Established Camping
Fan Creek Recreation Site
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Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Due to increased fire danger, fire restrictions are now in effect. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal briquettes is prohibited.
Water will not be available at Fan Creek Campground this season. However, water can be found elsewhere in the corridor at Alder Glen and Dovre Campgrounds.
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. While water may be found at other sites along the corridor, we recommend that you bring all the water youll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Fan Creek Recreation Site is located in Tillamook State Forest, featuring forested terrain with creeks and rivers nearby. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 70s during summer. Visitors can explore the Tillamook Forest Center and nearby hiking trails, offering opportunities to engage with the natural surroundings.
Description
Overview
Want to camp? Camping season is generally May-September, with Alder Glen and Elk Bend remaining open through the weekend following General Western Oregon Coast 2nd Season for elk. During months with reduced sunlight, potable water may be turned off. Be prepared to bring your own wash and drinking water. Reserve a site at one of our four campgrounds on recreation.gov or pay when you arrive for non-reserved campsites using the Recreation.gov Mobile App. You must download before you reach the site since there is no cell reception in the drainage. A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the electronic age. Fan Creek is one of the Bureau of Land Managements middle campgrounds within the Nestucca River Recreation Area. The campground sits along the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway and newly designated Nestucca Wild and Scenic River . The Byway takes travelers on a slow, leisurely route that winds through Oregon's Coast Range. The Nestucca River is renowned for fishing opportunities and beauty.
Recreation
A small campground offering 11 campsites and a group shelter in the Oregon Coast Range.
Facilities
Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring, and paved parking area. Within the campground are two vault toilets and a centralized well providing potable drinking water. The campground also has an accessible trail to access a fishing/viewing platform.
Natural Features
Nestucca Wild and Scenic River
Nearby Attractions
The Nestucca Off-Highway Vehicle Area is located in the Nestucca Backcountry Byway, and includes Whipup Flat, Elk Flat, and Grassy Flat. Oregon ATV permits required .
Charges & Cancellations
Standard fees apply and are non-refundable. Visit https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies for more information.
Fee Info
Campsite fee of $15 per night includes one vehicle per site. Extra camping vehicle fee of $5 each is collected at the site. Additional service fees apply and are non-refundable. Cash or check made out to Bureau of Land Management is accepted. Fee envelope receipt stub must be displayed on the dash.
Location
Fan Creek Recreation Site is located in Oregon
Directions
From Coastal Hwy 101 at Beaver: Turn right onto Blaine Road. Drive 7 miles to reach the Nestucca Byway. From Willamina: Take Willamina Creek Road, to Coast Creek Road, to Gilbert Creek Road, to Bald Mountain Access Road , to Bible Creek Road to the Nestucca Byway. From Carlton: Take Meadow Lake Road west 12 miles, continue onto the Nestucca Byway.
Coordinates
45.29121 N
123.49398 W
Detours Nearby
Alder Glen Recreation Site
12 min away
Powder Creek Campground
24 min away
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
