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Three Bears Recreation Site is available for walk-in tent camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Situated on a scenic stretch of the Molalla River 4 miles south of Glen Avon Bridge, the site has 15 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. Know Before You Go: Camping within a quarter mile of the Molalla River is limited to the Three Bears and Cedar Grove Campgrounds. Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided. No firewood collection is allowed; bring your own local firewood. Pack-it in, pack-it out. There is no cell phone service within the Molalla River drainage. Caution: Watch out for log trucks that frequently use the road. Point of Interest: Molalla Recreation Area is the gateway to Table Rock Wilderness. Explore Oregon Recreation: Molalla River Corridor
From downtown Molalla, head east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Rd intersection, following signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park (operated by Clackamas County) and over the Molalla River, follow signs for Dickey Prarie and turn right. Continue south on Dickey Prarie Rd , passing the Dickey Prarie Store. 3.7 miles past the Store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avon Bridge. Hardy Creek Trailhead is 3.5 miles south of the Bridge.
No Fees.
Amazing River with beautiful stretches and geologic structures to marvel at. And the water is crystal clear!
The 1-star is not regarding the scenic corridor because all rivers have a 5-star rating in my book. It is for the utter disregard that some folks "recreating" in this area have for the river. The amount of trash I picked up IN the river is depressing. Not to mention the amount of trash picked up in the pull outs. There is zero respect and love for the land here. Please pick up if you see trash here. I guess a wild fire wasn't enough to convince people they should cherish the places they want to spend time in.
This is a nearly hidden that few people get to enjoy. There is so much. So many neat almost hidden camp sites, unlimited back logging roads to explore and see nature. A river with 12+ miles you can drive, fish, swim, etc.
The dogs had a blast swimming. They seem to find all the best swimming holes in Oregon over and over again. Pretty smart dogs if you ask me LOL.
Very scenic river. I was on limited time so I just parked in gravel lot on side of highway and walked down to the river. Walk down was easy but people who are fall risks might want to be careful on some of the rocks. A little slippery.
