Humbug Campground, Detroit OR

I did a on-line reservation. I told them I had a 25' trailer. They said the spot was 45' long. Drove an hour and a half to find the drive way for the spot was so steep. When trying to back in the bumper of my trailer was on the ground. Couldn't find a camp host. Luckily, I found another campground to save the weekend. But, still out the money for this spot.

Very nicely located in a side valley. Clean sanitary facilities. However, the campsites for hikers and cyclists are far from the sanitary facilities.
To camp further ahead I had to pay $20! Otherwise very nice and friendly rangers.

We stayed at Humbug this past weekend, 7/7-7/9/23, and had a great trip! Here are some hopefully helpful review points for anyone considering a stay.

Facilities: bathroom was always clean with plenty of toilet paper. The nearby water spigot was readily available and functional.

River access: steep and inaccessible to folks who aren’t mobile and surefooted. The trail we attempted with our toddler in tow had a short but sketchy washed-out, cliffside section with a rope handrail. It was enough to turn us around; between our improper flipflop footwear and precious kiddo cargo, it wasn’t worth a potential slide down into the canyon!

Scenery: most of the campground is still lush and green, with some lingering old growth firs above a smattering of vine maple and red huckleberries. Some sites, including 6,8, and 9, were impacted by the fire and have minimal shade/greenery, or look straight out at the burn. People still had a good time camping in those spots! If you prefer lots of classic Oregon greenery while camping though, I’d recommend choosing a different spot. Across the river, the canyon is severely burned.

Sites: we stayed in Site 7 and, for the most part, it was great. The pros: lots of privacy, proximity to the bathroom/spigot, and a sizable pullout for extra vehicles. The cons: smaller space, very uneven ground, and tons of tripping-hazard rocks jutting up near the firepit from an old fire ring.

All in all, it’s a good campground and an incredibly lucky green oasis amid the burn. I’m excited to see what site maintenance and improvements come now that it’s open again. Enjoy!

It was the first day open after 4 years. Camp sites need some care. Uneven ground, thistle on campsites not at all pet friendly. I picked up 5 gallons of the thistle taking over an hour before being able to allow my dog to be somewhat safe. Pick nick tables could have been cleaned prior to opening. They only raked about a foot around the fire pit and was full of soot and raked crud. Again it was the first day after a long closure period. I suspect that it will take a season of campers to help clean the area up.