• Bedrock swimming hole is a great spot on the peaceful section of Fall Creek
• This is a lovely little pool with the sandy bottom
A peaceful section of Fall Creek lies beneath a bridge near the popular Bedrock Campground. This scenic swimming spot features unique rock formations, underwater ledges, and both rocky and sandy beaches. The water is shallow near the beaches, while the narrow channel beneath the bridge offers deeper swimming areas.
Upstream, small rapids provide the perfect conditions for tubing.
The bedrock day-use site is located near the campground.
Bedrock Campground
Bedrock Campground and Day Use Site are situated on a terrace above Fall Creek. The campground contains 22 sites, a vault toilet, and hand pump water.
Reservation is recommended in advance at www.recreation.gov.
Fall Creek – Bedrock | Facts
Open: May - September from sunrise to sunset
Managed by: US Forest Service
Amenities: None
Activities: Swimming, hiking, fishing
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 1,110 ft (338 m)
Bedrock Swimming at Fall Creek is located:
- 35 miles east of Eugene
- 99 miles southeast of Salem
- 142 miles southeast of Portland.
Swimming hole rating: 4 out of 5
Body of Water: Creek
Water quality: Transparent
Current: Light to moderate
Depth: Deep and shallow
Beach: Bedrock and rock formation
Water T° (summer): Cool
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Bedrock Campground
From I-5,
- Take Exit 194 A for Highway 126 East
- Follow on Highway 126 for 6.8 miles to Bob Straub Parkway
- Continue 7.6 miles straight onto Bob Straub Parkway, then Highway 222 South and Jasper/Jasper Lowell Roads to Place Road
- Turn left onto Place Road/Big Fall Creek Road and continue 4.5 miles
- Bear left after passing Winberry Creek Road and follow for about 13 miles to the destination.