Alsea Falls Recreation Site, near Alsea, Oregon, is a charming little campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With its 16 campsites, many of which provide a good amount of privacy, it’s a perfect spot for those looking to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground is known for its beautiful surroundings, including nearby hiking trails that lead to stunning waterfalls. Visitors have highlighted the lovely hiking opportunities, with one reviewer noting, “There are lovely hiking trails and a waterfall close by.” You can also expect to find picnic tables and fire rings at your site, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors and gather around the fire in the evenings.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the area is a trailhead for both the Alsea Falls and Green Peak Falls trails. The hike to these waterfalls is a must-do, with one camper mentioning, “Two gorgeous waterfalls on one hike.” Just be prepared for a bit of a trek, as it can be close to six miles round trip from the campground.

While the campground doesn’t offer electric hookups or showers, it does have vault toilets and drinking water available. Campers appreciate the clean and quiet atmosphere, making it a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re tent camping or bringing an RV, Alsea Falls Recreation Site is a fantastic choice for a nature-filled getaway.

## Overview

 Reserve a site at Alsea Falls on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the [Recreation.gov Mobile App][1]. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage.\_\_ Alsea Falls Recreation Site is located along a Bureau of Land Management National Back Country Byway, located in the Oregon Coast Range, 13 miles west of Monroe, Oregon, in Benton County. Alsea Falls is open for camping the first weekend in May through the end of September of each year. Day use is open year round. The South Fork of the Alsea River flows through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site, cascading down 30 feet to form Alsea Falls in the day use area. 
## Recreation

 The beautiful surroundings of Alsea Falls can be enjoyed by exploring the trails that wander through the area and lead to the picnic grounds and beyond. On a warm day, Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers cool relief along the river. During the winter months, the South Fork of the Alsea River provides excellent salmon and steelhead fishing. Be sure to check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current fishing regulations. 
## Facilities

 The beautiful surroundings of Alsea Falls can be enjoyed by exploring the trails that wander through the area and lead to the picnic grounds and beyond. On a warm day, Alsea Falls Recreation Site offers cool relief along the river. During the winter months, the South Fork of the Alsea River provides excellent salmon and steelhead fishing. Be sure to check with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for current fishing regulations. 
## Natural Features

 Forests in all stages of growth line South Fork Alsea National Back Country Byway. The nearby South Fork Alsea River offers painters and photographers endless opportunities to capture the natural beauty of Alsea Falls and the surrounding area. Old growth Douglas fir and western red cedar forests can be seen on the nearby ridges, while younger Douglas fir and vine maples provide a pleasant atmosphere at the Alsea Falls Recreation Site. 
## contact\_info

 This location has limited staffing. Please call (503) 375-5646 for general information. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The Fall Creek Day-Use Trailhead offers over 12 miles of mountain bike specific trails. Hikers can use these trails as well. Green Peak Falls with a drop of 45 feet is accessed by road or trail through the private campground of McBee Park. Follow the markers along the trail and road. Alsea Trout Hatchery is north of the town of Alsea. 
## Charges &amp; Cancellations

 Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit [https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies][2] for more information. 

[1]: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
[2]: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies

Alsea Falls Recreation Site (campground)

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Alsea, OR is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Alsea is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Alsea and user-submitted reviews.

Alsea

The Best Camping Near Alsea, Oregon

Site is good although needed some keeping up when I was there. Bathroom had not been dumped in a long time and they were out of most needs. The site was very pretty and had potential! The falls that you can hike to are super close! Right out the back of the campsite and it is a easy trail for dogs and young kids. There is a spot to swim at the bottom as well! You can even climb to the top of the falls which makes for a fun view!

Overall well!!!

Lovely little day picnic areas and trails around the falls😊

Beautiful 

Alsea Falls is a tiny campground off the beaten path - only 16 campsites. Most of the sites are very private and several have access to the river. Alsea Falls is a short hike away.

Sweet Hideaway

This was the first time for me at this campground, and I will definitely be back. The sites don't have hookups, which is fine with me because I tent camp anyway. Most of the sites have some privacy, which is nice, and they seem to have ample room for a large tent if you have one. During my stay, there was a mix of tents and RVs.

  

The sites on the north side of the campground (on you left as you drive in) back up to the south fork of the Alsea River. The opposite side backs up to a BLM road, but it's not busy at all.

  

The drive coming in from east to west is a bit stressful. The BLM road is narrow, and if it's sunny, the sunlight coming in and out of the trees very rapidly makes it hard to see the road. I drove on a weekday around 2:00 (check-in time) so I was able to slow it down a bit without any angry drivers behind me.

  

The campground is one of the trailheads for the Alsea falls and Green Peak falls trail. The trailhead most commonly mentioned is about half a mile up the trail at the day use area, though, so keep that in mind if you go. I would definitely recommend hiking it. Two gorgeous waterfalls on one hike, but it can be close to 6 miles round trip from the campground, so hike prepared and bring your trekking poles for the 2nd waterfall. There are also a couple of other trails that are less frequented, and for me that means more attractive, so I'll be back. Just check the reviews on AllTrails before you go because some of the trails cater to mountain bikes and some are geared toward hikers.

Great place for actually being in nature

Went with 3 other families over the 4th of July weekend, all with kids and had such a great time. Kids had so much to do and had such a great time. Lazy shallow rivers and beautiful waterfalls were just a few of the highlights. 

Camp hosts had their Saturday night jam session for all to enjoy. Was a quiet campground so one could enjoy nature. 

Alsea you later....

Small but will laid out campground under the trees, each camp site has a log fence enclosure. No sites are next to the river but there's  hiking trails and a walk to Alsea Falls. Mountain bike trails close by. Another park that had fallen to Reservation Only, but we camped between reserved dates. Nice place to beat the heat, but not my  favorite camp style. Clean and quiet.

Very nice.

It’s a stunning little campground. No sewer or power, but there are vault toilets. There are lovely hiking trails and a waterfall close by. 

Breautiful sites

This was our summer wrap up trip. Close to home for us. Mountain roads are a tight squeeze for bigger vehicles.
Sites are large and spread out, but it is a small campground. Road is close but not a lot of traffic. Best sites seam to be on the end loop. 
Water was under repair when we were there, luckily it was a short stay for us.

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