• A swimming hole near Clark Creek Campground is accessible by a short trail
• Features a sandy beach and huge rock that is used for jumping
The scenic swimming hole near Clark Creek Campground is nestled in a forest along the banks of Fall Creek. A short trail from the turnout leads to a large pool with both shallow and deeper areas. Although this section of the forest was burned in 2013 and 2023, it is gradually recovering from the devastating wildfire.
The creek bed and surrounding banks are covered in sand and rocks, with a sandy beach that's perfect for sunbathing and relaxation. The current is slower here, especially along the inside bend of the creek. A large rock to the trail's right is a popular spot for cliff jumping.
In addition to this hidden gem, the 13.7-mile Fall Creek National Recreation Trail, winding through the stunning Willamette National Forest, offers many other fantastic swimming holes.
Clark Creek Organization Campground
Clark Creek Organization Camp, is a historic campground, constructed in the 1930s. The popular campground along Fall Creek has five sleeping shelters for 80 guests, a field, a cooking and dining shelter, vault toilets, a chapel, and an amphitheater.
Big Pool Campground and Bedrock Campground offer campsites for small companies. Reserve your stay in advance at www.recreation.gov.
Fall Creek – Clark Creek | Facts
Open: May - September from sunrise to sunset
Managed by: US Forest Service
Amenities: None
Activities: Swimming, rock jumping, hiking, fishing
Distance from the parking: Short
Road access: Any passenger vehicle
Day-use fees: None
Elevation: 1,110 ft (338 m)
Clark Creek Swimming Spot is located:
- 33.5 miles east of Eugene
- 95 miles southeast of Salem
- 144 miles southeast of Portland.
Swimming hole rating: 4 out of 5
Body of Water: River
Water quality: Transparent
Current: Light to moderate
Depth: Deep and shallow
Beach: Sand and rocks
Water T° (summer): Cool
Adventures Nearby
Directions to Clark Creek
From I-5,
- Take Exit 194 A in Eugene for Highway 126 East
- Travel on Highway 126 for 6.8 miles to Bob Straub Parkway
- Follow 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 12 miles to the destination on the right.
can I rent Clark Creek campgrounds still this year for a weekend
Online reservation:
https://www.recreation.gov
Also, you can call 877-444-6777.