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Whistler Campground, Mill Creek Wilderness, Ochoco National Forest, Oregon, USA
Rockhounders will find the Whistler Springs site just downhill from the restroom worth the drive alone, thundereggs, agates, and jasper in the hillside. Tent campers with a 4WD rig and a water filter can stretch a stay into the Wildcat North trails without spending a dollar.
No potable water means hauling your own or filtering from a cattle trough at road's end. The access road is rough enough that the operator explicitly warns against RVs and trailers, and 4WD is recommended, passenger cars will have a hard time.
Reference information about Whistler Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<div>Located on the northern edge of <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=79448&actid=50">Mill Creek Wilderness</a>, this campground is located within walking distance from the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recarea/?recid=80945">Wildcat North Trailhead</a>.</div><div> </div><div>There are many standing dead trees here so be careful where you wander and where you set your camp.</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ochoco/recreation/?cid=stelprd3825804">Whistler Springs rockhounding site</a> is located within the campground shortly downhill from the restroom that has a tendency to draw enthusiasts. For visitors who are interested in either hiking in preserved wilderness areas, or scavenging for some beautiful stones this is a great place to spend some time.</div><div> </div><div>Visit our <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/ochoco/recreation/rocks-minerals">Rocks & Minerals page</a> for more information on rockhounding.</div><div> </div><div>View a vicinity <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3829159.pdf">map of Mill Creek Wilderness and trails</a></div><div> </div><div><strong>NOTE</strong>: The road getting to the campground, as well as the road within the campground, are both very rough. Recreational vehicles and trailers are not recommended.</div>
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Summer is the sweet spot. Daytime temps hit the mid-60s to mid-70s, nights drop into the 30s and 40s. Trails are dry, roads are passable without snow, and rockhounding conditions are ideal. Spring brings rain that wakes up the forest floor. Winter dumps enough snow to make access difficult, with lows around 17°F. Annual range spans from that 17°F winter cold to summer highs near 78°F. Crowds stay light year-round because the primitive setup filters out casual campers.
Summer is 'the sweet spot': dry trails, passable roads, ideal rockhounding conditions.
Restrooms No restroom available Water Potable water is not available at this site.
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