USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Ice Cap Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 22
- Hookups
- 21 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 10
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,690 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CARMEN RES CAMPGROUND (NFSR 2600750) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Address
- McKenzie Ranger Station, 57600 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR 97413, Oregon
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
- Activities
- Boating, Hiking, Mountain Biking
20 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
There are 21 campsites, 9 of which are walk-in tent only sites; the remaining sites can accommodate trailers up to 20 feet in length. There is 1 picnic site located immediately inside the entrance, on the right, up on a rise. There are two double vault toilets in the center of the campground; they are wheelchair accessible. This campground has both reservable and FCFS sites.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.
Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION.GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail is a hiking and biking destination. The McKenzie Wild & Scenic River is well known for boating and fishing as are Carmen Reservoir, Fish Lake and Clear Lake. There is a 3 mile loop trail to Koosah Falls and Sahalie Falls.
Facilities
Ice Cap offers 22 campsites with 9 that are walk-in tent sites. The other 13 can accommodate either tents or RVs. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets. There may or may not be a host onsite.
Natural Features
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 967-3917.
Nearby Attractions
McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway, McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (hiking and mountain biking destination), the McKenzie Wild & Scenic River for boating and fishing, Carmen Reservoir for boating and fishing, Sahalie and Koosah Falls and the 3-mile waterfalls loop trail. This area of the Willamette National Forest is a destination spot for hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports. A boat ramp and lake access are within one mile, and hot springs, river access and a non-motorized boat ramp are within ten miles. Visitors also enjoy the views along the National Scenic Byway.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 31° | 15° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 31° | 8° | 56° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 31° | 19° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 35° | 21° | 76° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 43° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 47° | 38° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 55° | 46° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 57° | 47° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 51° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 43° | 30° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 36° | 16° | 68° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 31° | 10° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 41 sites
- Lakes End Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Clear Lake Resort · City, County & Regional Parks · 2 mi
- Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 2 sites
- Trail Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 41 sites
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