Location: Near Chucksney Mountain in Willamette National Forest

Campsites, facilities: There are 14 sites for tents, trailers, or RVs that allow horse and rider to camp close together. Picnic tables, fire grills, and corrals are provided. A manure disposal site and vault toilets are available. There is no piped water. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: No reservations are accepted. There is no fee. The campground is open April through November..

Contact: Willamette National Forest, Blue River Ranger District, P.O. Box 199, Blue River, OR 97413; (541) 822-3317 or fax (541) 822-3783.

Directions: From Interstate 5, take exit 188, Highway 58, 35 miles east toward Oakridge. Just before Oakridge, turn left and drive 2 miles to Westfir. From West Fir take Forest Service Road 19 (Aufderheide Scenic Byway) and drive north approximately 29 miles to Box Canyon.

Trip notes: Only 80 miles from Eugene, this unusual, secluded campground offers trails into several wilderness areas, including the Chucksney Mountain Trail, Crossing-Way Trail, and Grasshopper Trail. It's a good base camp for a backpacking trip.

Above information provided, courtesy of Foghorn Outdoors , publisher of Pacific Northwest Camping©, By Tom Stienstra.