Fan Creek Recreation Site
Fan Creek Recreation Site is a BLM campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 45.29121, -123.49398
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Photography, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 503-375-5646
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fan Creek Recreation Site
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 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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Fred Meyer Gas · 21 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 65 designated routes (80 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fan Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $10 | — |
| Dovre Recreation Site | BLM campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dovre Campground | Private campground | 1.9 mi | $10 | — |
| Elk Bend Recreation Site | BLM campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Elk Bend Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | $10 | — |
| Camp Cooper (BSA Cascade Pacific Council) | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.