miles, Three Bears will be on your left.
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Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Individual Sites (15)
#01
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 01
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#02
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 02
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#03
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 03
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#04
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 04
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#05
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 05
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#06
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Tent
Three Bears Campground 06
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Within ~30 miles
Trails near Three Bears Campground
Trail
Huckleberry, Mark's and Looney's Gate Loop
Oregon
3.9 mi1,319 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Molalla River Loop
Oregon
5.9 mi1,480 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Reinstria's Trail
Oregon
2.2 mi607 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Pechuck Lookout via High Ridge Trail
Oregon
15.2 mi5,043 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Butte Creek Falls Trail
Oregon
1.0 mi584 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Pechuck Lookout
Oregon
4.5 mi1,841 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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