Sharps Creek Recreation Site
Sharps Creek Recreation Site is a BLM campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 43.66590, -122.80733
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Gold Panning, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities
- 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 Sharps Creek Recreation Site
Overview Overnight camping is closed until further notice. Day-use recreation areas remain open for public use. Reserve a site at Sharps Creek 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. Step off the beaten path and explore a delightful gem nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains with ties to the historic Bohemia Mining District, 18 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. The site offers a 12-unit campground, day-use picnicking area, and a nearby swimming hole formed naturally among rounded boulders at the base of an overlook extending above Sharps Creek. Cool and delightful waters entice the visitor to swim or simply 'dabble' along the bank while enjoying the surrounding beauty of the forest. For those with a penchant for gold panning, the site offers exciting opportunities to try one's skill and luck! The Springfield Office of the Northwest Oregon District of the Bureau of Land Management manages the Sharps Creek Recreation Site. Recreation Sharps Creek Recreation Site consists of a small, family campground and a day-use area overlooking Sharps Creek. A swimming hole at the base of the overlook provides a refreshing place to cool down on hot, summer days. All swimmers should use caution. Facilities Sharps Creek Campground offers 12 campsites with easy access to the day use swimming area next door. The campg
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- The RV Store · 27 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Rockett Brand Racing Fuel · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 224 designated routes (363 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Pool | National forest camping area | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Rujada Campground | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Rujada Campground | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | Electric |
| Rujada Day Use Picnic Area | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Gleason Cabin | National forest camping area | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Creek Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | $8 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.