Blue River NewsLocal news for Blue River, OR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Homestead Campground considered for closure- June 12, 2008 BLUE RIVER: Homestead Campground could be decom-missioned soon. Severe winter storms downed a number of large trees and left several hazard trees in and around the site last winter. In addition, camping facilities were damaged and access through the recreation area was blocked. Since April of 2007, the campground on Aufderheide Memorial Drive was gated and closed due to the hazards.During the Willamette National Forest's review of developed recreation sites Homestead Campground had been placed..http://www.topix.net/city/blue-river-or/2008/06/homestead-campground-considered-for-closur... |