Established Camping
Fan Creek Recreation Site
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
Bureau of Land Management
Tillamook State Forest
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 Management___s 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
A small campground offering 11 campsites and a group shelter in the Oregon Coast Range.____
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
<strong>Campsite fee of $15 per night includes one vehicle per site.</strong> 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
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
