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For those seeking solitude and quiet, Corral Springs is the place. This quiet campground is located 15 minutes northwest of Chemult, Oregon. There are five campsites among lodgepole pines, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are also two vault toilets and an information board. A narrow creek meanders through the middle of the campground, fed by a spring that gurgles out of a knoll. In the fall, Corral Springs is popular amongst hunters. In the summertime, this is an ideal campground for in relaxing in a primitive setting. June and July are heavy mosquito months so bring bug spray. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water
Corral Springs Campground is located 12 minutes northwest of Chemult, Oregon. From Chemult, take U.S. Highway 97 north towards Crescent, Oregon, for approximately three miles and then turn left onto Forest Service(FS) Road 9774. From FS Road 9774 turn right onto FS Road 9774190.
Peaceful campground except for all the noisy trains passing a mile away throughout the night. Makes it tough for a good night's sleep. No water tap, but a meandering stream through the camp. I boiled the water for drinking water and had no problem.
Great free campground in Central Oregon - easy to find, quiet.
Didn't use the pit toilet, so I can't speak to that. Site was pretty level. Has picnic table and fire ring. I was the only one there on a Sunday night.
This was my first experience with a free campground, and this spot was a fantastic place to start. The turnoff from the hwy can be a little hard to spot, but Google maps was very accurate and helpful in finding it. Just a couple miles (literally, at mile marker 2) down a dirt road, and the welcome sign showed us right where to turn. We were the only ones there just before sundown on a weeknight, but got neighbors late in the evening. It was so quiet and peaceful. We saw lots of birds and butterflies, and even a couple bold chipmunks (keep your trash packed away - one of them tried to sneak into our little trash bag while we were standing 20 feet away watching!). The pit toilet must've just been serviced before we got there, because it was one of the cleanest I've ever seen. Overall, a great experience! I would definitely camp here again!
