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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.

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Location

Fan Creek Recreation Site is located in Oregon

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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

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Reviewed May. 20, 2021

Lovely stay, simple and easy

Great camp sites, spaced out pretty decently. Fire pits, picnic tables, a paved loop, pit toilet, and potable water all on site. The noise from the river helps cover up most of the sound from the neighbors, but the closeness to the road means engine noise and headlights flashing your camp at 2am. The river access is a bit hard unless you get one of the few camp sites on the bank.

Highly recommend this as a quick camping trip for a few days or a night. Don't expect the isolation of the great outdoors, but lots of tall trees and river sounds make for a peaceful place to kick back.

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  • Review photo of Fan Creek Recreation Site by Mint , May 20, 2021
  • Review photo of Fan Creek Recreation Site by Mint , May 20, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2016

Near water, no hookups, great for camping

There is a long-term campground host who lives in this camp. Since it's first-come first-served it may be hard to get a spot on weekends, but it's nice, generally quiet.

It's a small camp, which helps keep it quiet. There's water at the entrance of camp, and a clean vault toilet near the middle. The river runs along the camp too.

  • Review photo of Fan Creek Recreation Site by Ted T., June 2, 2016
  • Review photo of Fan Creek Recreation Site by Ted T., June 2, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Fan Creek Recreation Site have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Fan Creek Recreation Site has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Fan Creek Recreation Site?

    Fan Creek Recreation Site allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Fan Creek Recreation Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Fan Creek Recreation Site?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Fan Creek Recreation Site. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Fan Creek Recreation Site, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Fan Creek Recreation Site?

    There are 11 campsites at Fan Creek Recreation Site and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts