Bureau of Land Management · Oregon
Three Bears Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 with water
- Season
- May 15 to October 17
- Cost
- $15-30 per night plus fees Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 738 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Molalla
- Nearest town
- Salem
- Address
- Bureau of Land Management, Salem, OR, 97306
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
15 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
No cash, check, or cards are accepted on site. Make a reservations online or use the mobile app. Three Bears campsites are only available by making a reservation. Reserve a campsite on recreation.gov or Recreation.gov Mobile App prior to entering the Molalla River Recreation Corridor. There is no cell reception in the drainage.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (503) 375-5646.
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.
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable.
Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50° | 38° | 21° | 63° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 46° | 37° | 19° | 65° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 52° | 36° | 29° | 72° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 40° | 27° | 76° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 62° | 49° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 52° | 44° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 51° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 60° | 52° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 56° | 44° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 49° | 42° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 56° | 43° | 33° | 67° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 37° | 23° | 64° | 4 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
- Cedar Grove Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 1 mi · 10 sites
- Aquila Vista Recreation Site · Bureau of Land Management · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Feyrer Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi · 20 sites
- Metzler Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 14 mi · 75 sites
- Silver Falls State Park · Oregon State Parks · 15 mi · 96 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.