Disc golfers, anglers, and river swimmers all find reasons to linger at Whistlers Bend County Park, a Douglas County facility set along a wide bend of the North Umpqua River outside Roseburg. The river is the centerpiece. A boat ramp gives paddlers direct water access, and the bend's geometry lets tubers float the loop with only a short upstream walk to put back in. Campers report that riverside sites fill quickly, and those at the far end of the campground come with a broad grassy area between the site and the water's edge, well-suited to groups spreading out with extra tents or hammocks.
The disc golf course runs through a mix of open oak grassland and tighter tree corridors. Brant T. describes it as a "sprawling and varied disc golf course with some spectacular long shots, and tight trees." A playground adds a draw for families. Five yurts are available for rent, including one that overlooks the river from a deck in the newer camp area. Showers require a fee, and at least one reviewer notes that bathroom supplies like soap and paper towels are not reliably stocked, so packing your own is practical.
The campground has two distinct loops. The lower loop has no hookups and tighter maneuvering, with trees that can challenge larger rigs. The upper loop provides full hookups with electric, water, and sewer, and is more accessible for RVs up to 35 feet. Janelle H. notes it may be "tough for bigger rigs as there are a lot of trees to navigate around," particularly in the lower area.
During peak summer weekends, the campground can get crowded and noise from neighboring sites is a real possibility given the open oak grassland layout, which provides limited natural screening between sites. Highway traffic noise is also audible near some yurt locations. Reservations are available and worth considering for summer visits. The park is open year-round, and off-season stays tend to offer more breathing room. One note for river access: rocks in the water are reported to be slippery, so footwear with grip is worth bringing.
Campers routing through the broader region can also look at John P. Amacher Park & Campground or Buckeye for a different setting if Whistlers Bend is full.
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Map & DirectionsWhistlers Bend County Park is located in Oregon near Sutherlin
Directions
From town, NE 12 mi on Hwy 138 to Whistler's Park Rd, NW 3 mi (E)
Address
2828 Whistlers Park Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Coordinates
43.31228147 N
123.219683 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 24 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 1 hr 43 min from Medford, OR
- 1 hr 49 min from Corvallis, OR
