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Hubert K. McBee Park & Campground

Hubert K. McBee Park and Campground

We are proud to announce that the campground has been generously donated to Benton County by the Hull-Oakes Lumber Company!

This is wonderful news for the future of the campground and adds over 100 acres of public recreation and forest land to the County Natural Areas, Parks and Events (NAPE) portfolio. We are humbled by this generous donation and are committed to making it an even more enjoyable place for everyone.

However, to make some necessary repairs and improvements, we will need to close the campground for overnight camping throughout 2024. We understand this may be disappointing for some of you who regularly enjoy camping at Hubert K. McBee, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

What repairs and improvements are planned?

The closure will allow us to focus on several important projects, including:

  • Upgrading the campground’s infrastructure: This includes repairing roads and trails, improving campsite amenities, and installing new toilet facilities and a well to add on-site water.
  • Restoring the natural habitat: We will be working to remove invasive species and restore native plants and trees, which will benefit the overall health of the campground ecosystem. We’re also looking to develop a salmon habitat restoration project to help increase salmon in the Alsea River.
  • Enhancing the park and campground layout to maximum camping size, but make sure we maintain the rustic and private atmosphere you love about this campground.

What does this mean for you?

  • Day use is still available! Although overnight camping will not be permitted in 2024, the campground will still be open for day use. This means you can enjoy picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, and other recreational activities.
  • We will keep you updated: We will be providing regular updates on the progress of the repairs and improvements throughout the year. You can stay informed by checking our website, signing up for our email list, or following us on social media.
  • We appreciate your understanding: We know that closing the campground for overnight camping is a significant change, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to make Hubert K. McBee an even better place for everyone.

We are confident that these needed improvements will make Hubert K. McBee Campground an even more valuable public park and a better place to explore the recreational riches of Benton County.

We look forward to welcoming you back for overnight camping in 2025, and we hope you will enjoy the day-use opportunities available in the meantime.

Thank you for your continued support of Hubert K. McBee Campground.

Sincerely,

Tomi Douglas and Jesse Ott

Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events

Additional information:

  • For more information in coming months about the closure, please visit our website and bookmark our page here.
  • You can sign up for our email list to receive updates here.
  • Follow us on Facebook and the Benton County Instagram page.
  • Want to make a gift to help restore Hubert K McBee park? Donate to our support organization Association for Recreation and Natural Areas (AFRANA) here.
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